Hydrate Nightclub

Dancing · Video Bar · Chicago, IL

About

What you notice first is the energy on the dance floor, fueled by DJs who know how to build a crowd. Hydrate Nightclub, formerly The Manhole, has built a reputation as one of Chicago's safest and most welcoming nightclubs, perfect for a wild night with drag shows, go-go boys, and a themed vibe that keeps things playful.

The best kept secret? Sunday mornings in summer, when they open the windows for a breeze and go-go dancers strut on the bar in their underwear. Regulars also whisper about a secret passageway to Bar Elixir. It gets packed, and the cover charge can be steep, but that's part of the experience. Check their hours before heading out.

Hydrate Nightclub sits in Northalsted, Chicago's historic LGBTQ+ district, surrounded by other gay bars and clubs.

Features

✓Sunday morning summer windows with go-go dancers on the bar
✓Secret passageway to Bar Elixir, according to regulars
✓Safe and welcoming atmosphere for a wild night
✓Strong drinks and happy hour specials

Good for

✓Drag Shows✓Go-Go Boys/Strippers✓After Hours✓Themed✓20 Somethings✓30 Somethings✓Dancing✓Video Bar

What people say

393 community ratings.

From the community

This bar is great. The music is fantastic.

A visitor · 1 year ago

Hydrate Nightclub is a fantastic choice for a late night of dancing and amazing drag shows. The dance floor energy is infectious, and you'll easily get lost in the music. The DJs keep the party going with a great mix. However, my favorite time is Sunday mornings in summer when they open the windows for a cool breeze and have gogo dancers on the bar in their underwear, which adds extra fun. The downside is that it gets very crowded and the cover charge is high during peak times, making it hard to reach the bar for a drink, but that's typical for nightclubs.

A guest · Over a year ago

This is a fantastic spot with friendly patrons and attractive men. It's a perfect place to relax after a long, stressful week, or even on a weekday. The music is excellent, the bartenders are cute, the crowd is fun, happy hour deals are good, and the drinks are strong. Overall, a great experience.

A recent visitor · Over a year ago

A nice spot for my first visit.

A local visitor · Over a year ago

“Fun and great drinks”

I was fully hydrated here. I think they are closed one random day each week. They have a stage for shows and the DJs are usually excellent. I heard there's a secret passageway to Bar Elixir, but I'm not sure. I'll be back to check it out.

A visitor · Over a year ago