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Tuesday 6pm - 10pm Wednesday 6pm - 12am Thursday 6pm - 1am Friday 6pm - 1am Saturday 6pm - 2am Sunday 4pm - 10pm

The Laird

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Australia’s longest running men-only gay hotel, catering to the leather, bear and alternative crowd, with unique accommodation.
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The Laird, Melbourne, is one of Australia’s longest running gay-owned and operated venues. Since its humble beginnings in 1980, The Laird is now well recognised throughout the gay community, both local and international and like its 'sister-venues' Club 80 and The Peel, remains a staple of the local scene. In 1998 The Laird and Club 80 were granted ‘Male-only’ status by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in deference to their history and service to the gay community. While we still maintain this status, a few times a year we open the doors to the community for events such as Vic Leather Open Day (May), Men on Men Open Day (June) and Northside Bizarre (October). Formerly known as "Melbourne's only bear and leather bar", The Laird has progressed over the years to become a haven, meeting place and party space for same-sex attracted CIS and Trans males. We cater to a wide range of men, and it’s a great place to meet up with locals and visitors from around the world. Open 7 nights a week, the venue boasts three bars and a massive beer garden downstairs, with unique accommodation upstairs.

04/11/2026

You may have had a long weekend, but don't say neigh to the cheekiest trivia in town tonight, and join us for Trivial Hirsute: Horse Hung Recovery.

It's the chillest trivia of the year. Come enjoy some down-and-dirty pop culture/general knowledge, where thinking is overrated, and the game's name is fun.

Free to play
Doors open at 6pm
Trivia starts at 8pm
Jug special till 9pm

Have food delivered to the pub.
Plenty of fun all night long

03/11/2026

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/.../toms-hide-out-xnfu86
Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 8 pm – late

Leather encouraged.
Masculinity celebrated.
Kink respected. No judgment. No apologies. Just leather.
Consent is mandatory. Respect is non-negotiable.

02/11/2026

FYI, we are closed today.
We will reopen Wednesday at 6pm with Trivial Hirsute: Horse Hung Recovery from 8pm.

02/11/2026

01/11/2026

VicBears Inc. BEARFEST27 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Underbear tickets:
https://vicbears.org.au/event-6839307

Mr Vicbears Competition tickets:
https://vicbears.org.au/event-6839311

HUNK - Miami Heat tickets:
https://vicbears.org.au/event-6839313

01/11/2026

The Sunday Social just keeps kicking on

01/11/2026

What would you rather eat… Dan or the cake?

01/11/2026

What’s this? More cake! Happy birthday to us!

01/11/2026

It’s a sizzling brotherly BBQ this arvo, plus it’s a new hot plate so come get bread, I mean some sausage in bread!

01/11/2026

Whether you're taking a long weekend, nursing a Halloween hang over or gearing up for one day of work before the public holiday on Tuesday, come relax at Sunday Social this arvo.

The BBQ will be sizzling, the can b**rs are cold (and on special) and the tunes will be pumping.
Doors open 4pm.

01/11/2026

31/10/2026

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31/10/2026

Good enough to eat!

31/10/2026

Doors are open, come get a drink in the front bar.
🎂🎉

31/10/2026

TONIGHT - The Laird celebrates 46 years with a massive birthday blowout.

Join us in the front bar from 8pm for savouries and sweets PLUS boozy craft treats from Moon Dog, Kaiju, Stomping Ground and Smirnoff and Breheny Brothers.

Then hit the dancefloor as DJs SUGAR PLUMP FAIRY and THE D WORD keep the tunes pumping as we bring you random acts of visual delight, cake and surprise drink specials.

Lighting by CRAIG FUSSELL.
Dress up, dress down, dress for success.
Let’s party like it's 1980 but with better hair!

Saturday 31st October, 8pm-3am
Free entry - Men only VCAT H14/2022

30/10/2026

Dean is back hosting SING STUD: The ultimate blokeoke tonight, and it’s set to go off!
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 b**r 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!

30/10/2026

Here's some snaps from last years Birthday Blowout, and we can't wait to do it all again on Saturday. The Laird celebrates 46 years on Halloween this Cup Weekend.

Join us in the front bar from 8pm for savouries and sweets PLUS boozy craft treats from Moon Dog, Kaiju, Stomping Ground and Smirnoff and Breheny Brothers. Then hit the dancefloor as DJs SUGAR PLUMP FAIRY and THE D WORD keep the tunes pumping as we bring you random acts of visual delight, cake and surprise drink specials.

Lighting by CRAIG FUSSELL.
Dress up, dress down, dress for success.
Let’s party like it's 1980 but with better hair!
Saturday 31st October, 8pm-3am
Free entry - Men only VCAT H14/2022

30/10/2026

HIV prevention shouldn't depend on your visa or residency status.

Free PrEP is available to anyone inelig‌ible for Medicare via the Adelaide Sexual Health Centre, the Victorian PrEP Program, the PEACH PrEP clinic in Melbourne and elsewhere. Read more via the link in the comments.

29/10/2026

Dean is back hosting SING STUD: The ultimate blokeoke tonight, and it’s set to go off!

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 b**r 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!

29/10/2026

Last nights costume comp was a hoot, and yes, we also did the pumpkin patch challenge, you can see the not safe for FB pictures vi Deans twitter : https://x.com/deanarcuri/status/2115694518196674652?s=46

29/10/2026

It’s Thursday and things are heating up.
You know what that means - Spit n Polish!

Join us for our weekly cruisy kink n fe**sh night with buzzcuts, bootblacks and more.
Doors open at 6pm, with SnP kicking off whenever you get here.

Free Entry - Gear up (or not) and see you at the pub tonight!

29/10/2026

What's this, some more birthday blow out banging fun coming your way on Saturday night! Just like last year, join us in the front bar from 8pm for savouries and sweets PLUS boozy craft treats from Moon Dog, Kaiju and Breheny Brothers.

29/10/2026

Last nights caption contest results:

- I love doomed y**i
- You bad bad birdy
- I've heard of too much teeth, but the barbs!?
- It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again
- Open up that birdussy for me bb~~ 😈💦
- It puts the lotion on its wings or it gets the tongue again

Address

149 Gipps Street
Abbotsford, VIC
3067

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6pm - 10pm
Wednesday	6pm - 12am
Thursday	6pm - 1am
Friday	6pm - 1am
Saturday	6pm - 2am
Sunday	4pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.lairdhotel.com/

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