Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Dublin
Dublin's gay scene has shifted over the past decade toward Capel Street on the north side of the Liffey, now the city's main gay district, while the south side keeps older landmarks near the village. The George on South Great George's Street is the oldest and largest gay bar, open since 1985, with Pantibar, run by drag activist Panti Bliss, on Capel Street and Street 66 nearby. Dublin Pride takes place in late June. Ireland passed marriage equality by popular vote in 2015, and the city pairs a friendly pub culture with a compact, walkable scene.
Owned by the 'Queen of Ireland' Panti Bliss, this stylish bar is a hub for community activism and great entertainment.
LGBT Ireland is a national LGBTQ+ organization providing advocacy, support resources, and community information across Ireland.
Sister bar to PantiBar, popular Dublin LGBTQ+ pub opened in 2019.
Long-running Saturday LGBTQ+ club night and dance party in Dublin.
Monthly queer dance party at Temple Bar's Button Factory, one of Dublin's biggest gay club nights.
Dublin queer live music venue and event space near Dublin Castle, serving craft beers and creative cocktails.
Dublin LGBTQ+ community resource centre, café and event space.
Ireland's premier LGBTQ+ film festival, GAZE has presented international queer cinema in Dublin since 1992. Held annually at the Irish Film Institute and other venues, it screens features, documentaries, and shorts across a long weekend.
Ireland's largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, held annually in Dublin each June. Dublin Pride features a week of events and a parade through the city centre, drawing tens of thousands to a city that voted overwhelmingly to legalise same-sex marriage by referendum in 2015.
Ireland's most iconic gay bar, The George has been a fixture on South Great George's Street since 1985. The multi-room venue hosts drag shows, themed nights, and the legendary Sunday Bingo, drawing locals, tourists, and everyone in between.
A flamboyant reclining statue of Oscar Wilde in Dublin's Merrion Square, across from the house where he was born. Unveiled in 1997, the sculpture by Danny Osborne has become a beloved city landmark and informal meeting point for Dublin's LGBTQ+ community.
The national organization advocating for and supporting transgender people and their families across Ireland.