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 September 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!’

• 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.’

• 10 Fleet Street Restaurant at The Morgan Hotel in Temple Bar - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Bartender are really great, the drinks and cocktails were outstanding.’

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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 700 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.’
• Entire Space at The Merchant's Arch on Wellington Quay 48-49 Temple Bar - 700 m from centre.
  Venue said: If you want a venue with atmosphere, friendly staff, and a proper Dublin feel, we’d love to have you.

Smaller cocktail bars usually fit up to 55 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Barney’s Bar at Harcourt Bar & Garden, rated 4.5/5 - bar for 48 guests
  Our user said: ‘Barneys Bar is the perfect venue.’

• 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.’

• 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.’

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

• The Terrace at The Sound House, from €500 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The staff, the venue and the food...’

• 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.’

• Bar Area at The Portobello Bar, from €150 hire fee per event (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I’ve already recommended it to all my friends and will definitely be celebrating my birthday there again.’

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 September 2026: