Went there for Karaoke night. I've actually gone several times. They don't follow the list.....if…read moreyou're white you get to sing - CONGRATS. If you're black and straight and not corpulent- you're gonna wait.....and possibly not get called. VERY STRANGE VIBE.

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.

My favorite bar in Chicago, by far one of the best kept secrets in the queer world...when you're a…read moreregular, it's like a gay Cheers. Decor is a mix of eclectic modern and 1975 Wisconsin basement bar and that's meant as high praise. You won't find a stronger cocktail in Chicago and the prices are reasonable. Super great place to visit if you're from out of town and staying in/near the Loop or Streeterville. Be willing to talk to the regulars and you'll be set up with great local recommendations for the rest of your trip. Best bartenders in town, too!

Second floor walk up dive bar. Small, dark, dirty, and tons of fun…read more This bar caters to the working man, so it's busier just after the close if the work day.

Allyship bar. No real disco, but appropriate for 21+ figuring themselves out. Spend money on DJ's,…read moreit's more of a job than you think it is.

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.

Love this bar. Free popcorn , divey, cheap drinks and friendly bartenders. All of them. Pretty…read morechill spot. Very open to straight couples as well. Overall great place to people watch.

This was my first visit, and honestly, the experience started going downhill before I even got…read moreinside. The building is surrounded by barbed wire and the entrance is locked, so walking up to it feels less like arriving at a venue and more like checking into a correctional facility. Then came the door staff. The attitude was completely unnecessary. If you're going to charge a cover, at least be professional about it. I was initially told the wrong cover amount, and when I asked about an ATM since they only take cash, I was basically told to go find one down the street. In 2026, we're still cash-only for cover charges? Be serious. After finally getting inside, I quickly realized I had paid $10 for the privilege of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers because there was literally nowhere to sit. The place was packed, which is great for business, but not so great for customers who are expected to pay a cover and then spend the entire night standing around. I stayed about 30 minutes because my friends were there, but the vibe had already been ruined at the door. Nothing kills a night out faster than rude customer service before you've even made it inside. By the way when I was leaving, the rude door person had the nerve to tell me that if I came back right away she wouldn't charge me, but if I didn't come back right away she would charge me again the $10. I told her don't worry I would never be back. I love supporting Black-owned businesses and was excited to check this place out. Unfortunately, good customer service should come with the experience, and that was completely missing. Between the prison-yard first impression, cash-only cover charge, misinformation, overcrowding, and rude door staff, this was a one-and-done experience for me. I won't be back.

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.

I went to this place for all weekends. I really loved it. It's a great place! It's one of my…read morefavorites bar in Chicago. The bartender blue he's a good person and very friendly. I had a great time. I recommend to visit this place! I would definitely come back ;)

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

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

Quick service and friendly staff, fun atmosphere, and good drinks. Will definitely be back!read more

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.

I have been going to Hydrate to dance for the past 2-3 years, pretty regularly, because at first…read morethe music was very good, along with a nice light show. But recently, the music has been terrible, with last night's DJ (8/22/2026) being absolutely retched. His set was disjointed and he never kept a consistent beat. between every track he did the "build up" and the beat would actually stop for many seconds and we would all just stand there. It would completely drain what little energy there was. I left and went to Charlie's. Hey Hydrate management; at 2 pm there was still a line to get into Charlie's, where your club was morgue. Not good for a Saturday night. Get better DJs, or I won't be coming back.

Any is such a sweet heart.. she is so fast with the drinks and went all the way to her car to get…read moreme an allergy pill. She is a sweet heart and deserves a raise for sure

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.

The owner Sonnie Kireta and his security Milton Brawner used excessive force brutally assaulting my…read moreson who was a 3 year patron. My son had to leave in a ambulance,. had to go through wound care and physical therapy, unfortunately he had to learn that no where is a safe space and Bars in Hyde Park are not safe just because it is Hyde Par. Milton the security and owner had been drinking as well that night that's what I was told.. Beware this is not a safe place. The matter is still allegedly still being investigated we n witnesses it wss April 23 2026 because they won't release the entire video footage because it probably would incriminate the. I am still disgusted! I guess they have special privileges... Cancel the Cove .....