SEATTLE
Seattle has a very active Leather scene. Not surprising for a city happily dominated by a giant phallic symbol.
Hot-spot neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Downtown
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WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
C. C. Attle’s (1701 E Olive Way, Capitol Hill) Popular bar with frequent fetish events. link
The Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave, Capitol Hill) A leather bar with an attached dance bar. link
Diesel (1413 14th Ave, Central District) Leather-friendly bear bar serving pub grub. Check out Thursday leather nights when the crew sets up black curtains to create a dark room. link
Lumber Yard Bar (9619 16th Ave SW, White Center) Lumberjack-themed pub with fetish events south of Seattle. link
The Seattle Eagle (314 E Pike St, Capitol Hill) Seattle’s dive bar for men. link
WHERE TO FUCK
Club Z (1117 Pike St, Downtown) Sleazy sex palace near Downtown. Monthly leather night. link
Steamwork Baths (1520 Summit Ave, Capitol Hill) Local outpost of the international chain of bathhouses. link
WHERE TO SHAKE YOUR ASS (AND CRUISE)
The Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave, Capitol Hill) Why just have a leather bar when you can have a leather nightclub! link
Man Upp Dance parties for DILFs. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Carhartt (409 Pike St, Downtown) For classic work gear. link
CockEye Kink (16617 Forest Canyon Rd E, Lake Tapps) Custom-made kink wear. By appointment only. link
Doghouse Leathers (715 E Pike St, Downtown) Where to go in Seattle to butch up your look and, who knows, maybe your life. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
Gaslight Inn (1727 15th Ave, Capitol Hill) Beautiful Capitol Hill B&B in a landmark house. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Espresso Vivace (532 Broadway E, Capitol Hill) Where to go for coffee in Starbucks’ hometown. In the heart of Capitol Hill. link
The Guilt Trip (8440 160th Ave NE, Redmond) Gay-friendly out-of-town spot for Indian fusion fare. link
Poquitos (100 E Pike St, Capitol Hill) Fun place for creative Mexican cuisine in Capitol Hill. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
24 Hour Fitness (1827 Yale Ave, Belltown/Downtown) A gym for Downtown Daddies. link
PNW Fitness (401 Broadway E, Capitol Hill) Capitol Hill temple of fitness, popular with Leather Daddies and their boys. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
Acme Barbershop (103 Bellevue Ave E, Capitol Hill) A shop for manly cuts in Capitol Hill. link
The Barber Jason (2602 3rd Ave, Belltown/Downtown) Seattle’s holistic barber. link
Buckhorn Barbershop (321 Broadway E, Capitol Hill) Popular Capitol Hill shop. link
Rudy’s (614 E Pine St, Capitol Hill) Original Capitol Hill location of hip hair chain. link
WHERE TO GET INKED
True Love Tattoo & Art Gallery (1525 Summit Ave, Capitol Hill) Recommended by local Leathermen. (Insider tip: ask for George.) link
WHO TO HANG WITH
Border Riders A group for gay bikers from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada’s West Coast. link
Masters And slaves Together: Everett Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
Masters And slaves Together: Seattle Another local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
Masters And slaves Together: South Sound One more local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
Seattle Boys of Leather Because boys just want to have fun. link
Seattle Men in Leather A longtime men’s social group that’s a major force behind Seattle’s active Leather scene. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
Year-Round
Northwest Leather Calendar A complete day-to-day calendar maintained for events of interest to Leathermen happening throughout the Pacific Northwest. link
March
Washington State Leather Pride A week full of food, fun, contests, and lots and lots of Leather! link
June
Seattle Pride Show your Leather Pride with the Leather Contingent in the Seattle Pride Parade. link
October
The Seattle Leather Daddy and Daddy’s Boy Contest Over Columbus Day weekend, discover for yourself who will be working their asses off over the upcoming year to make Seattle an even better place for Leathermen and Leatherboys. link
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