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Dublin

Dublin is the capital of Ireland, a popular city destination, and famous for it's hot Irish guys! Check out this basic gay guide to the gay places.

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Gay night life

Dublin is a city with many students and young people. The young LGBTQ crowd doesn't stick to the traditional gay places. But in the weekend they are packed. The night starts early. 
Further below this page we list all gay bars, clubs and parties.

Where to stay in Dublin?

Where to stay in Dublin?

Stay in the Temple Bar area. This is the city center. Then all bars, clubs, restaurants and the main sights are on a short walking distance.

Dublin is a very popular weekend destination. Hotel prices are relatively high, as you can see on the graph below.

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Gay Nightlife bars and clubs

Pantibar

2-level bar that is a lot of fun, especially when there's an event hosted by Panti herself: one of Ireland's best-known drag queens more...

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location

7-8 Capel Street, Dublin map
opening hours

opening hours

  • mon - thu
    16:00 - 23:30
  • fri - sat
    16:00 - 00:30
  • sun
    16:00 - 23:00
Opening hours are indicative only.
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The George

This is Dublin's first and foremost gay venue. Instantly visible due to its huge purple facade, it offers a great and open atmosphere for everyone who's in for a good night out more...

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location

89 South Great Georges Street, Dublin map
opening hours

opening hours

  • mon - sat
    12:30 - 02:30
  • sun
    12:30 - 01:30
Opening hours are indicative only.
opening hours

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Gay dance parties

Euphoria Dublin

Euphoria is the biggest gay dance party in Ireland. The party takes place about once or twice a month, depending on the season.

location

location

Bond Nightclub at Diceys
21-25 Harcourt St
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Sweatbox

Sweatbox is a sweaty gay dance and cruise party.

location

location

The Hub
23 Eustace St , map
opening hours

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Gay saunas

The Boilerhouse gay sauna

The Boilerhouse is the men only gay sauna of Liverpool. The building consists of five floors consisting of a dry sauna, jacuzzi, steam-rooms, play areas and private rooms more...

location

location

12 Crane Lane, Dublin map
opening hours

opening hours

  • mon - wed
    12:00 - 23:00
  • thu
    12:00 - 02:00
  • fri - sat
    12:00 - 06:00
  • sun
    12:00 - 02:00
Opening hours are indicative only.
opening hours

website

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What to do during the day?

We've compiled a list of several highlights on what to see and Dublin and might be of interest to the LGBTQ community.

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Combine Dublin with:

Belfast
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Liverpool
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Liverpool

Liverpool is a popular city destination. The city has a musical vibe to it, because of its Beatles history. The gay scene is quite large.

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Manchester
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Manchester

The Manchester gay village makes this city a place to return to over and over again. It gets never boring.

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Edinburgh
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Edinburgh

After London, Edinburgh is the UK's second most popular tourist destination. Edinburgh is great for a weekend trip, there is a lot to see, nice restaurants and also a busy gay scene in the weekend.

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London
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London

London is one of the gay capitals of Europe. It's great for its nightlife, theaters, and museums. 

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