Venue Detail
Spinster
About this venue
Spinster is the high-energy, unapologetic "alternative queer" sanctuary of Dublin, serving major main-character energy for the city's sapphics, non-binary folk, and their besties. This monthly takeover—usually found at the legendary Whelan’s on Wexford Street—is a riot of pop-punk, indie-sleaze, and queer anthems. It’s the kind of safe-space ritual where you can scream-sing to Fleetwood Mac and Paramore on a packed dance floor while catching fierce performances by local drag kings and burlesque icons.
Practical details
Address: 5 Foster Place, Dublin, D02 V0P9, Ireland
Hours: monthly event (typically on a Friday or Saturday night).Doors: Usually 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/dublin/venues/spinster--300
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Spinster can build a proper entry line when the main crowd lands. Arrive before peak time instead of joining the latest rush.
Best night
Friday and Saturday bring the louder, later version of Spinster. Go earlier in the week when you want the bar before it becomes a full social scrum.
Locals vs visitors
Spinster mixes a broadly queer crowd, lesbian and sapphic guests, and trans and non-binary guests: established local regulars share the room with international and out-of-town visitors. The balance changes with the event and hour.
Dress code in practice
Spinster is a relaxed, alternative room: everyday clothes and an expressive queer look both fit better than polished dress-up.
Staff inclusion
Community feedback around Spinster is strongly positive overall. Even when comments focus on atmosphere rather than staff, the repeated sense is of a place where guests feel comfortable returning.
Community rating
4.3 / 5
3 community reviews