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Hunters
1932 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 439-8840
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open 4PM daily [Open til 4am]
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Princess Darby’s Night Out
The choice for a quick night out was Hunters located in Elk Grove Village. (1932 E. Higgins, (847)-439-8840). Don’t ask me how to get there, all I remember was seeing outlet stores I frequented. (Princess Darby loves to shop!).
The large brightly lit sign is hard to miss. It reminded me of a banquet hall or Denny’s sign, but not as colorful.
The parking lot is huge, but not a huge as a few egos and other things which I can imagine. (There also was some entertainment in the lot, but I didn’t look.) This was a sign that this is a popular spot.
As you enter, there is a regular coat-check with the glass container for tips. I would think that the container would be full, but given the lack of warmth and smiles, I was not surprised it had only a single in it. Saying “hello”, I quickly put my tip in the container, took my ticket like a good Princess, and amusingly eyeballed the entertainment.
My hosts and I toured the bar areas and dance floor-which I was eager to get on! I noticed the guests were mostly male, the videos displayed butterflies between the fade in and out of pictures. It reminded me of the metamorphosis of life, and the metamorphosis from day to evening which resembled the guests at Hunters.
Sashaying from room to room, I found a billiards room with two dart boards, smiles, laughter, and a lot people enjoying themselves, being out for the evening-in one way or another. I would have liked to play pool or darts with this friendly group, they don’t hog the tables!
The dance floor had two podiums for dancing, although I believe that people should be auditioned before they are let out amongst the public to grind and sweat on you! You never knew whose pelvis would swing right into your face; on the other hand, someone else might rather enjoy it.
Perhaps it was an off night, but it was hard to get into the rhythm of the music. One good song would be playing, then there was a slow lead into another which made the “podium talent of the night” even hesitant.
Would it be too much to ask that single dancers be cognizant of others? These wailing arms, and shirtless sweaty chests need some talented guidance and above all, deodorant!
After an hour, a cocktail, and a couple dances, Princess had to leave-but wishes to go back for another evening to test out the ambiance and music.
Rating: 1-3 (1-no royal experience, 2- a royal experience, 3- a Princess experience.
First time: 2. Due to everyone’s intense interaction and enjoyment of the crowd. Be forewarned, it is smokey.
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Anonymous on
01/17/09
I visited Hunters in July of '07 and had a great time. Being a Kansas DJ at the largest gay club in all of Kansas.
. I LOVED the people and the staff, considering it was a slower night everyone was nice!! Great music! Great Sound & light show! Great bartender!! I wish more Kansas guys had the class of you nice Chicago guys!! Hunters is one of my fav. gay dance clubs!! Keep it up you guys!!
-DJ Michael K.
Fantasy Complex
Wichita, KS
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Zeke on
04/01/07
Its definantly a different atmosphere, testostorone fills the air and creates a very horney place. If you are a tid bit self-conscious, do not attend.
It will make you crazy. The scene is very young, 21-28.
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bmwducatirider on
07/28/06
Hunk night is hot but not tacky. The great dancers along with a great DJ present a sophiticated experience. A crowd of all ages and varied gender preference were treated to guys who knew how to dance their hearts out but also had great personalities to make all feel good.
Sexy but not trashy. Top dance floor and very clean facility. The patio allowed for a quieter place to talk with its own light show of planes landing at O'Hare. Easy parking and nearby motels are a plus. Not just a place to go instead of boystown but well worth the visit from boystown for out of town visitors.
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Anonymous on
11/15/05
We love Whirl Wednesdays! Cheap Drinks - Awesome Music
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Brassguy on
06/24/05
One of the best! If you can't afford to go into Boystown, this place is for you! It was the first gay bar I visited!
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prideboy_71 on
05/31/05
Great place in the burbs with the energy of a downtown club. Best time in the summer when the back patio is open.
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Anonymous on
04/29/05
EXCELENT SEVICE
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Anonymous on
04/22/05
HUNTERS is flippin' sweet..Love going there on a Friday nite and always have a blast. Musis and lights are always hot, drinks are great, and the packed bar is always a plus.
Thanks guys!!!
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PDSPhotoguy on
09/21/04
Hunters is a blast.
Karaoke On Monday nights. The Host/DJ Glen is so cute.
And Hunters Hunks on Thursday. I alway have a GREAT Time.
Friday and Saturday. Love the dance floor and they have such a cool patio.
I just LOVE the place.
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Anonymous on
04/11/04
Definitely check out Whirl Wednesdays.. More Hotties less Trannies..
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aaronj23 on
03/19/04
clean,friendly and hotties!!!!
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Anonymous on
10/05/03
I been to tons of clubs, but nothing tops HUNTERS!!! My friends and I love the music and the great eye candy. With a sea of hot men,great music, and cool staff it makes for a great time every time.
That is why I been going there for the past year and half. I met so many great men like Josh,Joe,Brian,Chris,Ryan,Jose,John,Randy,Scotter,and Mitchell thanks for great times and see you every friday!!!
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Anonymous on
10/05/03
Hunters has been adding some awesome "theme" nights.... (like Whirl and Hive). Hunters continues to keep it fresh and is a great get-away from the Boystown scene.
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bdecker on
09/21/03
This club keeps up the spirit of the days of old when gay clubs were few and far between and when you found one it served all segments of the community.
There is truly something and someone for everyone here. The music is good and the staff is couteous and fast.
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Couple4LotsOFun on
07/09/02
Hunters is a great place when you want to save money or just doing want to drive all the way downtown. Hunters was the first gay bar I went to, and as a open-minded guy, I felt totally comfortable hanging out with my gay friends there.
Plus, all the revamping they did was great. One downfall...they sent their best bartender to Florida, Glen don't let the gators get you!
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Toesucker on
06/04/02
Cover charge for nothing over rated and priced not friendly to old people.
You have a better time in Chicago
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photoguy on
06/03/02
Hunters has come a long way in the last 20 years.
And It just keeps getting better.
Then presently remodeling their HUGE outside bar area (Patio).
I hear when its done it will show a bit of NEW ORLANDS style.
And throughtout the summer they are going to have a few water base
type contests. shower, wet shorts ect.
Plus they are redoing thier web-site.www.HuntersNightclubs.com
The prototype is their HeadHunters Bar in Palm Spings the 2nd bar they open there.
along with The Hunters Video Bar in Palm Springs.
Go Mark!!! Here he Grows again. Word has it, they will be opening more
Bar in More states. (AZ & TX).
Go and hang-out at Hunters Dance Club in Elk Grove, Just 13 miles from Boys Town.
You will have the time of your life. OH DON'T FORGET THE HOT SEXY BARTENDERS.
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Anonymous on
06/08/01
Hunters Video bar has made such an impact to me when I am visiting Chicago suburbs.They are changing the looks to better fit the customer's demands.
it is a wonderful things too. The Burb's don't have to many dance/video bars once so ever that cater's to the young out going individual's that need a place to call their own!!whenever i go to Chciago and visit hunters I at least know I will be treated and served with a smile! Location is the other reason,It is so self explanitory to get to!!I just moved to Chicago(hello Chicago)and it wasn't at all hard for me to find!!
Keep up the good work HuntersVideoBar!!
BrentAllen1@Yahoo.com
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badpuppy on
06/08/01
There are several things I like about Hunter's; here's a list: 1) one of the biggest bars in the city-- 800 guys can be in there on the weekend.
.. 2) they play the same mix of videos, comedy, and club DJ music that you can hear downtown 3) IT'S CHEAPER TO DRINK THERE cuz YOU GET MORE, IT'S FREE-POURED, and IT'S CHEAPER PERIOD! 4) the best lighting in chicagoland-- a computer is needed to control them... 5) a huge outdoor patio 6) videoscreens everywhere 7) a smaller, QUIETER bar is there if you don't like the noise 8) it's ONLY 13 MILES FROM BOYSTOWN, most of which is expressway driving!!! 9) they have had ABIGAIL, PEPPER MASHAY, and LINDA CLIFFORD perform up close and personal 10) it's been totally renovated and looks AWESOME 11) the cover is only 4 or 5 bucks compared to the city 12) NEVER A STUPID LINE TO GET INSIDE 13) and did I mention that you get the same drinks for CHEAPER?!!!! Does it sound like I love the place? You betcha. Granted, it's not in boystown, but they *more* than make up for that.
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Anonymous on
06/07/01
Hunters Has really changed over the pass few years - For the Better. The Staff is friendly and the whole inside of the bar has been remodle.
New washrooms 3 times their old size. The Bars themself have been rebuild in stainless steel and cherrywood. Real Cool Look. And thay just finish replacing their Dance Floor and all new lights.
And the sound system has never been better. Plus when the weather is warmer, the patio bar, Great place to meet friends
Parking is so mucheasier then the city. open from 4pm til 4am and their new web-site in still in development is very informative. www.HuntersVideoBar.com
You have to see it all for yourself. Wednesdays have drink specials, Plus they just added DJ/s Ken-E and Kevy of Roscoe's. Thursdays have hot male dancers at 10:00pm til midnight. Fridays, Video Dance Party from the 80's to today.VJ Dan is Great.
And Saturdays is their Major Dance Party.. They have been doing alot of new event between guest DJ/s like Chris Cox and Barry Harris of Thunderpuss. To live Acts : Abigail, Linda Clifford and Pepper Mashay.
The bar may have been around for years, But it Now and Up and Come Place to be.
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