Dublin is home to a fantastic range of book launch venues, whether you're celebrating your first novel or a major release! From stylish spots near Grafton Street and St. Stephen’s Green to historic libraries and private clubs in Georgian Dublin, there’s something for every style. Literary hubs like Temple Bar and cultural spaces by Trinity College offer inspiring backdrops. Many venues come with AV equipment for readings and catering for a memorable reception. Explore Tagvenue’s options to find the venue that will make your book launch in Dublin truly special!
 
                    Prices of book launch venues in Dublin average around €50 per person. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data, as of October 2025:
| From €20 | to €60 | per person | 
| From €1250 | to €4000 | minimum spend per event | 
| From €75 | to €250 | hire fee per hour | 
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
                                    The Penthouse at The Sound House
                                    
                                    in Dublin City Centre - rated 5/5
                                    
                                                                            Venue said: Sleek and stylish, it’s designed for intimate events with room for up to 20 seated or 40 standing.
                                                                    
                                    Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
                                    
                                    in Ballsbridge - rated 5/5
                                    
                                                                            Venue said: This stunning space, with wooden vaulted ceilings and sparkling chandeliers, makes it one of Dublin’s stand out venues. Whether you are looking to book your wedding or an upcoming event, Thomas Prior Hall in Ballsbridge has...
                                                                    
                                    Cocktail Bar and Stables at Lennan's Yard
                                    
                                    in Dublin City Centre - rated 5/5
                                    
                                                                            Venue said: The cocktail bar at Lennan's Yard is a premium mixology space. Our mixologists use only premium spirits and ingredients to form the best drinks in Dublin.
                                                                    
You'll find book launch venues 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 2025):
| Small book launch venues | up to 50 guests | prices average €75 hire fee per hour | 
| Medium book launch venues | between 80 and 130 guests | prices average €308 hire fee per hour | 
| Large book launch venues | over 160 guests | prices average €6000 minimum spend per event | 
These are the venues within 950 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:
Dublin offers a wide variety of venues for book launches, including boutique hotels, distilleries, cultural venues, and stylish bars. If you’re looking for a professional setting, hotels like The Alex Hotel and Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge provide elegant conference rooms. For a more casual or trendy book launch, bars such as 37 Dawson Street or BrewDog Outpost Dublin are great choices. Cultural spaces like EPIC & CHQ and The Irish Stock Exchange Building offer larger, more formal settings.
It's best to book at least 3–6 months in advance, especially if you're planning your launch in a popular venue or during peak event seasons, which typically run from May to September and during the holiday season.