Private Dining in Dublin
Dedicated rooms and exclusive venue hire for celebrations, corporate dinners and special occasions.
Planning an event, birthday, or corporate dinner? These Dublin steakhouses offer dedicated private dining rooms, private rooms for smaller groups, or exclusive venue hire for group dining. It’s among the best indoor dining Dublin has for a private celebration. Fire Steakhouse & Bar – Dublin’s #1 steakhouse – leads the list, with Hawksmoor Dublin a strong second choice for private dining.
Christmas Party Season 2026
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Refreshed monthly
- Booking now: FIRE (14–200 guests, Christmas menus from 23 Nov), Hawksmoor (rooms for 14 & 18, venue hire to 150, festive sharing menus about €70–€103pp), F.X. Buckley (from 20 Nov; Dausie’s Bar up to 150) and Ryleigh’s (Christmas dinner €90pp, groups to about 110).
- Not yet published: Marco Pierre White, Brookwood, Featherblade and others have not yet released 2026 festive pricing.
Seasonal prices change often. Always confirm with the restaurant before booking.
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
IRISH OWNED
The Mansion House, Dawson St, D2
Private dining in the 1864 Mansion House itself – four rooms (Terrace, Trinity, Stephens, Glass Room) seating 14 up to 200 guests, with a private bar and dedicated events team, priced on request.
Most Preferred
Dublin’s #1 Steakhouse
Hours
Mon-Fri 5pm-Late · Sat-Sun 1pm-Late
Capacity
14 up to 200 guests
Hawksmoor Dublin
UK OWNED
College Green, D2
Two private rooms (14 & 18 guests) or full exclusive hire for up to 150. Family-style sharing menus from €40*pp.
Hours
Kitchen varies by day, roughly 12-3:30pm & 4:45-10pm
Capacity
Up to 150 guests
Brookwood
IRISH OWNED
Baggot St Lower, D2
Dedicated private dining menu on Baggot Street, close to The Shelbourne and St Stephen’s Green.
Hours
Dinner Mon 5-9pm · Tue-Sat 5-9:30pm · Sunday Roast 3-8:30pm
Capacity
Dedicated menu available
Docklands, D1
Rooftop hire for up to 115 guests – weddings, corporate events and celebrations six floors above the Docklands.
Hours
Dinner 5-10pm daily · Weekend brunch 11am-3pm
Capacity
Up to 115 guests
F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St
IRISH OWNED
Pembroke St, D2
Private rooms for parties of 20-55 across the Buckley Collection group.
Hours
Mon-Fri 12-10pm · Sat 1-10pm · Sun 12:30-9pm
Capacity
20-55 guests
F.X. Buckley – Temple Bar
IRISH OWNED
Crow St, Temple Bar, D2
Private rooms for parties of 20-55 across the Buckley Collection group.
Hours
Mon-Thu 5-10pm · Fri-Sat 1-10pm · Sun 1-9pm
Capacity
20-55 guests
Bull & Castle
IRISH OWNED
Christchurch, D2
Private rooms for parties of 20-55 across the Buckley Collection group.
Hours
Mon-Sat 12-10pm · Sun 12:30-9pm
Capacity
20-55 guests
73 Mespil Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Josper-grill steakhouse in Ballsbridge offering private hire for corporate events and private gatherings, sit-down or canapé/cocktail format.
Hours
Mon-Tue & Sat 5-10pm · Thu-Fri 12-2:30pm & 5-10pm · Sun 12-5pm
Capacity
Private hire available
1 Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Two private rooms behind a covered courtyard garden in Donnybrook. It is a noted wedding and corporate-events venue.
Hours
Thu-Sat 5-9:30pm · Sun 1-7pm
Capacity
Library Room 8-20 · Garden Room 30-50
The College Green Hotel, 35-39 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
Art Deco dining room inside The College Green Hotel, available for private and semi-private events on College Green.
Hours
Dinner daily 5-9:30pm
Capacity
Private & semi-private events
4 Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W
Private dining room for up to 40 guests, at this long-running Terenure steakhouse.
Hours
Mon-Thu 5-10pm – Fri-Sat 5-11pm – Sun 4-10pm
Capacity
Up to 40 guests
*Prices are approximate and may have changed. Please check the restaurant’s official website or contact them directly to confirm current prices.
Private Dining FAQs
How many guests can I bring for private dining?
Capacity varies by venue – from intimate rooms for 14-20 guests up to full exclusive hire for 150+. Check the individual restaurant’s page for exact numbers.
Do these restaurants require a deposit or minimum spend?
Most private dining rooms require a deposit and/or minimum spend, especially at weekends. Confirm current terms directly with the restaurant.
How far in advance should I book?
For larger events or weekend dates, 2-4 weeks’ notice is recommended, especially around Christmas and other peak periods.
Can menus be customised for private events?
Many venues offer set or sharing menus for private dining and can accommodate dietary requirements – ask when booking.
What Dublin Locals Say: Quick Answers
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar, Hawksmoor and F.X. Buckley Pembroke Street are among the most-booked private rooms in the city; the full list above shows capacities.
For December and Christmas parties, book by early autumn. Outside peak season, two to four weeks’ notice is usually enough.
Most rooms work from set group menus with a minimum spend rather than a room hire fee. Confirm details with the restaurant when booking.
Further reading: why a steakhouse is perfect for every occasion in Dublin, and what Dublin locals say about our steakhouses.
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