Manhole Chicago (Chicago Leather Bar 70's to 90's)

Manhole — Chicago, IL
A cornerstone of Chicago’s leather scene, Manhole was a downtown sanctuary where kink, camaraderie, and community converged. From the late ’70s through the ’90s, it drew leather enthusiasts, drag performers, and anyone seeking a space unapologetically their own. This tee honors a bar that celebrated freedom, identity, and desire—where the leather was real, the music pulsed, and every night was a rite of passage.