In most of our cities we have gay bars and straight bars. Straight people can sometimes feel uncomfortable in gay bars. Similarly gay people can sometimes feel out of place in straight bars.
As part of adding details to a pub, we have the option of ticking “gay friendly”. So do and most don’t. What the term actually means isn’t specific, and sometimes it is ticked as a way of criticizing the pub!
My question is whether all sexualities can really enjoy their night together, and why, in 2010 do we have to split them down the middle. I know it can annoy some gay people when straight people come into their pubs,
and some straight people get very uncomfortable with same-sex affection in public. Do you think we will ever get to the stage where everyone can drink together without any hassle.
Or do you know any places that are truly open-minded to everyone? Let us know who where they are.
In Australia places seem a bit more open about different sexual orientations than back home in Ireland – well at least in the cities! But I’m guessing there’ll always be a few people everywhere who won’t approve. However, alot of my gay friends would be pretty self conscious about openly scoring with other guys in straight pubs but I’ve gone to gay bars and i never felt conscious about scoring with straight guys. Maybe in a few years it will get better…
Comment by tara — February 6, 2010 @ 5:40 am
my local pub is very friendly,staff helpful and welcoming.quick effecient service.
Comment by john Dolan — February 14, 2010 @ 10:36 am