17 Sizzlin’ Summer BBQ Venues in Dublin for a Summer Party
Looking for the best Summer BBQ Venues in Dublin to book this year, check these out. We’ve outlined some of our favourite corporate summer party spots below with some information on their summer BBQ parties and packages to suit all. Ideal for treating staff during the year as a corporate evening event/team building event, and some of which are equally perfect for relaxed friend get-togethers or wedding day-after parties in the sun. We strongly advise booking well in advance to get your preferred date, particularly if you require a Thursday or Friday night as these usually book up first.
The Odeon
Location: Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Guest Numbers: 20 – 1000
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
Menu Price: from €24.95pp
Every summer The Odeon in Dublin 2 lay on one of the best BBQ parties around. Their beer garden adjacent to the venue is a serious sun trap and its central location at the Harcourt Street Luas stop makes it a super popular choice of summer BBQ venue. Generally, the terrace is used for shared party groups (min. 20 guests), however seating and areas can be reserved in The Odeon itself, or for larger groups and more exclusivity, the entire terrace or private function room; The Bourbon Bar above The Odeon can also be reserved (subject to availability). BBQ menu is priced from €24.95pp and includes a burger (chicken, beef, vegan) with sides. Upgrades also possible.
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Opium
Location: Wexford Street, Dublin 2
Guest Numbers: 50 – 200
Booking Types: Corporate
Opium’s super central, ultra-chic, enchanting ‘Botanical Garden’ is the ultimate space to host your company summer party in Dublin this year. This light-filled garden space has its own fully-stocked bar and fully retractable roof for those extra sunny days, but also includes heaters and can be covered if required, guaranteeing that the party never stops at Opium, whatever the Irish weather can throw at it. Exclusive hire of the Botanical Garden is available until 10.30 pm, based on min. spend and min. guest numbers of 50, max. guest numbers of 200. Click below to enquire with the team or to check availability.
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Radisson Blu St Helen’s
Location: Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Guest Numbers: 60 – 400
Booking Types: Corporate
Menu Price: from €52pp
If a luxurious corporate summer party or summer BBQ venue is what your company is looking for this year, then look no further than the five-star setting on offer at the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, just 15 minutes from the city centre. This stunning venue has three equally beautiful outdoor spaces available for exclusive private hire, each of which comes with its own indoor space should it be required; the Le Panto Suite & Terrace, Portico Suite & Secret Garden (min. 60 guests) and the Pembroke Suite & Private Lawn (min. 120 guests). Exclusive hire of the entire venue and outdoor spaces is also possible, accommodating up to 400 guests. BBQ is priced from €52pp, room hire may apply based on numbers. Click below to enquire with the team to check availability and pricing.
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The Gibson Hotel
Location: Point Square, Dublin 1
Guest Numbers: 30 – 500
Booking Types: Corporate
One of Dublin city centre’s most stylish hotels, The Gibson on Point Square, Dublin 1 offers the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space for a late afternoon or evening company summer soirée. Located on the upper floors, The Gibson’s beautiful outdoor courtyard is central to the venue’s multiple spaces for entertaining, including Coda Restaurant (made famous by Ireland’s First Dates TV show) and the Hemi Bar, all of which have direct access to the outdoor space as well as large outdoor balcony terrace which overlooks the 3Arena and Dublin Port. Ideally suited to larger corporate summer parties and get-togethers The Gibson can comfortably host up to 500 guests (min. 30 guests) with a range of catering options available including many BBQ favourites.
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Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Guest Numbers: 100 – 250
Availability: Sunday – Friday (ONLY)
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
The Lawn & Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Dublin 4 is available for exclusive hire this summer and is the perfect spacious outdoor venue for your corporate summer bbq party. The outdoor space is perfect for bringing in additional entertainment such as lawn games or team building activities. A marquee will be installed for the duration of the summer and will allow for large BBQs for up to 250 guests (minimum 100 guests). The Lawn comes includes hire of Thomas Prior Hall adjacent should indoor space be required due to inclement weather. Smaller company BBQs or family occasion BBQs also possible in the 1880 Suite and adjacent terrace for groups of 25 – 40 guests. Enquire with the Clayton Ballsbridge events team at the link below to check availability, pricing and for menus.
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The Morrison
Location: Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin 1
Guest Numbers: 60 – 260
Booking Types: Corporate
The Morrison Hotel located in the heart of Dublin City on the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin 1, have a gorgeous sunny courtyard available for exclusive private summer BBQs and corporate summer parties. With its own private entrance, retractable canopy with heaters and use of indoor space adjacent to the courtyard your guests will be guaranteed a great evening rain or shine. This space is only available if hired privately (room hire may apply). Min. guest numbers of 60 are required to book the courtyard, with additional space for more guests in the adjacent Printworks Suite. Menus can be tailored to your preference but generally start from ~€32pp (+ service charge). Click below to enquire about availability and pricing with the team.
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The Morgan Hotel
Location: Fleet Street, Dublin 2
Guest Numbers: 30 – 150
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
The Morgan Hotel’s brand new courtyard terrace, adjacent to the AA rosette award-winning 10 Fleet Street Bar & Restaurant is located in Temple Bar, Dublin 2. This stylish space is suitable for up to 150 guests with BBQ menus starting from €24pp – €30pp, based on minimum guest numbers of ~30 (case by case basis), with delicious sides included on all packages. With a mix of open-air and covered spaces and plenty of options on food such as premium sausages, beef burgers & vegan burgers to name a few, it’s bound to be one of the city’s biggest crowd-pleasers this summer. Drinks packages, cocktail/prosecco on arrival and drinks tokens are also available. Click below to see more images and the BBQ menu.
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NoLita
Location: South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2
Guest Numbers: 50 – 120
Booking Types: Corporate
NoLita on South Great George’s Street has one of the city’s sleekest gardens and terrace spaces for corporate summer parties and company summer BBQs, accommodating up to 120 guests. This stunning garden bar features a light-filled glass ceiling and jaw-dropping botanical planting, opening out onto a sun-trapped terrace. Corporate BBQ/summer parties require a minimum of 50 guests, however, a minimum spend on food & beverage will apply to all bookings depending on your preferred day of the week and date. Menus start from only €25pp with fantastic drinks and cocktails options also.
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House Dublin
Location: Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Guest Numbers: 60 – 225
Availability: Sunday – Thursday Bookings ONLY
Booking Types: Corporate
House’s immaculate garden restaurant is the perfect setting for your company’s Summer BBQ celebration. Steeped in summer sunshine, the space can be heated and covered, making it suitable no matter the weather. Suitable for up to 225 guests including the terrace space, this stunning summer party venue is available for corporate private hire Sunday – Thursday (only), minimum spend applicable on all bookings. The entire venue including indoor bars and spaces can can also be hired for up to 850 guests. The BBQ menu is available for up to 250, carnival menu applicable for groups over this size. Enquire with House team below to check availability and get the menus.
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Hyatt Centric
Location: Dean St, The Liberties, Dublin 8
Guest Numbers: 60 – 300 guests
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
The terrace at the Hyatt Centric in The Liberties, Dublin 8 is one of the best places to soak up the sun how your corporate summer party this year, especially when some yummy BBQ food and drinks with colleagues are included. This beautiful space includes a retractable room, meaning that in the event our unpredictable Irish weather changes, the fun needn’t stop! The Dean Suite attached to the terrace and is also included with all private hire bookings should any indoor space be required. This summer party venue is ideally suited for group sizes of 60 – 300. Please note for smaller groups the space may be shared with other companies and venue hire may apply for private bookings. Enquire with the Hyatt team at the link below to check availability, pricing and to get menus.
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Dublin One Hotel
Location: North Circular Road, Dublin 1
Guest Numbers: 30 – 100
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
The ‘Ketel One’ terrace at Dublin One Hotel in Drumcondra boasts a sleek and stylish enclosed courtyard garden space, ideal for hosting the summer barbecue of your dreams complete with mouth-watering cocktails, a DJ / entertainment and of course, scrumptious grill cooked food. A sanctuary just outside of the city centre on the North Circular Road, unwind under the twinkly lights with friends or colleagues for a corporate summer party for groups of of up to 100 guests (44 seated). This venue also have their own pizza oven for a wood-fired slice of goodness to go with your crispy pint. Indoor space available adjacent in the Botanical restaurant & bar should the Irish weather not shine on the day. Min. spend applicable for exclusive hire of the terrace. Click below to enquire on pricing and availability for your preferred date.
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The Church
Location: Mary Street, Dublin 1
Guest Numbers: 80 – 350
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
The Garden at The Church on the corner of Mary Street & Jervis Street, Dublin 1 is one of the city’s largest and best outdoor terraces for summer parties and company summer BBQs, accommodating up to 350 guests. This stunning gated terrace wraps around the entire venue and it can also be covered and heated if required. Corporate BBQ/summer parties require a minimum of 80 guests for the sole use of the BBQ grill (Sunday – Friday). Menus start from €35pp with fantastic drinks and cocktails options also. Semi-private garden party menu (not BBQ) reservations are also available for smaller companies and groups of a minimum of 10 guests (up to 79 guests) from €25pp.
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The Croke Park Hotel
Location: Jones’ Road, Dublin 3
Guest Numbers: 50 – 150
Availability: Monday – Fridays Only
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
Sip on a cocktail by the Royal Canal at the Garden Terrace in The Croke Park Hotel on Jones’ Road, Dublin 3. Surrounded by lush greenery on a rustic patio, this is one of the most elegant spaces offering a sumptuous Summer BBQ menu with tasty salads and that delicious charred burgers. Dine with your colleagues or friends under the sweet twinkly lights in this urban bohemian space. This space is suited to between 50 and 150 guests restaurant-style or standing.
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Hard Rock Hotel
Location: Exchange Street Upper, Dublin 2
Guest Numbers: 16 – 35
Booking Types: Corporate
If exclusive experiences are your company’s preference, VenueSearch presents to you the stunning Rock Star Suite’s rooftop terrace at The Hard Rock Hotel, for the ultimate summer BBQ venue for small corporate summer parties and get-togethers. This private rooftop terrace, right in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city and features a heated and covered outdoor lounge area, a built-in BBQ/kitchen station, as well as an outdoor seated dining area. The dining area of the terrace seats 12 guests with room for up to a max. 35 guests in total when the adjacent lounge area is included. Hire of this space is on request Mon – Thurs only and for corporate bookings only of min. 16 guests. Menus are bespoke, tailored to your preferences. The guideline price for this experience is from ~€100pp.
The Blackrock
Location: Blackrock, South Co. Dublin
Guest Numbers: 30 – 80
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
The brand new heated outdoor terrace at The Blackrock in Blackrock Village, South Co. Dublin is the perfect sun trap to host your company BBQ, drinks reception or wedding day-two celebration this summer. This venue’s cool-casual atmosphere is complimented by a mouthwatering BBQ menu with a burger and pint starting from only €15pp. Vegan options are also available. Min. 50 guests are required for exclusive hire of the terrace, max. 80 (min. spend applicable). For semi-private reservations, a minimum of 20 guests is required.
The Harcourt Bar
Location: Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Guest Numbers: 25 – 1000
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
Menu Price: from €22.95pp
The Harcourt Bar on Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 have their stunning heated and covered ‘Garden Lounge’ open all year round serving some of the best BBQ food in town. During the summer this huge outdoor garden and seating area comes to life. Spacious enough to hold even the largest of corporate BBQ parties (up to 1000 guests), it is perfect for team-building get-togethers and other celebrations. BBQ menu pricing starts from approx. only €25pp. Min. 25 guests are required for BBQ bookings.
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Johnnie Foxs
Location: Glencullen, Co. Dublin
Guest Numbers: 30 – 150
Booking Types: Corporate, Social
I don’t think anywhere quite catches the sun as well as Johnnie Fox’s beer garden on a fine summer’s day. Being perched in a prime position on the Dublin mountains definitely helps I’m sure though! Only a few minute’s drive from South Dublin and with an express bus service from the city centre, this is certainly one of the spots you’ll find us this summer 😉 There are two spaces to choose from; ‘The Haggart’ is Johnnie Fox’s outdoor beer garden area, and comes complete with a marquee covering if the rain should try to dampen the spirits. Suitable for 30 – 70 guests a min. spend applies for private hire. The area is heated also if needed to allow for late summer evening get-togethers, with live music to top it off of course. The other area is aptly named ‘The Village’ which is larger, hosting 70 – 150 guests with a min. spend applicable also for exclusive use. Food truck menus are available starting from €30pp.
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This article was updated: 8 March 2024