The Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant

Name: The Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant
Address: 48-49 Wellington Quay, Dublin, DUBLIN2, IE
Telephone: +35316074010
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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The Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant

A Traditional Irish Pub situated on the Quays, serving the best of Irish food. Bar & Restaurant - Serving Traditional IRISH food.
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Upstairs room has beautiful decor and nice views of the Liffey and Ha Penny bridge. Bar
Opening Hours-
Monday: 10am-12:30am
Tuesday: 10am-12:30am
Wednesday: 10am-12:30am
Thursday: 10am-12:30am
Friday: 10am-2:30am
Saturday: 10am-2:30am
Sunday: 10am-12:00am

04/09/2026

Friday evening with live music drifting through Merchant's Arch, made for slowing down with a pint

03/09/2026

A mix of traditional Irish classics and modern favourites, freshly prepared with quality ingredients. Reserve your spot with us

The Merchants Arch ☘️

02/09/2026

Best of luck to Katie Taylor this Saturday at Croke Park, the last fight of a career that gave our country more than a few proud nights. We've believed in her from the very first round to this one.

Katie visited us years ago, that's herself and Tom in the photo, and the signed glove she left behind has been on our wall ever since.

Proud of her 🥊

Katie Taylor

01/09/2026

Corporate Christmas Party Venue Dublin | The Merchant's Arch

Planning a corporate Christmas party in Dublin for a larger team or company?

Our private upstairs venue can accommodate up to 190 guests cocktail-style, giving everyone room to mingle rather than being tied to a formal seated dinner.

Canapés and finger food can be served throughout the celebration, while your group has its own fully serviced bar and private bathrooms. Entertainment can also be arranged on request if you'd like to add something extra to the evening.

• Private upstairs venue for up to 190 guests cocktail-style
• Fully serviced private bar and private bathrooms
• Canapés and finger food available
• Entertainment options available on request
• Bespoke menus priced per person
• Dedicated support from our events team

Overlooking the River Liffey and Ha'penny Bridge in the heart of Dublin city centre, The Merchant's Arch is also within easy reach of the city's main transport links.

Our events team will work with you from the initial enquiry through to the night itself.

➡️ View our Christmas party packages:

https://www.merchantsarch.ie/christmas-party-venue

📧 Christmas enquiries: [email protected]

30/08/2026

Sunday afternoons are made for good music, a drink in hand and something great coming out of the kitchen 🎶

28/08/2026

A big weekend for American football in Dublin 🏈

If you're in the city, you'll find us in the heart of Temple Bar beside the Ha'penny Bridge with live music all weekend, proper pints and traditional Irish food ☘️

27/08/2026

Sirloin Steak doing exactly what it should with skin-on chips and pepper sauce on the side 🥩

If you're in Dublin for the weekend, you'll find us beside the Ha'penny Bridge with live music seven days a week.

25/08/2026

Small Group Christmas Parties in Temple Bar | The Merchant's Arch

Planning a Christmas party for a small group in Temple Bar?

Our Mezzanine offers a semi-private space for up to 40 guests, giving your group its own area while still enjoying the atmosphere of The Merchant's Arch below.

Choose finger food for a relaxed Christmas get-together or sit down together for a festive meal. Bespoke menus can be tailored around your group and budget, with our events team helping you organise the details in advance.

• Semi-private Mezzanine for up to 40 guests
• Overlooking the main bar
• Finger food and sit-down dining available
• Bespoke menus priced per person
• Support from our events team
• Central Temple Bar location

It's a great option for smaller companies, teams or groups of friends looking for their own space while still being part of the atmosphere of the venue.

➡️ View our Christmas party packages:

https://www.merchantsarch.ie/christmas-party-venue

📧 Christmas enquiries: [email protected]

23/08/2026

Dublin Wedding Venue in a Historic Building | The Merchant's Arch

Some wedding venues come with a story already built in.

The Merchant's Arch dates back to 1821, standing beside the Ha'penny Bridge and overlooking the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin.

Upstairs, our 2,000 sq ft private event venue can accommodate up to 150 guests seated or 190 cocktail-style, with its own fully serviced bar, private bathrooms and everything your celebration needs on one floor.

Our experienced events team works closely with each couple to create a celebration around their plans, from bespoke menus and dining choices to entertainment and the details of the day itself.

• Historic Dublin building dating back to 1821
• 2,000 sq ft private event venue
• Up to 150 seated or 190 cocktail-style
• Private bar and bathrooms
• River Liffey and Ha'penny Bridge views
• Bespoke menus to suit your celebration and budget
• Dedicated event support from planning through to the day

For couples looking for a Dublin wedding venue with history, character and the city right outside the door, we'd love to hear from you.

➡️ Explore our wedding venue:

https://www.merchantsarch.ie/dublin-wedding-venue

📧 Wedding enquiries: [email protected]

21/08/2026

Every so often, someone reminds us why The Merchant's Arch is more than just a bar. 💚

Marc Thompson and his wife have visited us on both of their trips from the US to Ireland, and after one of their visits, Marc wrote a full song about his time here in Dublin and sent it on to us.

We were honestly blown away. His lyrics, his story, his love for the place, it means so much to our team.

So we put together this video using Marc's beautiful track.

Marc, thank you, you'll always have a home here at The Merchant's Arch. ☘️

Address

48-49 Wellington Quay
Dublin
DUBLIN2

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 12:30am
Tuesday	10am - 12:30am
Wednesday	10am - 12:30am
Thursday	10am - 12:30am
Friday	10am - 2:30am
Saturday	10am - 2:30am
Sunday	10am - 12am

Telephone

+35316074010

Website

http://www.merchantsarch.ie/

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