It's an East Hyde Park dive bar where you can get a pitcher of PBR -- and cold frosted mugs! -- for…read moreless than $10, cash only.

Very hostile staff, kicking us out before even closing time , almost 40min before . Not welcoming…read moreor proper greeting

Cash only bar, great drinks and service! Atmosphere is a dive bar experience with decent music,…read morediverse crowd and a group of bar regulars! From personal experience Ii advise you to only have drinks and not get involved with anyone you meet at this place! If you want to meet quality people you will not find them here!

Pros: -unique and hidden…read more-divey meets cozy vibe -cash only (i believe!) -very reasonable pricing -patrons very nice Cons: NONE

very nice staff & amazing vibes! can't wait to come back to chicago and party here again!!read more

Amazing Eye Candy from Entry to Just about Every One of the 8 Bar Settings Inside…read more Awesome Sounds and Great Pours Everyone was So Nice

Dick's R U Crazy is the lone successor to a Calumet region Gay scene that once boasted five (5)…read moreflourishing and active Gay bars of which one was exclusively for Lesbians. Unfortunately, Calumet City succumbed to a sad combination of white flight and city officials Hell bent on destroying the State and Stateline entertainment corridor, leveling solid historic properties into a barren surface level wasteland, that remains void to this very day. We were once guided by the bright neon signs and chasing lights, like a mini-Las Vegas strip it was. God forbid someone was drinking, carrying on, staying out until past 4 a.m. and having a Gay ole time. So here we are at Dick's R U Crazy, this lone Gay venue has been established in 1990 and serves as a beacon of life for area Gays. It offers a traditional Gay bar feel from back in the day with two (2) chalk dusty pool tables and an eclectic variety of your usual patrons. A corridor leads past the restrooms on the right that opens up into a lounge area with intimately lit tables, a stage and runway avec drag drapes. However, classic Drag shows and those once crowned as bar royalty, drag queens, have been replaced in a new world favoring karaoke. Ugh! You cannot miss what you do not know. In my opinion, today's bar music or what I heard at Dick's was a bore. It's choppy and doesn't flow one song to the next. Who wants to hear and see Seth Meyers bash Trump on Big TV screens on a Friday night in your bar? A total waste of fun time! There must be something far more entertaining and uplighting to fill in the background with to get people up and dancing. Dancing!!? What the F..k is that? One might ask! Dick's R U Crazy is a Gay oasis in a desolate desert environment that doesn't offer many better options short of going into Boystown/Chicago . Hopefully one day the Calumet Region Gay scene will rebound. Dick's R U Crazy is a continuing work in progress.

I have never made a review before in my life, but the fact that I am now says a lot because of bad…read moreexperience they had. I went to this bar, cause I was visiting the area thinking it would be chill and fun got here at six because that's what online says but they were closed and the doors are locked. I was like OK whatever no big deal come back at 8 o'clock later but door is still locked but lights are on and This is during the winter and it's cold now I'm sitting here in the cold, waiting for my Uber to get me back home would not recommend to come here gay or not most likely they won't be open or let you in. PS this was on a Saturday night.

Never had a problem here but enjoy it much more now they are vetting patrons more closely and…read moreplaying more diverse music. Glad this institution is still available to serve the community.

The customer service here is ALWAYS bad. Mean ass bartenders. I did an open tab and they charged me…read morefor a second transaction AFTER I closed my tab and left. The manager became aware and did nothing, my bank had to refund me. I lived 5 blocks away, this location is very dangerous, I seen cars broken into and a guy fired shots directly in front, as the bar came to a close. I love black businesses but I avoid this place. They charge for admission to a bar with newly increased drink prices.

Absolutely great place, very welcoming, as friendly atmosphere, music great as well, a drinks great…read moreas well! Lv the place

Horrible food, atmosphere is atrocious and staff are nasty. Never again. Steer clear at all cost.read more

Great atmosphere, friendly employees , great for fun, even more fun in the back area, I recommend…read moresundays fun day and fridays.

Stumbled in this bar while waiting on a Drag show at a neighboring bar. We enjoyed the music and…read moreKhabeer was super fun. This bar has other "parties" going on in the back but we stayed up front and didn't feel uncomfortable. I'd definitely go back.

Came back, incredible Unconscious david Lynch theme. This place has good beer options, lots of…read morebourbon options including Woodford, and bullet. Definitely a place to come early to on a Friday or Saturday if you are looking to grab a seat somewhere. Each time I have come there have been multiple birthday parties, cute.

If you get it, you get it. Stepping in here heels like time traveling. From the restroom, to the…read morebooths, to the tinny speakers playing the music. Drinks are good and cheap, bartenders were nice, and the vibes were high. Great dive bar, can't wait to head back.

As I post this review, Hydrate has an average rating of 3 stars, which is about what it deserves…read morebased on my experience. We were in this section of Boystown on both Thursday and Friday nights, and Hydrate never seemed busy. On Thursday evening their lighted sign above the sidewalk advertised "Sexy Gogos", but none of the staff could tell us when they'd be performing, and a bit after midnight one of the employees was on a ladder removing that wording from their sign. I guess no sexy gogos that night after all. This place features a bar room at the front, and dance floor/performance space in the rear. I imagine Hydrate could be lots of fun if and when it ever fills up with people. I personally never saw that happen during my time here, on either visit.

Ahh I had so much fun here when I went. I'm honestly starting to love going to gay clubs because I…read morefeel so much safer as a cis & straight woman than at regular clubs. Plus everyone here was soo freaking nice. I even met a girl that is from the macomb michigan area too here and I was like how did you get here lmaoo. But really tho, I want to go back like asap. Next time ill get a better video and pictures. *My only small con about this place is that they only have two individual bathrooms and the line is LONG af for both of them. I was doing the needtogotothebathroom waddle dance at some point in line because I was dying. Thankfully I made great conversation with the other people who were also waiting and dying. Please add another bathroom or something *

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

Owner Sonnie and DJ/Security Milton brutally beat up a customer outdise of the bar April 23, 2026…read morewhich started with the DJ/Security using excessive force on the customer inside of the bar. The young man was outside talking to associates about the situation and the owner came out and attacked him and the DJ joined in and beat him. Customer left in ambulance and is seeking medical care. The owner and DJ needs to be arrested! There were numerous witnesses to this incident