Christmas Dinner in Dublin 2025
12 Top Venues For Festive Feasts
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In this guide, we’ve curated a list of the 12 of the best venues for Christmas dinner in Dublin, each renowned for its festive feasts, warm hospitality, and seasonal charm. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey through the heart of city, where the spirit of Christmas is served with every delectable bite.
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2
For a high-level Christmas dinner in Dublin, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Ireland’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant (est. 1981), led by Executive Chef Guillaume Lebrun with Head Chef Kieran Glennon—precision cooking, discreet service, and a calm, polished room. The venue is renown for precision cooking, discreet service, and a calm, polished room.
Size & layout: Private dining room up to 25 seated; main dining room up to 80 seated.
Style of food: Contemporary French, Michelin-level technique, seasonal tasting and set formats; deep cellar and expert pairing.
Best suited to: Senor management hosting, board dinners, key client entertainment where timing and quiet conversation matter.
Christmas Dinner Menu: Festive menus typically run throughout December. Exact 2025 details to follow.
Price: To Be Confirmed
Fire Steakhouse & Bar
The Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2
For a vibrant Christmas dinner in Dublin, FIRE Steakhouse & Bar delivers one of the city’s most iconic dining experiences. Located in the historic Mansion House, FIRE is known for its wood-fired cooking, award-winning Irish beef, and support of local producers. The restaurant combines grandeur with comfort — vaulted ceilings, plush seating, and a central location just off Dawson Street.
Size & layout: Main dining room seats 120; private mezzanine up to 40 guests; terrace for pre-dinner drinks.
Style of food: Premium Irish beef and seafood, wood-fired cooking, and festive menus showcasing seasonal Irish produce.
Best suited to: Corporate Christmas dinners, large team celebrations, or groups looking for a lively city-centre venue with an impressive backdrop.
Christmas Dinner Menu: FIRE’s festive offering runs 24th November – 23rd December 2025. Only the specially curated 3-course Christmas Dinner menus are available during this period.
Price: €77.50 pp
Sample highlights include:
- Wood-fired tiger prawns with chorizo & crayfish stuffing
- Salt-aged lamb cutlets with dauphinoise potatoes
- Turkey roulade with sage & onion stuffing, Parma ham and smoked bacon sautéed sprouts
- Dry-aged Hereford prime beef, with a choice of sauces and sides (supplements apply)
- Brandy & Guinness Christmas pudding with whiskey crème anglaise
House Dublin
27 Leeson Street Lower, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2
If you are after a stylish Christmas dinner in Dublin, House on Leeson Street combines the atmosphere of a Georgian townhouse with the buzz of a modern social venue. The venue is well known for its vibrant bar, elegant dining rooms, and heated garden terrace.
House offers a festive setting that balances sophistication with fun. It’s a popular choice for both corporate and private Christmas parties looking for flexibility in the city centre.
Size & layout: Multiple dining rooms seating 20–60; cocktail bar and heated garden terrace available for private hire.
Style of food: Contemporary European menus with a focus on quality Irish ingredients, complemented by extensive wine and cocktail lists.
Best suited to: Corporate Christmas dinners, group celebrations, or parties that want a lively atmosphere with the option of late-night drinks and entertainment.
Christmas Dinner Menu: Christmas menus are expected to run throughout December, with 2025 details to be confirmed.
Price: To be confirmed
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Suesey Street
Fitzwilliam Hall, 26 Fitzwilliam Pl, Dublin 2
Suesey Street is a go-to choice for an intimate Christmas dinner in Dublin, with a reputation for seasonal Irish cooking and a relaxed, modern atmosphere. Its semi-covered terrace adds something unique — a cosy space for festive drinks before or after dinner.
Size & layout: Main restaurant seats up to 70; private dining room accommodates 20; terrace space available for groups.
Style of food: Modern Irish cuisine with European influences, showcasing seasonal produce and carefully crafted wine pairings.
Best suited to: Client dinners, smaller corporate groups, festive team celebrations, or private Christmas parties that want both elegance and comfort.
Christmas Dinner Menu: A dedicated Christmas menu will be available during December — 2025 information coming soon.
Price: To be confirmed
Fade Street Social
6 Fade St, Dublin 2
When it comes to a lively Christmas dinner in Dublin, Fade Street Social combines open-kitchen theatre with bold Irish flavours. Set in the heart of the Creative Quarter, it’s a vibrant option for groups who want modern cooking with plenty of festive energy.
Size & layout: Spacious dining room seating 100+; private areas for smaller groups; cocktail bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks.
Style of food: Modern Irish menus with wood-fired cooking, premium Irish beef, seafood, and inventive vegetarian options.
Best suited to: Company Christmas parties, client entertaining, or social groups who want atmosphere, choice, and city-centre energy.
Christmas Dinner Menu: Fade Street Social’s Festive Dinner Menu 2025, features a curated three-course format with additional sides and sharing boards available.
Price: To be confirmed
Sample menu highlights include:
- Smoked salmon mousse with pickled cauliflower, cucumber, and soda bread
- Chicken liver parfait with truffle butter and grape chutney
- Coal-roasted pork rib eye with carrot anise purée, baby carrots, and buttered kale
- 8oz John Stone sirloin with caramelised red onion marmalade and horseradish
- Seabream with Jerusalem artichoke, glazed cabbage, and chive butter sauce
- Wild mushroom orzo with king oyster mushroom and parmesan (v)
- Winter berry pavlova with elderflower syrup and blackberry sorbet
- Chocolate & coffee mousse with coffee ice cream and toasted hazelnuts
Note: Supplements apply on premium meat cuts such as Chateaubriand, rib on the bone, and rack of venison for two.
Pink
34 William St S, Dublin 2
For a modern Christmas dinner in Dublin with a playful twist, Pink delivers bold flavours in a stylish, contemporary setting. Known for its creative menus, striking interiors, and central location, it’s a festive venue that blends elegance with fun.
Size & layout: Main dining room seating up to 80; semi-private areas available for smaller groups.
Style of food: Contemporary Irish with global influences — colourful, creative, and designed for sharing and social dining.
Best suited to: Trend-led corporate groups, festive nights out with colleagues, or private parties looking for a lively, Instagram-worthy setting.
Christmas Dinner Menu: Pink offer a festive three course menu, including seasonal sides.
Price: €60.00 pp
Sample menu highlights include:
- Salt & chilli pork rib skewers with satay glaze and peanut crunch
- Korean-style duck wings with garlic & parmesan dip
- Roast cod fillet with lobster bonbon and Thai curry ranch
- Glazed beef short rib with mango & basil salsa (ribeye available on request when booking)
- Pan-fried seabass with mussels in champagne cream and millionaire fries
- Spiced apple tart with dulce de leche
- Bailey’s cheesecake with toasted vanilla crumb
- Dark chocolate mousse with gold leaf and orange curd
Dax
Pembroke Street Upper Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2
For an exclusive Christmas dinner in Dublin, few venues capture the festive season quite like Dax. Tucked away on Pembroke Street, this Georgian townhouse combines discreet service, Graham Neville’s acclaimed Irish cuisine, and one of Ireland’s finest wine lists curated by Olivier Meisonnave. Dax has long been a go-to for corporate entertaining and private dining in Dublin, offering refinement, intimacy, and seasonal indulgence.
Size & layout: Main dining room seats 65; private dining space up to 30; full restaurant available for exclusive hire.
Style of food: French-inspired Irish cuisine, seasonal tasting and set menus, with one of Ireland’s most highly regarded wine lists.
Best suited to: Executive hosting, senior management dinners, client entertainment, or festive celebrations where discretion and elegance are essential.
Christmas Dinner Menu:
The 2025 festive menu at Dax runs from Tuesday 25th November until 23rd December. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, Dax also offers additional sittings on Monday 22nd December.
Price: €98.00 pp
Sample menu highlights include:
- Castlecomer chicken pithivier with Jura wine sauce
- Roast Dinish Island scallops with truffled onions and coral bisque
- Seared foie gras with poached quince, elderberries, and walnut crumble
- Fillet of Tipperary beef with green peppercorn sauce
- Loin of Wicklow Gap venison with parsnips, creamed sprouts, and juniper sauce
- Dyad of Comeragh Hill lamb and pigeon with shiitakes and Maris Piper potato
- Warm apple tart Tatin with butterscotch and vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream
- Sheridan’s Irish cheese selection with condiments
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Beef & Lobster
39-40 Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
For a relaxed but flavour-packed Christmas dinner in Dublin, Beef & Lobster offers exactly what the name suggests — premium Irish beef, fresh lobster, and a festive set menu designed for sharing and enjoyment. With its city-centre location, buzzing atmosphere, and generous portions, it’s a great choice for corporate nights out or group Christmas parties looking for quality food in a laid-back setting.
Size & layout: Main dining room seating up to 60; private group areas available by request.
Style of food: Grass-fed Irish beef, lobster, and casual classics with a gourmet twist. Festive set menus include crowd-pleasing starters, hearty mains, and indulgent desserts.
Best suited to: Team nights out, casual corporate groups, or friends looking for a central Dublin Christmas party venue with great food and energy.
Christmas Dinner Menu:
Beef & Lobster’s 2025 Christmas Set Dinner Menu features a three-course festive selection, served with a chef’s choice of seasonal sides.
Price: €55.00 pp
Sample highlights include:
- Crispy pork belly with apple purée and slaw
- Lobster & chorizo croquettes with garlic & lime dressing
- Lobster roll with citrus mayo, brioche, lemon & garlic butter
- Dry-aged short rib of beef with pepper sauce
- Lobster & seafood linguini with parmesan & rocket
- Chocolate & toffee profiteroles with Nutella chocolate sauce
- Chocolate brownie with honeycomb sauce and salted caramel ice cream
Wilde
Westbury Hotel, Balfe St, Dublin 2
For a refined Christmas dinner in Dublin, Wilde at The Westbury combines timeless glamour with contemporary dining. Floor-to-ceiling windows, art deco styling, and views over Grafton Street make it one of the city’s most elegant festive settings. Known for its high standards of service and seasonal Irish menus with international influences, Wilde is a favourite for both corporate and private Christmas celebrations.
Size & layout: Main restaurant seating up to 100; semi-private spaces for smaller groups; bar area for pre-dinner cocktails.
Style of food: Seasonal Irish produce with European and international influences, paired with an award-winning wine list.
Best suited to: Corporate hosting, client entertainment, and festive dinners where atmosphere and central location matter.
Christmas Dinner Menu: Seasonal menus will operate across December; exact details for 2025 will be released closer to the date.
Price: To be Confirmed
One Pico
5 Molesworth Pl, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
For those seeking a sophisticated Christmas dinner in Dublin, One Pico offers Michelin-level cooking in a contemporary setting just steps from St. Stephen’s Green. Known for its elegant service, award-winning cuisine, and versatile private dining options, it’s one of the city’s go-to restaurants for high-level corporate entertaining and festive group celebrations.
Size & layout: Private dining room for up to 45; main dining room seating 80; full restaurant available for exclusive hire.
Style of food: Refined modern Irish and French-inspired cuisine, tasting and set menus showcasing seasonal produce with creative flair.
Best suited to: Corporate entertaining, board dinners, client hosting, or festive celebrations where presentation and polish are paramount.
Christmas Dinner Menu: One Pico’s sample 3 course festive menu includes breads, three courses, and petit fours with coffee.
Price: €110.00 pp
Sample menu highlights include:
- Glazed veal sweetbread with yuzu, black olive, and truffle honey
- Scallops with caramelised cauliflower, caper & raisin, Alsace bacon, and beurre noisette
- Roast Wicklow venison with blackberry, foie gras, and venison jus
- Halibut with sea buckthorn, carrot, sweet potato, and passion berry
- Passion fruit mousse with sablé Breton and milk sorbet
- Sheridan’s artisan cheeses with fig chutney and accompaniments
- Salted caramel chocolate truffle with coffee & petit four
Chapter 1
18-19 Parnell Square N, Rotunda, Dublin 1
When it comes to Christmas dinner in Dublin, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen is a benchmark for modern fine dining. Holding two Michelin stars, the restaurant is celebrated for inventive Irish cuisine delivered with French technique, all served in a refined Georgian townhouse setting on Parnell Square. The atmosphere is polished yet welcoming, making it a stand-out choice for festive entertaining at the highest level.
Size & layout: Private dining room seating up to 20; main restaurant floor up to 70.
Style of food: Contemporary Irish menus rooted in seasonal produce, with bold flavours and intricate presentation. Expert wine pairings guided by the sommelier.
Best suited to: Executive dinners, senior client hosting, intimate celebrations, and board-level gatherings seeking a creative edge.
Christmas Dinner Menu: A specially curated four-course Christmas dinner menu is available for the 2025 festive season.
Price: €185.00
Sample Festive Menu:
- Canapés
- Foie Gras, Apple, Walnut, Smoked Eel
- Miso & Koji Glazed Cod, Yeasted Tapioca, Maitake, Cauliflower, Rossini Oscietra Caviar, Beurre Nantais
- Wicklow Sika Deer Saddle, Truffle, Offal Tart, Celeriac & Shiitake, Pear & Horseradish Condiment, Sauce Grand Veneur
- Valrhona Jivara Croustillant, Confit Yuzu, Pain de Epices
The Ivy Dawson Street
13-17 Dawson St, Dublin, D02 TF98
The Ivy Dawson Street delivers one of the city’s most glamorous settings for a Christmas dinner in Dublin. Just off Grafton Street, its striking interiors, festive buzz, and wide-ranging menu make it a favourite for corporate groups and social celebrations alike.
Size & layout: Large main dining room seating 150+; private dining area available for smaller groups.
Style of food: Modern European classics with global influences, festive menus that balance indulgence with variety.
Best suited to: Corporate groups, festive team celebrations, or private Christmas parties looking for energy, glamour, and a city-centre address.
Christmas Dinner Menu: The Ivy’s 2/3 Course festive menu boasts a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes.
Price: €65 pp for 2 Courses / €70 for 3 Courses
Sample highlights include:
- Grilled sea bass with smoked aubergine, tomato pesto, and coriander dressing
- John Stone sirloin steak with peppercorn or béarnaise sauce (€8 supplement)
- Duck, lamb and beef shepherd’s pie with cranberry chutney and red wine sauce
- Wild mushroom risotto with black truffle
- Crispy duck salad with five spice dressing, toasted cashews, and watermelon
- Apple tart fine with Calvados caramel and Madagascan vanilla ice cream
- Dubliner whiskey Christmas crème brûlée with winter berry compote
- The Ivy Santa — vanilla parfait, milk mousse, and white chocolate blondie
FAQ – Christmas Dinner in Dublin
1. What is the average cost of Christmas dinner in Dublin?
A Christmas dinner in Dublin typically costs between €55 and €85 per person for a three-course festive set menu. Prices vary depending on whether you choose a fine dining restaurant, a traditional Irish pub, or a central brasserie. Premium venues may charge more, especially for larger group packages.
2. Do most Dublin restaurants only offer set menus for Christmas dinner?
Yes, the majority of restaurants serving Christmas dinner in Dublin operate on festive set menus throughout December. This allows kitchens to serve groups efficiently during the busiest season. Some venues may offer supplements for premium dishes or limited à la carte options, but a set menu is the standard.
3. When should I book a Christmas dinner in Dublin?
It’s best to book your Christmas dinner in Dublin well in advance, especially for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in December. Popular venues are often fully booked several months ahead, so larger groups are advised to confirm their booking by early autumn.
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