Boystown nightspot Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St., closed Jan. 5 for signficant remodeling, ChicagoPride.com noted.
“As we continue to bring new entertainment options to North Halsted, it’s the perfect time to recreate Hydrate and celebrate the New Year with a fresh destination on the block to serve the gay community in 2014,” said club owner Mark Liberson. Liberson also owns adjacent bars Elixir Lounge, Replay Beer & Bourbon, and Halsted’s Bar and Grill.
Regarding when the renovation will be completed, Liberson told Windy City Times, “In February—we shall see!!”
Hydrate opened over Pride Weekend 2003, replacing Manhole. In 2010, Hydrate held “BACK Into The Manhole: A Manhole REUNION,” with some former Manhole employees.
—Andrew Davis