Price: €2,500 – €15,800
Guests: 150
Bedrooms: 334
Description
Description
Thomas Prior Hall is the ultimate choice for couples seeking a wedding venue in South Dublin that combines historic charm with timeless elegance. Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, this iconic venue accommodates up to 150 guests and offers a setting tailored exclusively to your special day.
Dating back to the late Victorian era, Thomas Prior Hall captivates with its vaulted ceilings, stunning original 19th Century stained-glass windows, and intricate period details, creating a truly unforgettable backdrop for both civil ceremonies and receptions. Ideally located in the heart of Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, this historic landmark provides a picture-perfect setting for your wedding memories.
Connected to Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Thomas Prior Hall offers convenient accommodation and parking for you and your guests, ensuring a seamless celebration from start to finish.
Reasons to Book Your Wedding at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge:
- Stunning historic venue with timeless character
- Luxurious gardens and outdoor spaces for photos and celebrations
- Private bar and kitchen away from the main hotel
- Exclusive private entrance with a red carpet
- One Wedding a Day promise for undivided attention
- Complimentary use of the wedding suite on your special night*
- Complimentary menu tasting
- Complimentary first-anniversary stay & dine
- Preferred accommodation rates for guests
- Onsite parking
*Minimum numbers apply
Intimate Weddings at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
For smaller celebrations, our 1880 Suite offers a beautifully light-filled, versatile space for ceremonies, dinners, or both. Opening onto a charming courtyard, the 1880 Suite can host up to 50 guests, providing an intimate and stylish setting for your special day. Conveniently located just 8 minutes from the Dublin Registry Office, it’s perfect for couples seeking a romantic, central Dublin location.
Whether your wedding is grand or intimate, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge and Thomas Prior Hall promise a flawless, unforgettable celebration in the heart of Dublin.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Rachel Somers
Congratulations on Your Engagement!
We would be delighted to welcome you to Thomas Prior Hall for your special day. With its historic charm and picturesque gardens in the heart of Dublin, our venue provides a truly unforgettable backdrop for your ceremony and reception.
Our dedicated team is here to make every detail perfect, ensuring your wedding is as magical as you’ve dreamed. I look forward to helping you create memories to last a lifetime!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of Thomas Prior Hall - Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
334
Sleeps No. of People
668
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sound system available
Wedding license
Church within walking distance
Dancefloor available
Wedding Venue Details
Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
In-house wedding coordinator
On-site parking
Landscaped gardens
Outdoor Reception Space
City View
Ballroom
Disabled access
Wedding Catering
In-house catering
Alcohol license
In-House Wine List
Halal catering
Vegan catering
Bar
Western / European
Cultural Specialists
Other
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Thomas Prior Hall - Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Pricing for Thomas Prior Hall - Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Canapés included
Guest accommodation included
Pricing for packages start at €103, this may vary depending on the date and the package. Please contact us at events.ballsbridge@claytonhotels.com for details on pricing.
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- MMiriam & Jonathan26/05/2025A Huge Thank You!A Huge Thank You!We wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team that made everything go so smoothly on Friday and Saturday. Everything was fabulous! Please pass our regards to the guys that worked so hard on Friday and Saturday. We wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team that made everything go so smoothly on Friday and Saturday. Everything was fabulous! Please pass our regards to the guys that worked so hard on Friday and Saturday.
- BBryan & Cassandra26/05/2025The Best Day of Our LivesThe Best Day of Our LivesWe honestly can’t say enough amazing things about the Clayton Ballsbridge and the Thomas prior hall for our wedding. The whole way through the process of organising the wedding Danielle was incredible to deal with, responding to every query we had immediately and always being so friendly, professional and helpful. Danielle’s amazing work made the wedding planning so easy and stress free for us. On the day of the wedding everything from the set up of the ceremony, cocktail hour to dinner and then the party after was perfectly set up and allowed us and our guests to have the best time. All our guests raved about how good the food (both canapes and dinner were) and so many people mentioned how helpful and kind the staff were. Everything we could think of and many things we didn’t even know about were handled on the day seamlessly and helped us have the best day we could ever have hoped for. We would 100% recommend having your wedding at the Clayton Ballsbridge , from the venue to all the staff they were all incredible start to finish! We honestly can’t say enough amazing things about the Clayton Ballsbridge and the Thomas prior hall for our wedding. The whole way through the process of organising the wedding Danielle was incredible to deal with, responding to every query we had immediately and always being so friendly, professional and helpful. Danielle’s amazing work made the wedding planning so easy and stress free for us. On the day of the wedding everything from the set up of the ceremony, cocktail hour to dinner and then the party after was perfectly set up and allowed us and our guests to have the best time. All our guests raved about how good the food (both canapes and dinner were) and so many people mentioned how helpful and kind the staff were. Everything we could think of and many things we didn’t even know about were handled on the day seamlessly and helped us have the best day we could ever have hoped for. We would 100% recommend having your wedding at the Clayton Ballsbridge , from the venue to all the staff they were all incredible start to finish!
- EEmma & Peter18/03/2025We Couldn't of asked for moreWe Couldn't of asked for moreThe team were superb. Given that the time frame was very short they delivered on every level. Both yourself and Fernando, were hospitable and professional throughout, and really gave us a special day. The food was excellent, and we couldn’t have asked for more. More than anything it was the generous nature of your personalities that shone through, and I will always remember it The team were superb. Given that the time frame was very short they delivered on every level. Both yourself and Fernando, were hospitable and professional throughout, and really gave us a special day. The food was excellent, and we couldn’t have asked for more. More than anything it was the generous nature of your personalities that shone through, and I will always remember it
- JJordan & Sean28/02/2025Magnificent VenueMagnificent VenueIt’s been almost 2 months since Jordan & Sean’s wedding, and we can’t stop talking about it. Thank you for being so wonderful and making their day easy and special.It’s been almost 2 months since Jordan & Sean’s wedding, and we can’t stop talking about it. Thank you for being so wonderful and making their day easy and special.
- KKeiran and Sarah06/11/2024Intimate Wedding Reception Intimate Wedding ReceptionWhat can we say. From start to finish Danielle from The Clayton Ballsbridge, made our whole wedding seamless. The venue it's self is gorgeous for photos, it has beautiful red brick facade, lovely green area. The staff were excellent. Very polite and accomodating, and the food for the wedding was outstanding. Our whole family enjoyed the day/night 100% would recommend Thomas Prior Hall to anyone seeking a small intimate wedding. What can we say. From start to finish Danielle from The Clayton Ballsbridge, made our whole wedding seamless. The venue it's self is gorgeous for photos, it has beautiful red brick facade, lovely green area. The staff were excellent. Very polite and accomodating, and the food for the wedding was outstanding. Our whole family enjoyed the day/night 100% would recommend Thomas Prior Hall to anyone seeking a small intimate wedding.
- FFrancis & Tosin10/10/2024Top-Notch ServiceTop-Notch ServiceWe had a great time at Clayton. Your team's service was top-notch and we do not regret choosing you guys. The manager on duty went above and beyond for us. It truly was a lovely experience and a dream come true for us. We had a great time at Clayton. Your team's service was top-notch and we do not regret choosing you guys. The manager on duty went above and beyond for us. It truly was a lovely experience and a dream come true for us.
- EElyse Dzenick04/10/2024Staff were so Helpful!Staff were so Helpful!Great stay! The staff at the hotel were helpful with advice on transportation, check-in and check-out processes were super easy and the hotel was clean and safe. I enjoyed the online options for things to do, calling room service, and contacting the front. However I do wish the room service menu would have been open a bit later, as there were also no other restaurant options open at that time. It’s slightly outside of the main areas of Dublin, but very accessible by taxi, car, and transit.Great stay! The staff at the hotel were helpful with advice on transportation, check-in and check-out processes were super easy and the hotel was clean and safe. I enjoyed the online options for things to do, calling room service, and contacting the front. However I do wish the room service menu would have been open a bit later, as there were also no other restaurant options open at that time. It’s slightly outside of the main areas of Dublin, but very accessible by taxi, car, and transit.
- SSonia Mehta04/10/2024Great Service!Great Service!The breakfast is amazing, loved the choices that were offered. We are on a month long trip and dublin was our last destination before we head back. The hotel stood out just because of its service, everyone was always ready to help with a smile, especially the young Bruno, he helped with recommendations that were lovely. He was always happy to help, no request was too big. What an exemplary young man.The breakfast is amazing, loved the choices that were offered. We are on a month long trip and dublin was our last destination before we head back. The hotel stood out just because of its service, everyone was always ready to help with a smile, especially the young Bruno, he helped with recommendations that were lovely. He was always happy to help, no request was too big. What an exemplary young man.
- DDakota Family04/10/2024Great LocationGreat LocationThe hotel is perfectly located to be able to catch the bus downtown, which made it super easy for us to travel around Dublin. The hotel is beautiful and clean. There's a restaurant so food is not an issue if you don't want to eat out, but it is walkable to a few restaurants as well. We really enjoyed our stayThe hotel is perfectly located to be able to catch the bus downtown, which made it super easy for us to travel around Dublin. The hotel is beautiful and clean. There's a restaurant so food is not an issue if you don't want to eat out, but it is walkable to a few restaurants as well. We really enjoyed our stay
- EEmma & Tania10/09/2024The Perfect Wedding Day!The Perfect Wedding Day!The wedding day went perfect and can’t fault it! We had such a great time. We were short tables for the dinner but Romaine was so fast in getting it sorted for us which was great. The tent outside was definitely a hit so I hope you guys are keeping it because it’s definitely a selling point. We were lucky to have it, can’t believe how insulating it is in the evening. Thanks so much for everything!The wedding day went perfect and can’t fault it! We had such a great time. We were short tables for the dinner but Romaine was so fast in getting it sorted for us which was great. The tent outside was definitely a hit so I hope you guys are keeping it because it’s definitely a selling point. We were lucky to have it, can’t believe how insulating it is in the evening. Thanks so much for everything!
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
At Thomas Prior each wedding is completely unique to each couple. We wouldn't be able to compare each wedding as each was beautiful and stands out. It is important that each couple feels that their wedding is a reflection of them as a couple and that their wedding day displays them as a unit together.
All our weddings at Thomas Prior Hall achieve this and gives each couple a day that they will never forget celebrating their love with their family and friends.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Each wedding is very different as is every couple, it is important when making big decisions such as the venue and your suppliers that they all align with who you both are as a couple as well as what you both want for your big day!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
It's great seeing everyone's personal take on their wedding especially when it comes to the table decorations and table names. One which I loved was a couple named the tables after pubs in Ireland which they loved or had a special memory of. They has art pieces of each pub for the tables as well which looked amazing!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, Romantic, Iconic, Different & Beautiful
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The exterior of the Thomas Prior Hall is truly incredible and is breath taking in photos, the structure of the building speaks for itself and it pictures beautifully for the wedding couple, creating unforgettable memories.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not Yet :)
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not Yet :)
What’s your favourite canapé?
The Goats Cheese Tart is an overall fav :)
What’s your favourite canapé?
The Goats Cheese Tart is an overall fav :)
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
I love a sweet Treat, our Homemade cookies are exceptional!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
I love a sweet Treat, our Homemade cookies are exceptional!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our Thomas Prior Hall is from the 1800's and was a school church, this contributes to the high ceilings and glorious stained-glass windows, making it the perfect choice among Dublin's wedding venues.
Ideally situated in the heart of Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, this historic landmark provides a picturesque backdrop for both civil wedding ceremonies and receptions, ensuring a truly unforgettable celebration.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
It would have to be our team. We have an incredible team here at Thomas Prior Hall and they go above and beyond to ensure your day runs smoothly and that you and your guests experience the highest of standards throughout your visit.
We put emphasis on personal touches for you as we like to get to know the couple and what they like so we can incorporate this into your day.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Special OfferIf a couple books a wedding with minimum numbers of 130, we will give a complimentary toast drink of a glass of bubbles to all guests.
