Cocktail Bars for Hire in Dublin

Booking costs of cocktail bars 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:

• The Wiley Fox at The Sound House in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The Wiley Fox is a great venue for your celebrations!’

• Brown Butterfly Room at M.J. Wright in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to host events here.’

• The Cocktail Bar at Lennan's Yard in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The space is stunning, and lovely and private. I ordered the finger food for my guest, and it was divine.’

You'll find cocktail bars 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 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: Its mix of Dublin market grit and polished city bar flair creates a unique backdrop for get-togethers, receptions, afterworks or informal business events.
• 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 cocktail bars usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• None the Wiser at Hawksmoor, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 18 guests
  Our user said: ‘The room was magnificent. The food very good quality.’

• Middle Bar at 37 Dawson Street, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great, decor, highly attentive staff, excellent service all around...’

• The Terrace at The Sound House, rated 4.9/5 - terrace for 60 guests
  Venue said: The space is supplied with high tables, metal stools and a barrel-top table for standing socialising. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or informal drinks area in a semi-enclosed outdoor...

Cheap cocktail bars in Dublin start from €15 per person or €200 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Cocktail Bar at Lennan's Yard, from €19 per person (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The space is stunning, and lovely and private. I ordered the finger food for my guest, and it was divine.’

• 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.’

• The Terrace at The Sound House, from €500 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The place and the staff was fantastic. The food was absolutely incredible. My son had a blast.’

In Dublin, cocktail bars 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: