The best places to celebrate Pride Month in Ireland

This welcoming, family-run restaurant based on Quay Street is a splendid place to celebrate with your loved ones in Galway. The family here have lived on Quay street since 1902 and have a long history of looking after customers, with Martine having worked in Nanny Mac’s (Margaret McDonagh) fish shop across the road (Mcdonagh’s Seafood Bar) at a very young age. This tradition has been passed down through the generations, with Martine’s grandchildren now running the show.

West is a modern take on a classic – a contemporary riff on a San Fran-style club restaurant. Beautifully lit, flattering and gleaming, with a sweet Champagne bar, cosy booths and smooth dark wood, West is a proper restaurant, a grown-up room and a reminder of why some things in life are too good to change. The belief here is that by working with great local food producers, the team can both impact on their region for the better and, at the same time, give you the opportunity to taste the true West of Ireland.

In a nutshell, they are all about innovative cooking, outstanding wines, artisan products, and locally sourced earthy ingredients. Perfect for the upcoming celebrations.

Jack Nealon’s in Dublin is a traditional Irish pub located on Capel Street. Built in the 1800’s, the building is a beautiful protected structure. The place is gay and dog-friendly, so bring all your loved ones together for some drinks. Want to make a party of it? Jack Nealon’s is available for private parties so you can dance the night away.

Located on Lower Georges Street in Dún Laoghaire, Soup Ramen is a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant serving up ramen, fermented foods, kombucha and cocktails in a casual dining environment. If you’re looking to celebrate with just good food or you want to keep the party going afterwards, Soup Ramen is here for you. Its dining room aims for casual comfort with a mix of wood, pastel colours and neon, while its three large communal tables and bar are fashioned from beech and cedar trees downed in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. Vibe check – passed.

This multi award-winning restaurant is located on John Street in Dingle, a small picturesque fishing town on the west coast of Ireland. Doyle’s is an elegant restaurant now being run by chef and proprietor Sean Roche. Having trained in some of the best restaurants in Ireland and Europe, Sean now creates an array of modern dishes with a combination of robust and integral flavours. Doyle’s endeavours to serve great food in a relaxed and friendly setting, and continues to maintain a strong commitment to the sourcing of sustainable seafood, working very closely with local suppliers to serve the best of local and seasonal produce.

Whether it’s a lunch you’re after, a romantic meal or an overdue catch-up with friends, the Courtyard Restaurant at Trinity City Hotel is the perfect fix. This is a new and exciting dining experience where contemporary meets traditional, making the Courtyard Restaurant ideal for any special occasion. It’s an inclusive space boasting a Courtyard Garden that is a relaxing outdoor retreat, much sought-after these days. Here, you’ll enjoy delicious menus al fresco or savour tasty barbecue food cooked up by the chefs.

Spillane’s is a family-run pub and restaurant situated in a stunning location on The Dingle Peninsula. With warm, welcome, friendly staff, coupled with beautiful views and an extensive menu of home-cooked, locally sourced produce, this will make your celebrations extra special. Spillane’s is particularly famous for chargrilled steaks and delicious fresh seafood, so keep an eye out for these when you’re ordering.

Gather your pals and head over to Crust for some delicious Neapolitan wood fired pizza in Wexford! Expect soft dough, flavoursome toppings and with a hint of char. Crust stays true to the Italian tradition of pizza making, while using the best of Irish artisan producers – Toonsbridge Fior di Latte, Gubbeen Chorizo and Salami, Sheridan’s Cheesemongers for the best Irish Cheeses, Richie Doyle Wexford for local meats, and local vegetable suppliers Paddy Reville and Anna Zuegal Power… to name a few!

If you’re looking for a fun night out this Pride Month (or any time of the year, really, 4 Dame Lane is our top pick for a boogey and a drink. With live music including some of Dublin’s best new artists and DJs, there’s good music, cocktails, and craic all week long. The cocktails are dubbed some of Dublin’s finest, with all the classics, as well as some bespoke mixes to keep you dancing all night long. Make sure to secure your table on Dish Cult so you don’t miss out!