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Dublin Leather Weekend 2026
Ireland’s annual Leather Weekend features a host of parties, dinners, meet-ups and competitions, plus a warm Dublin welcome!
Dublin Leather Weekend 2026
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 – Typically late January.
- 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 – Awaiting date and venue confirmation – 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 – Awaiting date and venue confirmation – 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 –Awaiting date and venue confirmation – 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: DV8Drag Show Bingo
- Say Goodbye – Awaiting date and venue confirmation – 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.
- 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
Recommended Hotels in Dublin
The following Dublin hotels are all close to the gay bars:
The Merrion Hotel, The Westbury Hotel, Westin Dublin, The Morrison Dublin.
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Gay Map of Dublin
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.
College Green, Westmoreland Street, D2 Dublin, Ireland
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.
Luxurious rooms at the Westin all boast signature Westin Heavenly Beds, along with in-room movies and satellite channels on the LCD TV. Guests can relax with deluxe toiletries, cosy bathrobes, and tea/coffee in the room. Some rooms have a balcony or overlook the glass atrium.
Grafton Street, D2 Dublin, Ireland.
The luxurious 5-star Hotel has spacious and sumptuously furnished bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. On ’s , the Westbury has , a bar and a fitness suite.
Each has Sealy beds, Lissadell linen, and Aromatherapy Associates bathroom products. They also feature LCD TVs and an iPod compatible music system.
Ormond Quay Lower North City, Dublin, Ireland.
Fully refurbished in February 2013, The Morrison Hotel boasts a boutique interior, a musical theme, a , and to city centre. The bars and restaurants in are within 5 minutes’ walk of this hotel, as is O’Connell Street.
Rooms at the stylish Morrison hotel include free Wi-Fi, a 40-inch, flat-screen smart TV, a minibar, tea and coffee making and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Free wired internet is available in rooms.
Merrion Square Dublin 2, Ireland
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 landscaped gardens
Spacious and sumptuously furnished with Georgian decor, each room at The Merrion features city or garden views. Guests can relax in cosy bathrobes with luxury toiletries in the bathroom. offer a flat-screen satellite TV, a refrigerator, and a minibar.
Dublin, Ireland
Boasting city views, Temple Bar Crown Square Apartments features accommodation with a balcony, 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine, 1 bathroom with a shower.
4 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 YK53, Ireland
FAB apartment in TEMPLE BAR in Dublin offers accommodation equipped with 2 bedrooms, a living room with a TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. and a bathroom with shower and bath. Free WiFi
Dublin, Ireland
The accommodation is equipped with a dining area and seating area with a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher, and microwave. a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Free WiFi
Dublin, Ireland
The accommodation is equipped with a dining area and seating area with a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. Each unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries
89 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
The George is Ireland's most iconic LGBT bar & club, standing at the forefront of Ireland's LGBT scene for over 30 years.
Regent House, 2 Strand Street Great, North City, Dublin, D01 P9K1, Ireland
A Stylish gay lounge and cocktail bar Sister bar to neighbor Pantibar
8 Capel St Dublin Northside, Dublin 1, Ireland.
We opened our flamboyant doors in November 2007 and have been welcoming the LGBTQ+ community ever since. Mistress Panti Bliss rules the roost in truly glamorous fashion! Always expect impeccable service, cocktails and a welcoming environment.
33-34 Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Award winning gay venue with amazing cocktails, Beers and tunes.
61-63 Meath St, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 P4V2
An inclusive gay bar, venue and community space slap bang in the middle of Dublin's most famous markets street, offering Karaoke and drag shows
131 James St, Saint James' (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin 8, D08 HH96, Ireland
- Formely known as Guinans, DV8 Bar is a pub / bar / venue in the heart of historic Dublin 8. A 5 minute walk from the Guinness Storehouse,Heuston station & St James Hospital.
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The Merrion Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, Italian marble, 2 Michelin stars.
- Close to the gay district.
- Satellite TV, luxury toiletries.
- Award-winning, central Dublin, with exquisite dining & serene gardens.
The Westbury Hotel
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-star, Grafton Street, sumptuous furnishings.
- Close to the gay district.
- Sealy beds,.
- Opulent accommodation in a premier shopping district.
Hard Rock Hotel
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, prime Dublin location, free WiFi.
- Close to the gay district.
- Coffee machine, private bathroom.
- Modern, vibrant setting, ideal for music enthusiasts, in Dublin’s heart.
The Morrison
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, boutique interior, musical theme.
- Close to the gay district.
- 40-inch smart TV, minibar.
- Stylish, musically themed hotel with chic decor, central location.
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