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Hydrate

Late-night LGBTQ dance club in Boystown with DJs and go-go dancers

Chicago, USA
3.5
327 reviews

Neighbourhood

Chicago

Category

Dance Clubs

Vibe

Cocktails, Dance +2

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About Hydrate

Hydrate Nightclub is a long-running LGBTQ dance club in Chicago’s Northalsted (Boystown) district. Open since 2003, the venue is known for its late-night dance floor, international guest DJs, go-go dancers and high-energy sound and lighting system. Hydrate hosts regular themed nights and draws a large crowd after midnight, making it one of the main late-night dance clubs in Chicago’s LGBTQ nightlife scene.

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Hydrate

3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

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WhereIs.Gay rating

3.8

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cameron bruner
cameron bruner

a month ago

Bouncer said my out of state ID was a fake. I moved two weeks ago Didn’t bring my whole wallet so im rejected. Born 2001 Bouncer didn’t hear any of it. Actually said he was nice because he gave my VALID ID back to me. Instead of throwing it away Great place. Great training. Never coming to this place again

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Venn
Venn

4 weeks ago

Really fantastic dance floor! Went for Club Flamingo and wow. Great sound, great lights, and a really smooth clean dance floor. Actually good dancing possible. Met the owner by accident and he was delightful!

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Alexander B
Alexander B

2 months ago

First impressions matter. First time in Boystown, barhopped all night and this place stood out the most and was the most enjoyable. High energy, didn’t feel “cliquey,” actual shows and entertainment going on. Good/strong drinks. Will be my go-to when I’m in town.

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Ashley Grace
Ashley Grace

7 months ago

I want to give this club 5 stars -amazing bartenders, strong drinks and great music. It was my one night out though, and even though I was previously told by staff "we are open until 2am regardless of customers" i was abruptly kicked out at 1223am and they didnt even let me finish the song - it is one of my faves - Whitney Houston - I wanna dance with somebody. Instead, I was stuck walking back to my hotel in a snowstorm - with cancer. I did get to dance for 1 hour though - thanks to boo - the fab bartender on Sunday night 11.9 - thanks boo 🌻 I had a great time and the vibe was perfect - I had the floor all to myself. Thanks, boo 🌻

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Billy Huff
Billy Huff

6 months ago

If you collect cards for tabs, which no one does anymore, you should not lose the cards. Went there for a special event and was ushered out of the back bar where the meet and greet happened. Never got my card back. Went to collect it today, and they “can’t find it.” It’s caused me a lot of hardship.

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