In Dublin, a good drink is never far from a good story. The city of James Joyce, Guinness, and legendary craic has a way of turning every toast into something memorable. Picture clinking glasses in the shadow of Trinity College or celebrating steps away from Temple Bar’s cobblestones. Whether it’s champagne, cocktails, or a perfectly poured pint, Dublin serves it with character in its unforgettable drinks reception venues. Keep scrolling and let’s find the perfect place for your gathering.
Booking costs of drinks reception venues 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:
| From €23 | to €45 | per person |
| From €600 | 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: ‘I can wholeheartedly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a special place to host an event.’
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...’
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average €500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average €2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average €2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 600 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average €300 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average €2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average €2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 105 guests |
| Hotel | prices average €4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 200 guests |
Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Beer School at BrewDog Outpost Dublin, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 10 guests
Venue said: The perfect space for a smaller private dinner, drinks reception or meeting of minds, our beer school zone is a semi-private space kitted out with high tables, a screen and tonnes of natural light, ready to be transformed...
Barney’s Bar at Harcourt Bar & Garden, rated 4.5/5 - bar for 48 guests
Our user said: ‘Barneys Bar is the perfect venue.’
Georgian Bar at The Black Door, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Venue was perfect for my event.’
Cheap drinks reception venues in Dublin start from €500 minimum spend per event or €100 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Entire Venue at Yibu by Janet, from €500 minimum spend per event
(up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: Private dining and celebratory meals, after-work cocktail receptions, and weekend brunch events. Dublin city centre places the venue in the middle of the city's dining and nightlife cluster, giving guests nearby options to...
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...
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.’
Page last updated in September 2026
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