Manhandler Saloon
3.0
- Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 1948 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-871-3339
This is a hole-in-the-wall gay hangout with celebrity pop-ups arranged around the small, dark room, a fully stocked bar and a porn video collection. "This is not an in-your-face bar," says Steve, the amiable daytime bartender, about the no-windows, no-dancing place. ''We have some men come in who are married who are not out of the closet. We're not out for guppies (gay yuppies).'' The free house poster is a cult trade item. ''When I was on the road, I saw the Manhandler poster scattered all over the place,'' says Steve. Asked the best way to describe the bar, he says, ''I want something about conversation. I want something about 'good times' without saying 'a good times, conversation bar.' ''
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Armitage.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by city bus.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Noon-4 a.m. Sunday through Friday; noon-5 a.m. Saturday.
- Bar Style:
- Mature Audience and Gay and Lesbian
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Pinball
Features
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts and free posters.
- Specialties:
- Neighborhood gay bar with friendly bartenders and longtime regulars; adult videos.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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"I was supposed to meet..."
Pleasantly Surprised from Indianapolis, IN - April 5, 2003
I was supposed to meet some college buds at Tilli's last weekend, and the cab driver dropped me off a little off from where I wanted to go. ...
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