Thomas Prior Hall at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge | Reviews

Thank you so much for all your help on the day and with the lead-up to the wedding. We had the absolute best day. I honestly felt the whole thing went so smoothly, the food was amazing and the staff was so helpful. I cannot remember the kitchen manager's name but she was so lovely and helpful for …

the entire meal.

I'd love to say a massive thank you to Helen as well, she got a mention in Phil's speech too. She was so chilled and helpful on the day and during the prep. And a massive thank you to Richard, the food was amazing.

The whole day and night were great, the hall was great and our room was great. We have had such great feedback from the guests too about how lovely the whole setup is in the hotel.

And a massive thank you to you and Ana for all the work behind the scenes and organization. We appreciate it. Every staff member was just brilliant. I'm not sure about the woman at reception name that walked us out with the umbrellas yourself but she was always so helpful too.

Review submitted on Wed, 27th of March, 2024

We’ve managed to talk to nearly everyone who attended the wedding now at this stage
Absolutely everyone was BLOWN AWAY by the food – especially those who had the beef. Everyone who had it was amazed that each and every piece came out perfectly cooked.
The staff on the day were incredibly …

helpful, from greeting me at the car when I arrived to recommending when I (the bride) should enter the room to walk up the aisle. I was about to gallop up after the bridesmaid when they said I should let her get half way up so I could have “my moment”. Once the ceremony was finished we were greeted with a glass of prosecco each which was so nice and very much appreciated!
We didn’t even notice the changeover of the room from the ceremony to the reception which just goes to show how professional everyone was and then for the evening portion of the wedding, the food came out so seamlessly it was like it was delivered by ninjas!
When everything was finished & we came back to the hotel to pick up our bits, everything had been packed away for us for collection.
I couldn’t recommend the hotel enough and while it’s a stunning venue it’s the staff that really made it special for us.

Review submitted on Thu, 17th of November, 2022

We had an absolutely ball but more importantly so did our guests. The food tasting gave us a real insight into the standard. The wine tasting took time as we took this very seriously but Victor helped us out on 3 occasions. Macha was very prompt with responses, Colette was always friendly and both …

were on the ball asking questions which we wouldn’t have thought of. Finally the staff on the day were always willing to answer and fulfil any guests needs.

Review submitted on Thu, 17th of November, 2022

My husband and I couldn’t recommend Thomas Prior Hall more highly as a wedding venue. Our guests were very complimentary about the quality of food and the service received. We are in full agreement. We loved the location of the building and also it’s architectural beauty. The layout of the …

Thomas Prior Hall and the way different areas are run worked perfectly for us. The acoustics were also excellent. We had our ceremony and reception in the hall with our drinks reception in the grandstand courtyard. There are lovely spots to take photos in the garden too. Our guests were also very happy with the hotel rooms in the Clayton Hotel (linked to the hall). The bridal suite was perfect. Our needs were accommodated in every way-be it early check in, Hall access for decoration, cake cutting, wheelchair access, mics... We had a great party and loved every minute.

Review submitted on Wed, 17th of July, 2019

We had the most amazing day. Thank you all so much we were really blown away. We were delighted by the whole day. All the staff were amazing. Thank you and all the events team for all your time and organising. Ye made it all so easy.
The food was gorgeous- people were so impressed. The staff on …

for the reception and the dining room were all fantastic. Graham did a brilliant job and sorted out the microphone and mother's gifts so quickly.

Review submitted on Fri, 21st of June, 2019

Our first visit to Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge was July 2018. As we stood outside we knew immediately that this was the place we wanted to get married and have our reception. During our visit we spoke to the wedding coordinator. She was extremely helpful and professional. Upon returning home we set …

the date. We returned in April for the tasting and other necessary arrangements were made. Everything went very smoothly as we prepared to get married. We arrived a few days before as did several guests. The reception staff were outstanding and friendly helping us with details. Answering questions. We had on Friday dinner reservations for 18 of us. The food and service was outstanding. On our wedding day Nichole made sure everything was perfect. The Thomas Pyor hall was stunning. We loved the way the cake was displayed. With the lights. Our meal was delicious. The presentation was perfect. No words can express how happy we are with every detail. Thank you for taking care of us. We look forward to our 1 year anniversary at the Clayton.

Review submitted on Fri, 21st of June, 2019

We didn't originally want to have our wedding in a hotel but with the numbers, we had it would have been tricky to use a restaurant or other venue. Thomas Prior Hall was a great middle way with a lovely, characterful old venue coupled with all the convenience of a hotel. They do everything so you …

don't have to worry about much at all. We were looked after really well by Thomas Prior Hall- we couldn't fault them. Nicole was our contact point throughout and was fantastic to deal with. Really efficient and steered us ably through all the decisions that had to be made. We particularly appreciated her advice on stuff like timings and decorations- she was very down to earth and we liked also that she never pushed extras on us- we just felt that she was invested in our day and wanted us to have the best possible time. She was very patient also with our last-minute requests and the height of professionalism.
The food and wine options were good and the hotel allowed us to choose some off-menu dishes to reflect my husband's Polish roots, which was a nice touch. On the night everything went smoothly and we appreciated how the staff kept in touch with us at each stage of the evening to check everything was ok.

Review submitted on Mon, 11th of February, 2019

Ok...so where do I start??? We had the most amazing day!! And it could not have been done without the amazing people at Clayton Hotel in Ballsbridge. It all started maybe 8-10months before we were to get married. We chatted with Nicole Berkery who is so lovely to deal with. She was so easy to …

communicate with and we felt that she really listened to what we had to say. We met for a gorgeous menu tasting and really made the most of it. We got to taste various wines and got to have a look at what the dishes would look like on the day. The chef (Martin, I think his name was (apologies if I got it wrong)) was professional and came to talk to us about the meal plan. The service was also great during our meal tasting. Patryk served us on that night and he was so friendly!

When it started coming closer to the day we met with Nicole again and we went through the final arrangements. Again she was so professional and so lovely. On the day, everything went so smoothly. There were no hiccups...well none that I was told about:) All the food came out lovely, got great feedback from all the guests. My display tables looked perfect. The venue was gorgeous! Everybody was so delighted! Nicole and my sister also secretly organised a projector for her speech. I was just so so happy about everything! I really couldn't have asked for a better venue. I would highly recommend this place. Myself and my husband had an amazing time and we wouldn't change a thing!

Review submitted on Tue, 2nd of October, 2018

Just a short note to thank you so much for arranging the wonderful time we had in the Clayton BB last Friday. Everything was great - the room, table decorations, and of course the lovely meal. I have to give a special mention to Patrik and all the staff who were extremely efficient and also very …

friendly. It was a pleasure dealing with you from our very first meeting, and I told Andrew and Grita how helpful you were in organising everything.

Once again, many thanks and we look forward to seeing you and your hotel again sometime soon!

Review submitted on Fri, 10th of August, 2018

Thank you so much for everything you did for us. We had a great day and really appreciate all the help, support and attentive behaviour from staff from setting-up to taking down after the day itself. We had loads of compliments on the food (especially the amount!) and everyone said all the staff …

in the hotel were fabulous.

Review submitted on Thu, 12th of July, 2018

Both Jóhannes and I would like to note that we were very happy with the hotel, the staff and how the wedding event itself was executed. The service was excellent and we are not aware of any guests whose needs were not met. The hotel presented our event and itself to a very high standard, and …

Jóhannes and I were very happy. From the reception staff to the waiting staff at the event itself, there was a clear customer service ethic being demonstrated.

Special mention for making sure the support was there until the end of the night should go to Matthew who was completely on the ball, with small touches as bringing cake to guests in the lobby etc. On a different note, the DJ provided by the hotel was brilliant, and definitely a supplier to recommend.

Additionally, we very much appreciate the organisation and attention to detail that Nicole brought to the event planning, and it was certainly in evidence with the smooth running of the event overall.

Review submitted on Thu, 3rd of May, 2018

Thomas Prior Hall was the perfect venue for our winter wedding! We cannot thank Nicole and Mark enough!! They were always there & ready to answer any questions we had, They made every stage of the planning so easy especially as we we planning everything from the UK. They were there on day, from the …

moment I arrived to late into the evening making sure everything ran to plan!

The day went better then we could ever imagine! The room was set up beautifully for both the ceremony and the meal! The food was out of this world and all our guests commented on how much they enjoyed their meal!

The staff were incredible, nothing was too much trouble for them and everyone was so well looked after for the whole weekend!! This was are perfect venue for many reasons but our day was made so magical and better than anything we could have imagined by the amazing job of all the staff! Thank you all so much again for making our wedding the most incredible experience!"

Thank you so much again Nicole, Our day was perfect!

Review submitted on Wed, 21st of March, 2018

Both Dave and I had the most fantastic day and we really do think that Nicole and the team played a huge part in making our day so special. In terms of specific feedback, I can tell you that we wouldn’t have changed a thing. The care and attention we received from Nicole and the team was second to …

none. We received so many compliments from our guests on the venue, the food and the professional service provided by all of your colleagues. In particular, please pass on our thanks to Gareth for providing the most delicious meal and also a special mention for Matthieus who oversaw the entire day and was always on hand to ensure that we didn’t have to worry about a thing!

I will definitely recommend Thomas Prior as a wedding venue and please feel free to use the above as a testimonial.

Thanks again for all your help in planning our wedding day. It was a pleasure dealing with you Nicole.

Review submitted on Wed, 17th of January, 2018

We would like to thank Nicole for everything she did in helping to prepare for our wedding party, we had a fantastic evening and night. Everything ran smoothly, the food, service, wine, music and room were all lovely. Everyone commented on the beautiful room and how delicious the food was. …

Mateusz did a great job overseeing everything.

Review submitted on Sat, 25th of November, 2017

Really deserve positive feedback. I would like to highlight the "Can do attitude" of the team, no request was a problem.
The Management team and Staff handled all requests within their role or coordinated with others. No chasing. We only had to ask once and things were done, making the day and the …

run up to it a great and stress free experience.

Gareth took time during the menu sampling to talk to and listen to us. The lamb went down a treat with foreign and local guests full of complimentary comments.

The venue was perfect for the number of guests we had. The seating plan, look and feel of Thomas Prior Hall - a perfect fit. I have and will continue to recommend Nicole and the venue to friends and family.

Review submitted on Tue, 7th of November, 2017

We had an absolutely fantastic wedding day and everything went to plan. It was amazing - we had so many compliments and great feedback from our guests :-)

So I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Hazel for all of her help in planning and coordinating our big day. And a big thank you to all of …

the team beforehand and on the day itself.
It was an absolute pleasure working with them all.
I wish I could do it all over again :-)

Review submitted on Wed, 25th of October, 2017

We are still buzzing from the best day of our lives. The whole weekend was special.

Thanks to you and all the team for looking after us so well. Everything was seamless and fun-filled.

Thanks again for a fabulous wedding.

Thank you so much for all your work and help on our wedding!

We did not have the best weather throughout but all went smoothly and we had amazing day and great fun with family and friends. We could certainly not have put everything together without you. Please send our regards to your team as …

well.

If any of your future weddings would like the details of photographer/ band/ florist/ baker etc. we'd be happy to forward them on.

Review submitted on Mon, 2nd of October, 2017

To say we had the most incredible day is an understatement. It blew our expectations out of the water.

Nicole and all the staff were absolutely fantastic. Even when a couple of issues arose on the day they were dealt with immediately and with zero stress or fuss.

The room looked amazing and …

the food and service were second to none.

Can't recommend Thomas Prior Hall and all of you highly enough!

Review submitted on Mon, 14th of August, 2017

Fantastic place to have a wedding!

We got married in Dublin in October 2015 and my now husband and I had our wedding reception in the Thomas Prior Hall which is attached to The Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge. We cannot compliment this place enough! As we both work we had to do a lot of our organizing …

over the phone and email. This was absolutely no problem for the staff (in particular Hazel, Barbara and Chris who we prominently dealt with) and they catered to our every need. Thomas Prior Hall is both stunning and elegant and where the drinks reception was held was beautiful with a stunning staircase for photos and extremely comfortable. The staff were very polite, friendly and they could not do enough for us or our guests on the day!. The food was of superb standard and we received nothing but compliments on it on both the day of wedding and since. We had a fantastic day from start to finish. The rooms were lovely and very well kept. We highly recommend this place if your considering having your wedding in Dublin.

Review submitted on Mon, 31st of July, 2017

The location of Thomas Prior Hall was just perfect for us for starters, but we were just blown away when we saw the hall. It was so grand and beautiful but also intimate. The hall didn’t need lots of decorations and dressing to give it a sense of occasion, the original features of the building …

gave it lots of character and charm. When we met Barbara the wedding coordinator we were confident this was the venue for us. She really listened to our ideas about the day and encouraged us to add our own personal touches. The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic!

Review submitted on Fri, 21st of July, 2017

We have heard nothing but excellent things from everyone on the day. Everyone is raving about the food, the steak in particular and the mash!

The people on reception, everyone was delighted with their rooms. Especially the 2 groomsmen who got a late check outs were very happy after the night …

before!

Roman- you were brilliant, thanks so much for looking after us all day. You were so patient and accommodating to us, such a friendly face on the day. Thanks for sticking with the video for the best man's speech. We were so happy to be able to hear it in the end. Hope your injury wasn't too bad! You helped make the day run so smoothly.

Stephen- thanks for everything that night. Couldn't believe when I saw you around the hotel the next day too! Do you ever sleep! Thanks for everything. You were so friendly and loved the chats!

Fergal and the bar staff- what a job yous did! Fergal I've heard so many people talking about you and calling you by your 1st name. You definitely made a few friends for life haha. Thanks for being so good! I know you were kept very busy especially with the amount of shots ordered. You must have been worn out, you were great!

Adam- thanks so much for setting up the room. It was great that all of our college friends could sit together in the end. Thanks to everyone who helped put the centre pieces together. You will probably be finding glitter everywhere for a few days

And now finally...Nicole...where do we start. You have been absolutely excellent since the day we met you. Nothing was ever too much to ask. You did such a great job on our wedding. It made everything so easy and stressfree. When we pulled up and saw everyone out enjoying the music, food and drinks on the day we were just so happy with our decision to go with Thomas Prior Hall. You are great at your job and I hope other couples who you are looking after know how lucky they are!!

All in all every single staff member we met was excellent.

Review submitted on Thu, 13th of July, 2017

We had our wedding reception on 4th June 2016 in Thomas Prior Hall, and we had an absolutely brilliant day from start to finish.
We've lost count of the number of people who have said to us that it was the best wedding they have been to! :-)

Everything in the Hall and the hotel was perfect, and …

the service for dinner and throughout the evening was excellent. Sarah, the co-ordinator, was great helping us organise and finalise all of the details prior to the day. William and Chris - the managers on duty, and all of the waiting staff were both very attentive and helpful throughout the day and the next morning. The food was delicious and I can say that the quality of it didn't change between the tasting we did (thanks to Victor who looked after us so well on that night) and the meal on the wedding day itself - chef Igor did a fantastic job, along with all of his kitchen staff.

Thomas Prior Hall looked amazing, and thankfully, the weather allowed a glorious drinks reception on the grass in front of it. The staff were so helpful and accommodating, the hotel room was perfect with the fruit and prosecco on arrival, and the DJ Graham, was really friendly and played some great tunes. A genuinely perfect day all round :)
Thanks to all the staff involved for your time and effort bringing it all together.

And we are already looking forward to our stay there on our first anniversary! :-)

Review submitted on Fri, 7th of July, 2017

If anyone is looking for a venue, I would highly recomend the Thomas Prior Hall. We had a fantastic day and couldn't have asked for a better venue.

I got married there in July and all the feedback from our guests was positive. The meal was superb and the service was excellent. The conference & …

events manager Barbara was lovely, you could find no wrong with them.

We also had Greg Murphy from Pro DJ's who played all night and there was always a croud on the dance floor he was brilliant.

Review submitted on Fri, 7th of July, 2017

Thomas Prior Hall is such a wonderful venue. It is so beautiful and has such a great vintage feel! The staff are so friendly and so helpful, and you will not believe the quality of the food! Everyone who came said they had a wonderful time, and if I had to do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing! …

The DJ they use is amazing also. The whole building has so much history and such a good vibe. It really is a great venue.

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of April, 2017

We had an amazing day. Beautiful venue, excellent food, great location and very helpful staff. Would recommend the venue for any couple who want a city centre wedding. It's a little gem in the heart of the city.

Just want to say a quick thank you to the guys at Bewleys Ballsbridge for taking care of us on our wedding day on the 20th March.

When we first viewed the Thomas Prior hall we fell in love with the venue but it's actually the staff that make this place. Hazel took care of us on the day & I …

couldn't praise her highly enough! She was so organised, I knew I could relax for the day & we'd be well looked after. We also dealt with Elaine & Barbara along the way & I have to say these ladies are genuinely lovely, so helpful & attentive!

Everyone raved after how well the day went; from the drinks reception to the meal (food was AMAZING) to checking we were ok for everything later in the evening, it was faultless! I work in a hotel myself & know how generic hotel weddings can be but this was far from it; both Keith & myself, as well as all our guests were made feel so special!

We couldn't recommend this place highly enough, from the venue to the food to the service - if you're looking for a place that people will remember & that you can rely on to take care of you from beginning to end, this is the place!

Thanks so much guys, especially Hazel, we can't tell you how much we appreciate it.

Fionnuala & Keith O'Brien x

Review submitted on Wed, 8th of July, 2015

We had excellent wedding in Thomas Prior Hall. All the way through the run-up to the day itself, the staff were extremely efficient and accommodating. When they met with us to run through all our plans, they gave us the benefit of their experience and advice, while letting us plan it all the way we …

wanted. They could not have been more helpful on the night and the DJ did an excellent job also. I would highly recommend the venue, the food and the atmosphere. Thank you!

Review submitted on Wed, 6th of May, 2015

Myself and my husband Stephen had our wedding reception in Thomas Prior Hall, Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge on 31st January 2015. We had first looked at the hall in December 2013. When we went to look at the hall it wasn't even set up for a wedding/function we immediately fell in love with it. With it's …

high ceilings, beautiful chandelier's and all wooden features restored it is amazing!

From the moment we looked at the hall right up to the day of our wedding any of the staff we had any dealings with were very helpful, answered my questions in emails or calls very quickly and were very quick to help out with suggestions and ideas we had along the way. I really cannot fault the staff here. Knowing we were dealing with professionals here made my day so much easier and I was able to relax in the knowledge that we were in such good hands.

We had four children at our wedding Thomas Prior Hall staff helped us every step of the way in ensuring that they were catered for, whether it was having high chairs at the table or the children's menu. Instead of leaving favours at the children's seat's we made up goody bags for them and they were left at each of their seats by the staff here.

The food here is unbelievable. Our guests are still talking about the pumpkin and butternut squash soup and the medallions of monkfish! Two of our guests are chefs and could not believe the portions of fish that were given as its such an expensive fish and that it also tasted so good. Huge compliments on the breakfasts provided too and how fresh it was.

If you haven't seen this hall before I would definitely recommend checking it out next time your in the area. It's hard to believe that there is a little gem like this in Dublin City. We dealt with Barbara, Elaine, Caroline and Colm throughout our planning and on the day and I cannot thank them enough for everything that they did. I feel like I know them personally at this stage!

Review submitted on Wed, 11th of February, 2015

From the moment we booked the reception at the wedding fair in the RDS, to the day itself, we found Bewleys Ballsbridge to be exemplary in their professional, thoughtful and friendly service. Elaine and her staff answered all of our questions and really did ensure that we had all we needed for the …

day. The daunting task of making sure that everything went to plan was made so much easier, thanks to them.
Our package included a complimentary tasting of our menu choices and that was fun too. On the day itself, all our guests remarked on how wonderful the food and wine were. The Thomas Prior room itself was beautifully decorated and Elaine made sure that we were looked after wonderfully. The DJ supplied by the hotel was very experienced and kept the dance floor filled for the entire night.
We'd highly recommend having your wedding reception here.

Review submitted on Fri, 16th of January, 2015

We had a winter wedding here in December and would recommend it to anyone. The venue has a really unique look that we loved, the food was excellent and the staff were fantastic. Many of our guests made a point of complimenting how attentive the staff were and how nice the food was. The team at …

Thomas Prior were a pleasure to deal with throughout the planning of the wedding and we were delighted with everything on the day.

Review submitted on Fri, 16th of January, 2015

We had our wedding at Thomas Prior Hall in December 2014 and it was amazing!!

All of the staff at the hotel are exceptionally efficient & organised. I always felt like everything was under control. I dealt with a few people from the events team (Barbara, Elaine etc) throughout the months leading …

up to our big day & they were so helpful and attentive. All of our guests commented on how nice and gracious all of the hotel staff were during the weekend. On the day itself Barbara seemed to be everywhere at once and we could feel how she had complete control of the event, which for me especially was such a relief as I didn't have to worry about the small stuff and could really enjoy the day. She was with us the night before to go through final checks, seen her again in the morning for some updates, at the ceremony and then the reception. I really liked having a familiar face around as I know a lot of venues just pass an event over to a duty manager but it was great having the person you've been communicating with for months actually there with you on the day to make sure everything goes according to plan.

The venue itself is stunning! The high ceilings, chandeliers & stained glass windows give it a really nice old world feel whilst still being modern. We had our ceremony in the hall & then a drinks reception in the main hotel whilst the room got set up for the reception. This was done so quickly and all the little touches we had requested were executed perfectly.
Everyone told me they thought the hall was beautiful, really unique and didn't feel anything like an average hotel reception room.

All of our guests commented on how good the food was and even though we had already tried it at the tasting, we could not have been more pleased with it on the day. It was really delicious and any little changes we had wanted on the menu were accommodated.

Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had been to, even though I'm biased, I'm inclined to believe them!

Review submitted on Tue, 6th of January, 2015

Hi all,

The wedding is over and just getting back to normal now, so just wanted to give you guys a reveiw and a massive thank you for everything you did fo us.
Myself and Jimmy were trying to organize a wedding while living in Canada, and didn't think it would be the easiest of tasks to try …

and organise an Irish wedding from the other side of the pond. Once the decision was made that Ireland was where we wanted to get married (could not have had it any other way) the daunting task of finding a venue that would work with us and look exactly like the pictures they had online began.
I spent hours online, going through venues in Dublin, trying to imagine our wedding day and wondering if the pictures could match the reality, in Thomas Prior Hall we found just that. Thomas Prior Hall was top of my list based on pictures, and it did not disappoint- the venue itself is absolutely beautiful, we had asked our parents to drop in and check it out for us, and Barbara and all the staff at Bewleys were so helpful, not only answering my emails (in record time) but also meeting up with our parents and showing them around and answering any questions they had. Once we booked the venue for the wedding, the helpfulness did not end there, every email/phonecall between us and The events staff instilled confidence in us that we chose right.
Barbara and her staff could not have done more for us in the run up to the wedding and on the day of wedding, and everything we asked for/discussed beforehand was exactly what was delivered. Barbara knows exactly how a wedding should run and does everything to make it that way. The detail herself and everyone else in the hotel went to was above and beyond anything we could have asked for or expected. To anyone considering Thomas Prior hall as a potential venue, I would without doubt, highly recommend it.

Thank you to all the staff at Bewleys for everything they did, from start to finish, I would not change a thing.

Sinead & Jimmy

Review submitted on Sun, 30th of November, 2014

We initially chose the Thomas Prior Hall for our day mostly because we fell in love with the hall itself, but as the planning process went on we realised just what good hands we were in overall. Our contact in the hotel was Elaine and she genuinely couldn't have been more helpful - emails were …

replied to quickly and conscientiously, and every little detail we brought up was made a note of and dealt with as much consideration as the bigger stuff.

We had an unusual set-up for the day (civil partnership ceremony --> afternoon tea --> dinner for family only --> afters) but each idea we brought to the table was made happen, with a minimum of fuss or confusion. On the day itself the hall looked amazing, the food was great, the service went smoothly - what more could you want?

Thanks again to all at Bewleys!

Review submitted on Fri, 28th of November, 2014

Myself and my new husband Declan celebrate our wedding in Thomas Prior Hall in September of this year. Myself, Declan and all of our guests were blown away by the venue and the of course the wonderful staff at Thomas Prior Hall. The room itself is truly unique as a wedding venue and unlike anywhere …

else in Dublin. Both Elaine and Barbara went out of their way to make our day as special as possible and one that we will never forget! Thanks to everybody who helped on the day. We couldn't recommend it highly enough as a venue

Review submitted on Wed, 5th of November, 2014

First of all, we had an amazing day! I absolutely recommend Thomas Prior Hall for your wedding. The staff were great all the way through, from initial chats all the way through to the day after (and beyond). They were great at answering my myriad of questions, which only increased exponentially as …

we inched closer to the 'big day'.

My fiance (now husband) and I really wanted pulled pork for our main and the chef did a great job making a dish 'off the main menu' as well as coming up with a beautiful way to plate it. It both looked and tasted superb. In fact, there were tables, I am told, that were loud and chatty before dinner that went silent when the food was served.

The staff both set up and took down all my DIY centrepieces and other decor so all we had to do was drop off and pick up boxes. I didn't have to worry about a thing on the day, they coordinated with the cake people and the DJ equipment set up. They even offered to push back dinner a half an hour so I could enjoy a bit of the cocktail hour (which I happily accepted). Everything went super smoothly and if there was a hitch at all I didn't notice (which is what you want)!

Review submitted on Wed, 29th of October, 2014

Myself and my now wife, Andrea, had our wedding reception at Thomas Prior hall in July of this year.

We were blown away to say the least at how amazing everything went.

From the venue to the staff to the food & service, everything was planned to perfection.

From start to finish, Stephanie …

and her colleagues helped arrange everything. It made all the planning go so smooth and made us feel totally at ease.

All of our guests raved about how brilliant their time was at Thomas Prior. All the little touches didn't go unnoticed.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Thomas Prior Hall to friends & family as a possible venue as we genuinely could not over asked for anymore.

Thanks so much to all.
Des and Andrea

Review submitted on Tue, 21st of October, 2014

We were very fortunate to have our wedding reception in Thomas Prior Hall on July 19, 2014. Everything was 5*- food, decor, and service. We and our guests were blown away with the overall elegant look of the venue and the attention we received. We couldn't have dreamed of our day going more …

perfectly- it was truly magical and we felt like royalty all day long! Many of our guests commented that it was the most delicious meal they'd ever had at a wedding! Our wedding coordinator, Elaine, and event coordinator on the day, Barbara were especially helpful, professional & all-around fantastic to us from our very first day of planning. Many thanks to all the staff for making our day so perfect & unforgettable!

Review submitted on Mon, 15th of September, 2014

Our wedding day at Thomas Prior Hall was AMAZING! Everything was so smooth, looked beautiful and we had a gorgeous dinner. We had such a fun and pleasant experience dealing with all the wedding coordinators and other staff in the lead up to the big day which made life so much easier. Nothing was too …

much trouble for the Coordinators Elaine and Barbara, both in the lead up to and on the day itself. We were able to customise the plan and put a few personal touches to the event which was all made very easy for us. All of our friends and family were raving about what a cool venue it is and being in Dublin City it definitely offers that something a bit different from the norm. A fabulous day was had by all!

Review submitted on Wed, 10th of September, 2014

Thomas Prior Hall is an absolutely beautiful place to get married. We had our ceremony and reception there, and would not have chosen another venue. The staff were very helpful during the planning process, especially considering that we live abroad. Food was fantastic and the hall looked great on …

the big day. As for cons a few small details were forgotten, and I would advise any couple with a specific vision for their centerpieces to engage an outside florist, but overall it was a lovely day and we were very pleased!

Review submitted on Sat, 6th of September, 2014

We had the most special wedding day that anyone could have asked for! Literally everything went without a hitch. The staff, especially Stephanie and Barbara, were more than fantastic in every way throughout our day. The food and service was perfect from start to finish and the hall looked unreal- it …

had been set up amazingly well! Every guest, and ourselves included, have been singing the praises of Thomas Prior Hall and Bewley's Ballsbridge since our wedding day and will continue to do so. We could not have asked for more and we will most definitely be recommending this venue to anyone and everyone! Thank you again to all the staff who made our wedding day the best day of our lives.

Review submitted on Wed, 3rd of September, 2014

We had our hearts set on a Dublin City venue and as soon as we saw Thomas Prior Hall with its high ceilings and chandeliers we were sold! The room is just beautiful.
Our coordinator, Elaine, was amazing to work with, every question or request we had was met immediately and nothing was a …

problem.
We were married on May 1st, 2014 and the day ran so smoothly, everything was timed to perfection by Barbara, Elaine and the team. The quality of the food and level of service on the day was 5 star. Our guests were so well looked after. It's the special touch the staff have that is just priceless!!
I cannot thank the team enough for their hard work and would highly recommend Thomas Prior Hall. Laura and Stephen xx

Review submitted on Wed, 23rd of July, 2014

Thomas Prior Hall was amazing for our wedding on July 3, 2014. Everything went so smoothly with a great help from Barbara. They were ever accommodating to our guests. I can't imagine picking another venue when planning a wedding from Texas. They were very attentive and answered emails in a timely …

fashion. Our guests didn't stop raving about the room and the food, especially the food! I can't thank them enough for bringing the day we imagined for a year to life.

Review submitted on Tue, 22nd of July, 2014

We had our wedding reception at Thomas Prior Hall on 31st May 2014.As soon as we saw the venue, we just knew it was the place for our reception. What an amazing venue and staff. We organized our wedding from abroad but Stephanie made it easy - she was really approachable and helpful with advice and …

always answered our questions promptly and put us at our ease.
On the day, Barbara was always on hand to assist and really looked after us. The team at Thomas Prior is amazing and a real credit to them. Thomas Prior Hall is also such a beautiful location - so romantic, just perfect. All our guests had nothing but praise for the wedding and staff. We would highly recommend the team at Thomas Prior for any couple that are getting married - you will be in great hands.
Thank you Stephanie, Barbara and team.

Review submitted on Sat, 14th of June, 2014

We wanted to have a civil ceremony in Dublin in a venue that that had character. We viewed the Thomas Prior Hall and knew that was the place. It is a beautiful, hidden venue in the centre of Dublin, which our guests appreciated. The layout of the room works really well, it made it easy for the …

guests to mingle with each other. The staff were so accommodating to our needs and requests, and to our guests on the day. The food was excellent and the service was fantastic. The wedding coordinators were so easy to deal with and ensured the day ran without a hitch. Loved every minute of it and would do it the same all over again!!

Review submitted on Tue, 3rd of June, 2014

We were so happy with the service and food provided by the team! Barbara, Stephanie, Elaine and team. We loved every minute and want to do it all over again!!! Thank u! See you for the anniversary xx

We were so excited to find this hidden gem in Dublin! Our day was simply perfect. We cannot thank the team there enough for everything! Thomas Prior is amazing!

Thomas Prior Hall proved a perfect venue for our 100-person wedding.

I'll assume that anyone reading this already knows the hall itself, so I won't waste words on how beautiful it is, etc.

When choosing a venue, picking a room is the easy bit - you can see the space in daylight, you can …

picture how it will look at night, and so on. It's more difficult to tell from one or two meetings with one or two people how the staff are going to work together to bring all the pieces together on the day - it was in this regard that Tomas Prior Hall and Bewley's really excelled. At no stage of the planning phase did we feel like anything was being overlooked, or rushed, or otherwise troubling. The setup for the service was executed to perfection, and having the hotel facilities available during the change-over was a huge plus. The meal couldn't be faulted, in fact the service from all staff throughout the day was seamless, even to those of us who may have been looking closely for the seams :)

In fact, I'd go so far as to say that our event manager went above and beyond what we expected of her to ensure that no detail was left to chance or overlooked.

It's the sense of professionalism, the human touch on the day itself, that's impossible to predict when touring around from venue to venue. It's something you have to just take a chance on, and you'll never know if your instincts were correct until it's all done. In the case of Thomas Prior Hall, in our experience, you can take this as a given.

Review submitted on Sun, 22nd of December, 2013

I couldn’t praise Thomas Prior Hall highly enough. I was bridesmaid for my sister and had lots of jobs and so had a good bit of interaction with the venue and hotel. Barbara, the wedding co-ordinator was very obliging and a joy to deal with, each and very time I called her. The venue itself is …

stunning but was made even more special by the incredibly friendly and very professional staff. The food was superb. There were a few fussy eaters and even they said they cleared the plate of food as it was so good. Lots of weddings are held at Thomas Prior Hall and I had fears that it might be a conveyor belt but I can safely say that the day felt very unique. A gorgeous setting with lovely grounds.

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

I attended a wedding here last Christmas and what a great day it was! Food was lovely, and staff were fantastic!

“A Family member recently got married at Thomas Prior & Everything was Fantastic – Superb Property, delicious food & excellent service”

Great venue

Can't believe its taken me so long to write this!! Barbara, Carene and evryone in Thomas Prior Hall, thank you so mych fir everything you did! We had a great day and will always have such wonderful things to say about Thomas Prior Hall!!

Thanks to everyone at TpH for making our day a day we will never forget. Xx

Dear all,
Thank you for a fab day. Especially Barbara, Stephanie, Carene and all the staff. You made all out guests feel to welcome xx

We got married abroad in Vegas and wanted to have a post wedding party in Dublin with a Vegas theme.. We are so happy that we chose TPH. The casino tables on the balcony and the stunning chandeliers was just perfect. A hidden gem in Ballsbridge!
Thanks again guys!
Tommy and Sinead x

What an amazing day-thanks to the excellent venue and staff. I couldnt of asked for any thing better-perfect day in a perfect location-would highly recommend to any couple for their big day.

A year on and we are so happy! We thank all the staff in TPH for such a happy day filled with memories! Wish I could do it all over again!
Thanks to Barbara and the team for all your hard work!
Xx

Thanks to all the staff includin the chefs for making our day so special. I have memories that will carry.
Our guests are still talking about the butternut squash soup..
We are so happy with everything that thinking of booking Thomas Prior Hall again for our first baby's christening!!

Hi Barbara,
Thank you for all your work and attention to detail for our wedding day. I felt very at ease from day 1 straight through to the big day. Thanks again to all the staff also! The food was amazing on the day which was very important to us!

Thanks to all the staff for going that extra mile on our wedding day a couple of months ago. Nothing was any trouble for them! My husband (woohoo) and I would like to pass our thanks to everyone involved!

Still can't believe what a great day we had for our wedding. From the get go we knew thomas prior hall was the place for us. Service, food, staff, the whole lot just fantastic!

Was impressed by the location for the wedding, super service and great for photos.

A quick line to say thank you for helping with the organising of our wedding day. You helped keep me off the bridezilla path! Thanks so much and cannot wait to come back soon xx

James, Barbara and team!
Thank you all for such an amazing day! We loved every minute and the smile on my face throughout proved it! I am still smiling!!! X

A big cheers to everyone in tph! Edel and I had such a great day as did all our guests. The staff couldn't have done any better for us, every thing was to perfection (and Edel is one for her perfection!!) But the girls pulled it out of the bag for us. A lot of our Dublin guests even stayed over as …

the bedroom rate was so good, which made for a great night in the residents bar!! Top stuff!

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

Thank you sooooo much for everything you did for our big day!
We had a ball! And that beef was amazing! Guests are still talking about it!!!
Xx

Hi Barbara and team!

Thank you so much for all your hard work on our wedding day!
All your little touches on the day really made it so special!
We cannot thank you enough!
Xx

Hi all,
On behalf of my wife and I, I just wanted to pass on my thanks for everything on our wedding a few weeks ago. Back to reality now!

We had our wedding in Thomas Prior Hall this year and it was just amazing! We were lucky enough to have a gorgeous sunny day and had our drinks reception out on the lawns by the fountain! It was so beautiful and plenty of space for the kiddies to run around. The hall itself is such a stunning venue, …

and so different to anywhere I'd looked. We'd a lot of dietary requirements, but this caused no problems at all. All the food was delicious and service spot on. All in all a perfect venue in a great location!

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

To all the Thomas Prior Hall team,

Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our wedding day. You all made it so special! I enjoyed Every detail of the planning and this was all down to you.
The venue is stunning, I must send you some photos from the evening.

Thanks for some amazing …

memories!

Judith x

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

Our day couldn't have been as special as it was without Thomas Prior Hall.. Thanks you all so much..

I don't know where to start about our wedding day!!! It really was such a special occasion! And it wouldn't have been half the day if it wasn't for Carene, Barbara and everyone at the thomas prior hall. Our guests had such a great time, we still get comments about it even 2 years after it! The food …

and service was out of this world!! We made a weekend out of it and on day two we had a gathering in the bar with even more food!! We just can't thank you enough for everything! Jess & Derek xx

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

Great wedding venue... Love this place. I would defo recommend this place. Staff are fab!

Hi there! My daughter had her wedding party here.. Was a great venue for a wedding reception! Food was very tasty and the staff were so nice. I would defo recommend this venue to others.

We just want to say a big thank you to Barbara and the team for an unforgettable day. From start to finish We were looked after so well.

I recently got married in the Thomas Prior Hall at Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. From the event coordinator who worked on every detail with me prior to the big day to the Waiting staff who worked on the day, the attention to detail the food etc were …

all fantastic. I would recommend this venue for a very special occasion.

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

I had my wedding last year at Thomas Prior Hall and I cannot speak highly enough of the stay and venue alike. The venues charm and unique design really added to create a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day and late into the night. This venue is a must see for anyone looking for a great venue …

with great charm and also the service from staff on the night was top drawer. Can't recommend this enough to anyone looking for great wedding venue, you won't be disappointed.

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

I had my wedding here 3 years ago.. I loved every min of it.. I was at a previous Xmas party here years ago and knew instantly that if I ever got married I wanted the wedding reception here... The food and service was excellent. The staff couldn't of done more.. It was such a great day and we had …

such a laugh. Love this place!

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

I was a guest at a wedding in Thomas Prior Hall in July. I cant even put into words how amazing the day was. From start to finish, the service from the staff was excellent, I felt like it was my wedding day!
The room was beautifully decorated and the food was outstanding. If i wasn't already …

married, this would be the place i would book.

And from what my friend(the bride) had told me, her wedding co-ordinater could not have been more helpful with the preparations and made her dream wedding come true.

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2013

I attended a wedding at Thomas Prior hall, Ballsbridge and was very impressed by the quality of service, decoration and overall attention to detail. I had a wonderful day and know that all in attendance thoroughly enjoyed their time at Thomas Prior Hall.

To everyone in Thomas Prior Hall thank you so much for everything you did to make our day so special! Dan and I have so many great memories of our wedding day and its all thanks to your fabulous team!!

Was at a wedding here last summer, excellent location - no hassle for us guests! Good food too.

My cousin got married here and it was stunning....so much do I'm getting married here next July! Can't wait ;)

AMAZING! cannot thank Barbara, Stephanie and Carene for making the happiest day of my life so hassle free. the room was gorgeous and the staff 2nd to none.

A big thank you to everyone in Thomas Prior for making our wedding day so perfect and memorable. Myself and G really couldn't have wished for anything better. We had our ceremony in the hhal and the room was set for dinber within no time at all. Everything from food to service to residents bar was …

brilliant. Thank you all! S & G xxx

Review submitted on Thu, 28th of November, 2013

We had our wedding in February 2013. The staff and service at Thomas Prior Hall was great, always with a smile. They truly make you feel welcome. We could not have wished for a better day. I would recommend this venue 100% to anyone thinking of getting married in Dublin.

Wow....what a great wedding we had in Thomas Prior, hats off to all the very friendly staff.

just a quick note to show my appreacition to all the staff at TPH , what a great wedding we had, BULA BAS.....

From start to finish The team in Thomas Prior Hall made us feel very special. We got married in January and a winter wedding in beautiful converted church was just perfect. Both of our families were delighted with their meals and we will certainly return for our anniversary!

I couldn't recommend Thomas Prior Hall as a venue more highly for a wedding. Myself and my wife got married there a few months ago. We got a beautiful venue in a great location for a really keen price. The staff (especially our wedding co-ordinator Barbara) took all the stress out of organising our …

big day. Our guests loved the band Barbara recommended and the food was delish. We got so much bang for our buck at Thomas Prior Hall.

Review submitted on Thu, 28th of November, 2013

My wedding day in the Thomas prior hall was a day I will never forget! From start to finish the day was amazing. The staff were so friendly and professional and ensured my day was exactly as I imagined it. I can't thank them enough. I highly recommend the Thomas prior hall for anyone's special day.

I had my wedding here at the lovely Thomas Prior Hall in July 2012. It was the without a doubt the best day of my life!
The fabulous area its located in made it beautiful and breathtaking.
The Staff were very pleasant and extremely helpful on the Big Day which meant myself and my husband David did …

not have to worry about a thing! Everything was taken care of which meant a very relaxing day was had!
Just want to say a BIG thanks to all who made our Special Day happen. Its a day myself and David will never forget.
I would recommend Thomas Prior Hall to anyone looking for a Wedding venue.

Review submitted on Thu, 28th of November, 2013

From the moment we stepped into the hall we immediately fell in love with the idea that this could be ours for our special day. It was everything we wanted.

The staff were so efficient and we had so many compliments on the food.

a very special credit to babara who was so attentive and who …

looked after us all so well

Thank you so much for all of your help making our day so special

Review submitted on Thu, 28th of November, 2013

We got married in Thomas Prior Hall last May and our guests are still talking about what a great wedding it was. From the very begining Carene, Barbara and the rest of the team were fantastic. We hadn't a clue where to start on the planning but were guided through the whole process with ease by the …

team. On the day we hadn't a worry, everything was looked after and the food was gorgeous. I'd never had such good food at a wedding! I really can't thank them enough and look forward to going back for our anniversary

Review submitted on Wed, 27th of November, 2013

My husband and I got married in Thomas Prior Hall and can honestly say, we had the most amazing day. It was better than we could have ever imagined. From the moment we met Barbara, she made us feel so at ease with planning our day. She was always at the end of the phone or email offering advice and …

suugestions. The room is like nothing we saw whilst looking for our venue. As soon as you walk in you are in awe of its grandness. On the day itself, everything went perfectly. Staff were fantastic, tending to our needs before we even realised we needed anything! Food was beautiful, we still receive comments from guests over a year later!! A big thank you to Barbara and the team in Thomas Prior Hall for making our day so wonderful!

Review submitted on Sun, 24th of November, 2013

We got married in Italy in September, and wanted to host a party when we came back. Having looked at several venues we decided on Thomar Prior Hall for several reasons:

The stunning room - seriously - those chandeliers!
The convenient location - and plenty of accommodation on offer
The flexible …

approach of the staff that gave us the freedom to have exactly the event we wanted.

Barbara and her team were so accommodating and easy to deal with and no request went unanswered.

Our guests were bowled over by the venue and we drank champagne and danced well into the night....

Review submitted on Sat, 23rd of November, 2013

We had our wedding in Thomas Prior hall in April 2013 and I absolutely could not recommend it highly enough. We fell in love with the room on the first day we went to view it, and were particularly impressed by the beautiful wood paneled walls, chandeliers and the bar that cleverly disappears when …

not in use! In the months running up to the wedding Barbara, our wedding co-coordinator was fantastic. We had a couple of ideas for the day and she really helped us to incorporate these, and was so helpful and friendly. On the day itself everything was perfect. The staff was brilliant and made sure that everything felt seamless. The room looked exactly as we had planned it, the food was delicious and we received tons of compliments from our guests on it all!

Review submitted on Tue, 19th of November, 2013

We held our post wedding party in Thomas Prior Hall. We received so many compliments regarding the venue, food and staff. Barbara and her team could not do enough to help us with our arrangements and were such a pleasure to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend the …

venue for a wedding.

Review submitted on Mon, 18th of November, 2013

From the moment we booked our wedding at Thomas Prior Hall Barbara and the team were there to help us with every little detail. The service that the provided us with along the way made the planning easier as they were always on hand to help. The wedding itself was everything that we had imagined it …

would be, Barbara and the staff outdone themselves on the day and our guests were amazed with how friendly and relaxed the staff were. The food was amazing and all our guests said it was some of the best food they had ever had. We would highly recommend Thomas Prior Hall and Bewley's Hotel Ballsbridge to have your wedding as the team there make it so much easier to enjoy the day itself as they are always on top of everything ensuring the day runs smoothly. We would just like to express our thanks to Barbara and her team for helping make our big day as special as it was.

Jeannette and Kevin Rafferty

Review submitted on Mon, 18th of November, 2013

My wife has recently given a review but I'd really like to pass my thanks onto the staff at Thomas Prior Hall. She was under a great deal of pressure on the run up to the big day and you really helped put her at ease and made the day truely fantastic for us both. Thanks guys and well done!

My husband and I cannot thank the wonderful staff at Thomas Prior Hall. We were so excited to be finally getting married and did not anticipate how much work and stess it would actually involve. Luckily the staff went above and beyond at this fabulous venue to make our special day absolutely …

perfect.

Review submitted on Wed, 13th of November, 2013

Myself and my wife, got married in Thomas prior hall and it was truly a magical day! Everything went so smoothly and we did not have a worry in the world!

Thanks again to all the team.

Dear Carene/Barbara/All TPH team!

We wanted to thank you for the organization of our Big Day on August 30. For us it was a 'perfect' event from start to end!

Thank you for answering all our questions very quickly, since the first email, with patience and details.

Thank you for being open …

and accepting all our requests to 'customize' the reception, but still sharing with us some 'best practices'.

Thank you for the organization on the day. It was so discrete and full of attention. We really appreciated how James (hope we got his name correct) was handling the second part of the evening by keeping us updated very quickly about the bar and activities (cutting cake...). He was really excellent!

Thank you Carene for bearing with us, our mixed cultures, numerous requests and all the other participants (photograph, baby sitter, musicians...)

The service we have received exceeds our expectations, and we are so happy that we chose you for the reception venue, because we feel it really contributed to the success of this happy day.

It has been a pleasure working with you all!

Merci beaucoup!

Marie & JY

Review submitted on Tue, 12th of November, 2013

Myself and my husband had our wedding reception in the Thomas prior hall. We knew from the off set we had picked the perfect venue and we couldn't have asked for more. Beautiful setting, fantastic food, superb food. Every step of the way, we were guided and given the freedom to have the wedding do …

our dreams. I can't recommend this place enough. I just wish we could do it all over again :)

Review submitted on Mon, 11th of November, 2013

A beautiful venue for our wedding day. Staff, food, drinks, decor, etc were all delivered exactly to what was explained/agreed. The organisation of the day was led by Barbara who, in the months leading up to the day, sent us constant reminders of options to choose from, decisions to be made. Since …

we live outside of Ireland this service was invaluable. On the day she quietly and efficiently led the various event staff teams to deliver excellent service to us and our guests. A huge thank you to all involved. This venue is well worth investigating no matter what your event is. The room is fantastic and very well priced for city centre Dublin. We may well find a reason to use it again some day!!

Review submitted on Mon, 11th of November, 2013

Myself and my husband Marc celebrated our wedding in Thomas Prior Hall last June 2013.

We were very pleased with the service we received from Barbara and the team. The food was amazing and all of our guests were totally amazed with the venue itself and how beautiful it is.

It is a hidden gem …

in the city centre.

The only negative I would say about TPH is there is very little negotiation or extras thrown in that you might find in a venue outside of the city centre.

However this did not matter on the day as the whole team worked very hard to make our day a very special one.

Review submitted on Mon, 11th of November, 2013

From the outset, Bewleys Hotel were warm and accommodating with regard to helping us plan our celebration of our civil partnership. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were fantastic on the day. Everything worked effortlessly and Brian and I had a truly amazing day with our family and …

friends. The Thomas Prior Hall and Bewleys Hotel made our day so special and it is a day we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We cannot recommend enough this venue for your wedding.

Review submitted on Mon, 11th of November, 2013

Firstly, I would to say a special thank you to Barbara, James, Stephanie and the Team at Thomas Prior Hall for such an amazing day.

I can honestly say, hand on heart, from the day first met, the consultations and lead up tot he big day, and the day itself, everything was perfect.

A truly …

professional, courteous and experianced team.

We had our Civil Partnership on site, in Thomas Prior Hall. A truly astounding venue that has more than the wow factor.

The food and atmosphere on the day was absolutely superb. Myself and my Partner Davi could not have wished for anything more. We received so many compliments from our guests, that had an amazing day, and to be honest, we were not surprised as it could have not gone better.

On the day, the personal attention, not only to myself and Davi, but to our Family & Guests was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and everybody was catered for in any way possible.

If I could rate the Team and the Venue more than 5 stars I would.

I would like to thank the Team for their amazing advice, help, courteousness and professionalism. It will be a day that remains in our hearts for the rest of our lives.

I feel what I have written does not even reflect a fraction of how amazing everything was.

Thank you so much guys,
Anthony & Davi
Civil Parnership - 13.09.13.

Review submitted on Tue, 8th of October, 2013

The attention to detail, the care and the 5-star service that Barbara and her team at the Thomas Prior Hall give is second to none. Our guests were wowed not just by the spectacular venue, the food but especially by the staff and their responsiveness to everyone's needs. All their attention to …

detail meant the day was hassle free for myself and Derek. The day ran so smoothly that it was just magical, much like the venue itself. Derek and I began our "happily ever after" life together in the most wonderful of settings. We made the perfect choice in the Thomas Prior Hall and everything their brochure said they would do, they did. We couldn't recommend Barbara and her team more highly.

Review submitted on Wed, 7th of August, 2013

Thomas Prior Hall is one of the most beautiful venues in Dublin. The paneled room with vaulted ceiling and huge chandeliers is perfect for an intimate wedding. Our wedding was in June, a lovely sunny day and the room was filled with light streaming through the stained glass windows. That night as …

dancing began, on the longest night it took on a clubby feel.

The organisation for the wedding is made very easy at Bewleys with the wedding packages. We were able to choose a package which included not just the lovely five course meal but flowers, DJ, bridal suite, and Prosecco reception. We were able to change some of the items and add others. In the run up to the wedding, phone calls and emails were dealt with quickly and easily. Changes were no problem.

On the day everything went very smoothly, we had agreed a time plan in advance and it moved along perfectly. The staff were very professional, efficient and calmly looked after us all very well. .Our guests were overwhelmed by the whole wedding and have been raving about it since.

Review submitted on Thu, 27th of June, 2013

We chose Thomas Prior Hall for our wedding reception in April 2013. We were so delighted with how everything went on the day, it was just perfect. The reception, food and room were impeccable. All the staff who worked on the day including reception staff, wait staff and bar staff were helpful, …

courteous and welcoming. We received so many compliments on the day from our guests about the venue. Everyone was wowed by Thomas Prior Hall, its such a gorgeous setting! The meal was delicious, everything was beautifully prepared. There is a great deal of options to select from to create your wedding menu.
We had no concerns at all coming up to the day about the venue because Barbara and the wedding team were so organised and professional. They always got back to us so promptly when we had queries, and nothing was any trouble for them. What else can I say only that we highly recommend Thomas Prior Hall to anyone looking for a unique and beautiful wedding venue in Dublin.

Review submitted on Fri, 14th of June, 2013

I know everyone uses this phrase but I really and truly mean this I just cannot recommend Thomas Prior Hall highly enough. From my first step into the hotel at their wedding showcase to the wedding day itself it was just perfection all the way!

Any question I had, any request I made was dealt …

with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. Barbara was an absolute star and a dream to work with. She was so obliging with everything on the run up. She was always easy to contact which it so important to keep stress levels down! I was never left waiting for a phone call to be returned, every email was answered within hours and she was brilliant when asked for advice or guidance on every aspect of the reception.

I also have to give a mention to James the Hotel Manager; he was brilliant both on the day and the day after! He was so attentive and was very eager to ensure everything had gone the way we had wanted. We also had him lugging boxes to the car the following day and it was done with the biggest of smiles!

One thing that stands out in my mind was that I had decided to do my own table centres which I had fully intended to do myself the evening before the wedding but Barbara said it was no trouble for the hotel to do it. I thought this was so kind as time is precious the night before! When I walked into the room on the day they had been set up beautifully, I couldn't have done them as nice!

The staff in the hotel also need a mention,all our guests commented how friendly and polite they were. I have never experienced service like it.

Lastly and most importantly the food was absolutely beautiful! The standard was so high, and no table was left waiting very long despite the number of people in attendance. I recommend the apple & berry crumble, it is seriously the best I have ever had! Also,all special requirements were catered for and our guests are still raving about the food!

The day was everything we wished for and more! Thank you to all at Thomas Prior Hall!

Review submitted on Thu, 30th of May, 2013

We had a wedding evening reception at Thomas Prior Hall in February 2013 and our guests couldn't be more happy with the staff, food and overall atmosphere. Our event managers Barbara and Robert were very helpful and a real pleasure to deal with. All our guests commented on the food and attentiveness …

of staff. All our wishes were catered for and everything went as planned. We had the best time! I would definitely recommend this venue to any couple planning their wedding/party in Dublin. We and our guests had wonderful time. We were very happy we spent our monies there!

Review submitted on Wed, 15th of May, 2013

Thomas Prior Hall was the perfect venue for our Civil Partnership ceremony, dinner and party on 6th April 2013, in fact it was the only venue we seriously considered. After checking various venues online we met with Barbara and viewed the Hall. We knew immediately that the Hall was perfect for our …

needs, the location ideal, and Barbara was someone we could work with.
As the time got closer Barbara co-ordinated and guided us in all that we needed to do. She made the whole thing remarkably simple and was a pleasure to deal with.
On the day the room was amazing for the ceremony, with 140 guests, then was turned around in 90 minutes to a full dining set-up. The meal was excellent, the service was exceptional and the staff did a great job, under the expert guidance of Barbara and James. In the evening we had at least another 100 guests which the hall absorbed comfortably, and there was also plenty of room outside for people to cool down and have a rest. We had a very full dance floor all night, entertained by A Few Good Men band and the incomparable Lady Diamond. We would highly recommend Thomas Prior Hall to anyone looking for a Dublin location for a wedding or civil ceremony.

Review submitted on Thu, 11th of April, 2013

Thomas Prior Hall is a fantastic venue, would really reccomend it. Our wedding day went perfect, the staff couldnt have been more helpful especially Barbara and Elaine.

We got married on the 28th of September 2012 in the Thomas Prior Hall. I could not have asked for anything more . it was amazing the hall it self is beautiful it was set up for my civil cermony first then the staff worked there magic and transformed it for me for the rest of the day. The food was …

amazing people are still commenting on how nice it was .

I would have been lost without barbara she looked after every single detail , she sorted out things when there was little hipcups without me even knowing she was amazing and kept me calm.

If i were to do this all over again i would still go with this venue they were all so helpful and a great day and night was had by all . I have passed this venue so many time thinking it would be too expensive but it caters to all buggets so give it a shot.

Thanks again for all your help
Mr Mrs Purdy xx

Review submitted on Tue, 30th of October, 2012

We loved Thomas Prior Hall from the moment we viewed it. The old style feel with the wooden walls and roof and those amazing chandeliers. If you are looking for something a bit more wow than your normal hotel reception room this is a great place with so much character. We had a number of requests …

for things to be done just as we wanted and nothing was too much trouble for the staff to accommodate. Barbara and Elaine have great patience and were so quick at getting back to us with what must have seen to be an endless amount of emails with queries, requests and advice. We had a lovely evening having our menu tasting before the wedding and it was hard to narrow down choices for the day with everything so good but I think we picked right as we got great reviews from even our real foodie guests that are hard to please. We had decided only to get pictures taken at the church and hotel and with the rain on the day it was just as well but looking at our photos we could not have done better, the hotel has great places for taking pictures indoors between the main hotel and Thomas Prior Hall with its balcony, chandeliers, wooden staircase and stained glass windows and lucky for us the rain stopped long enough to get outside to the grounds as these are fabulous too. Everything was just perfect on the day, from our requests for the reception room layout, the plentiful food and bubbles on arrival to the dinner served around our speeches but still piping hot, it was a magical day and I would love to be doing it all again!

Review submitted on Tue, 16th of October, 2012

From the first contact we had with Barbara & Elaine in Thomas Prior Hall we knew we'd made the right choice of venue. The room has the WOW factor and everyone we dealt with made our day relaxed and special. We had our ceremony in Thomas Prior and our guests did a double take as they walked into room …

as most of them didn't know such a gem existed. We then had an intimate dinner in the Merrion Room before heading back into Thomas Prior for a party. The attention to detail was fantastic, the food amazing and the staff so professional, unobtrusive and helpful. We would highly recommend TPH as a wedding venue. Yvonne & Eddie September 14th 2012

Review submitted on Thu, 4th of October, 2012

We had the most amazing experience planning our wedding at Thomas Prior Hall. It is a fabulous venue in a great location and the best value for money we found in our search for the perfect venue. Barbara, our assigned wedding planner, was excellent. We warmed to her immediately and nothing was …

ever an issue. She was professional, relaxed and flexible with tailoring our wedding package to suit our needs. We had the perfect day at Thomas Prior Hall and would highly recommend the venue to anyone. Linda and Mark

Review submitted on Wed, 3rd of October, 2012

We got married on 2nd November in Las Vegas but wanted to throw a cocktail reception on our return to Dublin. After looking at many venue's we decided on the Thomas Prior Hall in Ballsbridge. The room itself was spectacular, and we fell in love with it at first sight. We wanted a specific style of …

event, having both worked in Hotel & Catering for many years- and found that the hotel was only only too happy to work around the style of event that we wanted. The chef's worked with us to design a special "mini supper" cocktail menu, and Barbara was exceptional at working with us to design the ambiance & look we sought. The whole experiance was wonderful, and our wedding reception at the Thomas Prior Hall is still talked about among our friends/family and work colleagues.

Review submitted on Tue, 2nd of October, 2012

Great venue ! And accomadated us with all our extra requests, as in we completely transformed the place :)

We got married in Thomas Prior Hall last month and have to say it's an amazing wedding venue and lovely hotel. From start to finish everything was fabulous, we had the best time ever and loved every minute of the day and weekend! The staff are brilliant, especially the wedding coordinator Barbara …

who went over and above to make every detail perfect! The food was gorgeous and even having a buffet everyone was offered seconds and there was more than enough for everyone! I would definitely recommend TPH to anyone getting married, would love to do it all again;)! We had a wonderful wedding and weekend there and could not have asked for a nicer place to celebrate our day! Best wishes, Niamh & Anthony

Review submitted on Wed, 19th of September, 2012

We would both like to thank Barbara and all the staff at Bewley's and Thomas Prior Hall. I cannot give enough praise to everyone there and all they did for us on the day. The things most commented on by our guests were the amazing room and how no one ever realised it was there right in the heart …

of Dublin, the amazing food and the staff - they were great, all the guests were saying how they could not do enough for them. We would personally like to thank you all and Barbara I cannot thank her enough, above and beyond was invented for her, we did not worry about a single thing on the day as she ensured that she knew everything we hoped for and just took care of it all. Thank you all so much for making our wedding day better than we even imagined. Sinead & Jamie 02/06/2012

Review submitted on Tue, 7th of August, 2012

We cannot praise the team at Thomas Prior enough in terms of their responsiveness, helpfulness and general all round positivity throughout. We were planning our ceremony from the UK which brings added challenges and both Barbara and Elaine always instilled confidence that everything was sorted (and …

it was!). On the day itself neither of us had to worry about anything as every last detail was in place and sorted throughout the day. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, a church was not going to be possible for us but this was such a fantastic venue we never saw it as a compromise and indeed the beauty and verstaility of the hall gave us the absolute best of both worlds. All of our guests commented on how great the food was and we had many with different diets to accommodate, some more challenging then others and everyone felt that it was made specially for them which is a particular achievement when serving over 170 people in one go. The service was spot on, friendly and unobtrusive, working like clockwork, very, very efficient. Thank you for a wonderful day which we will be forever grateful.

Review submitted on Mon, 6th of August, 2012

My new Husband & I had our Wedding Reception at Thomas Prior Hall this summer & it was more then we ever wished for! Barbara & Elaine on the banqueting team did everything they could to give us the most amazing day! Thomas Prior Hall speaks for itself, it's more than just a room, its got character …

and that extra wow factor! From the moment we saw it we knew it was just perfect but that teamed with the wonderful grounds, the friendly & well experienced staff & the delicious food made for the most memorable day of our lives! We will never forget it.... Thanks so much for helping to make our day so extra special. Karen & Will

Review submitted on Mon, 25th of June, 2012

We found that Thomas Prior Hall is the perfect venue for a wedding civil ceremony, drinks and dinner afterwards. The staff were incredibly helpful, they looked after everything on the day so we didn't have to worry and were free to enjoy the day. The central location of the hotel made it easy for …

our guests to attend, in addition having everything in the one place meant we could relax and mingle with our friends and family. The hall and the hotel grounds are beautiful. The food was delicious and the service was great! Everything was timed perfectly and the staff worked around our scehdule without any problems. The DJ we got was fantastic and he kept the dance floor full all night. Everyone had such as great time we can't be thankful enough to the staff at Thomas Prior Hall.

Review submitted on Sun, 10th of June, 2012

Our day in the Thomas Prior Hall was amazing, it was the best day of our lives so far, and it was all made very easy by the welcoming management and staff of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge. We not only had a wedding day in the hotel, we made a bank holiday wedding weekend out of it. The ambience of the …

hotel and the prior Hall were amazing, offering a wonderful back drop to our special day. There is a lot to be said for having your Civil Partnership and your reception all under the one roof. We had 160 guests and the Prior Hall was transformed from a ceremony room to a banqueting hall in just one hour. Nothing was a problem for Barbara and Elaine who looked after us like royalty form the outset of our planning. The food was beautiful and plenty of it and the drinks were flowing. The wedding suit was very well appointed and there was great attention to detail on everything we asked for. I can only speak very highly about this venue, and can only describe the staff and management as a team of excellence. Thank you for everything : Aiden & Michael Saturday 5th day of 2012.

Review submitted on Wed, 16th of May, 2012

Our wedding was held in the Thomas Prior Hall in July 2010 and even now one year later our guests are still committing about the beautiful food, in particular the beef. The elegance and intimacy of the hall combined with the excellent location was what attracted us to book our wedding here; in …

addition we could not believe we had found an affordable venue in the heart of Dublin. There were 120 guests at our wedding and the hall neither felt overcrowded or empty; the tables were dressed in a most elegant manner with lovely centre pieces with Barbara and her team looked after everyone with professionalism and an easy manner. It was both relaxing and enjoyable working with Barbara and we were confident from our first meeting that she would ensure we had the manner of wedding we wished for. Clive & Sarah-Jane Johnson

Review submitted on Mon, 25th of July, 2011

What can i say about Thomas Prior hall only it was magical from the moment we viewed the room. I fell in love with it. It was so elegant and intimate when decorated for our wedding day, it was more than just a room. It had character and was different from any other rooms we had viewed before booking …

Thomas prior hall (which was many). My guests and family are still talking about my wedding regarding Thomas prior hall and comparing it to other weddings they are attending and still saying there was something special about the room and how fantastic it was. Having my wedding at Thomas prior hall was perfect and along with all the help from the fantastic team working leading up to my wedding and on the day was excellent, i had nothing to worry about as the team were so helpful and fantastic to deal with throughout. I cannot Thank all the staff highly enough for making our day so special from start to finish !!!!

Review submitted on Wed, 13th of July, 2011

Hi, Myself and my wife got married in the Thomas Prior Hall on the first of April 2011.We had an absolutely fabulous day/night.we could not fault the place from our first meeting till the last (our big day). The venue itself is fabulous for a wedding and also the grounds are great for photographs. …

A special thanks would go to our wedding planner out there Barbara as her work for us was flawless and helped to make the day even more special. Colin and Claire Gleeson

Review submitted on Tue, 12th of July, 2011

We celebrated our wedding reception in Thomas Prior Hall in November last year. This is one of the best kept secrets in Dublin as a wedding venue - the style of the hall is unique, it has beautiful grounds, it's in the heart of Dublin 4, offers great hospitality, food and service and overall the …

price was very reasonable. The run up to our big day was made so easy as Thomas Prior Hall provides a dedicated wedding co-ordinator who was super organised and efficient and so nice to deal with. We have very happy memories of our wedding day in this beautiful venue. Helen and Damian

Review submitted on Tue, 12th of July, 2011

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