J&L Saloon (Seattle Gay Leather Bar/Dare to be Different/Seattle Gay Bar)

J & L Saloon was a foundational gay leather bar in Seattle, established in 1980 by owners Jim and Lance. They transformed a mid-century lounge called Le Chateau into what would become the city's first leather bar. The name "J & L" derived from the initials of the owners, and the venue was affectionately nicknamed "Judy's Lounge" by patrons.