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Hydrate Nightclub Formerly: The Manhole

(51 Ratings)
Energetic & entertaining dance club
Considered to be one of the safest & most welcoming nightclubs in the city, Hydrate is perfect if you are looking for a wild night with wonderful people. Make sure to check out one of their many drag shows featuring incredibly talented queens!


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Reviews

LuisI238
LuisI238
Over a year ago

Great Place, friendly people, great looking guys, excellent place to unwind from a long hectic week. Or during the week.


DKon1982
DKon1982
Over a year ago

Nice place for my first time


KarimW
KarimW
Over a year ago

Fun and great drinks

I was fully hydrated here ! I think they are closed one day random out of the week . They have a stage for shows and the djs are usually very awesome . I hear there's a secret passageway to bar elixir . Not sure still I'll be back to check it out !


dcat1956
dcat1956
Over a year ago

The drag show


blueeyescrush4U2
blueeyescrush4U2
Over a year ago

Small but open late

I loved the fact that it was open until 4am, since I didn't end up finding Boystown until after 2am. I also met some really nice people, who took me to IHOP and helped me home.


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