Bars for Groups for Hire in Dublin

Booking costs of bars for groups average €30 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:

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

• Middle Bar at 37 Dawson Street in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great, decor, highly attentive staff, excellent service all around...’

• 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.’

You'll find bars for groups in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Dublin, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 400 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: Its mix of Dublin market grit and polished city bar flair creates a unique backdrop for get-togethers, receptions, afterworks or informal business events.
• Entire Venue at Piglet Wine Bar on 5 Cow's Lane - 400 m from centre.
  Venue said: Features: The venue has a fully licensed bar serving wine, beer, cocktails and spirits alongside a kitchen that provides dine-in menus and takeout. The venue includes outdoor seating, a PA system and speakers, Wi‑Fi and air...
• 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.’

Smaller bars for groups usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Bartley's Bar at Bartley's Bar and Restaurant, rated 5/5 - bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: Bartley's Bar and Restaurant is a hotel-connected British restaurant and bar that presents casual takes on classic local and international dishes. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering and supports promoted...

• Private Dining Area at The Port House Pintxo - event space for 25 guests
  Venue said: Design: The room has exposed stone walls, a dark timber ceiling and wooden floors. The area is arranged with narrow wooden tables, simple black chairs and low-level string and candle lighting that keep sightlines close.

• Blue Room at Buskers Bar, rated 4/5 - dining room for 50 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, table‑centred seated dinner or a social, informal gathering in a contained space. What guests say: The Blue Room carries a lively, music‑led atmosphere.

Cheap bars for groups in Dublin start from €200 hire fee per event or €500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Barney’s Bar at Harcourt Bar & Garden, from €200 hire fee per event (up to 48 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great comms before we booked and very easy to deal with. Great private room, almost felt like a secret room.’

• New York Basement Bar at Meaghers O’Connell Bridge, from €500 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small private groups seeking a relaxed, low‑key setting for seated meals or quiet drinks will find the layout and tone suitable. What sets it apart: A separate downstairs area sits apart from the main pub and provides...

• Whole Venue at Zambrero Hatch Street, from €500 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Fredrico was very helpful and attentive. Brilliant whole venue party at great value.’

In Dublin, bars for groups are most commonly booked for 30 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

You can find venues suitable for group gatherings, from lively pubs to stylish cocktail bars. For example, Buskers On The Ball in Temple Bar is ideal for casual social events, offering a fun and relaxed atmosphere. For something more sophisticated, Lennan's Yard on Dawson Street provides an elegant setting with a higher minimum spend, great for larger or more formal group events.

Depending on the venue, you can expect private bars, sound systems, entertainment options like pool tables or dartboards, and even catering services. Some venues, such as Urban Brewing in Dublin City Centre, also offer customised packages with event packages that include food and drinks.