Christmas Dinner Venues for Hire in Dublin

Booking costs of Christmas dinner venues average €42 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 September 2026), the best options include:

• Dausie's Bar- Semi Private at The Bull & Castle by F.X. Buckley in Dublin City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘If you are looking to book a party this is definitely a must.’

• 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.’

• 10 Fleet Street Restaurant at The Morgan Hotel in Temple Bar - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘He assisted us all the way til the day of our Christmas Party.’

You'll find Christmas dinner 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 (September 2026):

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

• Entire Venue at Piglet Wine Bar on 5 Cow's Lane - 400 m from centre.
  Venue said: The venue accommodates up to 56 guests and features a spacious outdoor seating area, suitable for summer parties and al fresco gatherings.
• 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: ‘If you are looking to book a party this is definitely a must.’
• The Vault at The Exchange Bar & Restaurant on Lord Edward Street Temple Bar - 450 m from centre.
  Venue said: Ideal for less formal events, celebrations and meetings. Diners can choose from party food to meeting refreshments and 3 course menus designed for intimacy and communal joy.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for Christmas dinner venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller Christmas dinner venues usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Scott Tallon Private Dining at BANG Restaurant, rated 5/5 - dining room for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘We were so impressed with our experience.’

• Semi Private Dining at The Bull & Castle by F.X. Buckley, rated 5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The venue is gorgeous, and so were the platters of food we ordered for my 50th Birthday last Saturday.’

• Semi-Private Dining Area at The Unicorn Restaurant Dublin - event space for 18 guests
  Venue said: Located in Dublin and established in 1938, The Unicorn Restaurant offers a refined setting centred around Italian cuisine, with options available for both lunch and dinner.

Cheap Christmas dinner venues in Dublin start from €20 per person or €400 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Main Bar & Restaurant at Barebone, from €20 per person (up to 80 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Great service, the staff really looked after us and made the night special.’

• FAWN Restaurant at The Chancery Hotel, from €400 minimum spend per event (up to 54 guests seated)
  Venue said: Fawn Restaurant is a stylish, intimate space on the ground floor of The Chancery Hotel with natural light and views of the Poddle Garden. Available for private dining, executive breakfasts, and networking receptions.

• Grain & Grill Restaurant at Maldron Hotel Parnell Square West, from €125 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: At the newly renovated Maldron Hotel Parnell Square you will be spoilt for choice in our brand-new Grain & Grill Bar & Restaurant and our brand-new Red Bean Roastery Coffee Dock.

If you’re looking for a more affordable option for your Christmas dinner, search for venues that operate on a minimum spend basis. With this option, you don’t have to pay a hire fee but agree to spend a set amount on food and drinks. If you’re organising a Christmas dinner for a smaller group, renting a private dining room rather than a whole venue may be a more affordable option. You can also look for venues that offer special Christmas package deals.

Dublin offers a vast range of venues and you are sure to find one that will suit your taste. If you’re a fan of historic venues, but like the comfort of the modern conveniences, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge offers a perfect combination of the two. Another historic venue, but one that is also uniquely Irish, would be the Irish Whiskey Museum, Here you will be able to not only dine well but also enjoy the best drink that Ireland has to offer. If you would like to try something different for your Christmas dinner, try Zambrero, where the culinary experience will let you venture to Central America.