The Pumping Station
Bear & leather bar · Memphis Midtown
The Pumping Station is a gay bar in Midtown Memphis with a bear, biker and leather crowd. It’s known for pool tables, a relaxed cruising atmosphere and regular underwear and gear nights.
- Underwear Night
- 21+
- Address
- 1382 Poplar Ave
38104 Memphis - Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 5 pm–3 am
Sun 3 pm–3 am - Crowd
- Mostly men, bears, leather fans, lots of regulars
- Programme
- PUP NITE on the 2nd Friday, Leather & Gear Night on the 3rd Saturday, Underwear Night on the 4th Saturday of the month; Sunday Beer Bust 3–7 pm
- Location
- Poplar Avenue, Midtown
What makes The Pumping Station special
The bar is a hub for bears, bikers and Memphis’s leather scene, with no strict everyday dress code. During the week there are daily 2-for-1 happy hours, plus trivia on Wednesdays and free pool on Mondays. Smoking is only allowed in the Backdoor Lounge. If you like it tidy and bright, this isn’t the place.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for bears and the leather scene
- like long nights until 3 am
- want to play pool
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a dance floor with pop music
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (calendar Oct 2026), Out x Out (2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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