The Laird

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

TONIGHT - 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 that 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, a dark room, B**r Garden and upbeat tunes, it’s the perfect way to kick off the month.

8pm-1am. Doors close at 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

04/10/2026

Some of you have been asking about the dress code for Laird Leatherman 2026 - Sir Z’s free BLUF event this month.

Just to be clear, this dress code will only be a part of a certain section of the venue with ten rest of the space open to all kink expression.

The dresscode for BLUF is Breeches and Leather Uniform according to the BLUF website. Breeches mean trousers with a balloon or bulge on the side, not just plain riding trousers.

These are included:
Full leather uniform : With or without breeches, full leather looks great. So, that's shirt, trousers, probably a jacket, and accesories such as a tie, Sam Browne belt, gloves, cap. You don't need all of these, but it should look smart, and formal

Fabric uniform with breeches : Think Canadian Mountie - smart, and formal. A fabric uniform is allowed, as long as it has breeches.

Part leather uniform : With or without breeches. For instance, a police uniform, with a leather jacket and duty belt, or a police style fabric shirt, with leather trousers and other accessories.

Police or military bike leathers : British motocycle cop, German green Polizei bike leathers, and similar gear from other countries is welcome.

What's not included:
Motorbike gearFabric uniforms without breeches
Fabric breeches that aren't part of a uniform
N**i, SS and other hate symbols (these are not welcome in the venue either way)
T shirts
Nudity, bare chests, jockstraps
Chaps, harnesses
Skinhead gear, workgear, sports, rubber, denim and other fe**shes

As we said above the rest of the venue will be open to casual and other kink expression.
Find out more about BLUF here : https://bluf.com/dresscode

04/10/2026

We have nearly 100 donations from 60+ businesses and individuals up for grabs to the highest bidder at the Northside Bizarre Auction House!

From artwork and experience vouchers to tickets to the hottest parties, premium kinky items and products – there' really something for everyone!

04/10/2026

Enjoy the juicy meat, raffle winners, thanks to Laird Leatherman 2026 - Sir Z’s raffle.

04/10/2026

Oh DADDY, what big meat you have!
Laird Leatherman 2026 - Sir Z is hosting a raffle alongside his Sunday Social BBQ.
2 massive meat smith meat trays worth $60 each for grab. And a rainbow necklace made by Sir Z.
Only at Leatherman BBQ TODAY.

04/10/2026

MONDAY - 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 that 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, a dark room, B**r Garden and upbeat tunes, it’s the perfect way to kick off the month.

8pm-1am. Doors close at 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

04/10/2026

Join us this arvo for Sunday Social.
We have a BBQ, a b**r garden and you!
Doors open from 4pm.

03/10/2026

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03/10/2026

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/.../toms-hide-out-xnfu86
Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included
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, Elliott Wiggins, and Gerardo “Jerry” Aguilar Jr.
Need support with a concession ticket?
📩 [email protected]

02/10/2026

Give your old leather gear a second life! Drop off donations for our legendary Leather & Treasure second-hand market at The Laird Hotel or at 200 Hoddle Street before Oct 10 for Northside Bizarre.

02/10/2026

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01/10/2026

With Dean away, Ash is hosting SING STUD: The ultimate blokeoke tonight, and it’s set to go off!
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 b**r 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!

01/10/2026

Today we say goodbye to the beloved John Cheshire.

Friday, Oct 2nd at Welcome To Thornbury.
Doors at 11:30, ceremony at 12pm then wake until 4pm.

Link to livestream is : https://events.humanitix.com/john-cheshire-s-last-hurrah/

This is a tough time for many in our community, please remember support is out there:
Beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Lifeline 13 14 11
Qlife 1 800 184 527

As well as Switchboard's Su***de Bereavement Program, supporting LGBTIQA+ communities impacted by su***de bereavement.

Find out more at https://www.charlee.org.au/, go to “Get Support” → “Bereavement,” you’ll find a range of information and resources about the support they provide.

Here is the LGBTIQA+ Su***de Bereavement group:
https://www.charlee.org.au/lgbtiqa-su***de-bereavement-groups

Here is also other information if folks would like to talk to someone https://www.charlee.org.au/talk-to-someone

01/10/2026

It’s Thursday so you know what that means - Spit n Polish!

Join us for our weekly cruisy kink n fe**sh night with buzzcuts, bootblacks and more.

Doors open at 6pm, with SnP kicking off whenever you get here (Free Entry)

Gear up (or not) and see you at the pub tonight!

01/10/2026

It was smiles all round at Northside Bizarre last year, and we can't wait for the iconic kink and fe**sh street party fundraiser to returns to The Laird Hotel and surrounds in Abbotsford on Saturday October 10.

The day brings together q***r communities for a day of playful debauchery, community celebration, and crucial fundraising for Thorne Harbour Health.

What to Expect:
VicBears BearBQ – sizzling sausages with sizzling bears
Masterbaker – the most deliciously cheeky bake-off in Melbourne
Saucy shows, awesome auctions and so much more.

Whether you’re a seasoned ki****er or simply curious, it’s the perfect way to dip your toes (or boots) into something new – all while supporting a great cause.

📌 Why It Matters: 📌
Northside Bizarre raises vital funds for Thorne Harbour Health’s services, including the David Williams Fund for people living with HIV. Over the years, the event has raised tens of thousands of dollars, thanks to community support and our long-standing partnership with The Laird.

01/10/2026

Leather & Treasure is a part of the upcoming Northside Bizarre where secondhand leather, fe**sh, and kink gear is resold to help raise funds for Thorne Harbour Health, last year's Leather & Treasure was HUGE but this year donations of gear have been low!

If you've got something that could use a second life, bring it in to thorneharbour at 200 Hoddle Street or the Laird at 149 Gipps Street.

Donate things like: leather, rubber, pup gear, uniforms, boots, harnesses (no used insertables or VHS p**n)

It will then be resold at Northside Bizarre on Saturday 10 October

01/10/2026

Last nights caption contest results:

- You know it’s getting hot in here when something pops in your mouth
- Corn! But I didn’t even eat any corn!
- What that throat do, cous’n?
- They’ll be corn-ing round the mountain when they cum
- Vegetarian s**t play
- I don't remember having corn

01/10/2026

THIS SATURDAY
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/.../toms-hide-out-xnfu86

Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included

Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 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]

01/10/2026

It's buzz cuts and boot black'n a plenty tonight at Spit n Polish.

Doors open at 6pm.
Spit n Polish kicks off from 8pm.
Kink gear is not essential but a respectful welcoming attitude is.

30/09/2026

SATURDAY — 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/.../toms-hide-out-xnfu86

Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included

Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 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]

30/09/2026

Tonight, Dean is adding some German sausage to the cheekiest trivia in town, as Cocktoberfest Trivial Hirsute hits The Laird.

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

This ain't your Dad's trivia, but it is your Daddys! With pretzels and b**r!

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

29/09/2026

This Friday we say goodbye to the beloved John Cheshire.

Friday, Oct 2nd at Welcome To Thornbury. Doors at 11:30, ceremony at 12pm then wake until 4pm.

Link to RSVP is : https://events.humanitix.com/john-cheshire-s-last-hurrah/

There is also a livestream for those unable to attend in person.

This is a tough time for many in our community, please remember supporyt is out there:
Beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Lifeline 13 14 11
Qlife 1 800 184 527

As well as Switchboard's Su***de Bereavement Program, supporting LGBTIQA+ communities impacted by su***de bereavement.

Find out more at https://www.charlee.org.au/, go to “Get Support” → “Bereavement,” you’ll find a range of information and resources about the support they provide.

Here is the LGBTIQA+ Su***de Bereavement group:
https://www.charlee.org.au/lgbtiqa-su***de-bereavement-groups

Here is also other information if folks would like to talk to someone https://www.charlee.org.au/talk-to-someone