With travel abroad getting cheaper and more efficient, the vast majority of Brits now choose to head to the continent to enjoy stag and hen parties in some of Europe’s most popular cities. With direct access through the Channel Tunnel, Brussels is a top destination for grooms- and brides-to-be looking to celebrate their last days of ‘freedom’ abroad in the company of their closest friends, though the Belgian capital has much to offer besides convenience.
Brussels boasts a sensational nightlife that really erupts on the weekends. As a city of 90 breweries producing 400 types of beer, the bars in Brussels are second to none, from cheap student favorites in the Bourse area to the famous Grand Place, popular with tourists and locals alike. The city’s nightclubs also offer a wide range of nights out, particularly down the fashionable Avenue Louise, whether your party is attracted to snazzy decor or just a great place to dance the night away.
Of course, stag and hen weekends aren’t all about drinking, however much the city’s abundance of bars might try to convince you otherwise. There are many other entertaining activities stags and hens can get up to on a weekend break in Brussels, from finding great places to eat out to catching a show or indulging in shopping trips in the city’s historical streets.
Brussels’ shopping districts offer something for everyone on a no-limits hen weekend. Everything’s cheaper on the continent, with average prices in Brussels being around a third cheaper than in the UK, so even though you’ve already bought your wedding dress you can still find plenty of other bargains when shopping till you drop on your Brussels hen weekend. Even if you can’t afford to splash out at the more expensive boutiques, there are still many exciting opportunities for window shopping in Brussels’ stylish Galeries Royales Saint Hubert district, and you could even end up receiving some early wedding presents.
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