Hydrate Nightclub Formerly: The Manhole
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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Need some Hydrate
This place was just ok. Great location, but not what I was expecting. Prices for drinks are WAY to high. But, at least it is clean.
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.
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.
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.
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
