who we are... What we do

Since 2008 Spanky’s Wine Bar has been an infamous crown-jewel of Burning Man night clubs, day clubs, and sex-positive kink camps.  Spanky’s creates a safe space for the exploration of kink for beginners as well as seasoned alt lifestylers. We (mostly) take a light-hearted approach to kink and bdsm in the form of humor, silliness, and games.  We aren’t a strict enclosed dungeon atmosphere run by authoritarian dictators… we’re a playa-bar where sexy, kinky fun happens.   But Spanky’s does have rules, the MOST IMPORTANT of which is… CONSENT!  Please take the time to read “Consent 101” on our page:  The 11 Principles

Spanky’s is home to many toys, games, and attractions, most of which gained much playa-wide fame, including: our bar’s infamous Deviant Dare Dice game.  Often imitated, but never duplicated; come take your chances with the Old School original (updated yearly!)

Spanky’s also hosts many events and parties during Burning Man (as well as parties, events, and campouts throughout the year).  Some of our noteworthy events on the playa have included: The Little Black Dress Parade,  Bootie Mashup nights, Morning Painjoy Radio (MPR – a spoof on NPR – daily music/games/variety show), kink performances, and live music performances.   Events change each year so check out the EVENTS page on the drop down menu.   One thing is for sure, the place is rockin’ every night during the Burn!

Along with our daily events/parties, toys, and attractions, Spanky’s also offers daily educational classes on kink activities at Spanky’s University – aka “Spank U!”  Curious Burners can learn about such topics as: consent, bondage and rigging, impact play, humiliation, fire cupping, fetishes, dirty talk, etc.

Of course, Spanky’s is a wine bar, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.  We actually lampoon those stuffy, pretentious Napa Valley style wineries with boutique tasting rooms.  Please, join us for a flight of the best shitty wine we can find for cheap.   And for non-oenophiles, we also offer a selection of beer, such as PBR (playa’s best refreshment) and other similar high-end brews.

And most importantly, Spanky’s is a group of wonderful friends.  As well as entertaining the masses, we thoroughly enjoy each other’s company on the playa.  And that’s not limited to those official Spankers who are camped at Spanky’s… we love hanging out with our guests and visitors, because those are our potential new friends/members.