CLEVELAND
Rock & Roll City was until recently the long-term home of CLAW, one of the USA’s top Leather events.
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WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
The Leather Stallion Saloon (2205 St Clair Ave NE) When a bar has Leather in its name, you know it’s serious about Leather! The Leather Stallion has been servin’ ’em up since 1970. link
WHERE TO FUCK
The Academy of Fetish Arts (2615 Lakeside Ave E) Cleveland’s center for serious BDSM play. link
Flex Cleveland (2600 Hamilton Ave) The local outpost of the national Flex chain. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Carhartt (30045 Detroit Rd, Westlake) For classic work gear. link
The Dean Rufus House of Fun (1422 W 29th St) Leather, underwear, and lots of other sexy stuff. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
Aloft Cleveland Downtown (1111 W 10th St) Former overflow hotel for CLAW. link
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower (1360 W Mall Drive) Former overflow hotel for CLAW. link
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Hotel (1380 E 6th St) Former overflow hotel for CLAW. link
Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown (1460 E 9th St) Former overflow hotel for CLAW. link
Hilton Cleveland Downtown (100 Lakeside Ave E) Former overflow hotel for CLAW. link
Hotel RL Cleveland Airport West (25070 Country Club Blvd, North Olmsted) Former host of some CLAW events. Out by the airport. link
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade (420 Superior Ave) A former host hotel for CLAW. link
The Westin Cleveland Downtown (777 St Clair Ave NE) A former host hotel for CLAW. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Luxe Kitchen & Lounge (6605 Detroit Ave) Hipster eatery on the gay-ish West Side. link
Mallorca Restaurant (1390 W 9th St) Leather-friendly Spanish restaurant. link
Susy’s Soup & Deli (1701 E 12 St) Leather-friendly spot for bites and slurps at Reserve Square. link
Susy’s Soup & Deli (230 W Huron Road) Leather-friendly spot for bites and slurps at Tower City. link
Winking Lizard Tavern (1300 E 9th St) Leather-friendly restaurant for American fare. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
The Iron Eagles The Leather/Levi club for Northeast Ohio. link
ONYX Great Lakes A club for Leathermen of color. link
The Rangers The Leather/Levi/Uniform club for Northeast Ohio. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
LGBT Civil Rights Movement Historical Marker (W 29th St & Detroit Ave) Ohio’s history-making historical marker. link
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