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 2024 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: Quays Bar Galway
The Quays Bar
Best for: both small and large parties (packages available per 6 and 10 people)
Cost: finger food menus: €45 serves 6 people and €70 serves 10 people
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
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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 Fridays 6th 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 DJ Who Knows on the 6th, and Sean Slattery and the Connections on the 13th, as well as a late bar on both nights.
Address: Monivea Road, Ballybrit
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Flannery’s Hotel
Best for: small groups, families
Cost: €45 per person (3-course festive menu)
When it comes to booking 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 welcoming mulled wine reception, 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
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above: The Harbour Hotel
The Harbour Hotel
Best for: groups of 10-60 people
Cost: €55 per person
This year, The Harbour Hotel has an incredible private party offer to all work groups this December. For your group these Christmas party nights will consist of mulled wine and mince pies 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 2024 the way you want it.
Address: The Docks, Galway City
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The Skeff
Best for: large groups (the minimum group booking is for 8 people)
Cost: finger food packages €27 or €37 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
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SKG Catering
Best for: groups of all sizes
Cost: various catering packages available
This festive season, make your corporate event unforgettable with SKG Catering’s expertly crafted Christmas menus. Whether it is for an intimate office lunch or a grand corporate party, this team has got you covered with a wide range of gourmet options that blend traditional holiday favourites with unique, flavorful twists. SKG Catering’s menus not only taste amazing but also provide a seamless event experience from start to finish. Spots tend to fill up quickly, so it’s best to book early in order to guarantee your date!
Book your Christmas party catering 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
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above: Kelehans Bar
Kelehans Bar & Restaurant
Best for: large groups
Cost: various, packages are tailored to your parties needs
Kelehans Bar in Bushypark has just opened a fantastic new events space for parties - just in time for the festivities. 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
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Seven Bar
Best for: groups up to 250 people
Cost: various, packages are tailored to your parties needs
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, 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
John Keogh’s Gastro Pub
Best for: both small and large groups
Cost: party platters €40 (serves 5) or tailored made 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
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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa
Best for: small groups
Cost: €65 per person
On both Friday 13th and Saturday 14th, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa will be hosting their shared Christmas party nights with MC & DJ Scruffy Duffy’s Christmas Show. The fun will begin from the moment you step through the door. Throughout the night then, you and your group can enjoy an interactive dining experience with plenty of fun games. On the night you will enjoy; a red carpet arrival, prosecco reception, photographer on the night, a visit from Santa, glowsticks, dance-offs, prize giveaways, a 3-course meal and so much more.
Address: Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Athenry Road, Loughrea
Book your Christmas party here
above: 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
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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 2024.
Address: 6 Forster Street, Galway City
Book your Christmas party by emailing dine@eyresquarehotel.com
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. Their three festive Christmas party packages are the aptly named; Jingle all the Way, Deck the Halls, and the Intimate party package. 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 2024.
Address: Taylor's Hill Road
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above: BóTOWN
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
The Connacht Hotel
Best for: groups of a minimum of 40 guests
Cost: package is €59 per person
The Connacht Hotel is an ideal Christmas Party venue complete with its own private bar, dancefloor, separate entrance and bespoke mood lighting. With festive décor and twinkly fairy lights, it is a magical venue for a memorable festive event. The Christmas party package here comes with all the trimmings; festive drinks reception, 4 course menu, MC, live band and DJ, seasonal novelties, party games, complimentary parking as well as discounted bedroom rates.
Address: Old Dublin Road, Galway City East
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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
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above: Jekyll at HYDE
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
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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 2024.
Address: 10 William St West, Galway City
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Feature photo by Nicole Michalou
