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06/06/2026
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
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 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]
06/06/2026
MONDAY AND TUESDAY the front bar will be open for you to not only get a beer and hang out, but to also give you another chance to check out the artwork from this years Men on Men Competition and Exhibition.
Monday, doors open 3pm
Tuesday, doors open 6pm
Tuesday night will have Southern Hibernation Pirate Trivia (free to play) in the back bar from 8pm and the friendliest pool comp in town will also kick off from 8pm.
See you there.
06/06/2026
SOUTHERN HIBEARNATION OFFICIALLY SETS SAIL TONIGHT!
A Hoy Bears! Get ready to ROAR!
A huge week of fun and furry events kick off tonight at DT's.
We will be hosting events next week (see below), and look forward to seeing you in your pirate get up.
Join us Monday for Captains Cabin Classes (ticket allocation exhausted but the rest of the venue is open from 3pm)
Tuesday the ENTIRE venue is open for Southern Hibernation Pirate Trivia hosted by Dean Arcuri. It is free to enter and play and starts in the back bar from 8pm.
Wednesday is UnderBear (ticket allocation exhausted)
Friday who will be the Pirate King at the Mr Australiasia Bear Competition?
(Ticket allocation exhausted)
Saturday, come party at HUNK!
(Ticket allocation ecxhausted)
Find out about more of this years Southern Hibearnation events here: https://vicbears.org.au/SouthernHibearnation-2026
BE sure to check tixel if you are hunting for spare tickets.
06/06/2026
Ready to hit the slopes on Sunday night, the dance slopes that is!
Break out your Apres-ski gear for friski disko - Chalet des Hommes - this King's Birthday Eve.
Got the winter blues?
Shake it off with a heavy dose of classic pop, club bangers, disco re-do’s and hyper ballads.
JACK POPPER is leading the charge onto the dancefloor with disco legend GAVIN CAMPBELL and new-kid-on-the-slopes HOMOEGO in tow.
Dress to impress. Sporty? Fire-side cocktails? Onesie? Last XMAS in July?
Lighting and décor by BUMMER and co.
Choose pop. Choose friski disko.
Sunday 7 June 8pm-3am - The Laird
🎟️ at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-chalet-des-hommes-kings-birthday-ev-77svna
$30 plus booking fee. $25 for VicBears and brethren club members*
$35 on the door (unless sold out)
*Proof of membership must be shown at the door
Male identifying only VCAT H14/2022
06/06/2026
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
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 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]
05/06/2026
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. More details at 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.
05/06/2026
Dean 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!
05/06/2026
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
3 days to go until you break out your Apres-ski gear for friski disko - Chalet des Hommes - this King's Birthday Eve.
Got the winter blues?
Shake it off with a heavy dose of classic pop, club bangers, disco re-do’s and hyper ballads.
JACK POPPER is leading the charge onto the dancefloor with disco legend GAVIN CAMPBELL and new-kid-on-the-slopes HOMOEGO in tow.
Dress to impress. Sporty? Fire-side cocktails? Onesie? Last XMAS in July?
Lighting and décor by BUMMER and co.
Choose pop. Choose friski disko.
Sunday 7 June 8pm-3am - The Laird
🎟️ at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-chalet-des-hommes-kings-birthday-ev-77svna
$30 plus booking fee. $25 for VicBears and brethren club members*
$35 on the door (unless sold out)
*Proof of membership must be shown at the door
Male identifying only VCAT H14/2022
05/06/2026
Laird Life Drawing, a monthly sip and draw held every is back for another month at The Laird.
Tuesday 16th June
This creative gathering brings q***r, male-identified artists and models together in a shared space of expression, connection, and curiosity.
Each session explores classical n**e modelling as well as themed sessions inspired by rope, rubber, leather, sport, and other kink aesthetics.
Strictly limited to 20 persons only!
The Laird is a *Men and Male Identified venue.
You can purchase a variety of beverages at the bar during our breaks!
Please BYO drawing pads and materials. Electronic pads are accepted.
Basic materials available with a gold coin donation.
18+ ADULTS ONLY
🎟️ : https://events.humanitix.com/laird-life-drawing
*MEN + MALE IDENTIFIED (VCAT H14/2022).
05/06/2026
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/event/toms-hide-out-xnfu86
Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 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]
04/06/2026
Dean 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!
04/06/2026
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/event/toms-hide-out-xnfu86?id=toms-hide-out-py0uup&eventId=69702876990ef16d481d2bc9
Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 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]
04/06/2026
Join us tonight for Spit n Polish, our weekly cruise and fe**sh night.
Gearing up isn't required but a respctful attitude is.
Bootblacks will be ready to shine and Jay is ready to get some barbering on!
Doors open 6pm.
SnP starts whenever you show up.
See you tonight.
04/06/2026
Last nights captio contest results:
- It's Dean's 13th Birthday Bu-cake-ke!
- This icing tastes unusually familiar? Grandpa did you make this cake?
- It eats the cake or it gets the hose again.
- Hanging out for the rego rebate
- It’s my bu***ke party and I’ll cry if I want to.
- Celebrating in my Birthday Hirsute
- Lab technicians at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
- Let them eat cake
04/06/2026
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
3 days to go until you break out your Apres-ski gear for friski disko - Chalet des Hommes - this King's Birthday Eve.
Got the winter blues?
Shake it off with a heavy dose of classic pop, club bangers, disco re-do’s and hyper ballads.
JACK POPPER is leading the charge onto the dancefloor with disco legend GAVIN CAMPBELL and new-kid-on-the-slopes HOMOEGO in tow.
Dress to impress. Sporty? Fire-side cocktails? Onesie? Last XMAS in July?
Lighting and décor by BUMMER and co.
Choose pop. Choose friski disko.
Sunday 7 June 8pm-3am - The Laird
🎟️ at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/.../friski-disko...
$30 plus booking fee. $25 for VicBears and brethren club members*
$35 on the door (unless sold out)
*Proof of membership must be shown at the door
Male identifying only VCAT H14/2022
04/06/2026
Join us tonight for Spit n Polish, our weekly cruise and fe**sh night.
Gearing up isn't required but a respctful attitude is.
Bootblacks will be ready to shine and Jay is ready to get some barbering on!
Doors open 6pm.
SnP starts whenever you show up.
See you tonight.
03/06/2026
Last nights scores
03/06/2026
Let’s do this - Happy 13th Birthday Trivial Hirsute
03/06/2026
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
4 days to go until you break out your Apres-ski gear for friski disko - Chalet des Hommes - this King's Birthday Eve.
Got the winter blues?
Shake it off with a heavy dose of classic pop, club bangers, disco re-do’s and hyper ballads.
JACK POPPER is leading the charge onto the dancefloor with disco legend GAVIN CAMPBELL and new-kid-on-the-slopes HOMOEGO in tow.
Dress to impress. Sporty? Fire-side cocktails? Onesie? Last XMAS in July?
Lighting and décor by BUMMER and co.
Choose pop. Choose friski disko.
Sunday 7 June 8pm-3am - The Laird
🎟️ at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-chalet-des-hommes-kings-birthday-ev-77svna
$30 plus booking fee. $25 for VicBears and brethren club members*
$35 on the door (unless sold out)
*Proof of membership must be shown at the door
Male identifying only VCAT H14/2022
03/06/2026
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.
🎟️: via 🔗 in bio
Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 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]
03/06/2026
Can you believe Dean has been doing Trivial Hirsute at the Laird for 13 years?
Come join us tonight for a birthday blowout of the cheekiest trivia in town.
We have firski disco and Thick n Juicy tickets plus so much more more to give away.
Filled with down-and-dirty pop culture/general knowledge trivia, you are sure to get a candle or two blown out with plenty of cake as well!
Free to play
Doors open at 6pm
Trivia starts at 8pm
Jug special till 9pm
Have food delivered to the pub.
Plenty of birthday fun all night long.
03/06/2026
We have TONNES happening in the lead yup and after the long weekend, so here's a recap!
WEDNESDAY - Trivial Hirsute turns 13
THURSDAY - Spit and Polish
FRIDAY - Sing Stud
SATURDAY - Tom's Hideout
SUNDAY - friski disco
MONDAY - YES WE ARE OPEN in the arvo and evening
TUESDAY - SOUTHERN HIBERNATION TRIVIA
WEDNESDAY - UNDERBEAR
So gird your loins, we are ready for some FUN!
02/06/2026
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
5 days to go until you break out your Apres-ski gear for friski disko - Chalet des Hommes - this King's Birthday Eve.
Got the winter blues?
Shake it off with a heavy dose of classic pop, club bangers, disco re-do’s and hyper ballads.
JACK POPPER is leading the charge onto the dancefloor with disco legend GAVIN CAMPBELL and new-kid-on-the-slopes HOMOEGO in tow.
Dress to impress. Sporty? Fire-side cocktails? Onesie? Last XMAS in July?
Lighting and décor by BUMMER and co.
Choose pop. Choose friski disko.
Sunday 7 June 8pm-3am - The Laird
🎟️ at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/friski-disko-chalet-des-hommes-kings-birthday-ev-77svna
$30 plus booking fee. $25 for VicBears and brethren club members*
$35 on the door (unless sold out)
*Proof of membership must be shown at the door
Male identifying only VCAT H14/2022
02/06/2026
It's the first Tuesday of the month so come and enjoy a double whammy of fun with the friendliest pool comp in town and SNKR Bar social.
Doors open 6pm.
SNKR Bar Social from 7pm.
Pool comp from 8pm.
See you tonight.
Address
149 Gipps Street
Abbotsford, VIC
3067
To reach Gipps Street in Melbourne, you may take the train to Collingwood Station and walk along Victoria Parade towards the east for about 7 minutes. Alternatively, you may take tram line 109 or 12 and alight at stop 22 on Victoria Parade, followed by a short walk towards the south.
If you plan to drive and park nearby, you can find several street parking options around Gipps Street or park at a nearby car park such as Collingwood Close Car Park. From there, head towards the east along Gipps Street until you arrive at your destination.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
6pm - 1am |
| Friday |
6pm - 1am |
| Saturday |
6pm - 2am |
| Sunday |
4pm - 10pm |
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What people say
The Laird, located on Gipps Street in Melbourne, is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. As one of Australia's longest running gay-owned and operated venues, The Laird has become an iconic staple of the local scene. With its 'male-only' status granted by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), The Laird has been able to maintain its history and service to the gay community while still opening its doors a few times a year for community events.
Formerly known as "Melbourne's only bear and leather bar", The Laird has evolved over the years into a haven, meeting place, and party space for same-sex attracted CIS and Trans males. With three bars, a massive beer garden downstairs, and unique accommodation upstairs, The Laird caters to a wide range of men from all over the world.
Whether you're a local or just visiting Melbourne, The Laird is an excellent place to meet new people in a friendly environment. So why not stop by this iconic venue any night of the week? You won't be disappointed!
