Private Event Space at The Merchant's Arch

About this space

Step into a magical setting for your Wedding Welcome Reception, Wedding Day Celebrations, Day-Two Gatherings, Corporate Events, or Christmas Festivities at The Merchant's Arch.
A renowned Dublin landmark and Temple Bar's finest traditional Irish Bar & Restaurant. Celebrated for its hearty food, great pints, live music, and over 200 years of history dating back to 1821. This Georgian structure was designed and built by Frederick Darley, the distinguished architect who also co-designed Trinity College, beside the iconic Ha'penny Bridge, overlooking the River Liffey.

Our 2,000 sq ft restaurant venue is available for private hire, accommodating up to 150 seated guests or 190 for a cocktail-style celebration. It includes its own fully serviced bar, fully equipped kitchen, and private bathrooms.

Our food is cooked fresh to plate using only the finest locally sourced produce.

Our experienced events team works closely with every client to create a bespoke celebration that feels personal and uniquely yours.

For groups of up to 40 guests, our semi-private Mezzanine offers its own dedicated space overlooking the main bar, ideal for Christmas lunches, team celebrations, and festive get-togethers.

A great event should feel special, and it should also feel effortless. That's exactly what we aim to deliver.

Highlights:

• Private event space for up to 150 seated / 190 cocktail-style, plus a semi-private Mezzanine for up to 40
• Historic building dating back to 1821
• 2,000 sq ft Restaurant venue, own bar, kitchen & private bathrooms
• River Liffey & Ha'penny Bridge views
• Buffet, finger food, canapés & sit-down dining, with two- and three-course menu options
• Bespoke menus available to suit any budget, priced per person
• Entertainment options available on request
• Dedicated event support from planning through to the day

Capacity

• Standing

  up to 190
• Dining

  up to 150
• Theatre

  up to 60
• Boardroom

  up to 60
• Cabaret

  up to 40
• U-Shaped

  up to 60
• Classroom

  up to 80

Catering and drinks

Facilities

• Wi-Fi available
• Projector
• Flatscreen TV
• PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
• Air conditioner
• Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
• Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
• Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
• Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
• Paid parking facilities available nearby
• Unavailable: Whiteboard Whiteboard
• Unavailable: Flipchart Flipchart
• Unavailable: Conference call facilities Conference call facilities
• Unavailable: Photo equipment Photo equipment
• Unavailable: Video equipment Video equipment
• Unavailable: Greenscreen Greenscreen
• Unavailable: Backdrops Backdrops
• Unavailable: Storage space Storage space
• Unavailable: Quiet space Quiet space
• Unavailable: Mirrors Mirrors
• Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

• Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
• Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
• No noise restrictions