Dublin Gay Scene

GAY DUBLIN GUIDE TO LGBT VENUES

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland, all LGBT life revolves around the city centre area, mostly around Temple Bar, Georges Street and Capel Street area. For more about The George Bar or Boilerhouse Sauna select them from the map above.

We have selected a list of hotels near the Irish gay scene below, click on them to book.

Enjoy your stay in gay Dublin.

GAY BARS, CLUBS, SAUNAS & IN DUBLIN CITY

GAY DUBLIN BARS

The gay scene in Dublin boasts several full time gay bars and a number of clubs happening on different nights. Check listings for details

Full time gay bars include

• The George on Georges Street
  
  The George is the longest running gay club in Dublin, split into two parts, Bridies bar opens from afternoon until late, its a smaller, more intimate bar that usually caters to an older, more chilled crowd. While the main club part of the venue attracts a younger crowd, this part of The George has a dance floor, extensive smoking area & regular drag shows. Check out The George facebook page for more info.

  
  
  

• Pantibar on Capel Street
  One of Dublin’s busiest gay bars, run by the legendary drag queen Panti Bliss. Expect a young crowd, loud tunes and a fun atmosphere. Visit Panti Bar on Facebook for more information –> https://www.facebook.com/Pantibar-159242370794858/
  

• Street 66 on Parliament Street.
  
  STREET 66 is one of Dublin’s most fun LGBT bars, it’s very inclusive, with lots of space and chilled vibes. 
  Best of all its dog friendly if you want to bring your pooch along for a drink. The venue can be found on Parliament Street, in the spot where The Front Lounge once stood. Many agree that the bar has never looked better. Always busy on Friday or Saturday nights before people head to the nightclubs. The venue now hosts DJ’s & Drag Shows.
  Visit Street 66 on Facebook for more info –> https://www.facebook.com/street66Dublin/

• Penny Lane on Great Strand Street.
  This is one of the most stylish gay bars in Dublin, it’s small but beautiful. Head here for a sophisticated drink before heading out to paint the town red. Visit Penny Lane on Facebook for more info –> https://www.facebook.com/Pennylane-Bar-339166293327789/
  
  

Note – Many other bars are very gay friendly and attract a large number of LGBT+ party goers!

All of the above bars have club nights depending on the night of the week, the George opens late every night during the week, different venues are busy depending on the night.

GAY DUBLIN CLUB NIGHTS
Some other Dublin LGBT club nights include :

Mother on Saturday nights

Mother has been running weekly for over 10 years, its a great mix of electro pop and dance music. It also hosts huge parties throughout the year in some of Dublin’s most interesting venues. Visit the Mother facebook page for more info. 

Sweatbox on Friday Nights,
Phromo on Thursday Nights,
Dragged Up holds regular party Nights,
Sunday Social on Sunday nights..
Bukakke on Bank Holiday Weekends
Daddi bear club on different weekends
Furry Glenn on different weekends

Most clubs get busy from 11pm onwards – Check listings for details

DUBLIN SAUNAS 
For gay saunas visit The Boilerhouse bath house on Crane Lane, which opens 24 hours non-stop at weekends and late every weeknight, it is one of the biggest gay saunas in the world with four floors. It is busiest on weekends (towards club closing time).

Also open but less busy is The Dock sauna on Ormonde Quay.

Dublin Pride is growing more each year, shaking off its amateur past and getting a little more professional each year. The pride party takes place in late June every year, Dublin Pride 2020 will happen in June.

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DUBLIN PRIDE

Dublin pride takes place in late June every year, the parade is one of the biggest in the country, with a huge turn out every year and still has a very community feel, rejecting big commercial sponsorship over the years. The gay pride parade kicks off at Parnell Square (Garden of Remembrance) every year, goes down O’Connell Street, thru College Green and finishes with a large free outdoor party at Merrion Square. Later in the evening all the local gay bars and clubs go wild with big parties, some can get very busy so plan your night well. Many venues expand to take up outdoor space and even some straight venues across Temple Bar and beyond go gay for the day. Dublin Pride 2020 will happen in June.

OUR FAVOURITE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN DUBLIN CITY 

Guinness Storehouse

Trinity College

The Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo

Shopping on Grafton Street & Henry Street

Dublin Castle

Jameson Distillery

Dart/Train journey to the coastal village of Howth or Bray

Museums

Malahide Castle

More Tourist ideas – Where In Ireland – coming soon!

The George
Street 66
Panti Bar
The Boilerhouse
The Morrison
The Clarence
Mother Disco
Phromo
Sweatbox
The Dock
Basic Instincts
Sunday Social / Bukkake
Outhouse

OUR FAVOURITE LGBT FRIENDLY HOTELS NEAR THE DUBLIN GAY SCENE
Jurys Inn – Christchurch
Avalon Hostel
Fitzwilliam Hotel
The Westbury Hotel
The Morgan Hotel
Jurys Inn – Parnell Square