DENVER
Let the men of the Mile High City give you a Rocky Mountain high.
Hot-spot neighborhoods: Baker, Cheesman Park, North Capitol Hill
Drink Fuck Buy Crash Eat Pump Hang See Plan More
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Buddies (504 E Colfax Ave, Capitol Hill) This neighborhood bar is leather-friendly. link
Denver Eagle (5110 W Colfax Ave, West Colfax) The Eagle has landed on Colfax! Gear up for the BLUF Social and Third Gear night every 3rd Saturday. link
Trade (475 Santa Fe Dr, Baker) Denver’s mile-high macho bar. Stop by every 3rd Friday for Rough Play. link
WHERE TO FUCK
Denver Sanctuary (Near I-25 & W 6th Ave, Baker) A pansexual private social club for individuals interested in BDSM. link
The R.A.C.K. Room (Near I-225 & E 6th Ave, Aurora) A pansexual private membership club for adults interested in BDSM, fetishism, shibari, and other kink-related pursuits. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
CJ’s Leather (901 E Colfax Ave @ Needz, North Capitol Hill) Classic off-the rack and classic leather for classic Leathermen. link
Needz (901 E Colfax Ave, North Capitol Hill) Underwear, leather, butchwear, dildos. Everything a guy needz. link
Unowned by Bear (2620 W 2nd Ave, Valverde) Leather accessories for BDSM fun. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver (1717 Champa St, Central Business District) Hip, gay-friendly hotel in Downtown. link
Sheraton Denver Downton Hotel (1550 Court Pl, Central Business District) Leather-friendly spot Downtown to get your Marriott points. link
Warwick Denver (1776 Grant St, North Capitol Hill) Popular high-end Uptown hotel. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Ace Eat Serve (501 E 17th Ave, North Capitol Hill) Funky gay-friendly restaurant with Asian food and ping-pong tables. link
Buddies (504 E Colfax Ave, Capitol Hill) Get your pub grub at this gay bar. link
Champagne Tiger (601 E Colfax Ave, North Capitol Hill) Fabulous drinks and eats in a 1960s mid-century modern diner near lots of gay stuff. link
Hamburger Mary’s (1336 E 17th Ave, City Park West) Denver outpost of the campy burger chain. link
Steuben’s (523 E 17th Ave, North Capitol Hill) Heartland comfort food in a retro Uptown setting. link
Wild Corgi Pub (1223 E 13th Ave, Cheesman Park) Great pub grub in a very gay-friendly environment. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
24 Hour Fitness (4120 E Alameda Ave, Glendale) Very cruisy gym where sometimes guys work out too. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
BLUF Denver For men into full dress leather uniform. link
Denver boys of Leather Have some fun with the Rocky Mountain boys. link
Denver Leathermen’s Forum This new education, discussion, and social group meets every 1st Thursday at the Denver Eagle link
Masters And slaves Together: Metro Denver Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
Mile High Fisters These red hanky guys meet socially every 1st Saturday at the Denver Eagle. link
Rocky Mountain Leather Alliance A group fostering Leather fellowship in the Denver area. link
Studio Friction A rope-centered pansexual social group with a focus on aerial bondage and other forms of BDSM. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
The Grove: Colorado AIDS Memorial (2101 15th St, near the 15th Street bridge, Auraria) A peaceful riverside spot to remember those who were lost. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
May
The Leather Colorado Foundation Contest Weekend A weekend of contests–featuring the Mr Colorado Leather Contest, which has been running since 1980, and a lot more. link
August
Back Alley Denver’s big, fun annual Leather event. Don’t miss it if you’re in Denver in August! link
September
H.E.C.K. What the HECK? It’s High Elevation Colorado Kink–a weekend of classes about kink, social events, and the Rocky Mountain Person of Leather Contest. Alternates between the Denver area and Colorado Springs. link
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