PantiBar

Owned and run by Panti Bliss — drag performer and a central figure in Ireland's marriage equality campaign — PantiBar on Capel Street carries genuine political history alongside its camp programming and weekend drag shows.

PantiBar’s enduring appeal stems from its unique position at the intersection of Dublin’s queer history and its contemporary social fabric. While the weekend draws a diverse crowd for its reliably entertaining drag shows and pop playlists, the early evenings often see a more local, unpretentious clientele gathering for pints and conversation, a testament to its role as a genuine community hub. This duality, from high-camp spectacle to low-key local, is precisely what gives the bar its authentic character, making it a place where both international visitors and Dubliners feel equally at home. It’s not just a venue for entertainment, but a tangible piece of the city’s recent past, still actively shaping its future.