Street 66, Bar in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Description
Street 66 occupies a retail building on Parliament Street in the heart of Temple Bar, featuring a layout divided into a Disco Lounge and a Dive Bar with upcycled furniture and street art, creating a relaxed environment for socializing over cocktails and spirits.
History
Originally operating as the Front Lounge since the mid-1990s, this venue served as a gathering place for Dublin's LGBTQ community after the closure of The Parliament bar, and underwent rebranding to Street 66 following recent refurbishment work.
Culture
The establishment has maintained its reputation as a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community while hosting live music performances featuring jazz, soul, and reggae acts, reflecting Dublin's evolving nightlife scene and commitment to inclusive social spaces.
Practical
The bar opens at 1:00 PM (1300) on weekends and 3:00 PM (1500) on weekdays, staying open until 11:30 PM (2330) most nights and extending to 2:30 AM (0230) on Fridays and Saturdays, with limited wheelchair accessibility due to historic building features.
Did you know?
Despite discussions about changes in identity following its rebranding, the venue continues to play Erasure music and screens The Birdcage, maintaining references to its roots while attempting to balance broader appeal with its historic role in Dublin's LGBTQ culture.
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