Canal Boat Private Venue at Canal Boat Restaurant

Event Venue
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Whole venue
Grand Canal Jetty, Mespil Road, Dublin, D04 V4H9
Dublin City Centre

About this space

Looking 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.


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 + €760 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing:
Non-Exclusive Dinner Cruise
2-hour cruise
Includes a 3-course evening meal and a glass of beer or wine - €70 per person
This option is available on select evenings, according to the schedule published on our website.

Exclusive Hire (Private events)
Private use of the boat with flexible timing options
2 hours: €490 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1250)
3 hours: €590 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1350)
4 hours: €690 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1450)

Catering Options
3-course meal: €48.50 pp (min. 20 guests)
2-course buffet: €40.50 pp (min. 25 guests)
Canapés: €28 pp (min 25 guests)
All food is freshly prepared on board, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Please contact us to get more details regarding the pricing structure or to discuss the quotation examples.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 + €760 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing:
Non-Exclusive Dinner Cruise
2-hour cruise
Includes a 3-course evening meal and a glass of beer or wine - €70 per person
This option is available on select evenings, according to the schedule published on our website.

Exclusive Hire (Private events)
Private use of the boat with flexible timing options
2 hours: €490 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1250)
3 hours: €590 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1350)
4 hours: €690 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1450)

Catering Options
3-course meal: €48.50 pp (min. 20 guests)
2-course buffet: €40.50 pp (min. 25 guests)
Canapés: €28 pp (min 25 guests)
All food is freshly prepared on board, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Please contact us to get more details regarding the pricing structure or to discuss the quotation examples.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 + €760 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing:
Non-Exclusive Dinner Cruise
2-hour cruise
Includes a 3-course evening meal and a glass of beer or wine - €70 per person
This option is available on select evenings, according to the schedule published on our website.

Exclusive Hire (Private events)
Private use of the boat with flexible timing options
2 hours: €490 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1250)
3 hours: €590 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1350)
4 hours: €690 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1450)

Catering Options
3-course meal: €48.50 pp (min. 20 guests)
2-course buffet: €40.50 pp (min. 25 guests)
Canapés: €28 pp (min 25 guests)
All food is freshly prepared on board, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Please contact us to get more details regarding the pricing structure or to discuss the quotation examples.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 + €760 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing:
Non-Exclusive Dinner Cruise
2-hour cruise
Includes a 3-course evening meal and a glass of beer or wine - €70 per person
This option is available on select evenings, according to the schedule published on our website.

Exclusive Hire (Private events)
Private use of the boat with flexible timing options
2 hours: €490 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1250)
3 hours: €590 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1350)
4 hours: €690 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1450)

Catering Options
3-course meal: €48.50 pp (min. 20 guests)
2-course buffet: €40.50 pp (min. 25 guests)
Canapés: €28 pp (min 25 guests)
All food is freshly prepared on board, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Please contact us to get more details regarding the pricing structure or to discuss the quotation examples.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 + €760 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing:
Non-Exclusive Dinner Cruise
2-hour cruise
Includes a 3-course evening meal and a glass of beer or wine - €70 per person
This option is available on select evenings, according to the schedule published on our website.

Exclusive Hire (Private events)
Private use of the boat with flexible timing options
2 hours: €490 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1250)
3 hours: €590 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1350)
4 hours: €690 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1450)

Catering Options
3-course meal: €48.50 pp (min. 20 guests)
2-course buffet: €40.50 pp (min. 25 guests)
Canapés: €28 pp (min 25 guests)
All food is freshly prepared on board, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Please contact us to get more details regarding the pricing structure or to discuss the quotation examples.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 + €760 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing:
Non-Exclusive Dinner Cruise
2-hour cruise
Includes a 3-course evening meal and a glass of beer or wine - €70 per person
This option is available on select evenings, according to the schedule published on our website.

Exclusive Hire (Private events)
Private use of the boat with flexible timing options
2 hours: €490 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1250)
3 hours: €590 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1350)
4 hours: €690 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1450)

Catering Options
3-course meal: €48.50 pp (min. 20 guests)
2-course buffet: €40.50 pp (min. 25 guests)
Canapés: €28 pp (min 25 guests)
All food is freshly prepared on board, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Please contact us to get more details regarding the pricing structure or to discuss the quotation examples.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from €490 + €760 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing:
Non-Exclusive Dinner Cruise
2-hour cruise
Includes a 3-course evening meal and a glass of beer or wine - €70 per person
This option is available on select evenings, according to the schedule published on our website.

Exclusive Hire (Private events)
Private use of the boat with flexible timing options
2 hours: €490 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1250)
3 hours: €590 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1350)
4 hours: €690 hire fee + €760 minimum spend on food/drinks (total: €1450)

Catering Options
3-course meal: €48.50 pp (min. 20 guests)
2-course buffet: €40.50 pp (min. 25 guests)
Canapés: €28 pp (min 25 guests)
All food is freshly prepared on board, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Please contact us to get more details regarding the pricing structure or to discuss the quotation examples.
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 42

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:30
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Full bar on board
Heated interior for cooler evenings
Tailored group menus
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking inside.


The 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.

Group menus and exclusive hire options make it ideal for team dinners, birthdays, and engagements - set just minutes from the city centre, it’s suited for relaxed gatherings with a memorable setting.


Location

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