Dublin
Clontarf Castle Hotel
A genuine 12th century castle turned hotel in north Dublin, 15 minutes from the city centre.
Ireland
A Georgian townhouse private members club right on St Stephen's Green in Dublin.

A closer look
The Stephen's Green Club has been hosting dinners for nearly two centuries and it shows in the rooms: high ceilings, proper proportions and staff who have done this many times. For a city wedding reception with a bit of formality, it is one of the best addresses in Dublin.
Everything is on the doorstep, from hotels to the park itself for photographs. It is not exclusive use, and the kitchen cooks in house.
Before you book
A little more of the place


Planning facts
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Stephen's Green Club, so allow more at busy times.
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
OpenStreetMap lists 325 places to stay within 10 km of Dublin, and 412 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Worked out for Stephen's Green Club's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:32 | 15:32 | 16:34 | 8h 02m |
| February | 07:45 | 16:42 | 17:33 | 9h 48m |
| March | 06:42 | 17:40 | 18:27 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:27 | 19:36 | 20:22 | 13h 55m |
| May | 05:26 | 20:23 | 21:15 | 15h 49m |
| June | 04:56 | 20:56 | 21:53 | 16h 58m |
| July | 05:14 | 20:51 | 21:47 | 16h 32m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:07 | 20:56 | 14h 53m |
| September | 06:56 | 18:58 | 19:44 | 12h 47m |
| October | 07:49 | 17:43 | 18:31 | 10h 42m |
| November | 07:48 | 15:33 | 16:30 | 8h 42m |
| December | 08:33 | 14:59 | 16:06 | 7h 33m |
The three venues most like Stephen's Green Club within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen's Green Club | This venue | Ask | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
| Cliff at Lyons | 20 km | Up to 130 | Yes | No | From €10,000 |
| The Shelbourne | 1 km | Ask | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
| No 25 Fitzwilliam Place | 2 km | Up to 60 | No | Yes | €150 to €185 per guest |
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