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In addition to a clutch of dedicated gay venues, Dublin has numerous bars and clubs that are ‘gay friendly’ or offer gay nights once or twice a week. However, venues and times frequently change, so it’s a good idea to double check what’s on before you sashay out in your boa and fishnets.

Candy, Pegs, Earl of Kildare Hotel, Kildare St, T 01 679 4388. Thu and Sun 2300-0230. E8. Loud and bright, Candy attracts a predominantly male clientele.

Front Lounge, 33-4 Parliament St, Temple Bar, T 01 670 4112. Mon, Wed and Sun 1200-2330, Tue 1200-2400, Thu-Sat 1200-0130. This gay-friendly spot features a karaoke night on Tuesday at 2200, hosted by Miss Panti.

The George, 89 South Great George’s St, T 01 478 2983. Wed-Sun 2200-0300. George free. Loft E8 after 2230. This pub holds nightly gay-oriented events ranging from video screenings of Queer as Folk to pub quizzes. A highlight is bingo on Sundays, hosted by the now-famous TV drag queen, Shirley Temple Bar. Adjoining is the Loft, an intimate dance club.

GUBU, 7-8 Capel St, T 01 874 0710. Mon-Wed 1700-2330, Thu-Sat 1700-0030, Sun 1600-2330. Almost as popular as The George, GUBU makes a point of declaring itself ‘straight friendly’. Its very modern, stark interior hosts stand-up comedy on Mondays after 2130 and live jazz on Sundays from 1700, followed by tarot readings after 2000.

HAM/Gristle, POD, Harcourt St, T 01 478 0225. Fri 2300-late. E10. Gristle is a gay karaoke night that takes place from 2100 every other Friday. Ham is a weekly club night for gay men only.

Hilton Edwards, Spy Club, Powerscourt Centre, South William St, T 01 677 0014. Sun 2200-0300. E8. This deeply glamorous gay lounge night is named after one half of Dublin’s most famous queer couple and founder of the Gate Theatre.

Libida, Chief O’Neill’s, Smithfield, T 01 817 3838. Last Sat of month. Free. 2 Lesbian night. Dates tend to vary, so check magazine listings or flyers at Outhouse.

Out on the Liffey, 27 Ormond Quay, T 01 872 2480. Quiet spot for a pink drink.

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