Affinity 4 Girls, Dublin
Lesbian night on the first Saturday of every month in the Irish Film Institute, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
Alaf, Dublin
Alaf stands for A Lesbian Arts Festival, with music, visual arts, poetry, drag, theatre comedy and film. It usually takes place over the first weekend in April, although check dates before you travel.
Alternative Miss Ireland, Dublin
A fabulous, over-the-top visual and aural explosion held annually on St Patrick’s weekend.
Dragon Bar (64 South Great George’s Street), Dublin
The newest, flashiest bar to hit Dublin’s gay scene.
Dublin Pride, Dublin
Parade with outdoor concerts and events in June.
Frankies Guesthouse (8 Camden Place), Dublin
Exclusively gay and lesbian guesthouse located in the centre of Dublin.
Front Lounge (33 Parliament Street), Dublin
A stylish, elegant, airy bar with plush sofas and a straight-friendly vibe.
Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Dublin
A plethora of screenings are held annually at this very popular festival held at the Irish Film Institute.
The George (89 South Great George’s Street), Dublin
One of Dublin’s longest running gay bars, The George is now an institution with a bar and nightclub over two levels. Dubliners still head there for Bingo with a twist on Sunday nights.
GUBU (7-8 Capel Street), Dublin
Mixed gay, lesbian and straight bar with hip décor and a laid-back vibe.
Hilton Edwards @ SPY (Powerscourt Townhouse Centre), Dublin
Cool, plush surrounds and good tunes. This gay club night is on every Bank Holiday Sunday night.
Slattery’s Bar (129 Capel Street), Dublin
Trendy bar with gay night every Saturday.
Spectrum
Upstairs at The Spirit Store, George’s Quay, Dundalk. Big Club night monthly on Thursday nights.
Venu (61-63 Capel Street), Dublin
New women’s bar next door to Yello.
Yello (61-63 Capel Street), Dublin
Bright, fashionable bar with good atmosphere.
