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The George

3.4 (95 reviews)
ModerateDance Clubs, Gay Bars
Closed • 2:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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€9 cover charge URGH!!!!
Michael F.

Meh.... Oh, The George, the George. What an interesting experience this was! So, first things first, that €9 cover charge. We were not amused. Your choices of music sucked. Jarring is definitely an understatement! It's like they hired a DJ straight out of a bad wedding reception, playing all the cheesiest tunes no one wants to dance to. I guess they missed the memo that good music can be a make-it-or-break-it factor for any clubbing experience. And speaking of dancing, can we talk about the make-out sessions? Wait, isn't this supposed to be a gay bar? There's too many straight people! I mean, sure, inclusivity is important, but shouldn't the straight folks save their PDA for Tinder or something? There's also no older gays. They are either not allowed here or they scared them off. Let the LGBTQ+ community have their spotlight, for crying out loud! And let's not forget the pièce de résistance, the bathrooms! Ah, nothing makes you question your life choices more than stepping into a seedy and grimy bathroom. I mean, who needs shiny, sparkling tiles when you can have the authentic grunge experience, right? Just... don't touch anything, and bring hand sanitizer. Lots of it. All in all, The George, you had your moments, and not necessarily the good kind. Check out the other gay bars instead. At least they don't have a cover charge.

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Victoria R.

This place was sooooo much fun! I am from California, USA and traveled to Dublin with a group. I decided to go out for the night and met some locals who were sooooo much! They took me here and wow I was impressed. I am not gay but back home In our community some of the places aren't too safe to go alone to. I was pleased with how welcoming this place was and how safe the environment felt to me. The drinks were inexpensive and rhetorical music was so good! I danced all night!

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Casie G.

Had a blast here! Bartenders are nice and the shows are always amazing! The dance floor is the perfect size and there is also an outdoor area to sit and chill if you are looking for a more private conversation.

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Ed U.

Jamie W. was quite determined for us to come here during our brief Irish vacation, as this is apparently the mother of all gay bars on the Emerald Isle. Now it's not that we're feather boa-adorned, mascara-stained queens with heavy attitude. OK, maybe we have the attitude part down, but otherwise we're as nondescript as any couple you would see strolling in the Castro in San Francisco searching for the perfect latte. But now that we live in a Trump Nation stateside, it's probably safer to hang out at The George than it is at Midnight Sun back home. Although the legendary Temple Bar is just a quick stroll away, The George is located on party-hearty South Great George's Street which is Dublin's version of the Castro. We came on a Sunday hoping to play bingo with the redoubtable Shirley Temple Bar calling out the numbers on the balls. To our chagrin, however, we were too early as the games don't begin until 9PM. Alas, we just hung out in the low-profile bar nursing our pints of Guinness which was perfectly fine by us (photo: http://bit.ly/2laXXrX). It turned out the section we were in is called Jurassic Park, as this is where the "older" crowd congregates, thank you very much. What the heck, even without the experience of a glamorous drag show, we still had a nice time as the locals were quite friendly to these two outcasts from the country nobody likes anymore. Beware that it crowds quickly after 7PM (photo: http://bit.ly/2kFUaGe).

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Lots of fun and the shows are really entertaining ! Bar is accessible and the wait for drinks isn't too bad !

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Haha all I can say is I've had some of the best nights here dancing against the mirrors with my boys! Love love love it!

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A Dublin gay landmark, friendly staff, and a great place to meet and chat with locals.

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Street 66 - Love some fun clean nice lighting decor.

Street 66

4.0(16 reviews)
0.2 km•Temple Bar
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Another stop on our pub crawl. We were treated to a wonderful bar that felt like the most accepting…read moreplace on earth. Everything about this bar: the decor, the atmosphere, the vibe. Everything screamed pride and joy. The drinks are on the pricy end, but honestly, so worth it. I went for a Yellow Spot Old Fashioned, and of course, a pint. Service was amazing. It was yet another bar that I could find myself spending hours in. To me, it was impossible to find a place filled with such happiness. And yet, here I was. I can't recommend Street 66 enough. If you're around, give this place a visit. You won't be disappointed. Absolute 15/10.

Unfortunately, this place continues its downward slide. Service is still consistently rude, and the…read moredrinks remain wildly overpriced for what you get. What's new--and even more off-putting--is the bar's sudden obsession with virtue signaling. Bartenders now wear overt political merchandise, including Palestinian symbols and watermelon shirts, while serving alcohol all night long. The contrast feels less like thoughtful advocacy and more like performative posturing. It's hard to take the messaging seriously when it's paired with selling expensive cocktails, generating profits for the business, and offering no meaningful engagement beyond surface-level symbolism. Everyone is entitled to their views, but when a bar prioritizes political theater over basic hospitality, it alienates customers who just want decent service and a comfortable, welcoming environment. Between the attitude, the prices, and the preachy vibe, there are plenty of better places to spend your money.

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Jack Nealon's

3.9(17 reviews)
0.4 km•North Inner City
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Found this place online and decided to check it out. I'm so glad I did. This place has a great…read morevibe and seems to be a spot where regular folks come to hang out. I ended up coming back two more times during my stay. Each time I came in, there was a nice red-headed gentleman behind the bar. We got to chatting a little bit and he filled me in the neighborhood, which was very nice. I found the prices to be reasonable, but I am not very familiar with the Euro exchange rate. I don't know when I'll get back to Dublin, but I will definitely get back here when I do.

One drinks Guinness to forget the world's noise…read more I like to think that being Irish means I know how to slow down and remember that the chaos of the world is man made. What's the big rush? It's not healthy. In Nealon's on this beautiful sunny day I waited patiently whilst the young bartender coaxed my drink to life. I listened to the banter. I got dirty looks when I took out my fancy phone to check my e-mails. I admonished myself for bringing the artificial rush into the sanctuary of the natural pace. This modern world makes silence between thoughts or words embarrassing and in someway a poor reflection on your social skills... You could be updating your status but instead you should be looking at the ironed in laughter marks of the auld man to your left chatting to his friend and learn. That to me is what being Irish is. It's so much more than a nationality. It's a state of mind. To be Irish to me is remember that precious time with friends, family, nature and more importantly yourself. In Nealon's you get the chance to sit and be still and reflect on your thoughts. So to that I say - happy belated St. Patricks day to you all and remember to slow down.

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Pacino's - Penne arrabiata

Pacino's

3.5(78 reviews)
0.3 km•South Inner City
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Best Spaghetti bolognese I have ever had. And the service was amazing. Very good Guinness too.read more

On this lunch stop we shared a pizza and Caesar salad. Both were close to perfection. The pizza was…read moreNeapolitan style: soft, thin, stretchy dough, lightly spotted. We got the Michelangelo: house-made red sauce, caramelized onions, goat cheese, parmesan, and basil pesto. All the ingredients were ample and in balance. I liked that the parmesan was added after the baking as large shavings, and the pesto was attractively piped on in large circles. The 12 inch size along with the salad was just right for lunch. The salad was perfectly tossed with the Caesar dressing which wasn't disagreeably heavy as some can be. It included plenty of seasoned croutons and parmesan shavings. It was on the menu as Chicken Caesar Salad but I ordered it without chicken, thinking that the plain was also available and for a smaller price. It turned out to the be the same price. My mistake, or theirs? Not sure but no matter. To drink I had a Rosé Prosecco which was nicely bubbly. Sometimes sparkling wines by the glass can be flat, but not here. The room was attractive, with neutral tones and brick, and decorated with artwork and framed photos. Service was fast but not rushed, so we were able to relax for a bit, have a great lunch, and have plenty of time left in the day to continue our exploration of Dublin City Centre. The "Good Food Ireland" designation means that Pacino's has been certified as using local, sustainable ingredients. I like that. I learned this from https://goodfoodireland.ie/about/ Looking at the full menu I'd have no hesitation coming here for a more complete meal and trying some of the many Italian standards, maybe finishing with a Nutellotto Pizza or gelato (several flavors available) for dessert.

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Frank Ryan & Son - Left, right & centre

Frank Ryan & Son

3.9(20 reviews)
1.1 km•Smithfield
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Another little gem in the midst of hipsterville Stoneybatter/Smithfield…read more I used to drink here when I was a kid. Like my Dad was drinking Guinness and I was drinking red lemonade. So this place brings back a lot of memories. It is not the old man pub it used to be but it's old man interior is still in tact. The vibe is just totally different. It's bright pink on the outside. You cannot miss this place. A few oulwans asked me if it was a gay bar last week when I was on a crawl of the local pubs. It's not. But I see where they're coming from. The music is hipstery-ish I guess. It varies. Was a little bit of a hip hop the last time. Staff appear indifferent. Not overly friendly nor rude. That suits me grand once I get served beer. They have a pool table and a tiny little area for smoking out the back. They have the usual drinkies on offer with some crafty numbers thrown in for good measure. Tayto crisps, bacon fries and all night toasties for soakage. There is a dog running around anytime I am in here. I presume it's the owners. Or maybe it's a ghost dog. I have happily gotten pissed in here on a number of occasions and will be looking forward to getting pissed again in the near future.

Excellent bar…read more Dark.... divey... bluesy... rocky... not really sure. But I really like it. The decor is a mish mash of traditional Irish pub stuff (sign posts and car reg plates) to Rock Bar (Thin Lizzy posters) to Dive Bar (darkly lit with fairy lights). They had a mixed selection of mainstream and micro brewery beer. No craft cider though. But they have toasties! The look and smell delicious. Full after an earlier meal, we didn't order any in this occasion. But next time... Staff were great, served with a welcoming smile. There was plenty of banter between one batman and the regulars. I'll definitely be back, if only for the funny graffiti in the ladies.

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