About Books Upstairs
On D'Olier Street, a short walk from St Stephen's Green via College Green, Books Upstairs is Dublin's beloved LGBTQ+ bookshop and cafe, fostering community since 1979. This inclusive space shelves queer fiction, Irish memoirs, and global voices, with a cafe serving flat whites amid rainbow flags and cosy nooks.
What to Expect
Diverse LGBTQ+ titles; poetry slams; coffee and cake; events with activists.
Insider Tips
Attend Pride month launches; linger in cafe post-Green. Key for inclusive bookshops St Stephen's Green Dublin. Links to nearby Oscar Wilde plaque.