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Ireland’s biggest and best bear event returns to Dublin each March. 4 days of parties and events including the Mr Bear Ireland competition.
Ireland’s biggest and best bear event returns to Dublin each March. Four days of parties and events including the Mr Bear Ireland competition.
- Visiting Dublin? Stay on or close to Stephen’s Green, one of the best addresses in the city and close to all the best shops, bars and restaurants. Stay at the “Superb” rated Trinity Townhouse with spacious rooms and suites, located steps from the city’s top attractions.
Dublin Bear Weekend
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Bear Feile is a great mix of fun, fur and good old Irish hospitality.
- With a number of social opportunities, drinks, music and sightseeing, the event is a great way of catching up with old friends and making some new ones.
- Bear Feile highlights include a traditional session of Irish Music, guest DJS, live shows, the Bear Bus tour, Bear Bingo and more.
- Don’t Miss the election of Mr Bear Ireland on Saturday night hosted by the world famous Panti Bliss!
- Stay close to all of the city’s major attractions and the Bear Feile parties at The Morgan with beautiful large rooms and a cool vibe.
Popular Dublin Gay Bars
- PantiBar – Open nightly, located just across the river from Temple Bar and home to Ireland’s best known drag queen.
- Street 66 – Located on Parliament Street near Dublin castle, cosy lounge bar with outdoor beer garden and dog friendly.
- Bridies Bar – Nestled in the corner of the iconic George nightclub is a piece of history. Nicknamed ‘Jurassic’ because of its mature clientele, Bridie’s Bar is the original George
- The George – The queen of all gay bars open for over a quarter of a century with two dance floors, garden area, theme nights and drag show bingo.
- DV8 Dublin – 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.
Host Venues
- Button Factory – Intimate yet bustling live music and clubbing venue in the heart of Temple bar, steps from the Bear Feile events.
Other Bear Events
- January – Dublin Leather Weekend – featuring a host of parties, dinners, meet-ups and competitions, plus a warm Dublin welcome! (They also host the Bear Bingo event at Bear Feile).
- June – Dublin Bear Pride – Three days of bear-centric parties and events held during Dublin Pride.
Where to stay in Dublin?
The following hotels are close to the city’s busy gay bars and the Bear Feile events:
The Merrion Hotel, The Westbury Hotel, Westin Dublin, The Morrison Dublin.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Book now and pay on arrival.
The Merrion Hotel is our choice offering
amazing rooms in the heart of the city.
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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 gardensSpacious 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
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Highlights from Béar Féile 2016