No matter how much they drive you crazy, there's nothing like a night out with your nearest and dearest. So whether you're looking to celebrate your birthday, have got a hen party or stag do in mind, or are after an office lunch spot, we've rounded up the best Dublin restaurants for groups. Complete with private dining rooms, large booths and impressive menus, these are places that even the fussiest of eaters will adore.
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The Market Bar has restaurants, bars and clubs all under one roof, offering something for everyone when it comes to private parties. Check out this converted Victorian warehouse for cool decor and huge meals, followed by cocktails in one of the intimate drinking dens.
Group dining restaurants in Dublin don't get much better than Suffolk Street spot Zizzi. Serving the classic lineup of pizza, pasta and risotto, alongside seared salmon or seasonal salads when you fancy something a little different, this place has got the goods.
This three-storey townhouse is hiding rooms and spaces for all sorts of nights out - and what's more, they are all gorgeous. Farrier & Draper is our go-to for a big meal out in the city, with various bookable areas, including a basement Italian restaurant.
Birthday parties, engagement dinners, and family meals will be made all the better against a backdrop of Dublin's skyline, which is exactly what Sophie's is offering. The rooftop restaurant has views of the city, along with a crowd-pleasing menu of Italian dishes.
Worried about organising the team night out? Buskers on the Ball is one of the best restaurants for private parties with its huge range of entertainment. Add a dash of competition to your experience with foosball, shuffleboard and pool, alongside a menu of American-style bites.
Uno Mas is a venture in all things Spanish, in an intimate setting on Dublin's Aungier Street. With a menu of small plates that are perfect for sharing, along with large mains if you're not into that, it's ideal for birthdays, parties and all sorts of occasions.
If you're not about the big noise when it comes to a group meal, Lucky Duck is an intimate solution. Choose the size of your space (with whole floors available) and then starting working through Irish plates such as slow-cooked beef torchon with Guinness sauce.
If you're looking for private dining in Dublin, Forest Avenue should be high on your list. Book the private dining option and take to the mezzanine for views over the main restaurant while delving into a menu of sumptuous seasonal specials.
Found on Dawson Street, this is one of the best restaurants for private dining in Dublin. Head to The Ivy for seasonal fine dining served in the striking Jonathan Swift Room, which features gorgeous landscape images and an homage to James Joyce's fictional hero on the ceiling.
Booking for groups can be a tough choice, but there's one answer to your problems... pizza and cocktails. Luckily Little Pyg is a sprawling space that specialises in both, as well as doubling-up as an Instagram opportunity with draping foliage and a midnight garden theme.
