Private Dining at The Metropole Hotel
From intimate dinners to gala banquets, The Metropole Hotel Cork offers a variety of beautiful private dining spaces to suit every occasion. Whether you are hosting a small business meeting, a birthday celebration, or a large-scale event, our historic 4-star hotel provides the perfect backdrop in the heart of the city.
For more relaxed gatherings, choose from The Snug at The MET Bar, The Tea Room, or reserved areas in The MET Bar itself — ideal for after-work parties, team nights out or sports and social evenings.
Corporate Entertainment
From the spectacular to the stylish, we can tailor spaces throughout the hotel to suit your event. Host a private gin party in The Snug, a celebratory dinner in The Gallery, or create a bespoke experience that your team or your clients will remember.
We offer set menus for groups of 10+ for both lunch and dinner (sample menus subject to change).
Business & Banqueting
If you’re planning something larger, our iconic ballroom overlooking the River Lee is perfect for gala dinners, awards ceremonies, and corporate lunches. For a slightly more informal setting with the same stunning river views, The Merchant Restaurant offers a stylish private dining option.
With a variety of function rooms in varied sizes — many with pre-function spaces — our experienced team will help you select the best venue for your event. Returning clients and new guests alike choose The Metropole for our signature service, timeless elegance and exceptional food made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
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.
