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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 :-)

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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! :-)

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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)!

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

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.