Portmarnock Bachelor Party Golf Trip
Portmarnock checks every box for a bachelor party golf trip: 5 courses for competitive rounds, 3 bars for the nights (3 open past midnight), 3 group-friendly restaurants, and 2 off-course activities when you need a break from the links.
Sample Bachelor Party Weekend
A 3-day bachelor party itinerary using real venues in Portmarnock. Adjust to your crew's vibe.
Day 1 — Arrival & Night Out
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour — 1-2 hours, $28–$45/pp
Fish Shack Malahide — seafood, $$$
Gibney's of Malahide — dive · Open late
Day 2 — Main Event
Portmarnock Golf Club — $515–$575
The Island Golf Club — $350–$420
Fish Shack Malahide — seafood, $$$
The Abbey Tavern (Howth) — honky tonk · Open late
Day 3 — Last Round
County Louth Golf Club (Baltray) — $350–$410
Bar Guide
3 spots stay open past midnight — critical for a proper bachelor party.
Gibney's of Malahide
Late nightLandmark multi-room Malahide local — craic, pints and fish and chips
The Abbey Tavern (Howth)
Late night16th-century pub with turf fires and famous live trad-music nights since 1963
The Temple Bar (Dublin)
Late nightThe most famous pub in Ireland — touristy but mandatory for a Dublin night out
Group Lodging (Sleeps 8+)
$200–$350/night
Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links — beachfront resort with its own links, 15 min from DUB
$170–$300/night
Grand Hotel Malahide — four-star in upmarket Malahide village, ~10 min to The Island and Portmarnock
Best Courses for the Competition
5 premium/bucket-list courses for the main event rounds.
Transportation
$90–$180/hr · Fits 4–16
Providers: Premier Chauffeur Drive Dublin, Flynn's Coaches · Can do golf AM + bars PM