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.

I had a blast there and the hubby and I just came to be entertained, have a bev or two, and enjoy…read moreour first night ever in Chicago. Friendly people, staff, and a lot of broadway/musical sing along. I mean I sang out loud, watched the vids, had some drinks, and just let loose. Exceptionally decorated for the holidays, and what great music after the broadway/musical singing. Just perfect introduction to the fun that awaited. Awesome place!

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.

Remember how Halsted used to have several bars for grown-ups? There are not many places left that…read morearen't about booming music and tedious club drinks. Elixir is a perfect bar to continue the evening after dinner is over, but you want to continue the dinner conversation. Music is moderately loud, but it still feels cozy and comfortable. Comfortable in a very draped-in-velvet way. Not comfortable in a sweatpants way. The mixology is absolutely expert. Had a mezcal and apricot liqueur cocktail last night. It's so easy for mezcal to go sideways in a drink. This was perfect. Service was fast, fun, and attentive. Although we were there with regulars, so no guarantees on that front. Elixir is definitely a place I'll be happy to return to, and I haven't felt that way about a bar on Halsted for a long time.

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!

Of all of the night life we were able to see while visiting Chicago for the first time ever, and on…read morethe first two nights, this was by far our very favorite place. So much so, we hung out here two nights of the trip during my personal time and before my work conference. First the people here were extremely friendly. The gentleman that I spoke with about football and who was working the door was just a really cool, nice guy. We spent the majority of our time playing darts. Had a tremendous time doing so. Then headed into the back of the bar for some dancing. Drinks were good, although they were a little weaker, or maybe it was the type of vodka used, on Sunday night it seemed, but it was still, hands down, a cool place for a great time! I would recommend this place for 100000% sure!

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.

I love love love Charlie's. They always have something going on, which is refreshing now that the…read moreworld's opening up again. I'd say weeknights are your best bet at a fun activity (like Monday night drag bingo) and plenty of space to dance. Otherwise, I'd say Friday & Saturday nights around 10 p.m. onwards is a different scene: imagine a sea of half-naked bodies so thick you have to hold your friend's hand to make it to the eternally stationary bathroom line. You also might get cut in front of the line by a gay man trying to gatekeep you, a queer person, from the entering the space. I believe the words were, "This is my city, baby."

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!

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