Printed Coasters Ireland: Round 9×9 cm, 8 Ply & MOQ Buying Guide
A printed coaster is still one of the cheapest permanent brand surfaces in Irish hospitality — under a pint in Temple Bar, a flat white in Cork or a lobby glass in Galway. The buying decision is not about inventing a new shape; it is about board, print sides, how many you burn through each week, and whether Ireland delivery from Ashbourne fits the opening date.
This guide covers printed coasters in Ireland from PrintNPack — a fixed round 9 × 9 cm size on 8 ply board, full colour on one side or both, quantities from 50, with delivery across Ireland and UK/EU postage quoted on the order when needed. Configure yours on the printed coasters Ireland product page.
Why Irish bars and cafés still order printed coasters
Coasters (beer mats) sit where guests look for twenty minutes at a time. A clear logo beats a blank mat for recall, and a short line of type on the reverse can push a cocktail list, Wi‑Fi note or QR without another print job.
PrintNPack keeps the specification simple: one round size, one board weight, full-colour print, and a low minimum so a single-site café in Meath can trial artwork before a multi-venue Dublin group scales up.
Size and board: round 9 × 9 cm on 8 ply
Every PrintNPack printed coaster is round, 9 × 9 cm — the only shape and size in the catalogue. Artwork should be built for that finished footprint with safe margins inside the trim. There is no square option and no custom diameter in the standard configurator.
The board is 8 ply — thick enough for wet glasses on a busy bar rail without feeling like cardboard packaging. Full-colour print sits on that board on the face you choose; send logo, wording or artwork and PrintNPack sets it up and sends a proof before printing.
One side vs both sides: which print path?
The configurator offers one side or both sides in full colour. One side is enough when the logo alone does the work under every glass. Both sides earn their keep when you want a second message — seasonal drink, loyalty QR, venue address or sponsor mark — without a separate leaflet.
Keep the reverse quiet enough to read at arm's length. Busy photography that works on a poster can muddy a 9 cm circle once condensation hits. Solid brand colour with a crisp logo usually outperforms a dense collage on a bar top.
MOQ and quantities: from 50 to 2,000+
The minimum order is 50 coasters. Listed quantity chips include 50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000 and 2,000, and you can type any number from 50 upwards if your stock plan sits between those tiers.
| Quantity | Typical Irish use |
|---|---|
| 50 | Soft launch, pop-up bar or first logo trial |
| 100–250 | Single-site café, hotel lounge or boutique bar |
| 500–1,000 | Busy Dublin pubs and multi-room venues |
| 2,000+ | Groups, festivals and high glass-turnover nights |
Start smaller if your logo or bar name is still moving; coasters outlive a soft rebrand and leftover stock with the old wordmark is wasted spend. Scale to 500–2,000 when glass turnover is high and the artwork is locked.
Who should buy which setup in Ireland?
| Buyer | Buying tip |
|---|---|
| Bars & pubs | One-side logo under every pint; both sides when you want a drink special or QR on the reverse |
| Cafés & coffee shops | Round 9 × 9 cm fits latte and filter glassware; start from 50 while you settle artwork |
| Hotels & events | Brand the lounge or conference bar; pair with napkins and cards for the same guest journey |
Wedding parties use the same round 9 × 9 cm, 8 ply coasters with names, a date or a monogram — order those on the wedding coasters Ireland page rather than forcing wedding artwork through a bar logo brief.
Pricing, lead time and Ireland delivery
Catalogue pricing is quote online for your quantity and print sides — PrintNPack does not publish a fixed euro pack price for coasters in the product data. Lead time is quoted with the order after you confirm artwork. Approve the proof before anything goes to press.
Coasters are printed in Ashbourne, Co. Meath and delivered across Ireland — Dublin, Cork, Galway and nationwide. Postage to the UK and the EU is available and quoted on the order; it is not a fixed catalogue rate in this guide. For local print mix and collection context, see our printing in Ashbourne guide.
Pair with napkins, cards and table print
A coaster rarely works alone on a guest table. Many Irish venues order the same logo on cocktail napkins and hand a business card at the till or hotel desk.
- Personalised napkins Ireland — logo napkins for bars and cafés
- Business cards Ireland — 85 × 55 mm, 350 gsm, pack quantities
- Custom napkins UK, Ireland & Europe — when napkin stock needs a wider shipping brief
- Printing in Ashbourne — local print and collection
Keep logo colours consistent across coaster, napkin and card so a guest meeting your brand twice in a night sees one system.
How to order printed coasters in Ireland
- Open the printed coasters configurator — size is fixed at round 9 × 9 cm
- Confirm 8 ply board and choose one side or both sides in full colour
- Pick a quantity from 50 (or type your own number from 50 up)
- Upload logo or artwork, approve the proof, then confirm the online quote and lead time
- Take Ireland delivery from Ashbourne — or ask for UK/EU postage on the order
Ready to order printed coasters?
Round 9 × 9 cm · 8 ply · full colour one or both sides · from 50 · quote online · Ireland delivery from Ashbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I order printed coasters in Ireland?
PrintNPack prints coasters in Ashbourne, Co. Meath and delivers across Ireland — Dublin, Cork, Galway and every county. Postage to the UK and the EU is quoted on the order when you need it.
What size are PrintNPack printed coasters?
Every coaster is round, 9 × 9 cm. That is the only shape and the only size in the catalogue.
What board are the coasters made from?
8 ply board, printed in full colour on one side or both sides.
What is the minimum order for printed coasters?
From 50 coasters. Listed tiers include 50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000 and 2,000, or you can type your own quantity from 50 upwards.
How much do printed coasters cost in Ireland?
Pricing is quote online for your quantity and one-side or both-sides print. Lead time is quoted with the order. Confirm the live total on the printed coasters product page before you order.
Do you also print wedding coasters?
Yes. The same round 9 × 9 cm, 8 ply coasters can be printed with names, a date or a monogram for a wedding via the wedding coasters page.
