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.

Got your ticket yo Tom’s Hideout next week : https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/toms-hide-out-xnfu86
27/06/2026

Got your ticket yo Tom’s Hideout next week : https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/toms-hide-out-xnfu86

Tom's Hide Out Buy tickets for Hotel on 06/27/2026, Abbotsford from Fringe Innovations Pty Ltd - IWannaTicket. TOM'S HIDE OUT - LEATHER TAKES OVERLeather is the look. Leather is the attitude.Tom's Hide Out is your invitation to gear up, lock in, and join a night built fo...

Please make sure you’ve registered if you are attending Sunday
26/06/2026

Please make sure you’ve registered if you are attending Sunday

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Samuel Roberts is back hosting SING STUD: The ultimate blokeoke tonight.What will you sing?Gather ye of leather and fur,...
26/06/2026

Samuel Roberts is back hosting SING STUD: The ultimate blokeoke tonight.
What will you sing?

Gather ye of leather and fur,
of lycra, denim, chaps and spurs,
to a place where men were born this way,
where karaoke meets the gay.

Where heart-felt ballads reign supreme,
and disco hits are sung by queens,
of course, the vibe is always blokey,
sometimes there’s even stripper-oke.

So if exhibition's in your blood,
or voyeurism - come support a bud,
the beer is cheap, the men are too,
so come along, sing a tune or two.​

Free every Friday
Doors open at 6pm
Song Rego from 7:30pm
SING STUD from 8pm

Fun all night long.
See you there!

Remember, the Nuggets Bar is open from 6-8pm until Sunday for you to check out all the works, and maybe buy some, that a...
26/06/2026

Remember, the Nuggets Bar is open from 6-8pm until Sunday for you to check out all the works, and maybe buy some, that are a part of this years Men on Men Art Exhibition.

Join us tonight for Spit n Polish.Melbourne Leathermen host their monthly catch up in Nuggets Bar from 6pm and then Spit...
25/06/2026

Join us tonight for Spit n Polish.

Melbourne Leathermen host their monthly catch up in Nuggets Bar from 6pm and then Spit n Polish heats up from 8pm.

We have bootblacks, a barber and the best cruise Thursday you could ask for.

Tonight, Melbourne Leathermen host their monthly meet up from 6pm in the front bar, and then we kick off into Spit n Pol...
25/06/2026

Tonight, Melbourne Leathermen host their monthly meet up from 6pm in the front bar, and then we kick off into Spit n Polish. So get your gear ready.

24/06/2026

Last nights scores

Join us tonight for the cheekiest trivia in town, Trivial Hirsute.Win prizes from Dean's house clean or Dan's box of del...
24/06/2026

Join us tonight for the cheekiest trivia in town, Trivial Hirsute.

Win prizes from Dean's house clean or Dan's box of delights, plus come join the fun at this down-and-dirty pop culture/general knowledge trivia.

Thinking is overrated, and the name of the game is fun!

Free to play
Doors open at 6pm
Trivia starts at 8pm
Jug special till 9pm

Have food delivered to the pub.
Plenty of fun all night long.

You can still see the works on display at this years Men on Men Exhibition until Sunday, and we will be opening Nuggets...
23/06/2026

You can still see the works on display at this years Men on Men Exhibition until Sunday, and we will be opening Nuggets Bar (with no service) every day from 6-8pm. If you are interested in purchasing an artwork please see the bar staff in the back bar.

23/06/2026

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Join us tonight for the firednliest pool comp in town. It's also the final week for you to get a squizz of the artwork f...
23/06/2026

Join us tonight for the firednliest pool comp in town. It's also the final week for you to get a squizz of the artwork from this years Men on Men Exhibition, with some works still available for purchase, so why not come and have a squizz.

Doors open 6pm.
Pool Comp starts at 8pm.

22/06/2026

Last week's caption contest results:

- Are there any cans in here that I can recycle
- Everyone’s a critic, but surely my outfit isn’t vomit level!
- Cum dumpster diving
- Damn, no dicks in here
- King Triton is getting his chum bucket ready
- F*ck, there are no cans for the 10c return deposit in here!

Since our Instagram has been suspended and is under review, we are asking the community to share this post so those who ...
21/06/2026

Since our Instagram has been suspended and is under review, we are asking the community to share this post so those who need it can get the information.

PLEASE REGISTER IF ATTENDING

At the request of the late Bill Saunders, no funeral was held following his passing in April. However, an informal memorial event will be held to remember, reflect, laugh and cry about the many adventures in his "over-the-top" life.

An event to Remember and Celebrate the Life of William (Bill) Saunders : A Man of Melbourne's Inner North.

Sunday 28 June 2026 - 1pm to 4pm
The Laird

Entry via registration only.
https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/an-event-to-remember-and-celebrate-the-life-of-w-eaez1s

During the event, speeches will be minimised and general discussion, laughter and nostalgic reflection encouraged.

An event to Remember and Celebrate the Life of William (Bill) Saunders Buy tickets for Hotel on 06/28/2026, Abbotsford from Fringe Innovations Pty Ltd - IWannaTicket. At the request of the late Bill Saunders, no funeral will be held following his passing on 22 April 2026. However, an informal...

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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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