Manhandler Saloon

bars

1948 N Halsted

773-871-3339

 
Is This Your Business?
 

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 video collection.

Who's Coming

It's a mixed bag, from trolls to preppies to fabulous. Usually a happy hunting ground for those who struck out in Boystown. I've found really cute guys 20's, 30's, 40's and had a VERY good time, other times it's been a bust.

  • Crowd:It's a mixed bag, from trolls to preppies to fabulous. Usually a happy hunting ground for those who struck out in Boystown. I've found really cute guys 20's, 30's, 40's and had a VERY good time, other times it's been a bust.
  • Directions:The location is actually Halsted, just south of Armitage. Dickens and Armitage are parallel to each other one block apart.
    Cross street: Dickens btwn North and Armitage
  • Hours:cruiser update 4/21/2009:The hours have changed 4pm to 4am weekdays and they close at 5am on sat and sun mornings weekends
    Best times: To get laid; Fri & Sat after 11, Sunday from 5 'til 2.
    Dates open: Noon to either 4 or 5 am.
  • Cruising Info/ Tips:Buy a drink, smile and covertly scout the lay of the land. Take a full tour if you get bored, but do the full sweep.
    Cruisiest Spots: Every sq inch is cruisy. If you walk out to the back, it means you're looking. If you go all the way to the barn, you're willing. Fireplace inside sees some action, but the barn is busiest. Huge with lighting from the street only.
  • Wheelchair Accessible:Yes / One level, but narrow corridor.
  • Warnings:Like any bar, there's the odd petulant troll. Just walk away.
 
whos coming to Manhandler Saloon
 
 
  • any tops going tonight?

    Commented on 6/15/2009 11:30:50 AM

     
  • This place (out back) is amazing sometimes in the summer, very late night, like 2-3am, especially on Thur/Fri/Sat nights,

    Commented on 6/11/2009 12:37:47 PM

     
  • Mostly really old guys here, but there is a late-30s nice looking guy with black goatee who is REALLY good at servicing you. I think he is usually there early, like happy hour.

    Commented on 6/3/2009 1:24:23 AM

     
  • I'll be at this spot tonight around 9:30 P.M. If intersted in playing, send me a message.

    Commented on 5/30/2009 8:23:41 AM

     
  • Yes they are open!!! It is a real discreet looking bar really dark no lit sign!! There is free parking on da side of da building but u have to enter for parking through the alley behind the bar!!!!

    Commented on 5/29/2009 9:06:57 AM

     
  • very appropiate....parking in thr rear! LOL

    Commented on 5/29/2009 6:49:21 AM

     
  • Is this place still open??? Wanted to go for some fun tonight but drove past around 11pm and it looked closed?? Let me know am on vacation in chicago until Monday and want to have some fun.....

    Commented on 5/29/2009 3:46:51 AM

     
  • suckcockiowanow: read the information above, all your questions are answered

    Commented on 5/23/2009 9:24:01 AM

     
  • how does the action work here.. is it in the outside area, restroom, are there any glory holes??

    Commented on 5/23/2009 8:06:54 AM

     
  • chgooldtown- I understand that you shouldn't be shy to others here since it is a public place, but you shouldn't go ontop of guys or touch them while they are messing around with someone else. That's my issue with guys. Just respect other people's space.

    Commented on 5/18/2009 8:20:58 AM

     
  • I am planning to go next Monday night very late. Would love to have my holes used by all you hot hung top daddies.

    Commented on 5/14/2009 10:03:13 AM

     
  • anyone wanna go with me never been

    Commented on 5/10/2009 7:12:26 AM

     
  • Heading to this place now...if you want to play... come on over!

    Commented on 5/3/2009 10:39:28 AM

     
  • They still open at noon everyday. At least that is what the Sunday afternoon bartender and a couple patrons said yesterday when I asked. I stopped in around 5:30pm yesterday to check. I would have been in on a weekday afternoon this last week if not for the info here. So I'll try it out this week and confirm weekday openings.
    Unfortunately it wasn't very busy and only a couple guys hanging out in the barn

    Commented on 4/27/2009 11:32:54 AM

     
  • The hours have changed 4pm to 4am weekdays and they close a 5am on sat and sun mornings!

    Commented on 4/20/2009 12:36:19 PM

     
  • Bxrbreifs they dont open till 4pm

    Commented on 4/20/2009 12:35:27 PM

     
  • Hi guys. anyone else hitting this place tonight on this warm Sunday evening? Masc top here, would love to find a masc bottom for some fun.

    Commented on 3/22/2009 7:08:55 AM

     
  • MWM late 50s looking to blow and be serviced in the back shed, Looking for more long term.

    Commented on 3/6/2009 7:49:23 AM

     
  • Sounds like a warm weekend. How about making the Barn even warmer on Friday night, guys?

    Commented on 3/5/2009 12:37:42 PM

     
  • Do they check ID?

    Commented on 3/5/2009 8:50:42 AM

     
  • Cute guy walking out of here on Tuesday the 17th around 8:30. Caught my eye and I know I got your attention. If you are on here message me.

    Commented on 2/19/2009 2:15:27 AM

     
  • It's warm, be here at 10:30 or so for fun. C'mon guys!

    Commented on 2/10/2009 9:59:29 AM

     
  • It is ALWAYS a hot spot in the barn. The summer and spring are the best when it is warm. I guess when it gets cold out guys get really picky here.

    Commented on 1/6/2009 5:24:58 AM

     
  • Blowboy yes the barn is open in the winter (year round). It could be really cold out sometimes but we can heat things up in there. In the back part of the bar there is a huge fence that you can mess around behind in front of the fireplace for those who want to stay warm in the winter. But there is no backroom though that is the barn is used for. LOTS and LOTS of fun there!!!! ;-)

    Commented on 12/8/2008 5:51:54 AM

     
  • What is this place like during the winter?? Is the "barn" still open? Is there a backroom in the bar itself? Appreciate any information you can give me on this place. Thanks!!

    Commented on 12/6/2008 10:43:56 AM

     
  • Hey guys I went there this past Saturday, It was kinda cool, but totally lame at the same time, there was no action in the bar, and guys were definitely cruisy but noone was willing to make a move, I was there kinda early, Scott was the bartender, I asked him if there was any fun in the back and he said that I was kinda early, he said to wait after 12. So let us know what time is best if u happen to have a good time.

    Commented on 11/2/2008 9:58:13 AM

     
  • I will be going here tonight so if anyone wants to meet me there let me know ..... laters

    Commented on 11/1/2008 3:33:35 AM

     
  • I go to Manhandler every time I come to Chicago I guess I have a better time than IBM 10 because I go there to have fun not to make judgement on who is worth while and who is not. I have a tendancy to like everyone I meet and find value in everyone I talk to. I have never had a bad time anywhere I have gone as we all have the ability to choose who we surround ourselves with and who we choose not too surround ourselves with. I would suggest that anyone that discribes themselves a cute (as you have in your profile) is probably a bit too commited to their own unjustified arrrogance to really find value in others regardless of age or stature. I will be back in Chicago this Sunday for three days and intend to go to the manhandler and have a great time.

    Commented on 10/11/2008 11:31:10 AM

     
  • so anyone wanna go tonite

    Commented on 10/5/2008 5:22:12 AM

     
  • Will be there early on this evening, around 8:30-9:00ish.

    Commented on 10/3/2008 6:26:48 AM

     
  • ive never been anyone wanna go with me?

    Commented on 10/3/2008 2:31:02 AM

     
  • Gentlemen, the weather is just right. Heading there this evening. Anyone else?

    Commented on 9/26/2008 7:01:09 AM

     
  • new to town - gonna check this place out tonight. going early around 9p. wish me luck

    Commented on 9/7/2008 7:24:44 AM

     
  • No cover charge...just a bar with a back area.

    Commented on 8/24/2008 8:37:44 AM

     
  • ibm10 - your profile indicates that you're interested in professionals and older gents. either you're consistently going to manhandler on the wrong nights or you're one of the snobby twinks that many refer to here (that would be better off at Roscoe's standing alone waiting for someone).

    there are so many attractive men to choose from here - and like any cruising place, there will be much older guys. i suggest that anyone who might be interested should check it out. to write, "he is always ugly" says so much about you. but to add, "don't waste your time" is shameful. like vergudote (who's very HOT), i'll continue to enjoy the cute men at manhandler. maybe it's better that you not go there again, ever.

    Commented on 8/24/2008 3:58:07 AM

     
  • So can anyone please answer wether they have a cover charge or not, and if so how much?

    Commented on 8/24/2008 3:51:48 AM

     
  • Just moved to the area and was wondering how this place works. Is it a bar or a bathhouse? Also when are the best times to go and is it ok to go and just watch?

    Commented on 8/21/2008 10:47:26 AM

     
  • Ibm 10. This is a posting area where you can express your opinion and it should be respected.. . But as far as making recommendations of how our time should be used or wasted is a stretch. I have never had a problem with this place (or any other for that matter) since choose where I can waste my time, money and sperm, regardless of other's preconceptions.
    Maybe I am one of those grandfather types you descriibe too and that is why i don't mind...But hey, keep posting!!!

    Salud!

    Commented on 8/20/2008 8:36:40 AM

     
  • I was thinking of going tonite, is it a bad nite or should I wait till later on in the week?

    Commented on 8/19/2008 8:08:38 AM

     
  • in chicago on business for 2 wks, can anyone tell me if there is a cover charge. thanks

    Commented on 8/18/2008 11:53:39 AM

     
  • WHoever said there is a diverse crowd here lies! It is all men my grandfathers age or really obese guys. If there is a younger guy (usually theres only one or two), he is always ugly. I went three times and found this every time. I tried going at night... there are just a lot of old men who hope you cant make out their face in the dark. In the day... theres only a few old men. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME.

    I'm sure people on here are going to bash me for saying this but they are likely the old men who attend!

    Commented on 8/18/2008 9:04:55 AM

     
  • Anyone going tonight? Nice night for some hot fun.

    Commented on 8/15/2008 9:55:21 AM

     
  • i've never been there
    does someone want to show this vers btm the ropes?

    Commented on 8/13/2008 11:39:44 AM

     
  • had a hot time last nite...wish it would have never ended.

    Commented on 8/11/2008 9:25:05 AM

     
 
 
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