I luv this place everyone is so welcoming. Younger crowd but very fun to chat with. GINAread more

don't come here, will overcharge you depending on who or what you are. yes it's a gay/mainly…read morelesbian bar, but coming in as a younger gay man, they charge me 20 bucks more than what the drinks actually cost here. I know this for a fact, I work industry and have friends who guest bartend here. no excuse for price discrimination ever. charge what it costs.

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

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

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.

We have been to Elixir a few times and it is always a great choice for unique and delicious…read morecocktails! It is a cozy little bar with dim lighting perfect for a date night drink. The bartenders are always very friendly and check in often which is always appreciated. You're always immediately given little pretzels to snack on which I love as a unique touch. This time we both chose a more standard cocktail, but they also always have very unique and delicious seasonal cocktails which are always amazing! I would definitely recommend Elixir to anyone looking for a spot to grab a quick and delicious cocktail!

On our first night in Boystown, Jamie W and I were pretty overwhelmed by the crowds at Sidetrack…read moreand Roscoe's, so we ended up coming here to make Jamie's virginal gay bar debut. It was the right move because it had the kind of chill vibe we were seeking after a long flight from SFO. Fortunately there were two seats at the bar with our names on them. Figuratively speaking. They had quite a signature cocktail list on hand, and we felt it was our obligation to try as many as we could. At least that was what we said to ourselves as the evening wore on. Each cocktail was $14. We started with a couple of familiar libations. Jamie ordered the Mint Julep, a delightfully Deep South mix of bourbon, simple syrup, and fresh mint (photo: https://yelp.to/u-td8LdPLj). I went further south with the Pineapple Margarita which was emboldened by a tropically potent mix of pineapple infused tequila, lime juice, and agave (photo: https://yelp.to/V-Sf6Q_2qK). We got a bit bolder with our second round and found mixed results. Jamie had the Not Your Mom's Daiquiri which amped up the margarita by blending pineapple-infused tequila with Bacardi 8-year rum. Along with fresh lime and simple syrup, this one definitely had more of a kick (photo: https://yelp.to/1ZijDf6wMV). However, my order, the Pontiac Pony, was a spicy miss for me. It was a rather oddball mix of apple-cinnamon infused vodka, pear liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and ginger beer (photo: https://yelp.to/5dQoFdzG98). There was just a harshness that didn't sit well on my tongue. Oh well, the mellow vibe was cool. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...three out of four cocktails were aces, just one clinker AMBIANCE - 4 stars...very chill, fairly quiet for Boystown SERVICE - 4 stars...cool bartenders TOTAL - 4 stars...check it out when you take a break from your Boystown cruising RELATED - Exploring Chicago? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/44c4CZO

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

Oriental themed bar. Delicious Happy Hour drinks. I had the matcha martini. Very delicious…read moreinteresting combination. The yuzu chicken wings tends to be more on a sweeter side. The crab Rangoon was good. Vegetable spring roll must have. Friendly staff. A must try.

Nice cocktail bar with food and fast service. We sat on the patio and got drinks within 5 minutes…read more The cocktails are great. This is a more upscale experience and the price reflects it. Bumpin music and lively crowd. In my fiancé's words, he calls wangs "Zany, robust, timeless" Ps the scent of crab rangoons from other tables will make you order some too.

every time I go it still ends up being my favorite spot! Cute guys, good drinks, late nights, and…read moreconsistently great music! You really can't go wrong. when you come here it's best after 11pm. It's always packed after 1:30am. Sunday Latino Nights are always a blast. Big fan!

Fun lively had good drinks, dj lightning lulu is fab, close to home, been going for decadesread more

Was in town for Market Days, and every time we walked past this bar, I said, "They are playing the…read morebest music!" And it took us until Sunday evening to finally go in. And omg, we had so much fun! I will definitely come back here whenever I'm in town. Great music, nice people, friendly service, and normally priced drinks. Thanks for a good time, see you next time!

Scarlet is indeed always a hit I love it so much. The bartenders are great and they make the drinks…read morereally good. Security can be a bit iffy but I don't really mind. The line definitely does be long so if you wanna get it make sure to go early!!! Thursdays are chill tho and free cover I love it. But Fridays and Saturdays can be packed. One of my favorite places!

Food: You have to order in, they do not have food here except popcorn which is free…read more Service: We've been here twice with a couple friends and it's quick, friendly, and a good experience. Ambiance: I like the music selection/jukebox. We get a table and play Nintendo, and then darts. Good times. It's a smaller venue, so groups more than 6, might be a challenge if you get there past 8pm. I wish they did have some food.

Went on a Friday night where they were playing switch games all night. Amazing staff, super nice…read moreand friendly. Drinks were strong and reasonably priced. They also had free popcorn which was a welcome treat. Bathroom was very clean which was a nice surprise. The overall vibe is very chill and relax. I cannot wait to come back!

I always have such mixed feelings on Replay and, honestly, I am not sure why. The bar interior bar…read moreis relatively small but they have a large beer list, friendly staff, and in my experience most of the other patrons are super friendly and approachable. The bar feels very beer focused- large list of draft options, however, they serve mixed drinks as well. The highlight of Replay is the outdoor garden behind the bar- it's the perfect place to catchup with friends on a nice day. The games (at least at this location) seem more decorative than the actual draw to the bar. Replay Lakeview is a nice, lowkey, bar option in the thick of Boystown.

Good place if you a gaymer and gamer I'm huge gay gamer also love someone bought me a drink and…read morenice place and chill