Meeting Rooms
Explore our elegant meeting rooms and event spaces in the heart of Cork City. From intimate boardrooms to our grand ballroom overlooking the River Lee, The Metropole Hotel offers versatile venues for every occasion.
Browse our image gallery and Ballroom virtual tours to see each space and discover room capacities to help you find the perfect fit for your meeting, conference, or celebration.
With timeless surroundings, modern facilities, and exceptional service, The Metropole Hotel is one of Cork’s most iconic venues for business and events, we have named our rooms after iconic Irish writers.
Explore our Spaces
Ballroom
With a capacity up to 250 banqueting style, this elegant 618M2 room overlooks the River Lee and is accessed via the grand Victorian staircase and First floor lobby.
Douglas Vance
This ballroom is 150m2 and has a capacity for up to 130 guests banqueting style, elegantly styled this room is a fabulous venue for, dinners, drinks receptions and events.
Beckett
This intimate 74m2 room is ideal for smaller banqueting events with a capacity for 50 for a private dinner.
Wilde
This elegant room is ideal for private parties at 38m2 with a capacity for 15 guests with original period features and views over the VQ and access via the first-floor lobby this is a popular room with our regular clients. The Yeats is a similar room with warm red tones and a capacity for 15.
O’Casey
Our smallest most intimate room, the O’Casey has capacity for 10 guests banqueting style. for private dining and is also a great room for interviews and small one to one meetings. Flooded with natural light and all the amenities you require.
Bowen
Popular for smaller private dining events The Bowan has capacity for 40 private dining and is located on our ground floor.
The Gallery
Availalble for private Afternoon Tea gatherings, light snacks and drinks, The Gallery is an elegant venue for next gathering in the City.
The Snug
A cosy hideaway in The Met Bar, perfect for small celebrations or catch-ups. Enjoy cocktails, local charcuterie, and relaxed pre-theatre drinks.


