Suggestions for party venue in city centre?

jessie7 · 02-02-2005 4:20pm #1

Am looking for a private room with bar or section of a bar for about 50 people for a party. Don't mind if a fee has to be paid (too much!). Any suggestions? Cheers

Kingsize · 02-02-2005 4:26pm

try slatterys on capel st i dont think they charge for their upstairs roomas far as i know its quite nice , modern , not smelly & clean etc

[Jackass] · 02-02-2005 4:27pm

If your lookin for good atmosphere, traditonal pub venue, instead of a "function room", call Hairy Lemon (just off George's st. and 2 minute walk from St.Stephens green), upstairs you'll fit 50 people and have a private bar...don't think there's a fee, but you can pay for food to be provide it you want also..quality venue..had my birthday there.

newgrange · 03-02-2005 8:41am

Downstairs in 'Grand Central' at the junction of O'Connell Street and Abbey Street (near Wynn's).
When we asked before Christmas, there was no fee.

cltt97 · 03-02-2005 5:10pm

Hi there,

I'm currently searching myself, so here some of the ones I've researched.

Russel Court Hotel on harcourt street. They don't charge for the room, but the smaller room is quite long and narrow and it can get quite hot in there.

The Harcourt Hotel. They charge 250 for the room, which is quite nice and has it's own bar

The Royal Dublin Hotel charges between 280 and 350 Euro for the rooms depending on the size.

In terms of pubs, you could also try Doyles or Chaplins (they have a very nice upstairs section)

Good luck!

irishboy99_ · 05-02-2005 3:52am

The Tap, North king st. holds approx 125 people

besty · 05-02-2005 4:03am

had a college class party upstairs in doyles before, twas quite good.im not sure about the fee as it was organised for us. it has its own bar too. had another class party in messrs maguire too, there we had an "enclosure" of sorts upstairs. i thought the atmosphere there was quite good

irishboy99_ · 12-02-2005 12:54am

don't go there actually

plenderj · 20-02-2005 12:03am

Depends on the theme and aim of the party...
Samsara's Mezz Bar, Cocoon, Lillies Member's Bar or Lillies Library...

Crania · 20-02-2005 12:57am

Spy on Fitzwilliam St.

dcr22B · 21-02-2005 5:58pm

plenderj wrote:

Depends on the theme and aim of the party...
Samsara's Mezz Bar, Cocoon, Lillies Member's Bar or Lillies Library...

All pretentious kips! Sorry but it had to be said. :rolleyes:

Try Messrs Maguires.

plenderj · 22-02-2005 12:42am

Urgh you ****ing peasant :rolleyes:

dcr22B · 23-02-2005 6:02pm

I'd rather be a peasant than a wannabe! :rolleyes:

pexus1976 · 25-02-2005 11:49am

How about Doney & Nesbitts on Baggot Street. You can reserve the the bar upstairs. And the food is tasty.

foxybrowne · 27-02-2005 3:06am

Upstairs in the Duke off Grafton Street is great. Own bar, central location, nice food.

Lu · 01-03-2005 5:30pm

Nostromo on Leeson Street - thats what they do!

www.nostromo.ie

Agent Smith · 27-09-2009 4:19am

t.p smiths?

salutations · 29-09-2009 4:55pm

Looking for a venue for a crowd numbering about 30, mid 20's up. City centre, DJ with good tunes.
Was thinking of Hogans, George St. or Dice bar, Smithfield. Any ideas on these places for a booze up with a crowd..

MementoMori · 29-09-2009 7:35pm

salutations wrote: »

Looking for a venue for a crowd numbering about 30, mid 20's up. City centre, DJ with good tunes.
Was thinking of Hogans, George St. or Dice bar, Smithfield. Any ideas on these places for a booze up with a crowd..

Dice bar might be a bit cosy for those numbers - doesn't really have huge floor space and if you aren't there early getting space/seating could be a major hassle.

jdivision · 29-09-2009 8:40pm

Upstair in Solas on wexford street would suit

billymitchell · 28-06-2010 9:46pm

Hai old thread, how you doin???
Looking for something similar myself, but I am strugglin for idea's(i am sh*te at organising stuff). Was thinking upstairs in Anseo, not sure if they charge or not. Although some place closer to the city centre and you dont have would be preferable.

tfak85 · 28-06-2010 10:26pm

we are having our wedding party upstairs in the odeon on harcourt street but it might be too big for just a small crowd, it is free though and the finger food menus are brilliant...
i would second doheny and nesbitts on baggot street, was there for a friends party and it was brilliant!

fozz · 22-06-2012 11:47am

Resurrecting again.
So lots of venues here and they sound great but which would be the best for good music?
As in, we start off playing some decent stuff and follow up later with decent dance hits, 80's etc to get the people moving!
Any where you can play your own tunes or setup yer own DJ?
Looking for a place for a bday where most people will be in their 30's and there will be 30+ people max.
Want it to be cosy for that number but also have a dance later when we crank out the sounds (either our own or theirs).
Finger food will do.
Any ideas?

An Bhanríon · 22-06-2012 3:25pm

Ha ha, was looking for the same myself recently and checking boards for a decent party venue. So now to help somebody else in the same situation!

In the end we settled for Pacino's on Suffolk Street. They have a downstairs room with a bar. Don't know the details of the pricing but we had finger food (really nice) AND we got to bring our own music. The only thing is a club starts upstairs at around 11pm so we were hearing their music instead of our own, but it was fine. The staff were lovely, the place just the perfect size for the 30 or so people we had. A few people stayed chatting into the wee hours of the morning and even though the barman had left to work upstairs, our party was left undisturbed.

The room has a 'wine cellar' look about it, a bit dark, but the candles on the tables gave it a nice atmosphere. We were also allowed to bring our own decorations.

fozz · 22-06-2012 3:57pm

An Bhanríon wrote: »

Ha ha, was looking for the same myself recently and checking boards for a decent party venue. So now to help somebody else in the same situation!

In the end we settled for Pacino's on Suffolk Street. They have a downstairs room with a bar. Don't know the details of the pricing but we had finger food (really nice) AND we got to bring our own music. The only thing is a club starts upstairs at around 11pm so we were hearing their music instead of our own, but it was fine. The staff were lovely, the place just the perfect size for the 30 or so people we had. A few people stayed chatting into the wee hours of the morning and even though the barman had left to work upstairs, our party was left undisturbed.

The room has a 'wine cellar' look about it, a bit dark, but the candles on the tables gave it a nice atmosphere. We were also allowed to bring our own decorations.

Cheers for that and that was on the (very) short list but they are busy on the date we want doing Salsa dancing or some such....big shame as it does check all the boxes

Appreciate the response all the same.

stimpson · 22-06-2012 4:03pm

Upstairs or downstairs in The Gingerman.

chancer60 · 27-06-2012 3:20am

Hi,

Try the Legal Eagle beside the Four Courts. They do free finger food and have a programmable music system which plays any style of music, 70's, 80's, 90's, slow medium or fast.. whatever you want. You can also plug in an ipod or use their cd decks, mics and mixer. They can section off the front of the bar so it's cosy for 30 - 40 people. Fri and sat night closing is 12.30 which allows people to stay til 1 am to finish drinks. Party will cost you nothing. Great for taxis too.

DS2 · 14-03-2016 1:30pm

Hi old thread, new query
I need a venue for my 50th Birthday for 30 people max. Need a venue good atmosphere, not overrun with Saturday night revelers. Good music a bonus
Craft beer, wines would be great. For early April. Something nice for the ladies and good beers for the lads. Private room or area would be the preference
Thanks

Birneybau · 14-03-2016 1:34pm

DS2 wrote: »

Hi old thread, new query
I need a venue for my 50th Birthday for 30 people max. Need a venue good atmosphere, not overrun with Saturday night revelers. Good music a bonus
Craft beer, wines would be great. For early April. Something nice for the ladies and good beers for the lads. Private room or area would be the preference
Thanks

I'd recommend Against the Grain on Wexford Street but can't imagine they'd give over the top floor for a private party. Could try it, might get a few tables anyway.

That or J.W. Sweetmans on the quays.

DS2 · 14-03-2016 1:40pm

Both are booked out, tried them
But thanks

schemingbohemia · 14-03-2016 2:35pm

Upstairs at Brew Dock?

L1011 · 14-03-2016 3:06pm

Birneybau wrote: »

I'd recommend Against the Grain on Wexford Street but can't imagine they'd give over the top floor for a private party. Could try it, might get a few tables anyway.

They will actually, although the OP has tried and they're booked so this is really only useful for future use by someone.

DS2 · 14-03-2016 4:07pm

schemingbohemia wrote: »

Upstairs at Brew Dock?

Will try that also

DS2 · 14-03-2016 4:09pm

Doesn't have to be solely a craft beer place, just sell a few of them

Lux23 · 14-03-2016 4:13pm

I had my 30th upstairs in Jack Nealons, the whole room costs about €250 but you can book half the room for free if you think you will have less than 50.

DS2 · 14-03-2016 4:16pm

Lux23 wrote: »

I had my 30th upstairs in Jack Nealons, the whole room costs about €250 but you can book half the room for free if you think you will have less than 50.

First place I tried and booked out. But thanks for the suggestion

cee_jay · 14-03-2016 6:28pm

Eastside Tavern or The Gingerman?

DS2 · 14-03-2016 6:32pm

cee_jay wrote: »

Eastside Tavern or The Gingerman?

Do you have to have a meal at the Eastside?
Will look at both
Thanks

Gaspode · 14-03-2016 6:46pm

Central hotel has a good venue, though the beer selection is small.

DS2 · 16-03-2016 11:28am

Thanks all, I'm checking out a couple of the places and will get back to you
Oscars, Fishamble Street too

schemingbohemia · 16-03-2016 2:36pm

cee_jay wrote: »

Eastside Tavern or The Gingerman?

Eastside Tavern has Pichet upstairs at the moment while their normal venue is being refitted so that won't work.

francois · 18-03-2016 11:13am

the trinity inn private bar is great, 200 deposit
http://www.trinityinndublin.com/

DS2 · 21-03-2016 3:37pm

Booked Oscars Fishamble Street in the end
They were helpful and friendly

Dyr · 21-03-2016 3:48pm

I think the guys who run O'Neills on Pearse street will open up the pub across from it (they own it too) for private functions if you have the numbers. They may not do it for only 30 though.

RainyDay · 21-03-2016 4:30pm

DS2 wrote: »

Hi old thread, new query
I need a venue for my 50th Birthday for 30 people max. Need a venue good atmosphere, not overrun with Saturday night revelers. Good music a bonus
Craft beer, wines would be great. For early April. Something nice for the ladies and good beers for the lads. Private room or area would be the preference
Thanks

Waterloo at Baggot St bridge will give you the space at the rear downstairs, would fit 30 at a squeeze, but folks can always overflow into the bar if you like.

Unless it is a venue that is always very busy, you shouldn't be paying extra for the privilege of bringing a pile of paying customers to a venue. Some places might do free finger food for a good crowd, maybe not just 30 though.

L1011 · 21-03-2016 9:15pm

Bambi wrote: »

I think the guys who run O'Neills on Pearse street will open up the pub across from it (they own it too) for private functions if you have the numbers. They may not do it for only 30 though.

Its the Trinity Inn two posts above yours - minimum is 50 though.

DS2 · 03-04-2016 12:30pm

Update: Oscars Fishamble Street turned out fantastic. Music was brilliant, party food high standard, staff super helpful. Dj at 1030 excellent we all danced the night away till 2am. My friends loved the place. 100% recommend
It can take small and large groups FYI

cactusgal · 04-04-2016 12:24am

DS2 wrote: »

Update: Oscars Fishamble Street turned out fantastic. Music was brilliant, party food high standard, staff super helpful. Dj at 1030 excellent we all danced the night away till 2am. My friends loved the place. 100% recommend
It can take small and large groups FYI

Glad it turned out so well! Can I ask how much you paid to book the venue? Feel free to PM me if you prefer. Thanks!

DS2 · 04-04-2016 10:45am

I paid a 100euro deposit within a week to confirm booking. This money was credited against the food on the night.

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