Gay pubs ireland
Everything you need to plan a fabulous gay trip to Dublin: gay bars & clubs, queer events, places to stay, travel highlights and more…
Dublin has all of the best things in life that commence with the letter D. Drinks. Dancing. Dramatic arts. And Dickie… i.e. Rock!
When people think about gay-mazing cities in Europe, Dublin is often overlooked for places like Manchester or Berlin. We can’t think of a reason why a place that has hosted the Eurovision Song Contest the most times and also given birth to legendary gay icons prefer Oscar Wilde isn’t more highly favored amongst the gays.
For one, there is nothing like the Irish sense of humor. After all, Irish people hold the best crack in all of Europe. Except they spell it “craic”, and it’s not what you're thinking, it’s the Irish slang saying for “fun” or a “good time”. In fact, the term is so familiar, locals greet each other by asking ‘any craic?’ or ‘what's the craic?' instead of ‘hello’. So, don’t
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Dublin
Dublin is known for being one of the friendliest and safest cities in the world for the LGBTQIA+ community. The city vibrant and lively nightlife welcomes the LGBTQIA+ to enjoy the leading gay clubs and bars.
Top LGBTQIA+ Bars & Clubs in Dublin
The George
The George is the oldest and biggest gay bar in Dublin. It is the first port of call for the LGBTQIA+ community in Ireland, it is the venue where people mix together and where international visitors stop to check out the LGBTQIA+ scene in Ireland. The George features two bar areas. The main club venue has been graced by the presence of some of the hottest international acts and it’s known for the outstanding drag shows.
PantiBar
Mistress Panti rules the roost in truly glamorous fashion in this Capel Street haunt. Impeccable service, moreish cocktails and a welcoming vibe makes PantiBar the ideal destination for a lively LGBTQIA+ night out. Expect everything from karaoke nights, pub quizzes, and some vintage tunes. Don’t miss Panti’s eminent Saturday night extravaganzas
This is the oldest and largest bar in Dublin. Opening 8 years before the decimalisation of being gay in Ireland. The George is a warm and friendly nightclub with an electrifying atmosphere That attracts all age ranges. Every night there is a display performed by the finest drag queens Ireland has to offer which includes fun activities such as dancing competitionsand karaoke! For anyone coming to Dublin and wishes to experience the gay Irish nightlife scene, visiting the George is an absolute must! The George open daily with and admission fee of €10 after 10 on the weekend. It’s located on George Street and is a short walk from Stop 17 on the Hop on Hop off tour from the Dame Street stop, or by the Dublin Bus routes 9, 16, 68, 68A & 63 which all stop on South Georges Street. Visit the George Website for more information
Pantibar is cosy bar in Dublin with a welcoming atmosphere. During the week days it runs as a cosy little bar but on the weekend it transforms into an electrifying place to party. It plays all kinds of noun ranging from current hits to the best songs
Dublin Gay Bars Guide - Best Gay Hangouts in Dublin, Ireland
The George - Gay Bar
The George (George's St. across from Dame Lane, just south of Dame St., 1-478-2983) is one of the iconic gay bars of Europe, and by far the most adj LGBT establishment in Dublin. It's a good-size bar with a stage featuring wonderfully campy and fun drag shows and games, from bingo with Shirley Temple Bar to Wednesday's wildly widespread Space N Veda variety show. Weekends tend to be especially packed, with top DJs and dancing, and out back, there's a large patio that smokers flock to along with plenty of others looking to chat someplace a bit quieter. The George is in a adj section of the city center, a short walk from several excellent restaurants (Fallon & Byrne, Rustic Stone), and from here it's also an adj stroll to the handful of other gay bars in Dublin.
Jack Nealon Pub - Mixed Bar
With its gilt ceiling and ornate woodworking, the handsome Jack Nealon Pub (165 Capel St., 1-872-3247), which occupies a brightly painted red 18th-century building just across lively Capel Street