Guinness might get the headlines, but in this city, dinner is the real main act. It starts with a “just one” in Temple Bar and somehow ends hours later near Grafton Street, still mid-story and ordering another round. Dinner party venues in Dublin are ready for long tables, candlelight, and second bottles of red. Browse Georgian rooms just off St Stephen’s Green, sleek dining spots in the Docklands, and cosy corners around Ranelagh where conversation flows as easily as the wine. Have a browse and pick the table where your next great night kicks off.
Booking costs of dinner party venues average €39 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:
| From €24 | to €49 | per person |
| From €500 | to €4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From €250 | to €2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Whole Venue at Zambrero Hatch Street
in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fredrico was very helpful and attentive. Brilliant whole venue party at great value.’
The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard
in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I had about 45 guests, and 25 portions of food and that was plenty.’
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 dinner party 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):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average €4000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 550 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for dinner party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average €2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 65 and 130 guests |
| Hotel | prices average €2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 65 and 100 guests |
Smaller dinner party venues usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Stables at Lennan's Yard, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘Great venue and lovely staff...’
The Cellar at 9 Below, rated 4.6/5 - lounge for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘I recommend this stunning space for a private event.’
Terrace at ASADOR - 1 Haddington Road, Dublin 4 - terrace for 45 guests
Venue said: The terrace is the perfect private space for Weddings Meals | Birthdays | Corporate Lunch/Dinner of 30-40 guests. All events are priced to your personal requirements.
Cheap dinner party venues in Dublin start from €500 minimum spend per event or €15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
None the Wiser at Hawksmoor, from €500 minimum spend per event
(up to 18 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The food was really good. The room was lovely and...’
The Cocktail Bar at Lennan's Yard, from €19 per person
(up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Food was superb, service was great and so efficient as we were a really large group. Fab cocktails.’
Bartley's Bar at Bartley's Bar and Restaurant, from €100 hire fee per day
(up to 15 guests seated)
Venue said: Bartley's Bar is a trendy cocktail bar in the heart of Dublin City, located inside The Grafton. Named after the revered bar Bartley Dunne's which made its home on the hotel site up until the 1990s, Bartley's promises to honour...
Page last updated in September 2026
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