Treat Dad to a day (and a meal) he won’t forget.

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to show your appreciation than with an unforgettable meal in one of Dublin’s top restaurants. Whether your dad’s a foodie, a cocktail connoisseur, or simply loves good vibes and great company, Mercantile Group has you covered with the best dining spots in the city.

Here are our top picks for where to celebrate Father’s Day this year, each with curated menus, incredible ambiance, and something a little special for Dad.

Pichet – For the Foodie Father

If your dad appreciates fine dining and seasonal flavours, Pichet is the ultimate spot. This Michelin-recommended modern restaurant is offering a refined Father’s Day set menu featuring French-inspired Irish cuisine, curated wines, and elegant cocktails.

What to expect:

• Special Father’s day menu from Head Chef Stephen Gibson
• Complimentary Irish Old Fashioned Whiskey to all the father’s
• A stylish, intimate atmosphere perfect for quality time

📍 Location: Trinity Street, Dublin 2
📧 Book now: [email protected]

Café en Seine – For the Stylish Dad

Treat Dad to a glamorous Parisian-style dining experience at Café en Seine. From the moment you step into this Dawson Street institution, you’re surrounded by opulence, art deco charm, and unbeatable energy.

Father’s Day highlights:

• 2 & 3 course set menus served in the stunning Street Garden
• Bespoke cocktails and premium drinks selection

📍 Location: Dawson Street, Dublin 2
📧 Reserve your table: [email protected]

NoLIta – For the Cool, Laid-Back Dad

If your dad loves pizza, cocktails, and a buzzing summer terrace, NoLIta is the place to be. With a specially curated Father’s Day set menu, this Little Italy-inspired hotspot delivers relaxed vibes with a touch of class.

On the menu:

• Sharing starters, handmade pizzas, and indulgent desserts
• Signature Old Fashion and Negronis
• Terrace seating available

📍 Location: South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2
📧 Bookings: [email protected]

Opium – For the Adventurous Dad

Looking for something a little more exotic? Head to Opium and explore bold Thai and Vietnamese flavours in a striking, modern setting. With beautiful seating, it’s a unique experience for the dad who loves trying something new.

Father’s Day features:

• Special Asian-inspired set menu
• Craft cocktails and spicy sides

📍 Location: Wexford Street, Dublin 2
📧 Reserve your space: [email protected]

Reach out to us for any special party bookings!

If you’re searching for a standout corporate party venue, look no further than Mercantile Group. With an extensive portfolio of iconic venues across Dublin, we offer a variety of stylish, unique spaces that are perfect for any corporate event.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering to celebrate a milestone, hosting a lively BBQ to bond with your team, or curating an elegant and sophisticated cocktail party, we have the ideal venue to make your event unforgettable. Each of our venues is designed to provide the perfect blend of atmosphere, functionality, and style, ensuring that every corporate event, from casual to chic, runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression.

Whether you want to impress clients, reward employees, or simply create memorable moments with colleagues, we have you covered.

Top Picks for Corporate Summer Events:

Opium

Lush Botanical Garden, Opium Live and a retractable roof, ideal for corporate BBQs and drinks.
Capacity: 50 – 700 people
Contact: [email protected]

NoLIta

Chic Italian vibes, delicious food, and a vibrant summer terrace.
Capacity: 50 – 200 and 500 people
Contact: [email protected] 

Café en Seine

Elegant, Parisian-style venue with a stunning indoor-outdoor space.
Capacity: 60 – 900 people
Contact: [email protected]

The George

A legendary venue with a lively atmosphere, perfect for a vibrant and fun corporate party.
Exclusive spaces available for hire on request
Pre-order Cocktail offers available on request
Outside catering available on request
Capacity: 70 – 600 people
Contact: [email protected]

Whelan’s

Iconic music venue offering a unique backdrop for a corporate summer gathering with great drinks and live entertainment options.
Capacity: 60 – 130 people
Contact: [email protected]

Book your Corporate Event today!

Contact: [email protected]

Summer BBQ Parties in the Garden 2024

Did you attend our BBQ launch in NoLIta this year?

Corporate events at NoLIta can be personalised to fulfil certain customer wants and needs, proving NoLIta’s ability to create experiences that surpass all expectations and leave a long-lasting impression on your guests.

Summer BBQ spaces are available in The Garden Bar & Terrace during the summer months. For parties of 20 guests right up to the full venue take over with 600 guests.

Area breakdown:

• The Front Bar suitable for max. 100 standing guests with finger food/canapés OR max. 50 seated guests for partial exclusive dining.
• The Back Bar suitable for max. 200 standing guests with finger food/canapés OR max. 70 seated guests for partial exclusive dining.
• The Whiskey Bar & Balcony suitable for max. 90 standing guests with finger food/canapés.
• The Garden Bar suitable for max. 50 standing guests with finger food/canapés.
• The Garden Bar & Terrace suitable for max. 120 standing guests with finger food/canapés & BBQ.
• Corporate events at NoLIta can be personalised to fulfil certain customer wants and needs Group sizes from 20 for a shared area or 600 for an exclusive hire – until 10:30pm.

Do you have a much larger group?

You can exclusively hire the full venue, top or bottom floor for your BBQ event!

• NoLIta Terrance and Garden Bar for 100-120 pax
• Top floor exclusive 250 pax
• Full venue exclusive for 600 pax
• New awnings to give the indoor/outdoor feel
• Flexible BBQ start time (depending on group size and needs)
• Drinks packages to hit the group running
• Bespoke entertainment options to make the event your own

NoLIta is an upbeat lively venue and, an ideal spot to kick off your Summer. Electric and vibrant in the heart of the city. Get in touch with Amy for more info on menus and packages.

Pricing

Finger food menu: €25 pp with a 10% service charge

Bowl food menu: €36 pp with a 10% service charge

BBQ menu: €28 pp with a 10% service charge

Curious about seeing our spaces?

Get in touch for a Mercantile Group Grand Tour and see them for yourself. Tours are hosted by Amy Byrne and take 1.5hours – 3 hours, depending on your schedule and tasting appetite! Contact us to enquire for Corporate Summer BBQ Parties or Mercantile Group Grand Tours

Opium’s 2024 Corporate Shared Summer Party the ‘KO TAO Series’! ☀️

An Asian-Style-BBQ Party for groups of 10 to 50!

Get ready to soak up the summer vibes at Opium Restaurant’s Corporate BBQ Extravaganza! Tailored for groups of 10 to 50, this event is all about celebrating the season in style right in the heart of Dublin. Ideal for team nights out! 🔥

Tickets include:

• Entry to Party in Botanical Garden from 5pm, 5th June🎫
• Delicious, fresh Asian BBQ and Salad Buffet 🍜
• 2 Drinks Tokens 🥂
• Summer Music Entertainment 🎸
• DJ ’till Late 🎧

BBQ Dates:

5th June 2024

10th July 2024

7th August 2024

About the Event:

🎊 Chill and Thrill: Step into Opium’s lively atmosphere, where summer celebrations take center stage. Our shared summer party is designed for your corporate crew to let loose and enjoy the warmer days with a mix of high and low tables, creating the perfect chill-and-thrill ambiance.

🥳 Live Entertainment: Groove to the beats of live music, as the DJ takes over from late. Dance beneath the stars in Opium’s glass retractable roof.

🍹 Drinks Galore: Refresh with the cool vibes at the fully stocked botanical garden bar. Each attendee will receive 2 drink tokens, ensuring a night filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the perfect blend of summer beverages. Special seasonal corporate cocktail menu at €11 each – only on the night.

🎉 Shared Celebration: Bring your corporate team to experience a shared celebration like never before. With an inviting mix of tables, our summer party is designed for team bonding and collective enjoyment. Minimum group size of 10 persons, maximum group size of 50 persons.

🎟️ Ticket to Fun: Secure your spot for €45 per person, inclusive of 1 BBQ token and 2 drink tokens. This ticket guarantees entry to a night of shared laughter, celebration, and the opportunity to create lasting memories with your corporate crew.

Don’t miss Opium’s Summer Celebration – an evening of shared joy, live entertainment, and the perfect summer party atmosphere. Book your corporate tickets now for an unforgettable celebration in the heart of Dublin. 🌟🎶🌞

SAMPLE MENU BELOW:

📣Extras

Are you looking to pre-pay for additional drinks tokens, set up a bar tab or do you have special dietary requirements we need to know about? Did that last minute nelly to decided to jump on the band wagon and you need an extra ticket or two? Please email For more information and assistance planning your night please contact [email protected]

📝Terms

Group cancellations must been made 2 week prior to the event. For changes to party size, please email 1 week ahead of the event. No refunds for individual tickets but should your group reduce in numbers, the ticket value will be renumerated by way of additional drink spend for the remaining group attendees.

This is not a seated event, no assigned seating available.

For more information and assistance planning your night please contact [email protected]

MORE DATES TO COME.

Whelan’s of Wexford Street is in the unique position of being, not only one of the most important live music venues of the last three decades, but also one of Ireland’s most famous pubs, favoured for its warm, convivial atmosphere. Whelan’s live venue and bar is located on the bustling Wexford Street corporate strip in Dublin’s city centre.

Whelan’s is a perfect space for team nights out, birthday parties, wedding day twos and even a drink with friends.

Whelan’s Areas

The Parlour Bar

Searching for a distinctive retro-fit casual venue to host a gathering with light bites and drinks, a karaoke bash, a private comedy show, or a table quiz? Look no further than The Parlour bar. This space is available exclusively until 11 pm for groups of 80 or more guests, with a hire fee of just €150 or €250 (depending on the day of the week).

Capacity: Up to 150 people Facilities: Restrooms, Bar, Smoking Area, Stage Located on the 3 floor of Whelan’s

Little Whelan’s

The perfect venue for groups of 40 – 80 guests! Featuring its own charming performance stage, it accommodates a variety of events, including quarterly or annual communication meetings, networking gatherings, casual award ceremonies, and, of course, the classic karaoke, quizzes, and corporate social get-togethers. This space is available exclusively until 11 pm for groups of 80 or more guests, with a hire fee of just €150 or €250 (depending on the day of the week).

Capacity: Up to 80 guests Facilities: Bar, Stage Located on the ground floor of Whelan’s

Entertainment:

Whelan’s events: whelanslive.com/events

Karaoke events: Fee of €200 for a 2-3 hour Karaoke session, equipment hire and MC (plus €150 exclusive hire of the venue space), minimum number of 35 guests. Non-exclusive Karaoke events also available, depending on availability.

Comedy Nights: Wanting to host something fun and unique? We have an endless list of comedians you can privately hire. Just ask!

Silent Disco: Monday – Thursday 11pm till late. €5 per person per headphone set.

Quiz nights: Looking to host a quiz night for a group of 80 or less? We have some pretty amazing resident quizmasters at the ready.

Minimum numbers apply to hire exclusively the above spaces along with a room hire fee. Please enquire with the bookings team for further details

Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information!

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We have lots of great events happening over the coming weeks across Dublin city!

We all love getting out for a great meal with the family, enjoying the best entertainment or having great chats with a few mates over pints or Aperol Spritz. With this in mind we have put together some of the fun happenings across our Dublin City Venues. Maybe you’re looking for an excuse to get the gang back together or maybe your work team need a kick back after a well worked first quarter. You are sure to find something fun here!

FORAGED, Taste the Wild with Glendalough Irish Gin at Café en Seine

Café en Seine hosts FORAGED, a three-course wild foraged food tasting event with Glendalough Irish Gin 🍸

Taste the wild at FORAGED; once off, not-to-be missed event comes as connoisseurs from the Café en Seine kitchen team and Glendalough Irish Gin join together to create a bespoke menu of wild, foraged foods and carefully curated cocktails 🌱🌿

Glendalough Irish Gin is made using fresh, wild botanicals, foraged each day by their full-time Forager in the heart of Wicklow. We’re bringing a taste of Glendalough to Dublin with this exclusive foraged food event. Taste the wild with a local, seasonal menu foraged by the kitchen team and lead by Head Chef Stephen Gibson, that will showcase Wicklow’s freshest, wild ingredients and incredible quality 🍓

The three course tasting menu is carefully curated with three Glendalough Irish Gin cocktails🍸

This exclusive event takes place on Friday June 2nd with two sittings, either at 5.30pm or 8.30pm. Tickets cost €58pp, excluding booking fee.

TICKETS

‘La Dolce Vita’ Brunch in NoLIta with Malfy Gin

Nowhere encapsulates the spirit of Italy quite like ✨ The Amalfi Coast ✨

Your favourite Italian eatery and stylish gin are coming together to bring you this once-off trip to the flavour the Amalfi Coast known for it’s breathtaking beauty and delicious cuisine.

Inspired by the Amalfi Coast lifestyle, which embodies the essence of ‘La Dolce Vita’, we invite you to sit back and enjoy with every bite and sip ‘the Italian way‘ 🍋

Bringing you the taste of Italy with 100% Italian meats, cheeses pasta and of course Malfy Gin, distilled in Italy, which uses some of the finest botanicals including handpicked juniper, Italian lemons, and fresh Sicilian pink grapefruit.

Join us for ‘La Dolce Vita’ or the ‘Sweet Life’ as we embrace all things Italian. Play with sweet and bitter flavours as you learn how to make the perfect Malfy Gin cocktail with Brand Ambassador Andrew Dickey in this immersive brunch experience.

🍋 Malfy Rosa Gin & Tonic on arrival 🍋

🍸Create your own Malfy Gin drink 🍸

🍝 Enjoy a delicious bespoke Italian brunch menu 🍝

📸 Get your Instagram pic under the floral arch, or photo wall 📸

🎶 Bop to the beat of the southern Italian Coast with our DJ 🎶

🎲 Win prizes 🎲

Ticket includes: Entry to the Venue, an Authentic Italian NoLIta Brunch Main and 2 Malfy Gin Cocktails

TICKETS

The Parisian Flower Market in Café en Seine with Tanqueray

One of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, Café en Seine brings the life and floral essence of Paris this June with the Parisian Flower Market at Café en Seine with Tanqueray London Dry Gin.

This floral oasis of botanical elegance will transport visitors to the ‘Instagram-able’ occasion of the summer. Perfect for your picture-worthy brunch or lunch with paired, elegant, floral cocktails. Dream of Paris along the Parisian shop fronts under beautiful draping cherry blossom, hydrangeas and wisteria from this little Parisian haven hidden just off Dawson Street.

Taking inspiration from the Marché aux Fleurs et aux Oiseaux Cité which begin trading flowers and botanicals of all types nearly 200 years ago in central Paris, the same time Charles Tanqueray set up his Vine Street Gin Distillery in Bloomsbury. Charles Tanqueray inherited his name from his great-grandfather David, the first Tanqueray in England, who emigrated from France. Experimenting with the world’s finest botanicals, he created over 300 recipes to perfect the liquid and two hundred years on, the iconic green barrel-shaped gin bottle and the lustre of Paris’ open-aired markets are still known for their botanical brilliance – flowery and citrus in equal measure.

The Parisian Flower Market hand-crafted lunch and brunch cocktails include creations such as Berry Blossom, Queen Bee, Rosa Blush and Peach Petal. The beautiful floral garnishes at Café en Seine are sourced from the mother and daughter duo, Kathrine & Olivia – proud Grafton Street flower traders – just around the corner from the venue. The menu at Café en Seine revolves around great ingredients – whether it be their grass-fed, dry-aged Irish beef, sustainable seafood from around the Irish coast or the bread freshly baked every morning. Choose from dishes such as Crispy Chicken Wings, Vegan Café Bowl or the Café Burger.

Ditch your boarding pass and book your Parisian day trip to Café en Seine, contact the team by phone at (01) 677 4567 or email [email protected].

Lunch & Signature Tanqueray Flower Market Cocktails Served:
• Monday to Wednesday: 11:30am to 2:45pm
• Thursday & Friday: 11:30am to 2:15pm

Brunch & Signature Tanqueray Flower Market Cocktails Served:
• Saturday: 11:30am to 2:15pm
• Sunday: 11:30am to 3:45pm

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Summer Spritz Parties in NoLIta with Aperol

Wednesday 31st May

Summer is just around the corner in Dublin City! Our rooftop terrace has been turned into an Italian paradise with Aperol Spritz, Italy’s favourite aperitif, the perfect spot to chill and sip on a cold Aperol Spritz!

Join Aperol and Nolita to taste a refreshing Aperol Spritz or two! 🍊🍊

Immerse yourself in the brand and learn to make your own perfect serve Aperol Spritz 🍷🍾🧊🍊

Our DJ will be on hand providing upbeat tunes throughout the event.

Make some memories by snapping the moment with your friends 📸

Have the opportunity to win some Aperol branded swag 🕶️ and enjoy a few nibbles while you are with us 🥨

So go ahead and grab your tickets for you and your pals before they’re gone!

Disco DJ and live music entertainment playing your favourite hits 🪩

TICKETS

We have lots of great events happening over the coming weeks across Dublin city!

We all love getting out for a great meal with the family, enjoying the best entertainment or having great chats with a few mates over pints or Aperol Spritz. With this in mind we have put together some of the fun happenings across our Dublin City Venues. Maybe you’re looking for an excuse to get the gang back together or maybe your work team need a kick back after a well worked first quarter. You are sure to find something fun here!

Kopparberg Drag Brunch at Opium with Davina Devine & Friends

Opium and Kopparberg introduce the ultimate drag brunch party event in Dublin City, Saturday 29th April!

Join the dusted Davina Devine, serving realness, for a day of drag performances, games, prizes and Kopparberg. With your favourite drag DJ Stephen Dowling to turn the party, playing the best of cheesy classic hits 💋🕺

Tickets are €22 and include 1x brunch main, 1 x Kopparberg, hours of drag fun, games, giveaways and entry to Botanical Garden afterparty! 🍜🍏🍺🍓

Tickets includes:

• 1x brunch main
• 1 x Kopparberg
• Hours of drag fun, games, giveaways and merch to be won!
• Entry to Botanical Garden afterparty!

TICKETS 

Summer Spritz Launch & BBQ Party in NoLIta with Aperol

Summer is just around the corner in Dublin City! Our rooftop terrace has been turned into an Italian paradise with Aperol Spritz, Italy’s favourite aperitif, the perfect spot to chill and sip on a cold Aperol Spritz!

For an electric evening in the heart of city, join us for an Italian BBQ from 4pm and choose from BBQ favourites such as Chicken Fillet & Nduja Burger or Calabrese Spicy Sausage Burger with our Fresh Pasta Salads 🍝🍔

Disco DJ and live music entertainment playing your favourite hits 🪩

Get Some Aperol branded SWAG 🕶️ and enjoy a free Aperol Spritz 🍊

Tickets €15 and include:

• Free Aperol Spritz for the first 20 people!
• NoLIta Italian BBQ
• Disco DJ and live music entertainment
• Insta-worthy moments worthy
• Aperol SWAG

TICKETS

KOJAQUE plays an exclusive set in Whelan’s with Secret Orchard Festival

As an established film-maker and visual artist as well as a musician, Kojaque’s multi-media performances are unlike anything else in Irish hip-hop. It is honesty that consolidates his thoughtful, intelligent, cohesively human tracks. The gritty, intelligent and compelling style of the Dublin artist’s music has seen his popularity soar over the last year and his live shows have rave reviews from fans and notable people in the music industry, such as Nialler 9.

Watch the Eurovision with Victoria Secret and Baileys in The George

Dragged Up’s one and only Victoria Secret will lead the line at The George for the night, and in addition to watching the live final, expect incredible special guests and surprise performances from the likes of Pixie Woo and Marian Mary the 6th. If that wasn’t enough, Mother DJ Rocky T Delgado will be joined by GLAMO, spinning the decks into the early hours of the morning.

he song contest’s global sponsor for this year, Baileys is also proudly supporting the event, and as doors open at 7pm, every attendee will be treated to a delicious complimentary drink on arrival.

Sit Back and Sip on Ketel One at a World Class Festival Brunch in NoLIta

Diageo Reserve’s World Class brings the global World Class Cocktail Festival is coming to Ireland for the first time in 2023!

As part of the World Class Festival, featuring some of the biggest international and Irish names in the food and drink industry, NoLIta are hosting a Ketel One brunch which includes a brunch main and 2 Ketel One Vodka cocktails.

Choose your brunch main from the NoLIta brunch menu and 2 cocktails from the following Ketel One serves:

• Ketel One Espresso Martini
• Ketel One Soda
• Ketel One Bloody Mary

TICKETS