After Work Drinks to Book in Dublin

Booking costs of after work drinks average €39 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Whole Venue at Zambrero Hatch Street in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The place was beautiful, and perfectly located in Temple Bar!’

• Georgian Bar at The Black Door in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Venue was perfect for my event.’

• The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Everyone loved the food & the room & space had a lovely flow for the amount of people we had.’

These are the venues within 450 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Lobby Bar at Ruby Molly Hotel & Bar on 26 - 33 Arran Street East - 250 m from centre.
  Venue said: The Lobby Bar at Ruby Molly is the heart of the house – calm in the morning with coffee and breakfast, buzzing later with cocktails, music and a lively crowd.
• Dausie's Bar- Semi Private at The Bull & Castle by F.X. Buckley on 5-7 Lord Edward Street - 400 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Venue was perfect, food amazing and all the staff on the night could not do enough for us.’
• The Vault at The Exchange Bar & Restaurant on Lord Edward Street Temple Bar - 450 m from centre.
  Venue said: The Exchange Bar & Restaurant is a restaurant housed inside a hotel that pairs contemporary Irish cooking with a live-music bar and visible musician memorabilia.

Smaller after work drinks usually fit up to 45 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Tunneys Room at The Oarsman, rated 5/5 - function room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘We loves the private room with a small scene and enough space for 30 people.’

• Bartley's Bar at Bartley's Bar and Restaurant, rated 5/5 - bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: Named after the revered bar Bartley Dunne's which made its home on the hotel site up until the 1990s, Bartley's promises to honour its namesake with an experience that marries the sweet spots mid-way between modern and traditional.

• Cocktail Bar at Buskers Bar, rated 4/5 - cocktail bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: Looking for a fun and interactive group experience in the heart of Dublin? Our Cocktail Masterclasses at Buskers Bar are the perfect way to bring people together, whether you’re planning a corporate event, team-building activity,

Cheap after work drinks in Dublin start from €250 hire fee per event or €100 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Wiley Fox at The Sound House, from €250 hire fee per event (up to 160 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The party area itself is spacious with plenty of room for a dancefloor.’

• Bartley's Bar at Bartley's Bar and Restaurant, from €100 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests standing)
  Venue said: Named after the revered bar Bartley Dunne's which made its home on the hotel site up until the 1990s, Bartley's promises to honour its namesake with an experience that marries the sweet spots mid-way between modern and traditional.

• Lennan's Yard at Lennan's Yard, from €19 per person (up to 400 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Everyone loved the food & the room & space had a lovely flow for the amount of people we had.’

Whether you're looking for a classic pub experience, a quiet cocktail bar, or something in between, Dublin has plenty of options. You can't go wrong with a pub when it comes to after-work drinks which feature traditional Irish food like fish & chips and shepherd's pie along with beer on tap. Bars mostly offer cocktails and spirits served straight up or on the rocks and have more relaxed and classier vibes. If you're looking for something more upscale or elegant than your average pub scene, check out some of the lounges and cocktail bars that offer more privacy but also have limited seating. You can also hire a private room at a bar and restaurant or the whole venue, depending on how large of a crowd you’re inviting.