4 Amazing Alternative Christmas Party Ideas in DublinTown
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If you’re thinking of opting for something a little different for your Christmas party this year, why not consider one of the exciting and alternative Christmas Party ideas that DublinTown has to offer. The below four venues are ideal for creating unique evenings for your company do, family get together or for throwing one hell of a friends-only Christmas shindig!
Cooks Academy
Christmas Cooking Parties are a unique way of entertaining your colleagues at Christmas. You need to feed and water them so why not get them to do it themselves and enjoy the craic and fun along the way?
Catering for groups of 5 to 100, Cooks Academy on South William Street offer a couple of different ways to entertain your guests this festive season. If you want to be somewhat competitive then they have ‘Christmas Chef Idol’. Or you can explore ‘Global Gourmet’ and cook seasonal Christmas dishes from worldwide cuisines. Maybe you fancy a ‘Festive Bake Off’, or a shmoozy ‘Supper Club’? Cooks Academy also run a ‘Christmas Finger Food Party’, a ‘Seasonal Wine and Food Matching Workshop’ and even a ‘Winter Warmer Barbecue’ where you can cook your turkey on the BBQ and much more. Check out their website for an amazing alternative Christmas party!
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Brooks Private Cinema
Brooks Private Cinema invites you to celebrate Christmas with a difference this year. Join friends, family, or colleagues in their private cinema to watch a movie of your choice. Tailor-make your night by adding popcorn, cocktails, a selection of sweets, and even mulled wine and finger food. Everyone loves a good festive film during the jolly season, so why not treat your staff or loved ones to this unique and alternative Christmas gathering! Their room can accommodate up to 26 guests and is the perfect venue for a truly unique event.
Sit back and relax in the luxurious surroundings of the intimate cinema – private hire bookings may bring any DVD of their choice to be screened too! Make sure to reserve your date today.
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The Irish Dance Party
The Irish Dance Party is one of Dublin’s best loved experiences where you get to see and hear top class live Irish music and dancing, that’s perfect for an alternative Christmas party!
This 2 hour event encourages everybody to get up and try out our national dance, that’s obtained a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years. Traditional Irish pub The Celt on Talbot Street hosts the Irish Dance Party every weekend, therefore get in early to book your Christmas party that’ll make dancing to jingle bells very different to before. Group of over 10 are given a discounted price of €18 per person, plus they provide evening meals followed by The Irish Dance Party exclusively for your group.
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The Comedy Cellar in The International
Undoubtedly one of the best comedy venues around town, The Comedy Cellar in The International Bar is an awesome alternative venue for the Christmas party. Their annual Comedy Christmas Show boasts over 20 comedians in under three hours – yes, you read that right!
Downstairs in The International Bar, they offer a variety of snacks and excellent pints, ciders, craft beers and classics, while upstairs is where the comedic magic happens. A great way to enjoy the Christmas craziness, The Comedy Cellar boasts many famous comedians including Dermot Whelan, Eric Lalor, Andrew Stanley, Fred Cooke, Damian Clarke, Neil Delamere, Aidan Bishop and Dara O’Briain.
Comedy takes place Wednesday to Sunday, (starting times vary from 8-9pm), while tickets cost as little as €5-10 per person. You can buy them in advance online here or on the door. For group bookings, it’s advised to call ahead.
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