Communion & Confirmation lunches at the Metropole
Set three course lunch
€50 per person
Since 1897, the Metropole Hotel has been a cornerstone of Cork city life, offering a welcoming and elegant setting for Communion and Confirmation lunches. Designed to bring families together, the celebration centres around a thoughtfully curated three-course set menu, showcasing seasonal, locally sourced dishes.
Priced at €50 per person, the menu offers a choice of elegant starters, comforting main courses and classic desserts, all served with freshly brewed tea and coffee. A children’s three-course menu is available at €25, while the child receiving their Communion or Confirmation dines complimentary. Vegetarian, vegan and coeliac-friendly options are also available, ensuring every guest can enjoy the occasion with ease.
Celebrate in one of Cork’s most iconic hotels
Riverside dining in the Merchant Restaurant
Mark the day with an unforgettable lunch in the Merchant Restaurant, overlooking the River Lee – an elegant, calm setting perfect for gatherings of all sizes.
Private dining options
From intimate family lunches to larger gatherings, we offer private dining rooms with heritage features, each providing a distinctive and welcoming setting for your celebration.
Easy Access & Convenient Parking
With convenient parking next door and Kent Train Station only a short walk away, guests can arrive and depart with ease on the day.
City Centre Parking
For families planning a Communion or Confirmation lunch in Cork, ease of access is key. Located in Cork city centre, the Metropole is an ideal choice for those seeking a Cork hotel with convenient parking and excellent transport links.
For full details on parking options and directions, please visit our Parking page.
View our private dining spaces
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.
Bowen
Popular for smaller private dining events The Bowan has capacity for 40 private dining and is located on our ground floor.
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.
