The Bloody Stream is a pub at Howth railway station on the north Dublin coast. It takes private functions from 2 to 200 guests, with a platform room that seats 30 and a Garden Bar that holds more than 500 guests outdoors. Organizers book it for group dinners, receptions, tour groups and corporate gatherings that suit a relaxed, hospitality-led format rather than a conference day.
Seminars and company events
The official site lists corporate gatherings among the groups it hosts, next to birthdays, anniversaries and tour groups. The offer is built around food and drink: bespoke set menus paired with a full range of drinks, group menus and finger food. The platform room is available for lunch, early evening and dinner sittings. The site does not list screens, projectors or meeting equipment, so this is a venue for team dinners, client receptions and after-work events. Ask the team directly if you need presentation tools.
The pub is open seven days a week with a late bar from Friday to Sunday. The team states it can cater for any celebration from 2 to 200 people, using areas of different sizes that can be reserved: private function spaces, snugs, lounges and the beer gardens.
Rooms and capacities
The platform room is the main indoor function space. It comfortably seats 30 guests and is designed for private gatherings with a set menu.
The Garden Bar sits beneath Howth DART station. It is open year-round and has space for over 500 guests. It is available for private parties, functions and barbecues. A covered beer garden and stage area is used for larger events. The site describes the sunny beer garden as one of the largest in Dublin, with plenty of seating, heaters for cooler days and a barbecue in the main garden in summer.
The Phil Lynott stage is built for live music. It is named after the Thin Lizzy singer, who lived in Howth for part of his life. The pub holds a birthday party for him each August.
Catering
The kitchen is built around pub classics with a focus on Irish seafood and local produce. The menu includes fish and chips, seafood chowder, calamari and a seafood platter, as well as steaks, burgers and vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. For groups, the team offers set menus and finger food options. The drinks list covers beers, stouts, wines, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Weekly deals run from Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. for smaller tables.
History and setting
The pub occupies the Howth railway station building on the peninsula, with the Garden Bar tucked beneath the DART station. Inside, it keeps an open fire and traditional rooms. The pub programs live traditional Irish music, jazz, blues and tribute nights, and runs seasonal events such as an Oktoberfest and a Halloween weekend. It also offers tours and experiences for visiting groups, listed on the site.
Getting there
The address is Howth Railway Station, Howth, Co. Dublin. The pub sits at the station itself, so guests arriving by DART step off the platform at the door. Contact the team on +353 1 839 5076 or at info@bloodystream.ie for enquiries.
