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Top Wake Venues in Dublin
During a time that asks for care and consideration, funeral wake venues in Dublin offer private rooms, peaceful surroundings, and attentive staff who understand the importance of this day. Settle into an intimate dining room where stories can be shared over coffee, or gather extended family and friends in a larger hall that feels welcoming and composed. Choose a setting that feels steady and supportive, giving everyone the room to remember, reflect, and be together.
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![Shaw Room at Harcourt Bar & Garden in Dublin City Centre]()
from €450
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityShaw Room
31 guestsHarcourt Bar & GardenDublin City CentreFFlorence D.
“The communication was effieicent and the price of 300 to rent the room was effective” -
![Tunneys Room at The Oarsman in Dublin]()
from €15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTunneys Room
30 guestsThe OarsmanDublinHHanny M.
“We loves the private room with a small scene and enough space for 30 people.” -
![The Long Room at The Croke Park Hotel in Drumcondra, Dublin]()
from €650
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Long Room
60 guestsThe Croke Park HotelDrumcondra, DublinThe Long Room is a perfect space for your larger events such as social and work parties, drinks reception, summer parties and so on. The Long Room features a cosy fireplace and comfortable seating with an outdoor terrace
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![Iveagh Suite at Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin City Centre]()
from €1500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityIveagh Suite
100 guestsIveagh Garden HotelDublin City CentreSSusan W.
“Had my 40th birthday here recently and couldnt fault the venue.” -
![Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Ballsbridge, Dublin]()
from €1100
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityThomas Prior Hall
200 guestsClayton Hotel BallsbridgeBallsbridge, DublinLocated in the heart of Ballsbridge in Dublin's South City, Thomas Prior Hall is steeped in history with its unique 19th-century dining hall, set in a beautifully manicured lawn.
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![The Venue at Quinns of Drumcondra in Drumcondra, Dublin]()
from €450
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Venue
200 guestsQuinns of DrumcondraDrumcondra, DublinThe restored hall out the back - properly loud. Live music, club nights, DJs off original seven-inches, and the odd wedding afters.
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![Temple Bar Upstairs at Smokin Bones Temple Bar in Temple Bar, Dublin]()
from €500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTemple Bar Upstairs
70 guestsSmokin Bones Temple BarTemple Bar, DublinThis upstairs event space can host up to 70 guests and features large windows with plenty of natural daylight. With its American BBQ setting, it works well for parties, company events, and private celebrations in Dublin City
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![The Upstairs Room at Smokin Bones Castle Market in Dublin City Centre]()
from €500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Upstairs Room
60 guestsSmokin Bones Castle MarketDublin City CentreThe Upstairs Room at Smokin Bones Castle Market is a private space for groups of up to 60 guests. Located on the restaurant's upper floor, it has large windows that bring in plenty of daylight and give the room an open feel.
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![Barney’s Bar at Harcourt Bar & Garden in Dublin City Centre]()
from €200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityBarney’s Bar
30 guestsHarcourt Bar & GardenDublin City CentreDDavid C.
“Great comms before we booked and very easy to deal with. Great private room, almost felt like a secret room.” -
![None the Wiser at Hawksmoor in Dublin City Centre]()
from €500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityNone the Wiser
18 guestsHawksmoorDublin City CentrePPablo L.
“Would highly recommend this room for private gatherings where you won't worry about disturbing other guests.” -
![Elle's Suite at Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin City Centre]()
from €750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityElle's Suite
70 guestsIveagh Garden HotelDublin City CentreCCiara W.
“Would highly recommend and it was great value for Dublin City centre” -
![Barney’s Bar and Shaw Room at Harcourt Bar & Garden in Dublin City Centre]()
from €550
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityBarney’s Bar and Shaw Room
50 guestsHarcourt Bar & GardenDublin City CentreSSinead F.
“Barneys Bar is the perfect venue. Staff were very helpful both before my event and on the night.”
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FAQs about Top Wake Venues in Dublin
Booking costs of funeral wake 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 €19 | to €45 | per person |
| From €450 | to €1000 | hire fee per event |
| From €650 | to €750 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Tunneys Room at The Oarsman in Dublin - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We loves the private room with a small scene and enough space for 30 people.’ -
Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Ballsbridge - rated 5/5
Venue said: Thomas Prior Hall is an award-winning venue with a floor capacity of 231 square meters ideal for large conferences, corporate events and weddings. -
Iveagh Suite at Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Would highly recommend and it was great value for Dublin City centre...’
You'll find funeral wake 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):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average €200 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average €1300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average €1500 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 900 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Temple Bar Upstairs at Smokin Bones Temple Bar
on 34 Essex Street East - 550 m from centre.
Venue said: With its American BBQ setting, it works well for parties, company events, and private celebrations in Dublin City Centre. -
The Upstairs Room at Smokin Bones Castle Market
on 4-5 Castle Market Dublin 2 - 850 m from centre.
Venue said: Guests can enjoy authentic American BBQ in an informal setting with friendly service. With plenty of seating and a central Dublin City Centre location, the room works well for both casual gatherings and more special occasions. -
None the Wiser at Hawksmoor
on 34 College Green - 900 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘The room was magnificent. The food very good quality.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average €1500 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 90 guests |
| Hotel | prices average €1500 hire fee per day | typically between 90 and 200 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average €500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 70 guests |
Cheap funeral wake 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 October 2026:
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Temple Bar Upstairs at Smokin Bones Temple Bar, from €500 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests seated)
Venue said: With its American BBQ setting, it works well for parties, company events, and private celebrations in Dublin City Centre. -
The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard, from €19 per person (up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Everyone loved the food & the room & space had a lovely flow for the amount of people we had.’ -
The Front Bar at Quinns of Drumcondra, from €350 hire fee per event (up to 25 guests seated)
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