Top Alternative Christmas Party Venues in Dublin
Dublin does Christmas in its own quirky way, and your holiday party should be no different! Swap the standard event spaces for something a bit more memorable. Think restaurant venues in Temple Bar or along the Grand Canal, decked out in twinkling lights, with cosy corners and unique features that make your Christmas party pop. These spaces offer everything from live entertainment to themed decorations, ensuring your guests have a blast from start to finish. Dublin’s quirky Christmas party venues add personality to your party and guarantee a night to remember!
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from €75
per personCheck availabilityThe Secret Garden
50 guestsThe Alex HotelDublin City CentreSStefanny K.
“The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the venue itself is absolutely beautiful.” -
from €150
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Terrace
60 guestsThe Sound HouseDublin City CentreKKyveli L.
“The party area itself is spacious with plenty of room for a dancefloor.” -
from €30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityStillgarden Academy
30 guestsStillgarden DistilleryDublinMMarvella E.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better venue and group of people to work with for my event.” -
from €85
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUrban Brewing Vaults
350 guestsUrban Brewing | Event Space | CHQDublin City CentreCentrally located in the beautifully restored vaults of the listed CHQ building in Dublin’s Docklands, Urban Brewing is a unique concept venue, the first of its kind in Dublin.
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from €60
per personCheck availability10 Fleet Street Restaurant
100 guestsThe Morgan HotelTemple Bar, DublinNNorielle J.
“He assisted us all the way til the day of our Christmas Party. The venue is accessible and nice.” -
from €75
per personCheck availabilityWXYZ Rooftop Bar & Venue
200 guestsAloft Dublin CityDublin City CentreOur top-floor boardroom at Aloft Dublin City is the perfect space for productive gatherings, offering stunning views and a professional setting. Ideal for both corporate and casual meetings, it's one of the best small meeting
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from €650
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Garden Terrace
70 guestsThe Croke Park HotelDrumcondra, DublinThe Garden Terrace is an elegant yet relaxed and fresh area, with its own cocktail bar, retractable awning, and heaters. It is the perfect year-round outdoor space, complementing the restaurant for alfresco dining and drinks.
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from €49.50
per personCheck availabilityCanal Boat Private Venue
60 guestsCanal Boat RestaurantDublin City CentreLooking for something unique and memorable for your guests? This is the spot! Canal Boat Restaurant is an experience different from the usual. It has a capacity of 42 guests seated and 60 standing.
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from €20000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsLane7 Dublin City CentreDublin City CentreGo big with a full-venue takeover - perfect for team days, celebrations, or any night that needs a little extra spark. Pick an exclusive room stacked with its own games and its own attitude, ideal for groups who want their
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from €69
per person / per dayCheck availabilityTerrace
45 guestsASADOR - 1 Haddington Road, Dublin 4Ballsbridge, DublinThe space can be set up as a single long dining table or rearranged for separate seating and dressed with linen and candles for a formal table. Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social long-table seated meal or a small
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from €500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGeorgian Bar
40 guestsThe Black DoorDublin City CentreCCiana J.
“Venue was perfect for my event. Staff were all so helpful and food was great!” -
from €28
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Dining
30 guestsLennan's YardDublin City Centre#Supervenue
RRoma R.
“Highly highly recommend as a venue for an occasion/party! We will be back x”
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What Christmas packages are available in Dublin?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include venue use, catering, drinks, and additional services such as A/V equipment. Some spaces might even come decorated for the holidays! Christmas deals in Dublin offer minimum spend ranging from €18 to €25000, or packages between €7.50 and €105 per person. You'll find options for 30 to 650 guests.
• Three-course festive dinner with tea and coffee
• Welcome festive drink on arrival
• Dancefloor
STARTERS
1. Creamy mushroom soup
2. Goats cheese & red onion tart
3. Howth smoked Irish salmon
4. Chicken liver parfait
MAINS
1. Supreme of herb roasted free range chicken
2. Pan-seared sea bass
3. 7oz fillet of beef
4. Traditional roast crown of turkey
DESSERT
1. Christmas pudding
2. Banoffee tart
3. Chocolate fudge cake
MENU NOTES
• Up to 50 guests: 2 starters – 2 mains – 1 dessert
• More than 50 guests: 1 starter – 2 mains – 1 dessert
• Choice of starters, mains and desserts
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
• Fully stocked bar with tabs, tokens or pay-as-you-go
• Play your own music via the house system; optional DJ or live music
STARTERS
1. Black Pudding & Bacon Salad
2. Smoked Salmon Tartare
3. Fresh Vegetable Soup of the Day (VG)
MAINS
1. Mild green pasture-reared Chicken Curry
2. Roast Beef
3. Pan-fried Fish of the Day
4. Turmeric Chickpeas with Potato and Spinach (VG)
DESSERTS
1. Traditional Bailey's Cheesecake
2. Chocolate Fudge Cake
3. Berry Compote (VG)
• Complimentary room hire when the minimum spend is met
• Screens and projectors, microphones and PA, stage and dancefloor included
• Private bar; arrival Prosecco, canapés and drink tokens available; half-bottle wine option
• Event window 6:30 PM–12:30 AM (bar 12:00 AM); late licence to 1:30 AM available
• Pricing: from €75 per person; menu price varies by main course
STARTERS
1. Citrus and Dill Salmon Gravlax
2. Whipped Ardsallagh Goats Cheese
3. Chicken Liver Parfait
4. Bresaola Carpaccio Shaved Parmesan
5. Roasted Pear and Prosciutto Burrata Salad
6. Celeriac and Apple Soup
MAINS
1. Roast Turkey and Glazed Limerick Ham
2. 8oz Fillet Steak
3. Herb Crusted Halibut
4. Skeaghanore Duck Breast
5. Stuffed Aubergine (V)
DESSERTS
1. Christmas Pudding
2. Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Tart
3. Mango and Coconut Eton Mess
4. Irish Cheese Board
• Private bar with access to the courtyard/terrace
• Finger food menu — each guest receives one of every item
• Sharing selection of sliders, bites, fries and pizzas
• Signature Flight Club doughnuts with apple caramel sauce
• Gluten-free and vegan pizzas available on request
STARTERS / SHARING BITES
1. Irish beef slider, cheddar cheese and red onion jam
2. Crispy pork belly bites, gochujang and honey sauce, garlic chips
3. Boneless chicken wing, Frank hot sauce and blue cheese sauce
4. Italian herbs fries, garlic butter and Parmesan
5. Grilled halloumi sliders, chilli jam and pickled balsamic onions
6. Salt & chilli crispy calamari, Cajun mayo, lemon
PIZZAS
1. Margherita pizza
2. Double pepperoni
3. Spicy salami, nduja and hot honey
DESSERT
1. Signature Flight Club doughnuts and apple caramel sauce
• Live entertainment on fridays and saturdays from 9:00 PM
STARTERS
1. Roasted cauliflower soup
2. Stuffed Yorkshire pudding
3. Octopus terrine
MAINS
1. Morgan turkey and ham
2. Baked cod in parmesan & herb crust
3. Orange & black pepper glazed pork chop
4. Pumpkin and chestnut risotto
DESSERTS
1. Assiette of desserts
FAQs about Top Alternative Christmas Party Venues in Dublin
Booking costs of quirky Christmas party 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:
| Typically between €20 | and €45 | per person |
| Typically between €1300 | and €4000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between €300 | and €1300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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The Terrace at The Sound House in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The staff, the venue and the food...’ -
Georgian Bar at The Black Door in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was perfect for my event.’ -
10 Fleet Street Restaurant at The Morgan Hotel in Temple Bar - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘He assisted us all the way til the day of our Christmas Party.’
You'll find quirky Christmas 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average €1300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average €2400 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average €1500 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 700 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:
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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: ‘The music was good and the volume wasn’t too loud so we could all chat. Overall a very good experience.’ -
The Vault at The Exchange Bar & Restaurant
on Lord Edward Street Temple Bar - 450 m from centre.
Venue said: The Vault is a private event room in The Exchange Bar & Restaurant, defined by its step-free entrance and wheelchair-accessible layout. Design: The Vault has a practical interior finished in durable materials and a neutral... -
Private Event Space at The Merchant's Arch
on Wellington Quay 48-49 Temple Bar - 700 m from centre.
Venue said: If you want a venue with atmosphere, friendly staff, and a proper Dublin feel, we’d love to have you.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for quirky Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 130 guests |
| Event Space | prices average €2400 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 190 guests |
| Bar | prices average €250 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 240 guests |
| Hotel | prices average €2550 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 120 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average €1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
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The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Great venue and lovely staff...’ -
Barney’s Bar at Harcourt Bar & Garden, rated 4.5/5 - bar for 48 guests
Our user said: ‘Barneys Bar is the perfect venue.’ -
None the Wiser at Hawksmoor, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 18 guests
Our user said: ‘The room was magnificent. The food very good quality.’
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None the Wiser at Hawksmoor, from €500 minimum spend per event (up to 18 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The room was magnificent. The food very good quality.’ -
The Stables at Lennan's Yard, from €19 per person (up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great friendly pleasant service. The food was delicious and plentiful.’ -
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.’
There are many different unusual venues in the city available for Christmas parties, from themed bars to creative spaces. You can find quirky restaurants, bars, and distilleries with a unique twist, like weird decor or themed settings. Event spaces with entertainment options like games or live music are also available for larger groups. Some venues even have outdoor areas or exclusive private rooms to add a special touch to your celebration.
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