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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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![Canal Boat Private Venue at Canal Boat Restaurant in Dublin City Centre]()
from €49.50
per personCheck availabilityCanal Boat Private Venue
42 guestsCanal Boat RestaurantDublin City CentreThe Canal Boat Restaurant is a floating venue moored on Dublin’s Grand Canal.It is a restored boat that offers an intimate setting for private celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions. -
![Whole Venue at Irish Whiskey Museum in Temple Bar, Dublin]()
from €1230
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityWhole Venue
70 guestsIrish Whiskey MuseumTemple Bar, DublinWhether you’re entertaining clients, planning a team event or launching a product, The Irish Whiskey Museum, is the ideal venue. The original atmosphere of the place would add a hint of individuality to your event. -
![Courtyard at Old Fashioned Sam's in Dublin City Centre]()
from €25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard
350 guestsOld Fashioned Sam'sDublin City CentreThe Courtyard is an open-air space with a lively, easygoing feel—good for casual dining, brunch, or live music. -
![Urban Brewing Vaults at Urban Brewing | Event Space | CHQ in Dublin City Centre]()
from €85
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUrban Brewing Vaults
275 guestsUrban Brewing | Event Space | CHQDublin City CentreLocated in The Dublin Docklands our historical vaults built in the 1820s is a versatile Event Space perfect for every event. The layout of the vaults, each separated by centenary brick and stone walls, makes for an unrivalled -
![Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Ballsbridge, Dublin]()
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 -
![Conference Centre at Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin]()
from €15000
per person / per dayCheck availabilityConference Centre
1200 guestsClayton Hotel Burlington RoadDublinOur iconic Conference & Event Hotel in Dublin city center caters for up to 1,200 delegates with larger conference spaces available with 25 supporting break-out rooms and 502 guest bedrooms -
![The Lounge & Bar at The Dunmore in Rathmines, Dublin]()
from €45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge & Bar
120 guestsThe DunmoreRathmines, DublinOur main event space can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests, making it the perfect setting for larger celebrations, weddings, corporate events, funeral receptions and milestone gatherings. -
![The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard in Dublin City Centre]()
from €24
per personCheck availabilityThe Whiskey Bar
30 guestsLennan's YardDublin City Centre
#Supervenue
The Whiskey Bar at Lennan’s Yard offers an intimate and stylish space, perfect for hosting special occasions. This fully private room features its own well-stocked bar and a warm, inviting interior designed to bring people -
![The Restaurant at The Dunmore in Rathmines, Dublin]()
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. -
![The Market Bar at The Market Bar in Dublin City Centre]()
from €130
per personCheck availabilityThe Market Bar
300 guestsThe Market BarDublin City CentreHoused in a Victorian warehouse with a glass-covered roof, The Market Bar combines historic character with the scale needed for larger events. The venue features one of Dublin's largest built-in HD projection systems, making -
![The Black Market at The Market Bar in Dublin City Centre]()
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 -
![Academy Room at Lansdowne FC in Dublin]()
from €750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityAcademy Room
230 guestsLansdowne FCDublinA multi purpose function and conference space located on the ground floor. Audio visual facilities on site. The Academy room is the ideal location for corporate Lunch / Dinners and theatre style meetings and events.
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Prices of unusual wedding venues average €40 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 from August 2026:
| From €25 | to €45 | per person |
| From €2000 | minimum spend per event | |
| From €1100 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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Urban Brewing Vaults at Urban Brewing | Event Space | CHQ in Dublin City Centre - rated 5/5
Venue said: Centrally 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. -
Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Ballsbridge - rated 5/5
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. -
Whole Venue at Irish Whiskey Museum in Temple Bar - rated 4.7/5
Venue said: The Irish Whiskey Museum is the ideal venue. Located in a historic building in the heart of Dublin’s City Centre, it is a prime spot for any private event with the beautiful Dublin backdrop.
These are the venues within 1.2 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: The venue features one of Dublin's largest built-in HD projection systems, making it a strong choice for presentations, launches, and entertainment. The main space can accommodate up to 250 guests seated or 500 standing. -
Whole Venue at Irish Whiskey Museum
on 119 Grafton Street - 950 m from centre.
Venue said: The Irish Whiskey Museum is the ideal venue. Located in a historic building in the heart of Dublin’s City Centre, it is a prime spot for any private event with the beautiful Dublin backdrop. -
The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard
on 21 A Dawson Street - 1.2 km from centre.
Venue said: Lennans Yard, Dawson Street, Dublin 2, established November 2021. A social hub for the people of the city and its guests.
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