Outside Sauna

HI GAY! This place is so hit or miss. Sometimes it's practically empty, other times there are genuinely some very hot guys. Pride is probably the best time to visit, when tourists arrive before they learn to avoid it. Genuine feedback: PLEASE CHANGE THE MUSIC. I BEG YOU. Loud Magic FM cheese blasting like Westlife, B*Witched, Steps, ABBA and S Club 7 completely kills the vibe. Silence would be superior. It's a gay sauna, not bottomless brunch at your mum's fav pub. STOP CHARGING FOR LUBE. It used to be provided. Charging extra after a £15 entry fee feels penny-pinching and it's asking for injuries. FIX THE LOCKER KEYS. The giant dangling plastic wristband key clatters around constantly. If you're lucky enough to find someone to hook up with, you have to remove it first. CASH ONLY. Accepting cards would make the place feel more modern and accessible. Cash-only just adds another reason for people to change their minds and walk away. THE HOT TUB. It's been out of action for ages. It was at least somewhere to sit and socialise. Now it's cordoned off and makes the place look even more neglected. THE VIBE. Aggressive disco lighting, terrible music, guys who don't understand "no" until you've said it several times, people curled up sleeping everywhere. It feels dated and unsensual. FILTH (not in a good way). Everything feels grimy, and I've felt dirtier after using the showers. There's a difference between a sex-positive environment and somewhere that feels unclean. ONLINE PRESENCE. The website is gone, Facebook hasn't been updated since 2014 and Instagram since 2023. Have a Grindr profile specifically for the sauna. Advertise offers. Let guys nearby know it exists. THE POTENTIAL. The location is excellent, directly opposite Belfast's gay bars and clubs. It's open 24 hours at weekends. I could even see it working as more of a meeting point generally if there were different entry options: Full sauna experience: Standard entry price with access to everything. Short-stay option: A cheaper one-hour entry with access to a private room, aimed at people who simply need somewhere to hook up. In general Belfast's gay nightlife deserves better. This place could genuinely be good, but right now it feels stuck decades behind everything happening around it.

I recently visited this sauna and overall found the facilities decent, but my experience was seriously affected by the behaviour of one staff member at reception. He appeared to be in his early 30s and, on multiple occasions, I noticed that whenever younger guests (around 18–20) arrived, he would quickly leave his post, grab a towel, and follow them inside in a way that felt inappropriate and unprofessional. This kind of conduct creates an uncomfortable atmosphere and raises concerns about boundaries and staff responsibility. I hope management addresses this issue, as it reflects poorly on the establishment

Website takes you to something based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Was put off trying these place as has no legitimate website or way of viewing it. Locals in gay bars warned me off of the basis of poor customer experience. If the website allowed you to view and interact with the business that might make it more approachable but without a legitimate site it’s very off putting and backs up word of mouth suggestions.

I went to Belfast for a day from Dublin last Saturday. I was there about 5 years ago, and I am shocked that nothing has improved. It still won’t accept cards, only cash. The whole place badly needs an update and a deep clean. The cubicles are dirty and need a fresh coat of paint. In the toilets, there is an awful smell. There are a lot of moulds on the ceilings, and some are damaged. I can't believe they have let standards drop so low. In Dublin’s Sauna “The Boilerhouse,” the standards are very high—very clean, friendly staff, and some areas have already been renovated, which is really good. I would never go back again unless it has been fully renovated.

Honestly an okay experience, a bit pricey and felt nervous about being around considering it was my first time