The Laird

The Laird Australia’s longest running men-only gay hotel, catering to the leather, bear and alternative crowd, with unique accommodation.
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The Laird, Melbourne, is one of Australia’s longest running gay-owned and operated venues. Since its humble beginnings in 1980, The Laird is now well recognised throughout the gay community, both local and international and like its 'sister-venues' Club 80 and The Peel, remains a staple of the local scene. In 1998 The Laird and Club 80 were granted ‘Male-only’ status by the Victorian Civil and Adm

inistrative Tribunal (VCAT) in deference to their history and service to the gay community. While we still maintain this status, a few times a year we open the doors to the community for events such as Vic Leather Open Day (May), Men on Men Open Day (June) and Northside Bizarre (October). Formerly known as "Melbourne's only bear and leather bar", The Laird has progressed over the years to become a haven, meeting place and party space for same-sex attracted CIS and Trans males. We cater to a wide range of men, and it’s a great place to meet up with locals and visitors from around the world. Open 7 nights a week, the venue boasts three bars and a massive beer garden downstairs, with unique accommodation upstairs.

Join us tonight for the friendliest pool comp in town.Doors open from 6pm and the pool comp starts from 8pm.Let's whack ...
08/09/2026

Join us tonight for the friendliest pool comp in town.
Doors open from 6pm and the pool comp starts from 8pm.
Let's whack some balls and stroke some cues!

MEET THE FRISKI DISKO DJS - ENNENN is a regular of the Australian q***r club scene calling Naarm/Melbourne home and was ...
08/09/2026

MEET THE FRISKI DISKO DJS - ENN

ENN is a regular of the Australian q***r club scene calling Naarm/Melbourne home and was voted DJ of the Year in 2026 at the MEDEA's. He has performed around the country for brands & festivals such as Mardi Gras, Tropical Fruits, Midsumma, Gaytimes, Barba, NGV, A3 Festival, I Remember House, Thick N Juicy and venues such as The Beresford, Sircuit & Osborne Sundays.

Covering a multitude of genres, from hands-in-the-air campery to filthy tech & intimate progressive dark rooms – the sophisticated musicality distills down to infectious groove no matter the intensity.unds are just the ticket, whether you're kicking back, kicking off, or kicking on.

Join him on the dance floor this Saturday for friski disko… SPRUNG!

Head on into dad’s garage in your finest and/or filthiest work gear.
Clock on with the friski disko crew and a bunch of truckers, tradies and other worked-up guys to kick off the season.

8pm-3am
Saturday 12 September
The Laird
Men-only VCAT H14/2022

Tickets $30 general / $25 Spit & Polish and VicBears members*
🎟️ : https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-sprung-spring-2026-lymowl
More on the door if not sold out. Cloak facilities provided.
*Proof of membership required

Found some snaps by Dean Arcuri - DEANation on the hard drive from a Sunday Social last month, bring on spring and summe...
08/09/2026

Found some snaps by Dean Arcuri - DEANation on the hard drive from a Sunday Social last month, bring on spring and summer!

MEET THE FRISKI DISKO DJS - David DCMeanjin/Brisbane based DJ, Davide DC has cemented himself in the Brisbane scene, wit...
08/09/2026

MEET THE FRISKI DISKO DJS - David DC

Meanjin/Brisbane based DJ, Davide DC has cemented himself in the Brisbane scene, with a versatility that crosses bars, clubs, parties and festivals, as well as regular guest spots in Sydney and Melbourne, plus special appearances at 'Mardi Gras', 'Tropical Fruits', 'Winter Pride NZ' and even in Kyoto Japan.

DC's signature eclectic style always takes you on a journey, from house and disco, smooth grooves and pumpin' beats, classics of course, and everything in between. And with a vibe that’s unashamedly camp and unpretentiously cool, DC’s sounds are just the ticket, whether you're kicking back, kicking off, or kicking on.

Join him on the dance floor this Saturday for friski disko… SPRUNG!

Head on into dad’s garage in your finest and/or filthiest work gear.
Clock on with the friski disko crew and a bunch of truckers, tradies and other worked-up guys to kick off the season.

8pm-3am
Saturday 12 September
The Laird
Men-only VCAT H14/2022

Tickets $30 general / $25 Spit & Polish and VicBears members*
🎟️ : https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-sprung-spring-2026-lymowl
More on the door if not sold out. Cloak facilities provided.
*Proof of membership required

MEET THE FRISKI DISKO DJS - JACK POPPERJack Popper has earned his place among Melbourne’s most respected underground dis...
08/09/2026

MEET THE FRISKI DISKO DJS - JACK POPPER

Jack Popper has earned his place among Melbourne’s most respected underground disco and house DJs, bringing eight years of experience to some of the city’s best dance floors. A DJ, promoter and dedicated party-starter and vibe-setter - you can find Jack spinning at Melbourne’s best bars, clubs and restaurants every weekend along major q***r festivals and events like Midsumma Carnival, ChillOut Festival and Mardi Gras.

With his heart firmly in the disco, Jack moves effortlessly through funk, soul, boogie, deep house, euphoric edits and the occasional left-field techno set. As the founder and resident DJ of Decadance, he is known for high-energy sets with infectious grooves and uplifting vocals.

Join him on the dance floor this Saturday for friski disko… SPRUNG!

Head on into dad’s garage in your finest and/or filthiest work gear.
Clock on with the friski disko crew and a bunch of truckers, tradies and other worked-up guys to kick off the season.

8pm-3am
Saturday 12 September
The Laird
Men-only VCAT H14/2022

Tickets $30 general / $25 Spit & Polish and VicBears members*
🎟️ : https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-sprung-spring-2026-lymowl
More on the door if not sold out. Cloak facilities provided.
*Proof of membership required

07/09/2026

Registrations for the VicBears Volunteer Program are officially OPEN!!

An email has been sent out to all active members with information and details about how to register. You can also learn about the program and register from the volunteer page on our website.

You want to be involved? What are you waiting for?

Vistit the website:
https://vicbears.org.au/Volunteer/

Sign up here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kFp13b4eL5

TONIGHT - The hottest Underwear Party is back for another monthly Monday!Join a couple hundred other guys for a night of...
07/09/2026

TONIGHT - The hottest Underwear Party is back for another monthly Monday!

Join a couple hundred other guys for a night of cruisey fun.
Strip down to your jocks, briefs, y-fronts, g-string, boxers or swimmers.

Please be advised frontal nudity is not allowed, and no open-toed shoes (things, sandals, crocs etc).
Feel free to don a leather or rubber harness or vest, but no t-shirts or singlets allowed.

Featuring 2 bars, dark room, Beer Garden and upbeat tunes, it’s the perfect way to kick off the month.

8pm-1am. Doors close midnight.
$15 entry (card only).

Free entry for members of VicBears and Spit and Polish.
Cloak included in entry fee. Cloak by Down an' Dirty/Thorne Harbour
Men only VCAT H14/2022

Sausages are up thanks to vic_tennis_
06/09/2026

Sausages are up thanks to vic_tennis_

hyperprism.dj’s milkshake brings all the daddies to the beer garden on this day of fathers!
06/09/2026

hyperprism.dj’s milkshake brings all the daddies to the beer garden on this day of fathers!

Daddy Day is going off!
06/09/2026

Daddy Day is going off!

The hottest Underwear Party is back for another month on Monday!Join a couple hundred other guys for a night of cruisey ...
06/09/2026

The hottest Underwear Party is back for another month on Monday!
Join a couple hundred other guys for a night of cruisey fun.

Strip down to your jocks, briefs, y-fronts, g-string, boxers or swimmers.
Please be advised frontal nudity is not allowed, and no open-toed shoes (things, sandals, crocs etc).

Feel free to don a leather or rubber harness or vest, but no t-shirts or singlets allowed.
Featuring 2 bars, dark room, Beer Garden and upbeat tunes, it’s the perfect way to kick off the month.

8pm-1am. Doors close midnight.
$15 entry (card only).
Free entry for members of VicBears and Spit and Polish.
Cloak included in entry fee. Cloak by Down an' Dirty/Thorne Harbour
Men only VCAT H14/2022

The sun is out and we are feeling optemistic for a great beer garden sssion today from Sunday Social - so here are some ...
06/09/2026

The sun is out and we are feeling optemistic for a great beer garden sssion today from Sunday Social - so here are some past pics.
We have a BBQ, a beer garden and you, so yoin us this arvo for Sunday Social.
Doors open from 4pm.

TONIGHT - TOM’S HIDE OUT — LEATHER TAKES OVERLeather is the language.Tom’s Hide Out returns, an unapologetic night for l...
05/09/2026

TONIGHT - TOM’S HIDE OUT — LEATHER TAKES OVER
Leather is the language.

Tom’s Hide Out returns, an unapologetic night for leathermen, their admirers, and anyone drawn to the presence, confidence, and connection that leather brings.

This isn’t a dance party.
It’s LEATHER • SOCIAL • CRUISE
Boots. Harnesses. Vests. Ci**rs.
Or the jacket that’s been waiting for the right night — this is it.

Entry: $20
Every dollar supports Switchboard, local charities, and the Brothers in Hide grassroots scholarship.

🎟️: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/toms-hide-out-xnfu86

Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included

Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Time: 8 pm – late

Leather encouraged.
Masculinity celebrated.
Kink respected. No judgment. No apologies. Just leather.
Consent is mandatory. Respect is non-negotiable.

Organised by Brothers in Hide
Committee: James Pellow, BB, Elliott Wiggins, and Gerardo “Jerry” Aguilar Jr.
Need support with a concession ticket?
📩 [email protected]

Monday night, the hottest Underwear Party is back for another month!On the first Monday of each month, join a couple hun...
05/09/2026

Monday night, the hottest Underwear Party is back for another month!

On the first Monday of each month, join a couple hundred other guys for a night of cruisey fun.

Strip down to your jocks, briefs, y-fronts, g-string, boxers or swimmers.
Please be advised frontal nudity is not allowed, and no open-toed shoes (things, sandals, crocs etc).

Feel free to don a leather or rubber harness or vest, but no t-shirts or singlets allowed.
Featuring 2 bars, dark room, Beer Garden and upbeat tunes, it’s the perfect way to kick off the month.

8pm-1am. Doors close midnight.
$15 entry (card only).

Free entry for members of VicBears and Spit and Polish.
Cloak included in entry fee. Cloak by Down an' Dirty/Thorne Harbour
Men only VCAT H14/2022

TONIGHT — TOM’S HIDE OUT — LEATHER TAKES OVERLeather is the language, and Tom’s Hide Out is an unapologetic night for le...
04/09/2026

TONIGHT — TOM’S HIDE OUT — LEATHER TAKES OVER

Leather is the language, and Tom’s Hide Out is an unapologetic night for leathermen, their admirers, and anyone drawn to the presence, confidence, and connection that leather brings.

This isn’t a dance party.
It’s LEATHER • SOCIAL • CRUISE
Boots. Harnesses. Vests. Ci**rs.
Or the jacket that’s been waiting for the right night — this is it.

Entry: $20
Every dollar supports Switchboard, local charities, and the Brothers in Hide grassroots scholarship.

🎟️: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/toms-hide-out-xnfu86

Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included

Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Time: 8 pm – late

Leather encouraged.
Masculinity celebrated.
Kink respected. No judgment. No apologies. Just leather.
Consent is mandatory. Respect is non-negotiable.

Organised by Brothers in Hide
Committee: James Pellow, BB, Elliott Wiggins, and Gerardo “Jerry” Aguilar Jr.
Need support with a concession ticket?
📩 [email protected]

04/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING 🚨
INTRODUCING YOUR NEW MELBOURNE RUBBER TITLEHOLDER FOR 2026: DEVIANT DEVICES!

We can’t wait to see what you do with the title. On behalf of Melbourne Rubber, you’ve got a huge, shiny community behind you all the way. 🖤

This year’s competition was truly unprecedented, and we want to give a massive thank you to all of our competitors for their incredible devotion to rubber, the work they put into their applications and performances, and everything they brought to our community throughout the competition.

And of course a huge acknowledgement to Kitty Obsidian who is stepping down as your 2025 Mx Melbourne Rubber. Thank you for everything you have given our community, Kitty.

There’s plenty more to come from our new titleholder, but for now, let’s celebrate! 🎉

04/09/2026

QNews LGBTIQA+ News

Join us tonight for one of the highlights of Slick Week as the Melbourne Rubber 2026 Competition takes centre stage for ...
04/09/2026

Join us tonight for one of the highlights of Slick Week as the Melbourne Rubber 2026 Competition takes centre stage for a gender inclusive night of shiny celebration.

Contestants will showcase the passion, creativity, and diversity of Melbourne's rubber community across three judged rounds.

This year also marks the debut of the annual Slick Awards. Celebrating excellence in creativity, service, leadership, and community connection, the awards honour those whose contributions create welcoming spaces, foster belonging, and strengthen Melbourne's rubber scene.

Whether you're cheering on the contestants, celebrating this year's award recipients, or simply experiencing the energy of competition night, this is an evening not to be missed.

Door: 6:30PM
Comp Start: 7:30PM

🎟️: eagleleather.com.au/slick-2026-melbourne-rubber-competition.html

03/09/2026

What’s happening at The Laird over the next few nights!

Join us tonight for Maximum Gloss as Melbourne Rubber takes over The Laird's iconic Spit + Polish Thursday night. Open ...
03/09/2026

Join us tonight for Maximum Gloss as Melbourne Rubber takes over The Laird's iconic Spit + Polish Thursday night.

Open to all genders, this special Slick Week edition of Spit + Polish is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, meet fellow rubber enthusiasts from across Australia and beyond, and celebrate everything rubber in a relaxed social atmosphere.

It's also your chance to meet this year's Melbourne Rubber contestants before Friday night's competition.

Whether you're suited up in full rubber or simply coming along to enjoy the community, Maximum Gloss is the perfect way to get ready for the exciting days ahead.

A complimentary cloak check will be available throughout the evening, and raffle tickets will be on sale with some fantastic prizes up for grabs while supporting Melbourne Rubber.

03/09/2026

Last night's caption contest results:

- Dean Arcuri revealed as Grimace on The Masked Singer
- Kmart: $10 - Dean topping: priceless
- Oh my god Dean has hair and has 5 minutes of free time
- Dean misunderstood when i said we should blow each other
- Don't mind my sun he's a bronie.
- Ursula’s gay cousin is in town

Just a reminder that we have a bevy of fun and kink filled events coming your way over the next week.Tonight join us for...
03/09/2026

Just a reminder that we have a bevy of fun and kink filled events coming your way over the next week.

Tonight join us for a take over of Spit n Polish with Maximum Gloss for SLICK. It's gender inclusive and a chance to mett the peeps compeating for the Melbourne Rubber title.

Which is what is happening in the venue on Friday night (Sing Stud will be back next week). The Melbourne Rubber comp will start at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm, get your tickets at melbournerubber.com.

Saturday get leathered up for Tom's Hide Out, a LEATHER • SOCIAL • CRUISE night with Dark room, Cigar lounge and Cloak included. $20 tickets via our website.

Join us from 4pm on Sunday for Sunday social and then Monday, join us for our monthly Underwear Party.

There's always something happening!

Who will win the inaugural Slick Awards?Find out Friday night at the Melbourne Rubber Comp!
03/09/2026

Who will win the inaugural Slick Awards?
Find out Friday night at the Melbourne Rubber Comp!

TOM’S HIDE OUT — LEATHER TAKES OVER is this Saturday.Leather is the language. is an unapologetic night for leathermen, t...
02/09/2026

TOM’S HIDE OUT — LEATHER TAKES OVER is this Saturday.
Leather is the language.

is an unapologetic night for leathermen, their admirers, and anyone drawn to the presence, confidence, and connection that leather brings.
This isn’t a dance party.
It’s LEATHER • SOCIAL • CRUISE
Boots. Harnesses. Vests. Ci**rs.
Or the jacket that’s been waiting for the right night — this is it.

Entry: $20
Every dollar supports Switchboard, local charities, and the Brothers in Hide grassroots scholarship.

🎟️: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/toms-hide-out-xnfu86?id=toms-hide-out-1txraw&eventId=6a3d4b7226167e730742e996
Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included

Saturday, September 5th, 2026
8 pm – late
Leather encouraged.
Masculinity celebrated.
Kink respected. No judgment. No apologies. Just leather.
Consent is mandatory. Respect is non-negotiable.

Organised by Brothers in Hide
Committee: James Pellow, BB, Elliott Wiggins, and Gerardo “Jerry” Aguilar Jr.
Need support with a concession ticket?
📩 [email protected]

📸 by

Ready for a total bender for a spring edition of friski disko… SPRUNG!Head on into dad’s garage in your finest and/or fi...
02/09/2026

Ready for a total bender for a spring edition of friski disko… SPRUNG!
Head on into dad’s garage in your finest and/or filthiest work gear.

Our resident audio expert JACK POPPER will be joined by DAVIDE DC (Bris) and ENN to get you werking the dancefloor ‘til late.

Clock on with the friski disko crew and a bunch of truckers, tradies and other worked up guys to kick off the season.

Cloak facilities provided.
8pm-3am
Saturday 12 September
The Laird
Men only VCAT H14/2022

Tickets $30 general / $25 Spit & Polish and VicBears members*
Go to https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-sprung-spring-2026-lymowl
More on the door if not sold out
*Proof of membership required

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UPCOMING DATES
Sat 12th September 2026
Sat 12th December 2026
Sun 25th April 2027 (ANZAC Day)

Address

149 Gipps Street
Abbotsford, VIC
3067

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
Wednesday 6pm - 12am
Thursday 6pm - 1am
Friday 6pm - 1am
Saturday 6pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

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