HORSE SHOW HOUSE

34-36 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4, D04 C535 Ireland

016689424

The Horse Show House Pub in the heart of Dublin 4 serving great seasonal food & drinks 6 days a week.

Boasting a large outdoor area with heaters & a retractable roof, several outdoor TV screens, a full bar & BBQ area with a festival theme. We cater for large and small scale BBQ Parties celebrating all types of events. Groups from 30 to 700.

The Penthouse private bar & function room is located upstairs & caters for private events, parties & functions.

The Horse Show House cater for large and small group bookings, Corporate Events, Private Parties, Birthdays, Weddings and all Family events.

We are located directly opposite The RDS, the home of The Dublin Horse Show and Leinster Rugby and we are a 5 minute walk to the Aviva Stadium.

The Horse Show House is the perfect spot for a pint or bite to eat before an event in the area.

 The Pub Directly Opposite the RDS

Cross the road and you're here. The Horse Show House sits right across from the RDS on Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, which makes it the closest pub for Leinster matches, concerts, the Dublin Horse Show and every exhibition in between. [BOOK A TABLE]

Leinster match days

Leinster's home ground is right across the road, so we're the natural place for a pre-match pint and the post-match debrief. Arrive early, get fed, and you can still be in your seat for kick-off. Every match is on our screens indoors and in the beer garden, for fans without a ticket and for away games.

Concerts and gigs at the RDS

Get dinner and a drink in before the doors open, then you're steps from the entrance. After the show, skip the crush for taxis and come back across the road for one more while the crowds clear. For big concert nights, book ahead.

The Dublin Horse Show

We take our name from the RDS's most famous week, and every August it's our busiest. Whether you're in for the Aga Khan Cup, dressed up for Ladies' Day, or just after a long lunch away from the showground, book early because Horse Show week fills up fast.

Exhibitions, conferences and events

Exhibiting or attending a show at the RDS? We're the easy choice for a working lunch, after-show drinks with clients, or a private party for your stand team. We can host exhibitor and delegate groups in The Penthouse or the Aviva Lounge or Madigan Square Garden all weather beer garden. [ENQUIRE ABOUT GROUP BOOKINGS]

All-weather beer garden

Madigan Square Garden has heaters, a retractable roof, outdoor TV screens, its own bar and a BBQ area,

so it works in every season. [SEE THE GARDEN]

Groups and private hire

We cater for groups of 30 to 700 across the pub, Madigan Square Garden, the Aviva Lounge and our upstairs private bar, The Penthouse. It's ideal for clubs, corporate events, birthdays and pre-event gatherings.
[THE PENTHOUSE] · [AVIVA LOUNGE] · [GROUP ENQUIRIES]

Heading to the Aviva instead?

We're a 5 minute walk from the Aviva Stadium

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Find us

Horse Show House, 34–36 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 C535
Directly opposite the RDS main entrance
📞 01 668 9424 · ✉️ bookings@madigan.ie
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday

Frequently asked questions

Which pub is closest to the RDS?
The Horse Show House is directly opposite the RDS on Merrion Road. Just cross the road.

Do you open early for Leinster matches and RDS events and AVIVA events?
Yes, on large match days and major event days. Check by email (Reservations)

Can you host a group from an exhibition or conference at the RDS?
Yes. We regularly look after groups, and The Penthouse and Aviva Lounge and Madigan Square Garden are available for private hire.