Now that Christmas is just around the corner, it’s high time to begin your preparations for the end of year work Christmas party! Galway is home to loads of fantastical festive venues who are all going the extra mile to ensure that your Christmas party 2025 is the extravagant send off that this year deserves!
For parties ranging from 6 people to 250, rest assured that there is a venue in Galway that can cater to your every party planning needs! Discover the best spots to host your Christmas party right here…
above: courtesy Radisson RED Galway
Radisson RED Galway
Best for: small groups, families
Cost: packages range from €25 - €59 per person
Radisson RED Galway is offering a choice of stylish Christmas party packages and festive dining experiences designed to suit every celebration. Whether you’re planning a lively office party, a relaxed gathering with friends, or a festive meal with family, Radisson RED has the perfect option to make your night unforgettable. With party packages ranging from drinks receptions and festive finger food to 4-course meals, DJs and dancefloor, Radisson RED Galway is the place to be this Christmas.
Address: Crown Square, Joyces Road
Book your Christmas party by calling (091) 379 100 or email meetings.galway@radissonred.com
The Skeff
Best for: large groups (the minimum group booking is for 8 people)
Cost: finger food packages €32 or €40 per platter (serves 8)
The Skeff is open late seven nights a week with live music every night and a DJ on Thursday to Sundays. When you book your Christmas party with them you can enjoy your own reserved area, finger food platters and creatively festive cocktails to boot. All you have to do is let the team know when booking how many people you are expecting to attend and they will help you decide on the best package for your group.
Address: 27 Eyre Square, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
The Quays Bar
Best for: large parties
With spaces available to be reserved both in the downstairs bar and the upstairs Music Hall, The Quays is a fantastic venue for hosting your corporate Christmas party. With live music every day from 6pm, and live bands every Friday and Saturday night in their music venue you are always guaranteed a great start and finish to your festive party at The Quays. Additionally, their chefs have put together a special finger food package for the occasion which will perfectly complement your drinking and dancing experience.
Address: Quay Lane, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
above: courtesy Clayton Hotel Galway
Clayton Hotel Galway
Best for: small groups, families
Cost: €65 per person
The shared Christmas party nights are back this year at Clayton Hotel Galway on the 6th, 12th and 13th of December. These nights are a great option for smaller companies or companies who want to link up their Christmas party with another corporation. Included in the party package on these nights is; mulled wine drinks reception with music from Altrad, a festive 4-course evening meal, Christmas novelties, live music from bands and DJs, as well as a late bar each nights.
Address: Monivea Road, Ballybrit
Book your Christmas party here
Kombu
Best for: groups of 8+
Cost: €49 per person
Enjoy a standout Christmas work party at Kombu with a beautifully curated three-course menu designed for sharing. Begin the evening with Kombu’s signature Matcha Mojito (available as a cocktail or mocktail) then indulge in an array of flavour-packed small plates to share, finishing with a luxurious matcha tiramisu for dessert.
Address: Druid Lane, Galway City
Book your Christmas party by calling 091 448852 or email manager@kombugalway.ie
Flannery’s Hotel
Best for: small groups, families
Cost: €39.95 per person (3-course festive menu)
When it comes to organising your work party night to applaud the year’s successes, Flannery’s Hotel has a treat in store for all those who book with them. Their chefs have prepared a flavoursome festive feast for your evening festivities. With the addition of a festive atmosphere, live music and a cocktail bar, you can get your Christmas party needs all wrapped up with the help of Flannery’s Hotel Galway.
Address: Old Dublin Road, Galway City East
Book your Christmas party here
The Sliding Rock
Best for: small groups
Cost: various menus available
This year, why not book your Christmas party at a location that has it all - The Sliding Rock! Christmas cocktails, festive menus, themed finger food platters, and a lovely and cosy atmosphere, this is the perfect setting for your 2025 end of year celebrations. They've even got accommodation available upstairs should anyone need to book an overnight stay. It's almost that time of year again so get booking before it's too late.
Address: 37 Newcastle Road
Book your Christmas party by calling 091 722 131 or emailing info@theslidingrock.ie
above: courtesy Tom Sheridans Bar & Restaurant
Tom Sheridans Bar & Restaurant
Best for: both small and large parties
Cost: contact them to customise your party package
If you are planning a festive get-together with work colleagues, friends or family then get in touch with Tom Sheridan’s today because they are going all-out to deck the halls and make it a party to remember! The open fires will be blazing, seasonal songs playing & live music every weekend. Savour a dedicated menu with all your yuletide favourites included, and the drinks will be flowing, that's for sure!
Address: Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra
Book your Christmas party by calling (091) 525315 or emailing manager@tomsheridans.com
The Harbour Hotel
Best for: groups of 10-120 people
Cost: €35-€59 per person
This year, The Harbour Hotel has two incredible private party offers to all work groups this December. For your group these Christmas party nights will consist of mulled wine or prosecco on arrival, a private dining room that is decked out in festive decorations and novelties, 4-course dinner, personalised playlists, and an attentive personalised service, ensuring that you and your group can enjoy your Christmas party 2025 the way you want it.
Address: The Docks, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
MP Walsh Bar
Best for: small groups
The festive season is a time for getting cosy and catching up with friends, family and colleagues in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and that’s exactly what you can enjoy when booking a Christmas party at MP Walsh Bar. Offering a fully stocked bar, winter warmers menu and a festive setting, we can’t think of a better place to enjoy end-of-year drinks and celebrations with your pals.
Address: 55 Dominick St Lower, Galway’s Westend
Book your Christmas party by emailing mpwalshgalway@gmail.com
above: courtesy Brasserie on the Corner
Brasserie on the Corner
Best for: small groups
This year Brasserie on the Corner is making things extra special for all those celebrating the end of 2025 with them. On the day of your Christmas party, you and your group will enjoy either a festive lunch or dinner menu with a welcome drink on arrival, the beautifully decorated restaurant with Christmas tunes in a vibrant festive ambiance. There will also be live music with a warm open fire in the adjoining Blakes Bar which is the perfect setting for a pre or post dinner drink.
Address: 25 Eglinton St, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
MacNeill’s Pub
Best for: small groups
Cost: €28 - €68 per person
The stylish MacNeill’s just off Eyre Square is the perfect place to gather for the festive season. Comprising comfortable corners and snugs in a relaxed setting, it provides the ideal setting to unwind and celebrate another year gone by. With the famous Galway Christmas Market on its doorstep, the festive cheer will be in the air all night long. Come together with friends, family or colleagues and enjoy a full bar menu with festive cocktails, either a festive lunch or dinner, or you can also option for finger food platters and cocktails and canapés. Whatever your Christmas party calls for, rest assured MacNeill’s Pub can cater to it all.
Address: Eyre Square, Galway
Book your Christmas party here
above: courtesy Electric
Electric
Best for: large groups
Price: various party packages available
When only a nightclub experience will do, Electric in Galway city centre is where the party comes alive every weekend. This is Galway’s only nightclub venue and with its unbeatable buzz, it’s a top pick for Christmas parties that go BIG! Think booths, bottles, bubbles, and a booming soundtrack that will have your group dancing into the early hours. With three distinct party packages available offering everything from VIP tables and table service, top DJs, and late-night vibes in the heart of town, Electric delivers everything you'd want from an office night out that demands to be remembered.
Address: 36 Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway City Centre
Make your party booking by emailing party@electricgalway.com or at the link here
Queen Street
Best for: large groups
Cost: prices vary to reflect your personalised event
Ideally located just off of Galway city main’s transportation hub, Queen Street can cater to groups of up to 100 people. They have a newly refurbished events space with its own private bar and is available for hire in full for your Christmas party. With food options consisting of both full sit-down meals and sharing platters. They have a variety of packages and menus available so that you can select the one that best suits all of your party’s needs.
Address: Victoria Place, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
above: John Keogh's Gastro Pub, photo by Anita Murphy
John Keogh’s Gastro Pub
Best for: both small and large groups
Cost: 3-course Christmas Set Menu at €42 per person or personalised packages
Christmas party options at John Keogh’s vary to suit your groups’ needs best. With private and semi-private areas available for groups of 20-50 people or for larger groups of up to 120 people, you can hire out a private party room which has a fully serviced late bar with a specialised drinks list, DJ and sound system, deluxe finger food that is prepared fresh in-house with drinks vouchers and bar tabs too.
Address: 22-24 Dominick Street Upper, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
Kelehans Bar & Restaurant
Best for: large groups
Cost: various, packages are tailored to your parties needs
Kelehans Bar in Bushypark has a fantastic events space dedicated to hosting amazing Christmas parties! For this year’s lively office party, let Kelehans’ events team take care of the fine details while you relax and enjoy the magic of the Christmas season with your group. Catering to groups up to 180 people, and offering a full bar menu, with buffet and finger food options get in contact with them today to see how they can help give you the perfect Christmas party.
Address: N 59, Bushypark
Book your Christmas party here
Seven Bar
Best for: groups up to 250 people
Cost: various, packages are tailored to your parties needs (special discounts available for parties held between Sunday and Thursday)
Seven Bar is now accepting Christmas party bookings for groups of 20-250 people. For your celebrations they have a late bar and resident DJ every weekend meaning you can party until the early hours. They also have live music 7 nights a week, a stunning selection of cocktails and other drink specials, finger food options, private party areas, the type of atmosphere that your Christmas party deserves and so much more.
Address: 5-7 Bridge Street, Galway City
Book your Christmas party by emailing info@sevenbridgestreet.ie
above: courtesy Busker Brownes
Busker Brownes
Best for: groups 20-80 people
Cost: various, packages are tailored to your parties needs
It’s party central all year long so it really just makes sense that Busker Brownes throw an unreal end of year Christmas party! For groups of 20-50 people you can reserve the Slatehouse Bar with a late bar and gourmet finger food packages. Whereas for groups of up to 80 people, their gorgeous The Hall Venue (with disco ball) is the perfect setting for all your Christmas party shenanigans.
Address: 5 Cross Street Upper, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa
Best for: small groups
Cost: €59 per person
On December 6th, 12th, and 13th, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa will be hosting their shared Christmas party nights themed Back to the 80’s. This is your chance to deck the halls with neon lights, glittering tinsel, and iconic 80’s vibes. Dress to impress in shoulder pads, leg warmers, and your best 80’s-inspired holiday outfits. On the night you will enjoy; a red carpet arrival, drinks reception, photographer on the night, finger food, dance-offs, a 3-course meal, live music and so much more.
Address: Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Athenry Road, Loughrea
Book your Christmas party here
Merchant Bar at Eyre Square Hotel
Best for: groups up to 100 people
Cost: various, packages are tailored to your parties needs
Thanks to its city central location, getting everyone together to celebrate this year’s Christmas party has never been easier. At Merchant Bar your office party can enjoy either a proper sit-down meal or convenient finger food options. With live music on Fridays and Saturdays, a multi-level bar and a dedicated events team to help you put together your Christmas party 2025.
Address: 6 Forster Street, Galway City
Book your Christmas party by emailing dine@eyresquarehotel.com
above: courtesy of HYDE Bar
HYDE Bar
Best for: small groups
Cost: various packages available
HYDE Bar's stylish interiors make them the ideal venue for your big end-of-year work celebrations. They have options to suit different budgets and preferences, meaning you can choose the one that works best for you and your party. Additionally, you can book your private party space at JEKYLL which is a fantastic garden-inspired area in HYDE Bar that is perfect for everyone to gather together and share in a magical night.
Address: Forster Street, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
The Ardilaun Hotel
Best for: both small and large groups
Cost: various packages available
This year, the Ardilaun Hotel is offering corporates the opportunity to party in private, and catering festive lunches and dinners for groups of between 20-350 guests. In the runup to the Christmas season the hotel will be aglow with cheer, festive décor, festive menus and live music, ensuring that they are ready to welcome all parties for a magical end to 2025. This year you can ‘build your bash’ with them to ensure things are exactly how you planned! Lock in your date, let them know how many guests to expect, choose your Christmas menu and add the wows. It’s that simple!
Address: Taylor's Hill Road
Book your Christmas party here
BóTOWN
Best for: groups up to 60 people
Cost: bespoke party packages
BóTOWN in Galway’s Westend is home to a wonderful space upstairs that can hold groups of up to 60 people. With the decorations hanging, delicious handmade burgers on your plate and craft beers in your glass, this could be the perfect spot for your Christmas party! In addition to this they also offer an event catering service, with no limit on group sizes or budgets. So whether you want to go to a party or have the party come to you BóTOWN offers a brilliant Christmas party experience every time.
Address: 57 Dominick Street Lower, Galway City
Book your Christmas party by emailing info@botown.ie
above: WOMP Events, photo by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Massimo with WOMP Events
Best for: large groups
Cost: various packages available
Massimo Bar in Galway’s Westend can always be relied upon to host a Christmas party you’ll never forget. With their weekly Kara-okay every Thursday night and a late bar Thursdays to Sundays, music by the best local DJs, you’ll have tons of opportunities to let your hair down at Massimo’s Christmas parties. In addition to Massimo as your venue, you can book the merry duo from WOMP Events to MC your evening. This is an extra special way to treat your group to a good time and ensure that your night is full of laughter and good cheer. Team WOMP works closely with clients to create a bespoke event that suits their needs so get in contact with them today and see how they can help you throw the ultimate Christmas party 2025.
Address: 10 William St West, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
An Púcán
Best for: both small and large groups
Cost: various packages available
From November through to the New Year, the Christmas celebrations don’t stop at An Púcán. Their Christmas party packages offer the perfect blend of delicious food, great drinks, and a buzzing atmosphere - ideal for your office Christmas party. With options of both party platters and dinner platters, reserved and semi-private areas, a late bar every weekend, legendary live bands and DJs to keep the party going until late - all happening in one of Galway’s multi-award-winning bar, restaurant and beer garden!
Address: 11 Forster Street, Galway City
Book your Christmas party here
above: courtesy Mary Mullens
Mary Mullens
Best for: large groups
Steeped in comfort and tradition, Mary Mullens Bar is one of the city's hottest party destinations and they are now accepting bookings for Christmas parties both big and small. This December, Mary Mullens will also be celebrating their 2nd birthday so it seems only fitting that you book your Christmas party with them and double the celebrations! One of our favourite things about Mary Mullens Bar is their large Courtyard. It's a covered sunlit oasis amidst Galway city’s busyness, adorned with neon-lights and Asian influenced decor - it's exactly the kind of vibe that you want when throwing a party in the City of Tribes.
Address: 10 Prospect Hill, Galway City
Book your Christmas party by emailing info@marymullens.ie
Pádraicíns
Best for: groups up to 60 people
Cost: various packages available depending on group size
Whether it's a small, cosy table by the fireplace or a spacious, light-filled room overlooking Galway Bay for a group of 50 or 60, Pádraicíns have got the perfect space for you! They can do delicious food platters which offer BBQ-style finger food with some of their famous seafood. They will also be starting their special Christmas food menu soon. There's live music every Friday and Saturday evening throughout December, or you can connect your own playlist to the in-house speakers to get the mood just right! Contact them today to start planning.
Address: Furbo, Galway
Book your Christmas party by calling them on 091 592 444
Main photo by Inga Seliverstova
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