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 Gay Parade Dublin by IrishFem
01 478 2983
Front Lounge is located on Parliament Street. It is a very modern bar with nice plush seating and caters to both gay and straight. The ladies normally hang out at the back door, which is named the back enterance by the locals. Very relaxed atmosphere.
Company Bar is located on Ormond Quay. Have karaoke every Sunday from 4-7. Admission is free. Tel: 8722480
Gubu located on Capel Street have singers, dancers comedy and drag acts. Tel: 874 0710
Trendy clothes for the Front Lounge, and l guess anything goes in the George.. not to sure about sneekers or jeans.. Leave a Comment Theme: Live Music
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 by tvdm
Since the recent change of management there are no more piano recitals during the afternoon, but there's still the karaoke on Tuesday and the usual busy Friday and Saturday evenings. It's a great way to start the night or to gather with friends and to soak up the nice surroundings. Now that the bar stys open till late during weekends, it's definitely worth a try!
This is one for the urban crowd, in stark contrast to the trad pubs that are omnipresent in Ireland. It's not über-trendy, but as most people make an effort, it sure will be appreciated if you do, too! Leave a Comment Theme: People WatchingAddress: Parliament Street, just off Dame Street
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 Pubtalk in the G by tvdm
The open and liberal atmosphere in The George is something that might surprise the visitor who just came from the Irish countryside, but it certainly is of major influence. It is this particular place that has played a big part in setting the trend for the acceptance of gay lifestyles in Dublin and indeed Ireland!
Thursday nights are good fun for all as they have a 70's/80's night (with a dash of 90's towards the end of the eve) and it's not very crowded. Fridays and Saturdays are very busy. The crowd is relaxed and cruisy and the music is very dancy.
Sundays are reserved for the ever-popular bingo and here's what www.wcities.com has to say about this: "Shirley Temple Bar is one of Dublin's hottest entertainment properties, and Bingo at the George offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy her acerbic wit and lineup of bingo stars. This hyperactive "schoolgirl" with a Eurovision fixation and personal fatwa against Boyzone, has rejuvenated Sunday evenings in the city; and the Bingo slot has become immensely popular. Come early or be prepared to queue. Fun and games start at 8pm."
Go for the usual: no track suits, no runners. People tend to make an effort so go with the flow. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubPhone: 353 1 4782983Directions: 21 South Great George's Street, one minute from the bustling Temple Bar area.
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 by tvdm
Taking its name from Charles Haughey's reaction to a political scandal (grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, unprecedented), GUBU is a funky modern bar with discreet lighting, velvet curtains, a jukebox and a chill out area downstairs. There are good live music and comedy sessions during the week as well.
The usual urban rags will suffice. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingDirections: At the start of Capel Street, coming from the Parliament St Bridge.
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Popular gay & lesbian bar, also frequented by non gay & lesbians.
"Dublins newest and most vibrant gay disco bar."
Dress to impress. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: Sth Georges St, Dublin 2Phone: +353 1 4781590Other Contact: thedragon@capitalbars.com
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This question keeps coming up in the Dublin board, I notice.... time to add a tip (saves me writing out the same thing over again! ;p )
The George is the Queen of the Dublin gay scene. It's this big purple building on George st (off Dame St). It revels in its own tackiness, but everyone loves it. You've got your pole, stage, dance floor where everyone can strut around and be FABULOUS. It's €10 admission on Saturday night.
GUBU is a bar in Capel St (Dublin 1) with downstairs basement where you can play pool. I like it here, it's more Gay-friendly than a total gay bar, but so what. They have various acts on at the weekends.
The Front Lounge is located between GUBU and the George in Parliament St, Temple Bar. I've never been in there, so I cannot say if it is any good or not.
Out in the Liffey is on the north quays near GUBU is a male sauna... it's more of a pick-up joint, definitely not as trendy as the George, Front Lounge and GUBU. All I'll say about Out in the Liffey is that if you can't be good, be careful.
The thing about the gay scene is that by now, EVERYONE knows each other and has the little black book entry to prove it.
Other bars and clubs have gay nights during the week, but the above bars are the main gay spots.
FABULOUS DARLING!!! Leave a Comment
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Well, to most young people going to the George or Dragon for the first time I would say be careful because the bouncers are nasty! They try to humiliate you by stopping you for no reason and then laugh about it to get some sort of reaction out of you...
Thye are complete idiots! they're so rude and one of them kept pulling at my female friend's bra strap (he's newish, young, tall, dark hair, from S.Africa or Austrailia) and she was rly annoyed and upset about it! The manager NEVER called her back about the complaint either...charming! The club itself is good, but I'm sorry to say those DOOR STAFF have to be changed!
The head bouncer likes to give the orders to pick on certain people, so please be careful!
No particular dresscode Theme: NightclubAddress: Dublin's southside on George's st.Directions: Close to Dame st.
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The George is suppose to be part of Dublin gay history, so I had to see what the fuss was about it. It was an interesting place that provided some fun. The night I went there was a cover of 8EUR, and 2EUR coat check. At first it was fairly empty but became pretty full once the night progressed. There was a drag show for charity that evening with two performers whom I took to be regulars. They were fun & cheeky, and pretty good performers. After the show, the bar played current Top40s & remixes for dancing. It was an excellent mix of song to keep the crowd bumping.
There are two levels with two bars, as well as an outside smoking section. The bartenders were pretty quick and efficient, and fairly pleasant. The restrooms seemed clean and were not packed like some club can be. Drink prices were on par with most other bars & pubs. The other clubbers were friendly and quite mixed. I doubt many would feel out of place here.
Overall, I had really fun time at The George and can see why it remains popular. Although I did not attend, Sunday evenings are said to a big night with Drag Queen Bingo.
No dress code. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubDirections: Greater St George's St just south of Dame St and the Temple Bar area.
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 by tvdm
The usual urban nightlife gladrags will suffice. Leave a Comment Theme: People WatchingDirections: South Georges Street, a bit further than the George when coming from Dame St.
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 The George by Anaico
It is two levels club. The entrance fee should be not more than 10 Euro - beers about 5 - 6 Euro. There is a dance floor but not a big one. However, it was enough place to dance, even at weekends. You may also see some shows in early evenings that finish at 10 - 11 pm and than start to play DJ. Theme: DancingAddress: South Great Georges Street
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