Favourite gay bar?

Cabbage Brained

I was out with two friends (a straight couple) and we were refused entry to both the George and Pantibar for being straight. They made other excuses obviously, but there was no reason that we should have been refused apart from the fact that I think they thought we were going in there to take the piss or whatever. It has happened to me in Sydney too. Nobody ever believes that I'm gay!

shay_562

Dwn Wth Vwls wrote: »

I am fascinated by this, I had no idea it was an issue. I never really go to pubs or clubs, but it hadn't really occurred to me that in this day and age I might not be let in for that reason. Does anyone have any experience of this?

Yup, it's happened at the George. Buncha questions along the lines of "You come here often?" and "You know what type of bar this is, right?" followed by "Not tonight, I don't think this is the bar for you."

Gotta chime in on the "the George is a dive" thing. Honestly, I've just met so many blindingly rude people in there who seem to have decided that idolising Oscar Wilde is the way to go, mistake rudeness for wit and think that it makes them all arch and sassy when actually it makes them giant tools. It seems to be a feature of the scene as a whole, but that bar in particular.

Boston

shay_562 wrote: »

Yup, it's happened at the George. Buncha questions along the lines of "You come here often?" and "You know what type of bar this is, right?" followed by "Not tonight, I don't think this is the bar for you."

Gotta chime in on the "the George is a dive" thing. Honestly, I've just met so many blindingly rude people in there who seem to have decided that idolising Oscar Wilde is the way to go, mistake rudeness for wit and think that it makes them all arch and sassy when actually it makes them giant tools. It seems to be a feature of the scene as a whole, but that bar in particular.

Darling, you did not just wear that jacket with those trousers! How very 1864 of you, a har har, a har har... a har har

Anyway, I've never been stopped anywhere by any bouncer. Many have wanted to, but I find if you don't give them an opportunity to talk it all goes well.

shay_562

Boston wrote:

Darling, you did not just wear that jacket with those trousers! How very 1864 of you, a har har, a har har... a har har

"Oh chicken. I mean, the t-shirt is fine, but what is with those jeans!" Actual opening line of some girl I had just been introduced to. I think I deserve some kind of award for the self-control it took not to deck her.

YokoFactor

I really dislike War @ Spy. The last time I went (nearly two weeks ago...) I spent most of my night being sneered at and laughed at for my appearance. It was only my second time properly *out* in Dublin too, so it really hit me hard. I just got my coat and left my friends behind as soon as people starting calling me a 'coke/pillhead', while laughing at me and making disgusted faces - which is hilarious considering I've never done drugs in my life.

I've been told since that sort of thing is to be expected? Whatever it is, I'm not changing myself, just the location the next time I want to go out. Which is gonna be a while, I have zero confidence again, heh.

... I may be out of line here, but am I right in saying that some people honestly think that there's a gay hierarchy, and that they are in the higher ranks? o_O

Aard

YokoFactor wrote: »

... I may be out of line here, but am I right in saying that some people honestly think that there's a gay hierarchy, and that they are in the higher ranks? o_O

For many young guys on the scene, yes. And the height of it seems to be getting pulled on stage in the George by Veda. It's like a smaller, more hilarious (for me) version of Mean Girls.

YokoFactor

Aard wrote:

For many young guys on the scene, yes. And the height of it seems to be getting pulled on stage in the George by Veda. It's like a smaller, more hilarious (for me) version of Mean Girls.

I appreciate that comparison! Spot on! Will probably be unable to think of anything else the next time I'm confronted with such a thing! Cheers =D

Red_Marauder

Aard wrote: »

For many young guys on the scene, yes. And the height of it seems to be getting pulled on stage in the George by Veda. It's like a smaller, more hilarious (for me) version of Mean Girls.

I cant believe anyone could actually find that a good thing. I only go to a gay bar if I like the place, for example Spy or Q&A. If someone told me they were in the george every week and had been on stage with a drag queen I'd find that a pretty big turnoff.

sock puppet

Donnaghm wrote: »

I find them all weird. Who do people go with? A date, on your own or with a group of friends? I only go to them whilst on a date as I don't really socialise with gay people because I don't really know any that well bar those I've scored with. I couldn't possibly go on my own. Way too intimidating.

I've the same problem kinda. I only recently came out as bisexual and I don't have any other gay/bi friends.

rannerap

YokoFactor wrote: »

I really dislike War @ Spy. The last time I went (nearly two weeks ago...) I spent most of my night being sneered at and laughed at for my appearance. It was only my second time properly *out* in Dublin too, so it really hit me hard. I just got my coat and left my friends behind as soon as people starting calling me a 'coke/pillhead', while laughing at me and making disgusted faces - which is hilarious considering I've never done drugs in my life.

I've been told since that sort of thing is to be expected? Whatever it is, I'm not changing myself, just the location the next time I want to go out. Which is gonna be a while, I have zero confidence again, heh.

... I may be out of line here, but am I right in saying that some people honestly think that there's a gay hierarchy, and that they are in the higher ranks? o_O

my friends have been trying to get me to go there but after your post i dont think i want to,dont let them get you down,seriously.Ive noticed this hierarchy your speaking of and i think its ridiculous,there are plenty of nice,genuine people out there and you shouldnt let the actions of a couple of people affect your self confidence!:mad:

metamorphosis

Im heading up for a night out in Dublin soon and have never been out in Dublin before and these 3 pages of this thread have confused me even more! Now i don't know where i should go!! Oh well ...

stephen_n

ULstudent wrote: »

Im heading up for a night out in Dublin soon and have never been out in Dublin before and these 3 pages of this thread have confused me even more! Now i don't know where i should go!! Oh well ...

Doedsn't really matter what anyone else says just go with the flow and see where you end up then you can decide for yourself!

Millieboo

Probably not the right thread (sorry) - I am straight girl 26, my best friend is a recently come out lesbian 25 who is dying to meet somebody! i've been to the George and Dragon with her several times, however not only do I encounter straight people or gay guys but my friend is finding it impossible to get her thang going on if you know what I mean - any advice as to where is best to go or where the right vibe is would b greatly appreciated! p.s. I love her to bits n want her to to pull to her hearts content but i still wana have good time, good dance n people who can have a laugh?!

rainbow kirby

Tends to be more girls in the Front Lounge than in pretty much any of the other gay bars. Also worthwhile trying one of the specific lesbian nights - Cake at the Academy, Minx at Dragon etc.

Aard

I've heard Cake is meant to be good fun.

Barna77

The Whorehouse back home

Ony been once to The George, on a Sunday evening so it was very quiet. I've walked past Panti bar many times and been tempted to get in.

I still remember looks of shock when last year I asked for a Jameson n coke in a place in MacCurtain St in Cork, can't remember the name of the place

Next week is me birthday and I'll be out and about

Aikon2009

Millieboo wrote: »

Probably not the right thread (sorry) - I am straight girl 26, my best friend is a recently come out lesbian 25 who is dying to meet somebody! i've been to the George and Dragon with her several times, however not only do I encounter straight people or gay guys but my friend is finding it impossible to get her thang going on if you know what I mean - any advice as to where is best to go or where the right vibe is would b greatly appreciated! p.s. I love her to bits n want her to to pull to her hearts content but i still wana have good time, good dance n people who can have a laugh?!

Go to Cake next time its on, which is 2nd fir of September i think, its off for August!
I'm a gay guy myself but us guys go with all the lesbian friends as its great fun! I'm not sure if she will get her thang going straight away but it will be a start for her!

Daith

W tend to go to Cake with our lesbian friends too. I quite enjoy the music there. Different enough from other gay nights. Dont think I heard Lady Gaga last time.

Othe than PantiBar and George are where I tend to end up.

Heebie

I've been to the George and Front Lounge.. not overly impressed with either one. (especially not the extortionate prices for drinks!) I've also been to the upstairs of Nealon's on a Dublin Bears' night.. and wasn't all that impressed with that either. (But.. I've never been much for clubs.. having ever been in *ONE* that I really enjoyed.. which closed just a few months after the first time I went there.)

I've not tried Pantibar.. it just sounds way to femmy to me I guess.. and I have no idea why I've never been to The Dragon.