Where to book for your Christmas meet-up

We didn't plan on uttering the C word at the end of September, but you're already asking us where you should go for your work dinner/friend meet up/family meal out, and we live to solve your dining dilemmas. Here are 20 places we would go for a group night out during the festive season, with private rooms, private areas, and just generally group friendly spaces...

* Bear in mind that many venues increase menu prices in December and enforce group menus for Christmas gatherings, so the details in this article might change. To avail of better value book your gatherings for pre or post-December!

Private Dining Rooms

The Wine Cellar at Amai by Viktor, Dublin 2

You know we love the food at Amai by Viktor, but did you know they have a private wine cellar downstairs that's just screaming out for your next group dinner? They can seat 20, or cater for up to 30 standing, and can tailor the menus and wines to your gang and budget. Sign us up for a cellar lock in.

Library Street, Dublin 2

Possibly the loveliest private dining room in the city, Library Street's PDR lies underneath the main restaurant, sits 6-10 people, and feels totally removed from the buzz upstairs. You can put on your own playlist or listen to their perfect choices, and the group dining menu with a bit of everything is €89 - they'll happily work around dietary requirements too.

Hawksmoor, Dublin 2

Hawksmoor is PDR heaven, with two closed off rooms at the sides seating up to 14 and 18 people. There are proper man cave vibes in here, with dark walls and tan leather chairs, and if you have non-steak eaters, there's always a good fish and vegetarian option. The three course group lunch menu is €45, while a three course dinner is priced from €65 - €103 depending on the number of courses and what you want to order. Check out the menus here.

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