Event Dates
From: Friday, June 23, 2023
To: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Dublin Bear Pride takes place at the end of June each year, culminating in a series of parties and events
Dublin Bear Pride takes place at the end of June each year, culminating in a series of parties and events in tandem with Dublin Pride.
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The Events
Join the hottest bears, cubs, chasers and admirers for a fun weekend in the Irish Capital. Highlights include:
- Friday – “Bears Downstairs”, a fun meet-up event with drinks and food platters at Wiley Fox from 9 pm.
- The event is followed by “Bears Upstairs” with El Styra at The Sound House (at Wiley Fox) from 11 pm until late.
- Saturday – Join Mr Bear Ireland and his friends as they march through the streets of Dublin during the annual pride parade from 1 pm.
- At the end of the pride parade, join the sexiest bears at the Capel Street Party at Panti Quarter from 5 pm.
Dublin bear Pride is organised by Dublin Bers Events, producers of the famous Bear Feile Party.
The Venues
- The Wiley Fox – Located on Eden Quay, The Wiley Fox is one of Dublin’s best-loved bars. Located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, the bar’s retro charm and modern atmosphere make it the ideal spot for any occasion. Cocktails, Beer, Food, Music and a good time, are guaranteed.
- The Sound House – Established in 2017, the Sound House quickly became a popular venue for live music events, late-night clubbing, comedy, and film, hosting the best of local and international artists.
- Panti Bar – Fun gay bear at the heart of gay life in Dublin with entertainment every night of the week. The venue holds one of the biggest post-parade street parties in Dublin.
The two famous gay bars in Dublin are The George on South Great Georges Street and The Front Lounge on Parliament Street, both right in the heart of the city,
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
The Merrion Hotel, The Westbury Hotel, Westin Dublin, The Morrison Dublin.
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The Merrion Hotel offers amazing rooms
in the heart of the city next to the action
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Dublin is a compact city and the gay scene is clustered around the areas of Dublin 1 and Dublin 2, close to Templabar and Georges Street.
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Italian marble bathrooms, a restaurant with 2 Michelin stars, and an infinity pool are offered at this award-winning 5-star hotel. In Dublin’s centre, the Georgian building features beautiful landscaped gardens. Each room at The Merrion features city or garden views. Bathrobes with luxury toiletries in the bathroom. Satellite TV, a refrigerator, and a minibar.
The luxurious 5-star Westbury Hotel has spacious and sumptuously furnished bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. On Dublin’s Grafton Street, the Westbury has fantastic restaurants, a bar and a fitness suite. Each immaculate room has Sealy beds, Lissadell linen, and Aromatherapy bathroom products. LCD TVs and an iPod compatible music system.
In the heart of historic Dublin and overlooking Trinity College, the The Westin Dublin offers 5-star luxury close to Grafton Street and the Luas tramline. Set in a historic former bank, it offers spacious rooms with 49-inch HD TVs. Westin Heavenly Beds, Deluxe toiletries, cosy bathrobes, and tea/coffee in the room. Some rooms have a balcony
Fully refurbished in February 2013, The Morrison Hotel boasts a boutique interior, a musical theme, a new bar restaurant. Rooms at the stylish Morrison hotel include free Wi-Fi, a 40-inch, flat-screen smart TV, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Free wired internet is available in rooms.
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Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk. All 120 rooms provide conveniences like electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Guests will also find room service, hair dryers, and safes.
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. All 127 rooms offer free WiFi, coffee makers, and LED TVs with cable channels. Hair dryers, safes, and showers are among the other amenities
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 98 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include refrigerators, minibars, and TVs.
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/café, and a meeting room. All rooms are soundproofed and offer free WiFi and free bottled water. Smart TVs come with Netflix, and other amenities that guests will find include hair dryers and safes.