Cleveland?

[geoffk]

So i have this business meeting in NE Ohio and I'm flying through Cleveland.

Is anything happening there?

[jgoo]

Nothing, nada, zip....sorry to say

 

Here is a comment that I thought captured the scene in Cleveland the best if you care to read it all:

 

"Couldnt agree more with the comments about what in the hell happend to this citys gay scene. Im old enough too to remember U4ia and Legends and I wonder like many others why Clevelands bars have sunk to such an awful level. I dont remember when things have been this pathetic in either Cleveland or Akron. The men have disppeared. Bars now have extreme crowds of fugly gross unwashed so called people mixed with teeny twinks. The real bears and cubs, regular guys, and cute trendy boyz of the past have disappeared into thin air. There is no leather club left in town, despite the untrue claims of some bar owners. Club Cleveland is gone for good. The shit palace Flex is barely hanging on (and hopefully will do us all a favor and close soon). Bars continue to close or change names and owners for the gazillionth time but never get any better. Bounce was super crowded at one time with good music if a bit of a snooty crowd. Today its practically a joke. Some nights may be better than others but Ive stopped going. Down the street a few blocks Mans World is a grossfest. Cocktails is deserted most nights with a few drag queens (the ugly variety) hanging around. The Stallion is always empty. The Hawk smells bad and is filthy (and so are many of its customers). Bottoms Up is closed half the week and the 'guys' are so young it feels illegal to be in the place. Twist is an arrogant joke. Whats left, seriously? Straight bars are more fun than the gay ones. Many nights Ive given up and went to straight bars instead. By Clifton and downtown, you can find many gay guys (not the flamers or flamboyant twinks) in straight bars with their friends. Go to a 'gay' bar and you find bitches and homosexuals pretending to be straight or rough trade. What a town! The worst of it all is that most gay men in cleveland accept this state of affairs as normal and like it just the way it is. I think Cleveland is beyond hope. The citys good days are over and most gay young people head out of town for work and social life. If I were younger theres no way I would stay here. What a waste. My advice is skip all the bars and go to Columbus or Chicago when you have a long weekend."

 

Here's a link to a fairly comprehensive list of gay hangouts in the city if still interested to check some of them out: http://cleveland.gaycities.com/bars/

[geoffk]

Thanks (i think). So I'll just enjoy the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, get a dinner and maybe hire someone.

[jgoo]

Wish I could give you more hope but better to face reality. And as far as hiring someone, depending on the type of guy you like, there is slim pickings here as well Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Science Museum, Art Museum and if something interesting is playing the Playhouse Square theaters can be a nice way to pass the time. There are some decent restaurants in and around the city so having a nice dinner is a good option.

[Dallas Jayson]

Wow, sorry to hear things are so bleak!

[+ poolboy48220]

Maybe they've picked up in 6 years?

[jgoo]

On some fronts they have. In regards to hiring, I would say there has definitely been an uptick in numbers and types of escorts to choose from (both locals and those passing through). I'm more upbeat about things than I was 6 years ago.

[BluDay]

Both https://rent.men/VictorPowers and https://rent.men/xxxWOLFExxx have visited in the last few weeks (I got to see them both while up there on business). Both were great, and I wouldn't suggest anyone let them pass through without a visit.