If you're trying to find your dream alternative wedding venue in Ireland you can't forget about your guests' accommodation. Some couples choose wedding venues in their local area but that can be limiting, especially if you want a non-traditional wedding. Thankfully, there are loads of great venue options across Ireland - and we've got all the details for you.
Below are the top 10 best wedding venues in Ireland with accommodation (in no particular order - hey, we don't play favourites!):
You've seen the Dean, you've seen the Grayson, but have you seen The Mayson? Press Up, as always, left no stone unturned creating this stunning Dublin city hotel. The Mayson is simply an alternative Dublin wedding venue that your guests will love. Opened in 2019, this relative newcomer to the wedding venue circuit is no stranger to a party - in fact there are multiple areas within the hotel for your wedding guests. Will you choose the Mayson Bar, the Lobby, the Courtyard, or maybe even the Timberyard - the perfect space for up to 200 wedding guests? I'm not done: the Mayson also boasts Dublin's coolest steakhouse, Ryleigh's in its venue hire options, as well as The Bottle Boy, a snug pub with fireplaces...and a barbers. Whatever floats your boat!
Capacity:
Mayson Bar: 100 guests
Lobby: 50 guests
The Bottle Boy: 80 guests
Courtyard: 50 guests
The Timberyard: Up to 200 guests standing
Ryleigh's: Up to 150 guests standing or 115 seated in restaurant, 30 seated on terrace
Rooms available: 94
Catering available: Yes - New York-style Italian menu with woodfired pizza, and canapes and sharing plates available, plus Ryleigh's Steakhouse
Exclusive hire: Yes - The Timberyard and Ryleigh's; Sections only for other spaces
AV equipment: Yes
Accessible: Yes - all floors
No list of unique wedding venues in Ireland in 2022 would be complete without mentioning the iconic Mount Druid. This 180-guest alternative wedding venue in Westmeath is known for its eclectic interiors (and exteriors), as well as for its quirky on-site wedding guest accommodation. Have you or your mam ever stayed in a yurt? Well, now you can. There are also huts as well as more traditional accommodation, as well as The Bus, a converted double decker, which is perfect for the newlyweds. Accommodation aside, Mount Druid is one of the most popular private wedding venues in Ireland and is truly something you have to see to believe. Set in a parkland of 100 acres, Mount Druid comprises of the Tin Chapel, Boathouse and Barn, all for exclusive hire for your bespoke wedding day. As an added bonus, the hire fee includes all crockery, glassware, cutlery, antique candelabras and candles.
Capacity:
40-180 guests
Rooms available:
20 yurts (max. 4 people per yurt)
Kindalin House (max. 8 people)
9 Shepherd's huts (max. 2 people per hut)
3 tin huts (max. 2 people per hut)
4 Tigins (max. 4 people per hut)
The Bus (max. 2 people)
The Birches (max. 4 people)
The Gate Lodge (max. 2 people)
Catering available: Yes
Exclusive hire: Yes
AV equipment: Yes
Accessible: Yes
If you're looking for one of the coolest wedding venues in Ireland, I know just the place. Set an hour north of Dublin, and halfway between Drogheda and Dundalk, Segrave Barns is an ideal wedding venue in Louth for hosting your ceremony, reception and guest accommodation. Owners Eugene and John's philosophy is awesome: they want you to have the most personalised wedding day possible and will be fully flexible to any of your requirements. Their wedding reception barns are some of the best in Leinster, and can comfortably fit up to 220 guests. Smaller wedding parties will love Segrave Barns, with accommodation for 32 on-site. For bigger weddings, there are numerous local accommodation options available.
Capacity: Up to 220 guests
Rooms available:
Ashtree Barn (4 bedroom barn)
8 glamping pods (max. 4 people each)
Catering available: Yes
Exclusive hire: Yes
AV equipment: TBC
Accessible: Yes
Exclusive hire wedding venues in Ireland often seem a bit similar, but I guarantee Coolbawn Quay is something completely unique and unexpected. Imagine having your own private village, filled with your family and friends - that's Coolbawn Quay. Located in Nenagh, this has to be one of Tipperary's most unique wedding venues. It's got a forest, it's got a lake, it's even got a sauna next to a lake. Your guests will definitely love this one.
Capacity: Up to 220 guests
Rooms available: Up to 120 guests (sharing)
Catering available: Yes - banquet style
Exclusive hire: Yes
AV equipment: TBC
Accessible: TBC
Get a load of this: Glasson Lakehouse, one of Athlone's most unique and cool wedding venues. This sprawling venue is perfect for large weddings, but also caters to smaller wedding parties, and has 65 rooms available for all your favourite people. Recently refurbished and completely fitted out with an all new look, Glasson Lakehouse in set on the majestic Lough Rea in Westmeath and has a range of activities - from boat tours, kayaking, golfing to bike riding around the lake. There's even paddle boarding, and outdoor hot tubs with a view. Need I say more?
Capacity:
Lakeside Bar: 150 guests
The Killenure Restaurant: 80 seated
Golf Bar: 40 seated
The Dillon Suite: 320 guests
Rooms available: 65
Catering available: Yes - banquet style
Exclusive hire: No
AV equipment: Yes - projector and screen, PA system, microphones
Accessible: Yes
What's better than one Dean, you ask? Three Deans. The Dean Hotel was having too much fun being one of Dublin's most stylish and cool wedding venues, that they decided to make another two. The Dean is a great option for intimate Dublin, Cork or Galway weddings with alternative themes. In each venue you'll find different rooms to suit your ceremony or reception, plus some great dining options for your guests, all with stunning views of the city. Then once the night is over, your guests can relax in some of Ireland's best boutique hotel rooms. And if you're wanting something even more extra, there's a penthouse in each hotel kitted out with two bedrooms, 70-inch TV, plus a bar, games, guitars and vinyl record player with classic vinyl. Seriously, I'm getting jealous just thinking about it.
DUBLIN:
Capacity:
The Lobby Bar: Up to 60 guests
The Blue Room: Up to 120 guests standing or 60 guests seated
The Green Room: Up to 10 guests
Sophie's: Up to 350 guests standing, 120 guests seated and 50 guests on the terrace
Rooms available: 51
Catering available: New York-style Italian menu with woodfired pizza, and canapes and sharing plates available. Buffet style or sit down options also available
Exclusive hire: Yes - The Blue Room and Sophie's; Sections of The Lobby Bar
AV equipment: DJ, live band and iPod/MP3 capability (Lobby and The Blue Room); AV system, microphone and projector with TV (Sophie's)
Accessible: Yes
CORK:
Capacity:
The Dean Bar: Up to 72 guests standing or 50 guests seated
The Blue Room: Up to 120 guests standing or 44 guests seated
The Kali Room: Up to 40 guests standing or 10 guests seated
The Tyrone Room: Up to 10 guests standing or 6 guests seated
Sophie's: Up to 140 guests and 80 guests on the terraces
Rooms available: 112
Catering available: New York-style Italian menu with woodfired pizza, and canapes and sharing plates available.
Exclusive hire: Yes - enquire for more info
AV equipment: Yes
Accessible: Yes
GALWAY:
Capacity:
The Blue Room: Up to 220 guests
The Green Room: Up to 35 guests
Elephant & Castle: Up to 140 guests
Peg's Bar: Up to 30 guests
Sophie's: Up to 120 guests
Rooms available: 101
Catering available: New York-style Italian menu with woodfired pizza, and canapes and sharing plates available. Elephant & Castle also on-site.
Exclusive hire: Yes - enquire for more info
AV equipment: Yes
Accessible: Yes
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat may be based in Northern Ireland, but this award-winning (AA Hotel of the Year 2022) deserves a mention on the best wedding venues with accommodation list. Newly reopened The Loft is a seriously charming and beautiful wedding venue in Antrim, with a one wedding per day policy. Your guests will be in heaven at the Rabbit's spa (sister spa to the famous Galgorm Resort) complete with huge disco ball in the heated pool area. As if that wasn't enough, there's a personal chef to create your perfect wedding meal. Amazing.
Capacity: Up to 140 (The Loft)
Rooms available: 9
Catering available: Yes - personal chef to curate wedding three-course feast
Exclusive hire: Yes - of The Loft and lakeview terrace (one wedding per day policy)
AV equipment: TBC
Accessible: Yes
It can be hard to find a wedding venue that is perfect for year-round celebrations, but The Village Barn has all seasons nailed. From summer garden chic to winter wedding vibes, the barn is yours to style any way you wish. Venue hire of this traditional barn also comes with private chapel, The Sanctuary, as well as the beautiful Orangery where your guests can drink and relax, before visiting Willies Bar and dancing the night away in the iconic Barn. Rounding out the trifecta of Westmeath alternative wedding venues with accommodation, The Village Barn also has enough room for 25 guests to stay for the night of the wedding, as well as plenty of options nearby.
Capacity: Up to 180 guests
Rooms available:
Hill Farm House: 5 bedrooms
The Cosy Cottage: Self catering cottage (max. 9 people)
The Turf Shed: 2 bedrooms
The Shepherd's Hut: 1 bedroom
Catering available: Yes
Exclusive hire: Yes
AV equipment: Yes - PA system (The Sanctuary and the Barn only), microphone and stage for band
Accessible: Yes
Another amazing wedding venue with accommodation in Northern Island is Breckenhill. This beautiful private venue with two restored buildings is perfect for quirky weddings with two barns to choose from: The Stone Barn (up to 80 guests) and The Green Barn (up to 220 guests; 140 seated). For winter weddings, Breckenhill has a fire pit and braziers, as well as a fully heated sunroom attached to The Green Barn. And if you have a festival wedding theme, here is the best part: Breckenhill offers camp grounds for your guests to pitch up, or hire bell tents ranging from standard to luxury. This really is the ideal venue for DIY weddings - you can bring in your own caterers, decor, flowers, music - what I'm trying to say is...the sky is the limit!
Capacity:
The Stone Barn: Up to 80 guests - marquee also available to extend onto the patio
The Green Barn: Up to 220 guests
Rooms available: Bell tents for all guests hired on demand (choose from standard, luxury, and luxury bride and groom)
Catering available: No
Exclusive hire: Yes
AV equipment: No
Accessible: Yes
Find me a cooler wedding venue in Cork... I'll wait. The very cool, very fun Inish Beg Estate offers a variety of beautiful outdoor ceremony locations on their extensive grounds, as well as The Boat House or The Octagon Marquee for indoor ceremonies. You and your guests will get exclusive use of the estate on your wedding day, along with 10 self-catering properties that can accommodate up to 48 people. Did I mention you can also hire a vintage car from the Inish Beg Collection, and your guests can be transported around in buggies? Told you it was cool.
Capacity:
The Walled Garden: Up to 160 guests
The Boat House: Up to 130 guests (March-October) for indoor ceremony, or receptions of up to 50 guests
The Octagon Marquee: Up to 160 guests
Rooms available: 10 self-catering (up to 48 people)
Catering available: No - choose your own supplier
Exclusive hire: Yes
AV equipment: TBC
Accessible: Yes
Whichever unique wedding venue in Ireland you choose, one thing is for certain: your wedding won't be like any other you of your guests have ever been to.
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