• WEDDINGS
    • Wedding Showcase
    • Wedding Packages
    • Civil Ceremonies
    • Guest Accommodation
    • Day Two Celebrations
    • Small Weddings in Dublin
  • EVENTS
    • Corporate Events
    • Gala Dinners
    • Garden Parties
    • Summer BBQ’s
    • Christmas Parties
  • CONFERENCE
    • Conference Catering
    • Conference Accommodation
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT US
CONTACT US
  • EVENTS
    • Corporate Events
    • Gala Dinners
    • Garden Parties
    • Christmas Parties
    • Summer BBQ’s
  • WEDDINGS
    • Wedding Showcase
    • Wedding Packages
    • Civil Ceremonies
    • Small Weddings in Dublin
    • Day Two Celebrations
    • Wedding Accommodation
  • CONFERENCE
    • Conference Catering
    • Conference Accommodation
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT US

Events

Be inspired with events from a different perspective

Inspiring Spaces

From large groups to smaller parties, from summer celebrations outside to elegant occasions inside, Thomas Prior Hall truly encompasses events from a different perspective. The iconic Dublin city event venue caters for up to 300 delegates, with 6 supporting event spaces and 335 guest bedrooms.

Our Event Spaces

There is a lot more to Thomas Prior Hall’s spaces than our beautiful hall. We offer the ability host your event in the following locations;

  • Our spacious and beautifully manicured lawn
  • The Courtyard
  • The 1880
  • Grandstand Bar and Restaurant
  • Atrium Lounge
  • 5 executive style meeting rooms

A lot is needed to make the perfect venue and an inspiring event. We have everything you need here at Thomas Prior Hall.

Host Your Event

Gala Dinners

From award nights to corporate dining celebrations Thomas Prior Hall makes a perfectly unique location catering for up to 170 delegates.

Lawn Parties and Games

Breakaway from the mundane and be inspired by our lawned garden event options for your next corporate event.

Summer BBQs

Add some sizzle and fresh air to your next big event this summer and host your summer BBQ in our famous courtyard.

Christmas Parties

Choose from private or shared festive party nights in either the historic Thomas Prior Hall, the beautifully decorated Grandstand Restaurant or The 1880.

Special Occasions

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, communion or retirement no matter what the occasion the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge will help you create the perfect event.

Corporate Events 

Thomas Prior Hall and our event spaces can be relied on by all our corporate clients as one of Dublin’s best event spaces for corporate drinks receptions, dinners and celebrations.

Event Venue Facilities

  • 12 multifunctional event spaces
  • Events space of 231m2
  • Events space ceiling height 10 meters
  • High spec AV equipment
  • Complimentary 100mb Wi-Fi
  • Ample underground parking
  • 335 Bedrooms with preferred accommodation rates
  • Tailored dining menus

Event Space Styles & Capacities

DetailsArea
(meter2)
L x W
(meters)
Height
(meters)
TheatreClassroomBoardroomU-ShapeBanquetBuffetCabaretReceptionDimensionsRoom CapacitiesDimensions &
Room Capacities
Thomas Prior Hall23122 x 10.5102201309080160130120300
Area231 m2
L x W22 x 10.5 m
Height10 m
Theatre220
Classroom130
Boardroom90
U-Shape80
Banquet160
Buffet130
Cabaret120
Reception300
Area231 m2
L x W22 x 10.5 m
Height10 m

Theatre220
Classroom130
Boardroom90
U-Shape80
Banquet160
Buffet130
Cabaret120
Reception300
Ailesbury Room*80-2.7490282835605056100
Area80 m2
L x W-
Height2.74 m
Theatre90
Classroom28
Boardroom28
U-Shape35
Banquet60
Buffet50
Cabaret56
Reception100
Area80 m2
L x W-
Height2.74 m

Theatre90
Classroom28
Boardroom28
U-Shape35
Banquet60
Buffet50
Cabaret56
Reception100
1880 Room706 x 112.808024202050403290
Area70 m2
L x W6 x 11 m
Height2.80 m
Theatre80
Classroom24
Boardroom20
U-Shape20
Banquet50
Buffet40
Cabaret32
Reception90
Area70 m2
L x W6 x 11 m
Height2.80 m

Theatre80
Classroom24
Boardroom20
U-Shape20
Banquet50
Buffet40
Cabaret32
Reception90
Merrion Room39.994.04 x 9.092.805012181640243250
Area39.99 m2
L x W4.04 x 9.09 m
Height2.80 m
Theatre50
Classroom12
Boardroom18
U-Shape16
Banquet40
Buffet24
Cabaret32
Reception50
Area39.99 m2
L x W4.04 x 9.09 m
Height2.80 m

Theatre50
Classroom12
Boardroom18
U-Shape16
Banquet40
Buffet24
Cabaret32
Reception50
Donnybrook Room38.797.32 x 5.302.80--14-----
Area38.79 m2
L x W7.32 x 5.30 m
Height2.80 m
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom14
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception-
Area38.79 m2
L x W7.32 x 5.30 m
Height2.80 m

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom14
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception-
Sandymount Room36.676.92 x 5.302.80--12-----
Area36.67 m2
L x W6.92 x 5.30 m
Height2.80 m
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom12
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception-
Area36.67 m2
L x W6.92 x 5.30 m
Height2.80 m

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom12
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception-
Ballsbridge Room29.257.56 x 3.872.80--10-----
Area29.25 m2
L x W7.56 x 3.87 m
Height2.80 m
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom10
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception-
Area29.25 m2
L x W7.56 x 3.87 m
Height2.80 m

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom10
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception-
Grandstand Bar----------200
Area-
L x W-
Height-
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception200
Area-
L x W-
Height-

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception200
Grandstand Restaurant-------170170--
Area-
L x W-
Height-
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet170
Buffet170
Cabaret-
Reception-
Area-
L x W-
Height-

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet170
Buffet170
Cabaret-
Reception-
Atrium Lounge----------200
Area-
L x W-
Height-
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception200
Area-
L x W-
Height-

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception200
Courtyard152.5913.89 x 11--------60
Area152.59 m2
L x W13.89 x 11 m
Height-
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception60
Area152.59 m2
L x W13.89 x 11 m
Height-

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception60
Lawned Garden954.1729.26 x 32.61--------200
Area954.17 m2
L x W29.26 x 32.61 m
Height-
Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception200
Area954.17 m2
L x W29.26 x 32.61 m
Height-

Theatre-
Classroom-
Boardroom-
U-Shape-
Banquet-
Buffet-
Cabaret-
Reception200
  • Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Enim suspendisse elit duis tellus sit. Nisi nisi amet, ultrices habitant viverra. Sodales quis a id quis sollicitudin hendrerit eget netus.
    Mary K
  • Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent consectetur libero id dictum ullamcorper. Sed at laoreet sem. Maecenas vitae leo sagittis, posuere lacus nec, feugiat est.
    Brock Vond
  • Suspendisse in turpis ac justo condimentum porttitor vitae nec est. Praesent non odio nunc. Nullam congue dui ac auctor varius. Sed iaculis bibendum eros sit amet mollis.
    Frenesi Gates

Events from a different perspective

  • 3D Tour

  • View Gallery

  • Enquire Now

Book a Viewing

Thomas Prior Hall is the ideal function room in Dublin city centre to host any event. To organise a private viewing of Thomas Prior Hall for private events or for further information feel free to contact us

CONTACT US

find us on facebookcheck out our instagram feedfollow us on X (formerly twitter)
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
  • WEDDINGS
  • CONFERENCE
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT
Thomas Prior Hall, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge,
Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Visit Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge website
T: 01 668 1111
E: cb.ballsbridge@claytonhotels.com
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • Sitemap
  • FAQ
© 2025 Clayton Hotels | Website by Granite