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Manhandler Saloon (Closed Permanently)

(81 Ratings)
Local cruise bar
This old-school mainstay attracts a crowd looking for cheap drinks and cheap thrills. Its active outdoor patio can get crowded.




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Reviews

Niceeyes69
Niceeyes69
Over a year ago

An unpredictably Happening Place. Came in on a weekend afternoon shortly after opening in August and in a few minutes someone was setting up cameras for what turned out to be an exhibitionist sex session in the back patio. These two went at it for the few of us who were there, then I stepped in to rim the top man while he was having at his bottom boy. That was all he allowed me to do before he exploded in his boy.


hornymouth
hornymouth
Over a year ago

my top 3 cruise bars

Manhandlers back barn area is really hot on a warm summer night. Between midnight and 2am on Fri or Sat nights are best. But also venture up north and go to Touché and Jackhammer too. Touches back room and The Hole at Jackhammer have a lot happening late night too.


m4mORALguy
m4mORALguy
Over a year ago

Love Back Room/Patio Bars

I thought that Touche was my fav Chicago bar but now I'm thinking that Manhandler may be fun, too. Can someone tell me their fav backroom/patio bar in the city? I'll be there soon!


PLeMaster
PLeMaster
Over a year ago

One drink minimum but they're cheap & strong, well worth it.


DiscoverMe
DiscoverMe
Over a year ago

CRUISE

Small bar with a back patio that gets very active, good drinks, friendly guys, fun.


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