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Cliff Townhouse, a St Stephen’s Green luxury boutique hotel, is regarded as one of the best private event venues in Dublin for stylish city centre occasions, from product launches to cocktail parties, business lunches or all-day boardroom meetings. Both our main restaurant and upper floor private dining room attract high profile but discreet gatherings, including exclusive use for weddings.
The space which is noted for its flexibility is available 7 days a week and includes complimentary Wi-Fi as standard. It can seat up to 44 people for a sit-down meal on individual round tables, or 16 at one table. Up to 60 can be accommodated for a standing reception, and up to 120 if the space is opened up to include the adjacent Aviator bar. For our full capacities, please see below.
UPSTAIRS: PRIVATE DINING ROOM
Our first floor private dining room at Cliff Townhouse is among the most elegant in Dublin, occupying a high-ceilinged Georgian drawing room with three, floor-to-ceiling double windows across the façade. These open up onto an attractive ironwork balcony affording views across pretty St Stephen’s Green.
The rooms original cornicing remains in place along with elegant ceiling plasterwork and a large marble fireplace topped with an outsized gilt-framed mirror. Gilt wall sconces afford quiet, atmospheric lighting that together with the chandelier, sets a different mood to a daytime event when the large windows flood the room in bright sunshine.
MEETING CAPACITIES (8M X 6M)
Theatre style: 50
Classroom: 30
Boardroom: 20
Cabaret: 22
Dinner: Up to 44
Drinks Reception: 60 (120 if opened up to include bar)
Event Space Hire Cost: We work with you to create a bespoke experience and offer a personalised costing to suit your needs. Please note there is a discretionary 12.5% service charge added to all bills.
24-hour and 8-hour delegate rates are available along with individual budgets.
DOWNSTAIRS: RESTAURANT PRIVATE DINING
Our main restaurant at Cliff Townhouse has two principle spaces that lend themselves well to private events.
These include a raised, oval-shaped booth to the rear of the restaurant, seating seven, and a front-of-house space near the fireplace and windows that can take a table seating up to 12. Both areas are well suited to those celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, engagements, an intimate business lunch or dinner, your event instilled with the convivial buzz of other diners.
Note that the restaurant can also be taken over on an exclusive basis, in which case it can seat up to 100. This is a popular option for Dublin weddings. Should your numbers be higher, our sister property Cliff at Lyons welcomes events of up to 214 people.
CELEBRATE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS OVERLOOKING ST STEPHEN’S GREEN
Host your own Roast at Cliff Townhouse
A brilliant option for a mellow and relaxed family celebration or special occasion. Designed for groups of between 10 and 25 guests, Host your own Roast at Cliff Townhouse allows your group of friends or family to meet, relax and spend a Sunday afternoon together enjoying great company and great food all in the privacy of our Private Dining Room.
Costs from €45.00 per adult and €25.00 per child
Private dining menus
Our luxury Dublin private dining experience has as much to do with the food as it is with the our elegant St Stephen’s Green private dining room, with menus overseen by Cliff Townhouse Head Chef, Sean Smith.
Menus are samples only and are subject to change according to seasonality.
Starters
Crab Lasagna, Summer Vegetables, Shellfish Bisque
Poached Langoustines, Hen’s Egg, Watercress
Mc Grath’s Spiced Beef, Rocket, Cheddar, Hazelnut
Main Courses
Rib Eye, Hand Cut Chips, Pink Peppercorn Sauce
Pan Fried Fillet of Cod, Baby Gem, Prawn Cocktail Sauce
Sea Trout, Shaved Fennel, Pink Grapefruit, Basil Vinaigrette
Desserts
Milk Chocolate Delice, Hazelnut
Raspberry Mousse, Yoghurt Ice Cream,
Shortbread Artisan Irish Cheese Plate, Oatmeal Crackers, Seasonal Chutney
Starters
West Coast Scallop ‘Ceviche’, Fennel, Chili, Yuzu
Grilled Mackerel, Rhubarb, Beetroot, Blue Cheese
Duck & Foie Gras, Plum Chutney, Toasted Brioche
Main Courses
Fillet of Beef, Celeriac Gratin, Red Wine Jus
Brill, Braised Baby Gem, Cockles, Mussels Dressing
Warm Clogherhead Lobster Salad, Carrot Purée, Citrus Hollandaise
Desserts
Summer Berry Pudding, Clotted Cream
Gariguette Strawberries, Vanilla and Lemon Cream
Artisan Irish Cheese Plate, Oatmeal Crackers, Seasonal Chutney
Starters
Amuse Bouche (Chef Selection)
West Coast Scallop ‘Ceviche’, Fennel, Chili, Yuzu
Grilled Mackerel, Rhubarb, Beetroot, Blue Cheese
Duck & Foie Gras, Plum Chutney, Toasted Brioche
Main Courses
Fillet of Beef, Celeriac Gratin, Red Wine Jus
Brill, Braised Baby Gem, Cockles, Mussels Dressing
Warm Clogherhead Lobster Salad, Carrot Purée, Citrus Hollandaise
Sorbet (Chef Selection)
Desserts
Summer Berry Pudding, Clotted Cream
Gariguette Strawberries, Vanilla and Lemon Cream
Artisan Irish Cheese Plate, Oatmeal Crackers, Seasonal Chutney
Grilled Tiger Prawn, Garlic
Vegetables Spring Rolls
Salmon Dill and Puff Pastry
Pork Hoy, Sin Sauce
Goat Cheese en Croute, Olive Tapenade
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Oil
Grilled Tiger Prawn, Garlic
Vegetables Spring Rolls
Salmon Dill and Puff Past
Pork Hoy, Sin Sauce
Scampi, Chips and Lemon Mayonnaise
Goat Cheese en Croute, Olive Tapenade
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Oil
Mini Burger and Chips
McGrath’s Spiced Beef, Rocket, Cheddar
French Onion Soup, Gruyere Cheese,
Pressed Chicken Terrine, Black Pudding, pear Chutney
Seafood Cocktail, Lettuce, Marie Rose Sauce
The full selection of starters are served on sharing platters on centre of table
Whole Roast Chicken, Sautéed Mushrooms, Madeira & Tarragon Sauce
Roast Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Onion Sauce
Whole Roast Turbot, New Potatoes, Anchovies, Butter
Slow Roast Pork Shoulder, Caramelized Apple, Apple Sauce
1 main course choice per 10 persons
Apple & Blackberry Crumble,
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce
Lemon Tart, Crème Fraiche,
Blood Orange Jelly, Custard, Chocolate Mousse, Confit Lime
Dessert served whole to sideboard with tea/coffee for guests to help themselves. 1 dessert choice per 10 people
Sample menu and subject to change according to seasonality
CHRISTMAS PARTIES AND FESTIVE GATHERINGS
It is never too early to plan your 2018 Christmas Party…
Great food and great fun go hand in hand at Cliff Townhouse, St Stephen’s Green, making it the perfect venue for a special festive gathering with colleagues, friends or family this December.
Our first floor private dining room at Cliff Townhouse is among the most elegant in Dublin. It can seat up to 44 people for a sit-down meal on individual round tables, or 20 at one table. Up to 60 can be accommodated for a standing reception, and up to 120 if space is opened up to include the adjacent bar area. Should your number be greater than 120 people, our sister property Cliff at Lyons can accommodate events up to 214 people.
