Merchants' Hall

Merchants' Hall
A view of Merchants' Hall from Wellington Quay
Location within Central Dublin
Alternative namesMerchants' Arch
General information
Typeguildhall
Architectural styleGeorgian
ClassificationProtected structure
Location48-49 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland
Coordinates53°20′45″N 6°15′46″W / 53.34597°N 6.26281°W / 53.34597; -6.26281
Current tenantsThe Merchant's Arch pub and restaurant
Completed1821 (1821)
OwnerTom Doone (via Fusion Rock Limited), formerly owned by Brian and Mary Patricia O'Donnell
Technical details
MaterialGranite faced with brick chimneys and calp rear and sides
Floor count2 storey over raised basement
Design and construction
ArchitectFrederick Darley
DesignationsProtected Structure (RPS 8375)
Website
www.merchantsarch.ie
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Merchants' Hall (sometimes Merchants' Arch) is a former 19th century guildhall, now a protected structure, on Wellington Quay in Dublin, Ireland. It is located opposite the Ha'penny Bridge and backs on to Temple Bar. The building was the last of the city guildhalls to be constructed and operated as a guildhall for 20 years before the Dublin Guild Merchant ended its main work, along with other Guilds of the City of Dublin.

Since that time until 2021 it has had a number of uses including as a boys school, a factory, a retail unit, a fast food restaurant and a pub. As of 2021, a pub named "Merchants' Arch" operates from the premises.