What size napkins do restaurants use in Ireland?

Most Irish restaurants use 33cm lunch napkins (2-ply) for everyday dining and 40cm dinner napkins for full-service meals. Cocktail napkins (around 25cm) are used for bar service and appetisers.

Are linen-feel napkins worth it for weddings?

Yes. Linen-feel airlaid napkins offer a cloth-like texture and upscale appearance at a fraction of the cost of real linen. They are popular for wedding receptions, hotels, and fine dining in Ireland.

How much do personalised napkins cost in Ireland?

Custom printed paper napkins start from around €0.05 per unit (1,000 MOQ). Premium linen-feel napkins start from €0.10 per unit. Price depends on size, ply, material, and print colours.

Personalised Napkins Ireland: Sizes, Materials & Wedding Napkin Guide

Whether you run a busy takeaway in Dublin, a hotel in Meath, or you are planning a wedding in Ireland, personalised napkins are one of the simplest ways to reinforce your brand at every table. This guide covers sizes, materials, costs, and how to order custom printed napkins from an Irish supplier.

Napkin sizes: cocktail, lunch, and dinner

Choosing the right size matters for both cost and presentation. Cocktail napkins (around 25×25cm) are used under drinks, with appetisers, and at bar service. Lunch napkins (33cm, typically 2-ply) are the workhorse for casual restaurants and cafes. Dinner napkins (40cm or 48cm) suit full-service dining, hotels, and weddings where a larger napkin looks more premium on the table.

If you are unsure, start with a 33cm 2-ply lunch napkin for everyday service and upgrade to dinner or linen-feel for special events. See our napkin FAQ for more size guidance.

Paper napkins vs linen-feel napkins

Standard printed paper napkins are the most economical choice for high-volume restaurants and takeaways. They work well with a simple one- or two-colour logo print and start from around €0.05 per unit.

Premium linen-feel napkins use airlaid paper with a cloth-like texture. They are softer, more absorbent, and look significantly more upscale — popular for hotels, fine dining, and wedding receptions. Linen-feel napkins start from around €0.10 per unit. View linen-feel napkins.

Branded napkins for restaurants and cafes

A branded napkin puts your logo in front of every customer at the table. Irish restaurants use them for:

Table settings with logo or tagline
Takeaway bags alongside branded packaging
Bar service with cocktail napkins featuring your pub or restaurant mark
Seasonal promotions or limited-edition designs

Minimum order is typically 1,000 units. For high-volume venues, consider plain wholesale napkins for everyday use and branded napkins for dine-in service.

Wedding napkins in Ireland

Personalised wedding napkins are a popular detail for Irish receptions. Common designs include couple names, wedding date, monogram, or a custom illustration. Linen-feel napkins are the most popular material for weddings because they photograph well and feel premium on the table.

Order at least 3–4 weeks before your event to allow for artwork approval and production (typically 5–10 business days). Cocktail napkins work well at the bar; dinner-size napkins for the meal service.

How much do personalised napkins cost?

Custom printed paper napkins start from around €0.05 per unit with a 1,000-unit minimum. Premium linen-feel napkins start from €0.10 per unit. Final price depends on size, ply, material, number of print colours, and quantity. Larger orders reduce the per-unit cost.

How to order printed napkins in Ireland

Choose your napkin type — printed paper, linen-feel, or plain wholesale
Select size (cocktail, lunch, or dinner) and ply (1-ply or 2-ply)
Send your logo as PDF, PNG, or AI
Approve the proof before production
Receive delivery nationwide or collect from Ashbourne, Co. Meath

PrintNPack prints custom napkins from our Ashbourne unit with delivery across Dublin, Meath, and all Irish counties. Based locally? See napkin printing Ashbourne or napkin printing Dublin.