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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

bebochulo05
bebochulo05
Over a year ago

LOVEEE IT. THE BEST GAY CLUB IN BOYSTOWN.

my favorite club in boystown. the bartenders are fun and sweet. u got til midnite were u can get in for FREE, how can u beat dat! i was just here memorial weekend on saturday and it was packeddd with hot men. their drag queen cyon flare is the best.


Babydaddy12
Babydaddy12
Over a year ago

Like it says SKIP IT

Without a doubt this is the least friendly place in all of boystown. The staff feels that they are better looking and just all around better than us patrons. The drinks are expensive, theres a cover after 12 on the weekends, and don't expect to leave with your same level of hearing since its just way too loud. Sometimes they have drag queens which I dislike but a few weeks ago they had go-go dancers that couldn't have looked more bored, why bother? None of my friends will go there and after visiting a few weeks ago and last Saturday I understand why.


minn_stud
minn_stud
Over a year ago

Hydrate w/alcohol before you go

Hydrate is good after some heavy drinking at Roscoe's. If you like dance/techno, you will love it. Sometimes I get a headache from it though. It's definetely not a place to chill. Monday nights are $1 drinks, holler.


xcraveit
xcraveit
Over a year ago

SOAKED SUNDAYS 4 the LADIES

Hydrate has opened it's doors to the women of chicago. L-Word on multiple large screens with great sound, and PLENTY of seating. Doors open @ 7:00 Showing the L word at 8:00 Dancing...KARAOKE and weekly performers..CHECK IT OUT.. http://www.myspace.com/crymsyndame


js092809
js092809
Over a year ago

Best Gay Club in Chicago

If you want to hear real club music head to Hydrate. Besides Curcuit, they are the only club that you will see big names spin. They have hot guys that like to party. Not necessary a place for women. Best time to be there is 1230-3:30


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