Jackhammer

I always have a great time at Jackhammer! The main floor includes two bars and a dance area, to the casual observer it would appear that Jackhammer is just your average gay bar...but if you head downstairs you're in for a surprise. The lower lever (the hole) is basically a backroom. On weekends there is generally a dress code, however you can usually strip down to your briefs and that's also acceptable.

Came here on an adventurous (drunken) Saturday night, and enjoyed myself here, but wasn't really my scene. I was surprised it wasn't too busy, but it at least had more people and diversity than their neighbor Touche next door. They had a live performer doing some guitar ballads... which is kind of a party killer so the main room emptied out.

I explored the infamous "Hole" downstairs. I guess we were there early because it wasn't too busy and they even let us in without taking out shirts off. I could tell it gets raunchy down there though.

Anyway, I'd come back if a friend wanted to explore, but the farthest north I'd go on my own would be Big Chicks.

I like this place because it attracts a refreshingly diverse crowd compared to all of the people you run into in Boystown.  They host various events throughout the week and the weekends I usually like to stop in for a drink or 10.  The bartenders have always been friendly and nice.  

Never really done it, but I imagine it is a good chill place to visit during the week if you are meeting friends for a quick drink & to catch up.  

On the weekends if you are feeling bold and adventurous you can check out "The Hole", in the basement space of the club.  It is a private club space, so if you have leather, you can walk in as is.  Otherwise you must strip down to your underwear, OR you can just take off your shirt if you have descent sized upper body tattoos.

Even though this is a review for Jackhammer, it is kind of hard to leave out the fact that there is a leather & fetish type store next door if that tickles your fancy, as well as Touche, a darker and more raunchy bar/club worth checking out.