Top Unusual Wedding Venues in Dublin
The best weddings are often the ones guests have never seen before. Unusual wedding venues in Dublin include everything from converted industrial spaces in the Docklands to historic buildings in Smithfield and distinctive settings tucked among the streets of Temple Bar. These are the places that get people talking long after the last dance, whether you're planning a relaxed celebration or something that breaks a few wedding traditions. Head below and find a venue that's anything but ordinary.
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from €49.50
per personCheck availabilityCanal Boat Private Venue
42 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 €1230
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityWhole Venue
70 guestsIrish Whiskey MuseumTemple Bar, DublinDesign: The interior is composed of small, low‑ceilinged rooms finished with exposed beams, rough plaster walls and timber furniture that recreate historical distilling and pub settings.
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from €120
per personCheck availabilityThomas Prior Hall
200 guestsClayton Hotel BallsbridgeBallsbridge, DublinThis stunning space, with wooden vaulted ceilings and sparkling chandeliers, makes it one of Dublin’s stand out venues. Whether you are looking to book your wedding or an upcoming event, Thomas Prior Hall in Ballsbridge has
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from €85
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUrban Brewing Vaults
275 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 €45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Restaurant
105 guestsThe DunmoreRathmines, DublinWhether you're planning a corporate dinner, a wedding reception, a funeral reception or a special celebration, this versatile space provides the perfect backdrop for memorable gatherings.
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from €24
per personCheck availabilityThe Whiskey Bar
30 guestsLennan's YardDublin City Centre#Supervenue
The Whiskey Bar is a private Bar in Lennan's Yard characterised by an intimate, wood‑panelled lounge atmosphere. Design: The space features dark timber panelling, deep wood floors and low, warm lighting that create a compact,
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from €130
per personCheck availabilityThe Market Bar
300 guestsThe Market BarDublin City CentreThe Market Bar is a private space in a restaurant, characterised by a high industrial-style ceiling and an open-plan layout that keeps the room visually spacious.
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from €30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBroyage Bar & Bistro
130 guestsBroyage Bar, Bistro & TerraceDublinBroyage Bar & Bistro is the dining room in Broyage Bar, Bistro & Terrace and is defined by comfortable, upholstered seating. Design: Dark wood surfaces, patterned flooring and brass pendant lights create a refined, straightforward
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from €200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom B - The Library
12 guestsRIAC ClubhouseDublin City CentreLocated just upstairs, Room B can accommodate up to 12 people. While slightly smaller than Room A, Room B is fully equipped with teleconferencing technology, making it an excellent option for meetings involving remote participants.
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from €2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Black Market
90 guestsThe Market BarDublin City CentreThe Black Market is a private event space located on the mezzanine level of Market Bar, tucked away behind velvet curtains. It offers groups their own dedicated area while still retaining the atmosphere and energy of the
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from €200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTrophy Room
60 guestsRIAC ClubhouseDublin City CentreFor larger meetings and gatherings, our Trophy Room can accommodate up to 30 people. The total hire fee will depend on the number of guests and the duration of the booking.
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from €750
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityKitchen
24 guestsPicado at the LoomDublin City CentreKitchen, a private kitchen in Picado at the Loom, is an open-plan prep and dining space that brings industrial kitchen facilities into a shared, accessible layout.
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FAQs about Top Unusual Wedding Venues in Dublin
Prices of unusual wedding venues average €45 per person. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between €30 | and €45 | per person |
| Typically around €2000 | minimum spend per event | |
| Typically around €1100 | hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 1.7 km from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Market Bar at The Market Bar
on 14A Fade Street Dublin 2 - 800 m from centre.
Venue said: Located in the heart of Dublin 2, this landmark venue brings together five distinct event spaces in one central location. Just a short distance from the Docklands and the Convention Centre, it offers a versatile setting for... -
The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard
on 21 A Dawson Street - 1.2 km from centre.
Venue said: What guests say: The space is contemporary and thoughtfully designed. The space is supported by attentive, professional staff for private events. -
Urban Brewing Vaults at Urban Brewing | Event Space | CHQ
on Vault C, the Chq Building - 1.7 km from centre.
Venue said: Urban Brewing Vaults is a semi-private area in the Urban Brewing event space that occupies a low, stone-arched cellar setting. Design: The interior pairs dark timber floors and small round dining tables with soft wall lighting
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The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard, from €19 per person (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: What guests say: The space is contemporary and thoughtfully designed. The space is supported by attentive, professional staff for private events. -
Kitchen at Picado at the Loom, from €750 hire fee per event (up to 24 guests seated)
Venue said: Kitchen, a private kitchen in Picado at the Loom, is an open-plan prep and dining space that brings industrial kitchen facilities into a shared, accessible layout. -
Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, from €1100 hire fee per event (up to 200 guests seated)
Venue said: Located 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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