The Bective Clubhouse in Donnybrook, Dublin 4, can be hired for seminars, corporate days, Christmas parties, formal lunches, product launches and weddings. It offers four rooms, a full bar, catering and a PA system on the grounds of Bective Rangers, one of the oldest rugby clubs in Ireland, founded in 1881.
Seminars and company events
The club presents its clubhouse as a venue for events of any size, including Christmas parties, corporate days and formal lunches. The Hall is the main room for larger gatherings and is listed for seminars and product launches. For smaller meetings, the Moon Room has its own bar, and the President's Bar has a real fire and suits small meetings and functions. Listed services include a PA system, flipcharts, multiple TVs, wifi, tea and coffee, and catering. A pitch space and an outside space are also listed, which can be useful for team activities.
Weddings and receptions
The Hall is described as suited to weddings and larger parties, as well as quiz, poker and bingo nights. The Moon Room is suggested for celebratory dinners and parties, and the main Bar for smaller functions. The site does not give a guest limit for any room, so ask the booking contact for numbers and layouts before you commit to a date.
Rooms and capacities
Four spaces are listed. The Hall is the largest and is used for weddings, larger parties, seminars, keep-fit and dance classes, product launches and quiz nights. The Moon Room has its own bar and is meant for smaller meetings, parties and celebratory dinners. The Bar is a fully stocked bar for smaller parties and functions. The President's Bar has a real fire and is used for small meetings and smaller functions. No capacity figures are published.
Accommodation
The site does not mention accommodation at the clubhouse. Guests staying overnight would book a hotel in Dublin.
Catering
Catering and a full bar are among the services listed. The site does not name a caterer or describe menus, so confirm with the booking contact whether food is prepared in-house and what options exist for your event. Tea and coffee are also listed for meetings.
History and setting
Bective Rangers was founded in 1881 and is based at Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The clubhouse sits beside the club's rugby pitches, which is why pitch space and outside space appear among the facilities. Match days follow the club fixtures, so check that your date does not clash with a home fixture.
Getting there
The clubhouse is a few minutes from the city centre. Dublin Bus routes 145, 155, 46A, 84X and 39A stop outside, and Luas, DART and more bus routes are a few minutes on foot. Parking is available on site, and taxis serve the area. By car, St Stephen's Green is 8 minutes away, Ballsbridge 4 minutes and Rathfarnham 10 minutes. Bookings are handled by Mark O'Brien on 086 362 1226.
