MIAMI/FORT LAUDERDALE
Don’t let the hot and humid weather stop you from leathering up with the hot men of South Florida!
Hot-spot cities: Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors [Miami is the region’s major city, but you’ll mostly be able to satisfy your lust for Leather in the cities of Broward County, just to the north.
Drink Fuck Shake Buy Crash Eat Pump Trim Ink Hang See Plan More
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Eagle Wilton Manors (2209 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) The world’s newest Eagle has landed. The Code Bar has a strict dress code Thursday through Saturday nights. Check out the Bear Cave around the back. The Eagle has an onsite leather store and offers take-out and delivery liquor. link
Penny’s at the Duke (902 N Dixie Hwy, Lantana) Leather-friendly bar up in Palm Beach County. link
Ramrod (1508 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) The place to find South Florida’s hottest leathermen as well as a branch of the LeatherWerks store. Check out their schedule for regular events like Monday cigar socials, Sunday leather nights, and many more. link
Scandals Saloon (3073 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors) Leather-friendly country-western bar. link
WHERE TO FUCK
321 Slammer (321 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) Fort Lauderdale’s popular sex club. Check the site to see what will be on the menu when you come to town. link
Club Aqua Miami (2991 Coral Way, Coral Way, Miami) For good clean fun in Miami. link
Club Fort Lauderdale (110 NW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) For good clean fun in Fort Lauderdale. link
The Clubhouse II (2650 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) Bathhouse with weekly leather night. link
WHERE TO SHAKE YOUR ASS (AND CRUISE)
Brüt Dance parties for guys in gear. link
Hunters Nightclubs (2232 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) You can find local Leathermen in their street clothes at Sunday t-dance. link
Scandals Saloon (3073 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors) Leather is more than welcome at Scandals’ weekly t-dance. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Ball Beachwear (2252 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) One- stop shopping for beachwear and butchwear. link
Creative Male (3227 NE 2nd Ave, Edgewater, Miami) Fun, casual fashions near Midtown Miami. link
Eagle Leathers (2209 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) Need some new gear to wear to the Eagle? You can pick some up right on site. link
Fetish Factory (855 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park) Mostly caters to a straight clientele, but you can still find lots of fun guy stuff here, especially latex. link
LeatherWerks (1226 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) South Florida’s legendary leather store. link
LeatherWerks (Ramrod) (1508 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) LeatherWerks’ outpost in the Ramrod. link
Pride Factory (850 NE 13th St, Fort Lauderdale) As gay as it sounds. link
Stompers Boots (1208 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) San Francisco’s much loved boot shop has moved to Florida. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa (601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) High class digs on the water. link
The Big Coconut Guesthouse (1021 NE 13th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) Clothing-optional guesthouse in Fort Lauderdale. link
Cabanas Guesthouse and Spa (2209 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors) Canalside clothing-optional guesthouse in Wilton Manors. link
Calypso Inn (2520 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors) Clothing-optional guesthouse in Wilton Manors. link
Cheston House (520 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale) Clothing-optional guesthouse at the beach. link
Ed Lugo Resort (2404 NE 8th Ave, Wilton Manors) Adults-only resort with clothing-optional pool. link
The Grand Resort and Spa (539 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale) Clothing-optional resort at the beach. link
Hotel Lush Royale (2901 Terramar St, Fort Lauderdale) Gay resort at the beach. link
Inn Leather (610 Manatee Dr aka SE 19th St, Fort Lauderdale) Every room has a sling. What more do you need to know? link
Manor Inn (2408 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors) Clothing-optional guesthouse in Wilton Manors. link
Pelican Grand Beach Resort (2000 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) Luxury accommodations on the beach. link
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach (999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) The international chain’s beachfront spot in Fort Lauderdale. link
The Worthington (543 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale) Clothing-optional resort at the beach. It’s 3 resorts in one–the Alcazar Resort, the Villa Venice Resort, and the Worthington Guesthouse. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Courtyard Cafe (2211 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) Laid-back diner open 24 hours on the weekend. link
Hamburger Mary’s (2426 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) South Florida outpost of the campy burger chain. link
J. Mark’s Restaurant (1245 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale) Classy joint near the water. link
New York Grilled Cheese (2207 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) Casual eats in Wilton Manors. link
Peter Pan Diner (1216 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park) Late night eats in Oakland Park. link
Rosie’s Bar & Grill (2449 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) Super-gay hangout in Wilton Manors. link
Tee-Jay Thai Sushi (2254 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors) The gayest sushi in town. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
Crunch (3500 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park) The local outpost of the nationwide theme gym is gayer than your average Crunch. link
LA Fitness (3825 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park) Popular local location of the nationwide chain. link
Titan Gym (1440 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale) A serious gym for serious bodybuilders. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
Buck & Beard (815 NE 13th St, Fort Lauderdale) The name says it all, doesn’t it? link
Dick’s Service Station (3528 NE 12th Ave, Oakland Park) Full-service salon in Oakland Park. link
Ron’s Barber Shop (1220 NE 14th St, Fort Lauderdale) Butch cuts at bargain prices. link
WHERE TO GET INKED
Bruce Bart Tattooing (3323 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) A full-service body-modification salon. link
Dragon Lily Tattoo (500 W Oakland Park Blvd, Wilton Manors) Lily and her gang will create beautiful art for you. link
Formula Ink (1214 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) Friendly artists and beautiful work make for a winning formula. link
Ink Addiction (2028 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) Once you start, you can’t stop. And they haven’t stopped for over 50 years. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
Brothers of Bondage Join the brothers for their monthly bondage social every 2nd Saturday at the LeatherWerks Dungeon. (Look for the LeatherWerks newsletter on their site to find out more info. UPDATE: The brothers have suspended their activity for the pandemic.) link
Masters And slaves Together: Fort Lauderdale Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
ONYX Deep South A club for Leathermen of color. link
Palm Beach Leather Men Leathermen that hang out a little further up the shore. link
South Florida Minotaurs The Leathermen of South Florida. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
Stonewall Library & Archives (1300 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) The USA’s largest LGBTQ circulating library. link
Stonewall Museum Wilton Manors Gallery (2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) A museum of LGBT culture. link
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (1201 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors) The only museum of its kind in the States. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
May
Beyond Leather Over 60 BDSM educational sessions, plus the International Power Exchange contest. link
October
Mr. Ramrod The Ramrod hosts the annual contest to determine which Leather stud will represent South Florida at IML. (Check the Ramrod site for details as the contest grows close.) link
November
The Leather Masked Ball This annual fundraiser is one of the hottest events in South Florida. link
November/December
Pig Week The filthiest week of the year. link
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