Dublin gay guide
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 Dublin 2025
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?
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.
Hotel recommendations
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street
information250+ rooms
Leonardo Hotels
airconditioning
parking
free wifi
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Dublin gay bars and clubs
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Pantibar
The George
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.
Sweatbox
Sweatbox is a sweaty gay dance and cruise party.
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
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.
National Botanic Gardens
websiteThe gardens were founded in 1795. The Palm House on the photo. dates back to 1862. It's situated 5km from Dublin center but worth the journey.
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Trinity College Old Library
websiteLong Room Interior Library, Trinity College
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Dublin Castle
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Dublin Castle
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Guinness tour
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National Gallery
websiteNational Gallery of Ireland
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