Looking for sex in Dublin?
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a city of 1.4 million people and a top tourist destination. While known for its pub culture, historic landmarks, and lively nightlife, the city also has a discreet but active adult scene for those looking to satisfy their wandering eyes…
Ireland’s sex industry operates under strict laws, but that hasn’t stopped the rise of escorts, erotic massage parlours, and private sex clubs. Whether you’re curious about Dublin’s red-light scene, swingers’ parties, or the legal status of prostitution, this guide covers everything you need to know about finding adult entertainment in Ireland’s capital.
Sex In Dublin
Prostitution In Dublin
In Ireland, prostitution itself is not illegal, but in many ways, it can feel like it.
Both buying and selling sex are actually permitted under the law, which recognizes transactions as “agreements between consenting adults”. Very liberal! However, several activities that we’d automatically relate to sex work are criminalized… so it’s not all as clear as it seems.
What’s Illegal?
While the act of prostitution is legal, the following activities are prohibited:
- Kerb crawling (soliciting sex from a vehicle)
- Brothel keeping (running a premises where two or more sex workers operate)
- Soliciting in public places
These offenses are classified as public order violations, meaning they typically result in fines rather than jail time.
Efforts to Criminalize Sex Buying
The Turn Off The Red Light (TORL) campaign, led by Irish NGOs, aims to criminalize the purchase of sex and eliminate prostitution and human trafficking.
While their efforts continue, the current legal framework still gives punters the chance to pay for sex without direct criminal liability. That may change in the future.
Dublin Escort Guide
Got a business event coming up and need a stunning, intelligent lady on your arm? Or simply want to take one of Dublin’s sexiest courtesans out for dinner, and maybe more?
Ireland’s capital has a thriving escort industry, with many providers advertising online and in local newspapers (or sometimes just on toilet walls!). Prices are going to vary based on appearance, services, and demand, but on average, punters will typically pay:
- €100-150 for a 30-minute session
- €180-220 for a full hour
- Considerably more for VIP services
Higher-end escorts, like those offering GFE (Girlfriend Experience), will charge much more.
Most escorts operate independently or through agencies, offering both in-call and out-call services. While some work from private apartments, others visit hotels or client residences. Dublin’s escort scene is discreet but fairly well-established.
In keeping with most of the cities we review, the majority of sex work is arranged online.
There are several high-profile escort directories listing models and courtesans available for hire in the Dublin region.
There are also a handful of classified websites where escorts post ads that call out quite explicitly what services are available.
Due to advertising rules, we cannot post links to these websites. However, they can be easily found through a simple search.
Erotic Massage and Body Rubs in Dublin
Similar to the escort trade, there is no shortage of erotic massage parlours where you can receive a variety of sexy body rubs in Dublin.
We cannot list them here, but they are easy to find elsewhere.
Dublin Strip Clubs and Nude Bars
Dublin might be pretty conservative when it comes to the red light services offered by other major European cities, but it doesn’t hold back with strip clubs, nude bars and lap dance clubs.
So, if you are looking for some eye candy to celebrate a Stag party or a birthday weekend, look no further than the strip clubs below.
Angels Lap Dancing Club
38-39 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin
Phone: 01-6788939
http://angelsdublin.ie/index.html
Angel’s is one of Dublin’s top adult entertainment venues and has been putting on stageshows for over 16 years. In fact, the stageshows run every 15 minutes from 11pm til late.
This is one of the premier late night lap dance clubs where you are likely to meet some scintillating dancers in the early hours.
The dancers come from all over Europe, including the UK, France, Italy, with a few local Irish girls in the mix too.
Angel’s underwent a complete refurbishment in 2015 and now offers a luxurious, comfortable and modern interior with plenty of private booths for you to enjoy a private dance. They have 4 private suites available.
The club is located a mere 5 minute walk from St Stephens Green, or 5 minutes by taxi from the popular Temple Bar.
Club Lapello
55 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6790514
http://lapello.com/
Club Lapello is the longest running gentlemen’s club in all of Dublin. It wants to introduce you to what it claims are the sexiest lap dancers in Ireland.
The strippers are a 50-50 mix between local Irish beauties and exotic international dancers, from both Europe and beyond.
Lapello runs a great value €35 deal which provides admission, a drink of your choice and a private dance with one of their strippers all inclusive. In addition, they have a wide variety of stag party and group packages.
This nude bar is open all 7 nights, til late.
The Barclay Club
47 South William Street, Dublin 2
Phone: 00353-167-06500
http://www.barclayclub.ie/
One of Ireland’s best strip clubs, situated in an exclusive area of the city centre. This venue is all about luxury, sophistication and opulence.
It doesn’t have the feel of your typical dive strip bar. It looks like somebody has inserted a couple of stages in to somebody’s regal mansion. And those stages just happen to be graced by stunning exotic dancers from all over the world.
They have an intimate private suite for group bookings where you’ll have a private stage, private bar and the private undivided attention of your strippers of choice. Very popular for small corporate bookings.
Dublin’s Best Sex Shops & Adult Stores
Dublin has a number of excellent sex stores that are kitted out with the latest adult gadgets, accessories, fetishwear and gels. We’ve curated a list of our favourites below.
Basic Instincts
No 8, Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin
Phone: +353 1 6334400
Basic Instincts is a mask and fetish store that concentrates on selling different kinds of authentic fetish items for your adult entertainment and pleasure. They have been around for over 20 years and one of the top sources for handmade and artful masks.
Some of their bestselling items include: Venetian masks, lubes and creams for men and women, sexy clothing, underwear, jock straps and swimwear.
If you’re looking for BDSM or bondage gear, be sure to visit Basic Instincts.
The Sex Shop
8A Clanwilliam Square ,GrandCanal Quay, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 (0)1 6853331
http://www.thesexshop.ie/
They have an extensive selection of sex toys and fetish items to choose from, from vibrators to sexy costumes and bondage gear.
Don’t want to go in to their store? Feel free to order your favourite sex toys online. All items are available for purchase on the web, and delivered quickly in discreet packaging. The Sex Shop is one of Ireland’s top sex toy retailers.
Ann Summers
30-31 Lower O’Connell Street, Dublin 1
Phone: +353 1 8781385
http://www.annsummers.com/
Ah, yes, Ann Summers. You know exactly what you’re getting here.
They have all types of lingerie: bras, sexy night wears, corsets and basques, knickers and thongs, babydolls and camies, aprons, and other lingerie accessories.
They also offer sex toys of the mainstream variety.
Ann Summers stocks vibrators, cock rings, wands, dildos and anal toys. It is catered heavily towards the female market, but couples can find plenty to get excited about in here.
Don’t expect anything too out-of-the-ordinary; just a decent selection of the bestselling sex items and lingerie.
Mandys Delights
Unit A, Metges Lane, Navan, Co. Meath
Phone: +353 46 9074838
http://www.mandysdelights.com
The sore is located north-west of Dublin in Navan, but Mandy’s Delights has an online cart that lets you order online from her selection of sexy toys and lingerie.
Prices are pretty good, and quality is said to be great. Toys available for both him and her.
Angel Adult Boutique
Based in Limerick, delivers online.
Phone: + 353 61 319566
Angel Adult Boutique is an online seller of adult sex toys and other pleasure gadgets, based out of Limerick City but selling Ireland-wide.
Angels claims to be the largest sex shop in all of Ireland. The website delivers an extensive selection of toys and sexy wear across most categories we could imagine.
Not only do they sell toys for both him and her, but they also have a huge catalogue of adult DVDs. Worth checking out is their clearance sale section, home to several discounted items where you can pick up some very cheap sex toys or discounted lingerie.
Secret Paradise
38 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin
Phone: +353 1 5159741
Secret Paradise has carved a niche in the Dublin sex store market by catering to a female-friendly and couples-friendly crowd.
The store is designed to dispel the seedy image that many Dublin sex shops are associated with. It prides itself on friendly customer service and a welcoming atmosphere. If you would rather have its products shipped to your door, you can order through its online store.
Secret Paradise sells several dildos, dongs, cock rings, bondage gear, and anal toys. It even has some app-controlled toys for those looking to add a little extra technology to their private thrills!
Laura Jan
7 Upper Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 8
Phone: (00353) 01 4730 986
http://www.laurajane.ie/
Laura Jane is one of the longest running Dublin sex shops. It was established in 1992 and is known for its impressive array of huge dildos and vibrators.
You can order their products online, or head over to the shop on Upper Clanbrassil Street which is both welcoming and discreet.
Laura Jane sells toys for both him and her. They have a few popular outfits that you may enjoy, including school girls, naughty nurses and a French maid uniform. You can find a small selection here if you are looking for lingerie or stockings. Some of their bestsellers are the ‘babydoll’ outfit and a banded fishnet romper.
Miss Fantasia’s
25 South William Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 671 3734
Another long-running adult store in Dublin, located on South Williams Street, is Miss Fantasia’s adult boutique.
This store is light, airy and welcoming with a complete selection of sexy outfits, fancy dress, plus all the usual vibrators, dildos, lubes and gels. It has a few bondage related items too.
Kinky Devil
Ireland’s largest adult shop
Kinky Devil claims to be the largest adult shop in Ireland with over 3700 adult products in stock at the time of writing in July 2016.
This isn’t a store you can walk in to, but it offers delivery all around Ireland. Delivery is free if you spend over €100 — which is pretty easy to do given the vast catalogue of toys.
Kinky Devil sells all the latest rabbit vibrators, clit stimulators, G-Spot toys and fleshlights. It also has a selection of penis enlargers, extenders and ‘penis sleeves’.
Likewise, if you are looking for sexy clothes and fetish wear, Kinky Devil has you covered. They have over 500 different outfits ranging from sexy Christmas sets, to full blown leather bondage get-ups. If bondage is your thing, you’ll find many, many accessories of interest in their catalogue.
This is one of the most comprehensive online sex shops in Ireland, and probably the world.
