The lowdown Cork's gay nightspots. Gay-friendly venues are marked
with an asterisk (*).
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Instinct
Sullivan's Quay (opp Grande Parade)
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Recently relocated, Instinct remains as Cork's
flagship gay venue. Its late licence means many punters now don’t
bother heading to clubs any more.
www.instinctbarcork.com
What the locals say about Instinct
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Loafers
26 Douglas St
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A cosy pub just south of the city centre, Loafers
is Ireland’s oldest gay venue. Less cruisy than Instinct, its laidback,
friendly atmosphere attracts a diverse clientele, and it’s generally
more popular with women than the other gay venues.
www.loafersbar.com
What the locals say about Loafers
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Flux! McCurtain
Street
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Flux opened it's doors to the public in February
2007 and offers a stylish, chill out lounge where people can meet,
drink and chat in comfortable surroundings.
www.fluxcork.com
What the locals say about Flux
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The Other Place
Augustine St (off South Main St)
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‘The club’ now only runs the occasional weekend
BUT instead operates a late cafe / bar. Well worth a visit, if you
prefer a quiet drink / chat with your friends.
www.theotherplaceclub.com
What the locals say about The Other Place
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new! Ruby's
Hanover Street
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Ruby's is Cork's Premier gay club held on
Fridays. The Venue has an indoor heated smoking room fitted with
Glass walls so that you can still be apart of the club
atmosphere. Great DJs!, Fantastic Music!! Oh it'll be great!!
www.bebo.com/RubysN7
What the locals say about Ruby's
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Climax
@ The Liquid Lounge (Above Clancy's Bar)
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Cork's newest all gay monthly night. It has proved
a huge hit with the local gay community, because of the location,
staff and the the music.
What the locals say about Climax
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Raven*
100 South Main Street
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Always brings in a lively crowd during the weekends,
and serves a lunch from a funky menu. Decor is interesting and worth
a look alone.
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Chambers Bar*
Washington Street
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The design of Chambers is based on an Old Fashioned
Haberdashery Store with Mannequins, dress making patterns all over
the bar. They are gay friendly every night but especially Thursday
nights where its all about Style & Glamour who's who and who's wearing
what!!
www.chambersbar.ie
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Long Island*
11/12 Washington Street
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The Long Island offers quick contemporary daily
lunch with cocktails all night, every night, made with care and
served with style.
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Kudos @ Clarion Hotel*
Lapps Quay
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Serves fine Asian food and stocks a wide range
of beverages, including in house vodka infusions, classic and cosmopolitan
cocktails. The GayCork.com Social Group often meet up here!www.clarionhotelcorkcity.com/kudos.php
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