Paddles

[Bruce999]

After 30 plus years Paddles will be closing as the landlord won’t Renew the lease. 

[Hole4u]

Wow that sucks. I’ve never been but play at plenty of other venues around the city. This doesn’t bode well for them either unless they own the building 

[Bimarried001]

I’ve been there many times. Sorry to hear it’s closing. 

[valleyvers]

Wonder if the landlord changed hands or something happened to cause them to not renew it

[skinster]

Ugh. This fucking Disneyland of a city.

[PissPigBrooklyn]

That's a fucking shame!

[Guest]

It means more people at the East Side Club now.

[valleyvers]

On 6/13/2022 at 4:21 PM, Muscledadbod said:

It means more people at the East Side Club now.

 

Good point

[spunkdump]

Its a real end of era for  my generation.  It was one of the few places that held parties for Bears, People of color, Cum Union, leather  all in one place -it wasn't perfect lord knows they were chintzy on papertowels but it had its brand.  I don't know where or how these parties will succeed- i can only think of 2 places that might host but who knows. I'm glad i have the memories of the place.  This is the last weekend i believe - i don't know if I'll make it but gonna try -one last hurrah.    I remember when Lou Maletta threw his last party in Chelsea - that was a humdinger of a party -wow-I will never forget it .  God bless whatever dark hole he is enjoying! RIP.

[Traviscraymer]

That sucks big time.  Loved the slings and playing there.

[YourNoLimitsBottom]

Damn, found out about Paddles during covid and was hoping it would reopen. I loved the pics on their site and wanted to see myself featured some day. Shame to hear that won't happen.

[cosmaz]

On 6/15/2022 at 5:56 PM, spunkdump said:

    I remember when Lou Maletta threw his last party in Chelsea - that was a humdinger of a party -wow-I will never forget it .  God bless whatever dark hole he is enjoying! RIP.

That was a fuckin humdinger indeed.  It's a treat to be reminded and think of what an awesome party that was. 

Lou Maletta provided me with the space and opportunity for some awesome sex.  Thank you Lou!  I didn't know you but, oh, I appreciate you