After work drinks

princess007

Any recommendations for after work drinks (Friday) for a group of mixed ages, about 20 people? Preferably not too far away from Dublin 2 area and that do food platters.

princess007

princess007 wrote: »

Any recommendations for after work drinks (Friday) for a group of mixed ages, about 20 people? Preferably not too far away from Dublin 2 area and that do food platters.

The Barge

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IAMAMORON

princess007 wrote: »

Any recommendations for after work drinks (Friday) for a group of mixed ages, about 20 people? Preferably not too far away from Dublin 2 area and that do food platters.

You can book a table on the roof garden of the marker hotel, really cool if you have a nice evening, great views of the city and no riff raff. The food is excellent.
It is not a cheap night but all your employees will thank you for it and they will probably all turn up and make an effort if you do.

BeerNut

JW Sweetman is cheap and cheerful for that sort of thing.

sweetie

BeerNut wrote: »

JW Sweetman is cheap and cheerful for that sort of thing.

The name escapes me but the new place that used to be mcturcaills on Tara st is decent. I work nearby and they have done free platters for us in the past.

Tomw86

Diceys, ask for a spot on the terrace. Will look for a deposit.

princess007

princess007 wrote: »

Any recommendations for after work drinks (Friday) for a group of mixed ages, about 20 people? Preferably not too far away from Dublin 2 area and that do food platters.

The biggest issue you'll have is that there are so many of you. Most bars at 5.30pm of a Friday will be heaving, so you'll need a reservation and plenty of places do so much business that they won't take reservations for such occasions.

Off the top of my head......Napper Tandys, Doheny & Nesbitts, Toners are all on Baggott st and do food (Toner's don't but they let you bring in pizza from the pizza place next door - Cirillo's).

Your best bet is somewhere big that doesn't get busy until later.....D2 is a decent shout, they'll have plenty of room to accommodate such a large group and take bookings. Not sure what the food options are, I know they do BBQ during the summer. Dicey's are the same I think.

Happy4all

The Gingerman

Samuel T. Cogley

Very disappointed as I thought an invitation was forthcoming. :pac:

Happy4all

Happy4all wrote: »

The Gingerman

Not a hope in hell you'd get seated for food and drink in there for 6 people after work of a Friday, never mind 20. Don't think they take bookings at any stage, certainly not at their busiest 5hr period of the week.

Raytown Rocks

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princess007

Thanks everyone, great suggestions but a bit of a trek for my crowd. Anywhere around Dame street / Temple bar???

TheShow

sweetie wrote: »

The name escapes me but the new place that used to be mcturcaills on Tara st is decent. I work nearby and they have done free platters for us in the past.

Ruin Bar

Joekers

princess007 wrote: »

Thanks everyone, great suggestions but a bit of a trek for my crowd. Anywhere around Dame street / Temple bar???

Trinity bar on Dame street lots of space food platters etc music later in the evening although pricey for a drink but to be expected unfortunately in the area

Clegg

princess007 wrote: »

Thanks everyone, great suggestions but a bit of a trek for my crowd. Anywhere around Dame street / Temple bar???

Underdog does food platters. But they're craft beer only so that may put off some people.

IAMAMORON

princess007 wrote: »

Thanks everyone, great suggestions but a bit of a trek for my crowd. Anywhere around Dame street / Temple bar???

Get them taxi's and don't be mean, employees hate that. Temple bar is a rip off, who wants to share company time with tourists?

BeerNut

princess007 wrote: »

Thanks everyone, great suggestions but a bit of a trek for my crowd. Anywhere around Dame street / Temple bar???

Still JW Sweetman tbh.

Clegg wrote: »

Underdog does food platters. But they're craft beer only so that may put off some people.

Can't see them taking a booking for 20.

Birneybau

IAMAMORON wrote: »

Get them taxi's and don't be mean, employees hate that. Temple bar is a rip off, who wants to share company time with tourists?

I really think it's just coworkers night out and the OP ain't the boss.

deconduo

Lotts is just across the river and does platters. We've booked in there a few times after work on a Friday. TP Smiths is another option.

IAMAMORON

Birneybau wrote: »

I really think it's just coworkers night out and the OP ain't the boss.

Expect 5 or 6 to turn up wherever so. I wouldn't be arsed getting 2 or maybe 3 free pints and a plate of deep fried sausies and springrolls in some sweat box. I have things to do on a Friday night.

Any work do should be employer sponsored or don't bother. Your employers all make loads of money, the fact that they can't put aside a couple of grand to get their staff pissed once or twice a year speaks volumes. It is tax deductable.

IrishLad90

The Camden ( old palace nightclub ) newly opened huge property.

princess007

Thanks everyone for the suggestions...will look into them. It's been a while since I have been out in town so a little rusty on venues!!!

Just to say also, not sure why it was assumed I was an employer or boss. Birneybau is right, it is just a gathering of co-workers.

Also, I'm not sure the tax payer would be in agreement that my employer should sponsor our work night.....again an incorrect assumption made above!!

Twee.

Dakota reopened a while back and is looking very well.

SteM

Try Token up in Smithfield, a good night out.

Birneybau

IAMAMORON wrote: »

Expect 5 or 6 to turn up wherever so. I wouldn't be arsed getting 2 or maybe 3 free pints and a plate of deep fried sausies and springrolls in some sweat box. I have things to do on a Friday night.

Any work do should be employer sponsored or don't bother. Your employers all make loads of money, the fact that they can't put aside a couple of grand to get their staff pissed once or twice a year speaks volumes. It is tax deductable.

Name checks out

ongarboy

OP, have you sought views from the 20 or so staff going? Surely a few of them would have ideas. I second Ruin on Tara St though. It's spacious and allows reservations on Friday evenings and does nice pub grub platters too!

odyssey06

I presume OP already sorted.

Just noting Kennedys pub near Pearse St station do nice platters.
Think you can book spot downstairs.