Diesel

Bear & leather bar · Seattle Capitol Hill

Small, gay-owned bear bar on Capitol Hill near Madison and 14th Ave, open since 2011. Known for strong drinks, bar food and leather nights.

• Leather nights
• Bar food

Address

1413 14th Ave
98122 Seattle

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 3 pm–2 am
Sat and Sun noon–2 am

Crowd

Mostly men: bears, cubs, bikers, leather scene

Programme

Taco Tuesday, leather nights, RuPaul’s Drag Race watch parties

Location

Capitol Hill, 14th Ave near E Madison St

What makes Diesel special

Diesel is an uncomplicated neighbourhood bar that’s down-to-earth rather than showy: the crowd is mainly bears, cubs and bikers. People praise the strong drinks and the food. Leather nights and Drag Race nights add variety, otherwise it’s all about beer and conversation at the bar.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (venue profile with opening hours, guide updated Jun 2026), GayCities 2026. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.