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Leather bars seem to be slowly receding into the past, but the Cell Block in Boystown is bringing it back, or trying to at least on its ever accepted &#;Furr Night&#; when bellying up to the lock takes on new meaning&#; On every other darkness, it&#;s cheap drinks, darts and pool that draws a predominantly non-leather neighborhood gay crowd.

Not to be confused with the very straight Lockdown on Western, Cell Block lurks ominously behind darkened windows on Halsted, just north of Waveland and adjacent to Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club. If you blink as you hike by, you might never even notice it.

I must admit that I was a little apprehensive about going to Cell Block. I&#;ve often heard it described as a hook-up bar for older same-sex attracted men and the label itself is a minuscule intimidating, not to talk about the somewhat unwelcoming façade. However, after visiting the bar on several occasions, I discovered that the place is a petty misunderstood. Although there are some creepy men lurking in the shadows, Cell Block isn&#;t the hardcore leather bar like everyone thinks. It&#;s mainly groups of men