Venue Detail
The George
About this venue
The George is the high-key sovereign of the Irish queer scene, having held court on South Great George's Street since 1985. As Ireland's oldest and most iconic LGBTQ+ venue, it serves pure "cultural institution" energy, acting as a rite of passage for young queer folks and a mandatory stop for international visitors. It’s a multi-level sanctuary where "Jurassic Park" (the cozy side bar for the older crowd) meets a massive, high-voltage dance floor that has hosted legends from RuPaul’s drag stars to Bananarama.
Practical details
Address: 89 South Great George's Street, Dublin, D02, Ireland
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12:30 PM – 2:30 AM. Sunday: 12:30 PM – 1:30 AM.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/dublin/venues/the-george--128
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
The daytime pub side allows you to stroll straight in. However, for their legendary club nights (especially Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), the queue down South Great George's Street builds rapidly after 10:30 PM. Expect a solid 20–40 minute wait to cross the threshold during peak hours.
Best night
Sundays at 8:00 PM are non-negotiable for the world-famous Sunday Bingo with Shirley Temple Bar, which has been running for over twenty years. For standard clubbing nights, slipping inside by 10:00 PM helps you bypass the heavy street line and secure a prime view near the main stage catwalk.
Locals vs visitors
A massive, beautifully intergenerational and diverse cross-section of the global rainbow family.
Dress code in practice
Intentionally fluid with zero judgment. The crowd flawlessly transitions from casual daily streetwear, sneakers, and denim jackets in the front pub to full-throttle glitz, leather harnesses, platform heels, and theatrical drag attire on the club dancefloor.
Staff inclusion
Top-tier and fiercely protective. The venue proudly commands an official transgender safespace distinction and operates with an extensive, highly experienced security workforce.
Reviews
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