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Entire Space at The Merchant's Arch

Pub
·
Whole venue
Wellington Quay 48-49, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 EY65 –
Temple Bar, Dublin
Up to 185
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Embrace the lively atmosphere at Merchants Arch Bar & Restaurant, your premier destination in Temple Bar, Dublin. Our spacious pub welcomes up to 300 guests, making it the ideal venue for both formal and informal celebrations.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas by the Ha'penny Bridge with a three-course festive set menu; dietary needs catered.

Christmas Set Menu – Entire Space
€69.95 per person

• Three-course Christmas set menu
• Dietary requirements catered for on request

STARTERS
1. Soup of the day
2. Deep-fried brie
3. Pan-fried prawns
4. Creamy garlic mushrooms

MAINS
1. Turkey and ham
2. 10oz rib-eye steak
3. Pan-fried chicken supreme
4. Pan-fried salmon
5. Vegetarian linguine

DESSERTS
1. Strawberry & kiwi pavlova
2. White chocolate cheesecake
3. Warm apple crumble
4. Christmas pudding

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:30
from €23 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 2:30
from €23 per person
Per session
9:00 – 2:30
from €23 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 2:30
from €23 per person
Per session
9:00 – 2:30
from €23 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from €23 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from €23 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 300
  • Dining
    up to 185
  • Cabaret
    up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Irish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

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
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 21 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 19:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Reviews and ratings

(12 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

EM
Emily M.
Verified review
Event Space · 100 guests · June 2026

I don't have enough good things to say about The Merchant's Arch. I rented the event room upstairs for part of my wedding festivities and was SO pleased with how everything turned out. There was no request that was too big, and their help and guidance from afar was amazing. The location of The Merchant's Arch is perfect, right in the heart of temple bar. The staff at The Merchant's Arch treats you like family. The food is so good, we came back even after our event. We had live music streamed in from downstairs, and a slide show of photos playing on their projector screen and all the TVs. Everything was magical and the perfect kick off to our wedding. I can't wait to visit again.

5.0
PM
Patrick M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
AB
Abigail B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
GR
Giulia R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Merchant's Arch

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