The Hawk

SEX

If you can't get laid at the Hawk, then you can't get laid anywhere (at least that's what "they all" say). In reality, it is a pretty loose place. There may not be someone for everyone, but the Hawk provides a wider variety of options! From white trash rednecks to the biggest fattest bears in the city, you will find someone to stoke your fire at the Hawk. Like with any gay bar, there will be some drama and nonsense, but of all bars in the city, the Hawk is the one and only bar where twinks and queens are outnumbered. As for all the "Nazi" references in the other reviews, I'm not sure what to make of all that, but then I'm new in these parts. All I can say is that I'm Puerto Rican, and I never felt ill at ease in the Hawk. Yes, one will hear the occasional racist joke and anti-Jewish slur and anti-black slur, but this is probably more of a reflection on the West Side of Cleveland in general than this bar in particular. If any one thing stands out in the Hawk's favor, it is that of any gay bar or club in Cleveland, this is the one place that offers anything close to a "regular guy" atmosphere. Try as they might, the twinks haven't been able to take over this bar, maybe they will. But until that day comes, enjoy some real men for a change, and don't be shy about approaching someone, because the Hawk has the most easy-going of any bar crowd in Cleveland. Enjoy!

Was is it with this place and nazis?

Every weekend we go here is more of the same. Guys with shaved heads, mohawks, and military haircuts. Even saw a badass dude with prison tats. I mean, I thougth the Stallion and Mans World were supposed to be the leather bars, but the Hawk must be the new mans bar. One of my friends told me (I'm fairly new to the Hawk) that there used to be swastika graffiti in the mens room (no longer there). Maybe its the straight rock club next door, but alot of mean badass aryan types are coming to this bar so if you like your sex rough, this is the right bar for you.

What to make of this bar exactly???

I have been to the Hawk three times, twice with friends, once alone. It's definitely better with friends. The crowd seems to depend on the day of the week. Certain groups come for particular bartenders I think. The younger crowd shows up on Thursday nights and older men show up for happy hour. Sunday is a mixed assortment of nuts, fruits, and beefcake. I have not been able to pin this place down. Is it a fun dive, a cheap spot to hook up with trash, I don't know. Some customers are aloof, some are friendly, a few are hot, most are somewhere between middle age and the old age home. Quite a plentiful number of short men for some reason. Going here is a crap shoot. Beware, as some customers have serous nasty attitudes or can't say take no for an answer. One queen was dancing around the tables and laughing too loud. Like I said, all depends on the day and the crowd.

It is What it Is

Heard some really good things about the Hawk: butch men, "straight" guys, college men, bears, and other fun types. Our experience was somewhat different, sadly. Tuesday night was lively for a short time, then rapidly cleared. Some awful music on the jukebox and unfriendly customers. Everyone says that Bartender Chris is the reason to go on Thursdays. Who knows. But judging by Tuesday night, it doesn't seem promising. One highlight, we struck up a conversation with a young shaved head guy with a nazi fetish but the incoming crowd of queens scared him away. What might have been...? A mixed bag, but willing to give it another chance.

Me and my friends had the best time in a long time

What a blast! I met a guy with a swastika and other cool tats and piercings then went hooked up in the bathroom. The jukebox was blasting heavy metal and the bartender Chris was wicked hot. Will go back next Thursday!!!