Leather Stallion Saloon

Visiting from Columbus for a concert so stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon to check things out. The bar was empty when we arrived around 4pm shortly after they opened which was expected. Only the patio was open which was ok since it was perfect patio weather. Everyone was friendly and the mixed drinks were poured strong. Would definitely go back to check this place out when there are more people there. Note- we had to walk all the way to the back to enter the patio, all of the doors to main bar were locked.

Honestly this bar is a prime example of incredible raw potential paired with unfortunate under utilization. This is the only place where you can truly let your inner monster out but it's held back by a cash only grill and rare utilization of both bars. The dance floor is held back by way too many tables and the staff is either incredibly charming or rude. It's hit or miss whenever you go.

I am here tonight on my way home to DCI stopped in with a friend who lives hereHe moved here from a bad situation The guys who brought him here basically abandoned himHe is and always will be an important part of our community He is about to find himself without a home because of these people He reached out to the senior center here and the gay center here They offered NO HELPI am not using his name I pray our COMMUNITY LEATHER COMMUNITY step upThis man has done a lot I am ASKING people in the Cleveland area to helpThank you

We were traveling from Washington DC to Toronto by road. My first ever road trip that I always wanted to do (than being cramped in an airplane). We had to make 2 stops in Cleveland, Ohio and I wanted to check out the gay bars. We had gone to others around the area but this one was the best one. As outsiders we were a little nervous of the location and the area as well as entering the bar. It was a small bar with an older crowd on a Wednesday but everyone was so welcoming and friendly. It caught us off guard honestly... very welcoming bar and it goes to show looks can be deceiving sometimes (like hole in the wall restaurants). I would love to come back here during the summer or pride, where everyone told us it's the best time to go!

Its all about inclusiveness and community. I am new to the area but it's nice to see that places like this still exist, that are welcoming to everyone and that are places for many LGBTQ+ groups to gather and celebrate!

Located on St. Clair (more appropriately St. Sleaze Street), the Leather Stallion is the old standby bar of the gay Leathermen/levy crowd. It's been home base to a few of the gay motorcycle clubs like the Unicorns and a general watering hole for the "bear," s&m, bdsm crowd for many years. But, as with most bars of this type, gradually slipping out of fashion and style with the younger uninitiated set. You don't enter through the front door. Instead you proceed down a small alleyway entering through a side door or, at times, going to the end of the alleyway there is an open entrance directly onto a large outdoor patio area. The Leather Stallion is generally a fun place to visit even if you aren't a part of the Leather crowd. Indeed, it is now home bar for a good number of gay leather queen or leather lite wannabe types discovering their way through the leather circuit of life. The place opens daily at 4:00pm regardless that the front door says 3:00pm. On weekends they used to have great, really fun type barbecues (technically grilling) with offerings of hamburgers. Leave it to some leather queen to be unable to get the signs coordinated for nearly a decade. The patio area is large with yet a patio bar out back. There are plenty of tables and in the patio and because of the ivy shrouded walls surrounding the patio area, has a very pleasant outdoorsy type of ambiance to it.The inside area has a lobby of sorts and you step down into the main bar. Most of the patrons are fun loving, pleased to meet newcomers and enter into conversation.The place has been here seemingly forever, and because it is rather popular I am amazed that I am the first to review it.

Super friendly and relaxed place. Great music. Great pool table. Cheap drinks! Definitely coming back whenever we're in town.

Try it, you'll like it.If you want to impress with your new shirt from Paris, you might want to try somewhere else. Nice guys and casual attitude, talk to an old guy... they know everything. Check out the theme night parties on their website. The crowd changes, happy hour, evenings, weekends and especially summer sundays on the patio. Street parking... FYI, DO NOT leave anything on the car seats, homeless population will break your car window for sweatshirt.

They are not keeping their customers aware of the status of the bar --- when will it open? Is it for sale? Are they short on money? Come on guys -- keep your customer base advised. Bad management style to not share what's going on. The closing has given me a chance to experience Cocktails and Twist -- both fun experiences. LSS better be aware I saw a number of "LSS Regulars" in both bars!!!

Great place to hang out with friends. Don't let the name scare you off. All are welcome. Patio is fantastic.