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 €32 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 June 2026:
| From €20 | to €45 | per person |
| From €1000 | to €4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From €250 | to €750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
Middle Bar at 37 Dawson Street
in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Really lovely professional staff- also gave us two free cocktails!’
The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard
in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Everyone loved the food & the room & space had a lovely flow for the amount of people we had.’
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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average €450 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average €4000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 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 June 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 130 guests |
| Bar | prices average €250 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average €500 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average €3000 hire fee per event | typically between 65 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average €2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 150 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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