Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Dublin

Booking costs of drinks reception venues average €34 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 Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Amazing service and great food and drink...’

• First Floor at 37 Dawson Street in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Really lovely professional staff- also gave us two free cocktails!’

• 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 drinks reception 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 2026):

These are the venues within 500 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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: Ideal for: Social groups seeking a relaxed, music-led standing reception or an informal seated gathering with space to dance. What guests say: The Vault reflects the venue's music-themed, characterful decor noted in visitor...
• Entire Venue at Beef & Lobster on 39-40 Parliament Street - 500 m from centre.
  Venue said: Beef & Lobster in Temple Bar is where style meets substance - a 90 sqm gem in Dublin’s liveliest neighborhood. The venue’s industrial-chic design pairs exposed brick walls and warm lighting with thoughtfully arranged banquettes...

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Barney’s Bar at Harcourt Bar & Garden, rated 4.5/5 - bar for 48 guests
  Venue said: Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The layout provides upholstered booths and small round tables suited to seated drinks and conversation.

• Georgian Bar at The Black Door, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Venue was perfect for my event.’

• The Stables at Lennan's Yard, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Amanda, Ailbhe, and Andrea did a fantastic job managing our event.’

Cheap drinks reception venues in Dublin start from €250 hire fee per event or €100 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Wiley Fox at The Sound House, from €250 hire fee per event (up to 160 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The party area itself is spacious with plenty of room for a dancefloor.’

• Bartley's Bar at Bartley's Bar and Restaurant, from €100 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests standing)
  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...

• Lennan's Yard at Lennan's Yard, from €19 per person (up to 400 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.’