Dublin Leather Weekend 2025

Dublin Leather Weekend 2025

Leather Pride Weekend is a new event created by the Leather Men of Ireland. DLW celebrates its third event in January 2024. The weekend is focused on the gay leather and fetish community of Ireland and their international friends.

• Visiting Dublin for the Weekend? Book your hotel in Temple Bar, just steps from the gay bars and clubs.

Dublin Leather Weekend

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates and venues
• Enjoy a unique line up of events from Leather Dinners to Drag Show Bingo, Mr Puppy Ireland and Mr Leather contests to traditional music sessions.
• Dublin Leather weekend attracts a mix of Leather lovers from across Europe and beyond.
• The event takes over some of Dublin’s best known gay establishments and has grown in size each year.
• It is now a recognized date in the European leather and fetish calendar.

Meet and Greet

• Friday – Meet & Greet – Pennylane Exclusive The party doesn’t stop there! From 8:00 pm till the wee hours of 1:00 am, keep the vibe alive at Pennylane. Mingle and jingle till the bar says it’s time to head out. Entry’s a matter of space, so be sure to slide in early! Venue: Pennylane Regent House
• Stay close to all of the city’s major attractions at The Morgan with beautiful large rooms and a cool vibe.

Puppy Ireland

• Saturday – Puppy Ireland Contest Bow-WOW your way into Pantibar at 1:00 pm for the adorable Puppy Ireland Contest. Who’ll be crowned “best boy”? Only one way to find out! Venue: Pantibar

Mr Dublin Leather Competition

• Saturday – The Main Event At 10:00 pm, hit DV8 for The Main Event until 2:00 am. Groove to K-PAXian’s funky beats and witness the inaugural Mr Dublin Leather Competition. Get in with your wristband or pay €25 at the door.
  Venue: DV8

Drag Show Bingo

• Say Goodbye – Drag, Bingo & Boogie Finally, say your farewells at The George from 7:30 pm till the clock strikes 1:00 am. Drag Bingo promises laughs and the closing boogie is the perfect end to DLW. This farewell blast is on the house! Venue: The George

Gay Dublin

• Dublin is famous for its welcoming, inclusive vibe and its thriving LGBTQ+ scene is no exception; you’ll find it full of colour, character and fun. All of the gay bars are all within easy walking distance of each other.
• The George – Dublin’s only LGBTQ nightclub, takes you from the afternoon to the madness of after midnight without skipping a beat.
• PantiBar – This cosy little watering hole is the most personalised gay bar in Dublin. Owned by the queen of Dublin drag Panti.
• Pennylane – Stylish lounge and cocktail bar Sister bar to neighbor Pantibar.
• Street 66 – Friendly old school service with a smile, great choice of cocktails, beers, spirits and wines.
• Northern Soul – Cafe by Day, Restaurant, Bar & Live Music & Entertainment Venue by Night.
• Monto Restaurant – Great steaks and delicious italian cuisine with modern decor and homely atmosphere.
• The Black Market – The Black Market is a unique cocktail bar and venue located upstairs from The Market Bar featuring soaring ceilings & a laid-back vibe.
• The Workmans Club – Colourful bar and stage for live music that is a passionate haven for art and art lovers, situated at 10 Wellington Quay beside The Clarence.
• Viva Restaurant – Authentic Spanish tapas & a wide range of Spanish wines, bottled beers & cavas in a warm and cozy atmosphere

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