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Tool Shed

Tool Shed, East Sunny Dunes Road, Palm Springs, CA, USA
Tool Shed is a leather and levi bar that's a lot more rustic than the modern gay bars on the scene. It's down to earth with equally unpretentious patrons, and a solid option for slightly older butch gays and their admirers to hang out. Chat up guys at the bar, or sit back and enjoy DJs, go-go dancers, weekly bingo, and a friendly atmosphere. Take advantage of a daily happy hour with an exceptionally cruisey crowd.
Bear, Older Crowd, Fetish, Cruising
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