Chicago’s Fetish Headquarters

OUR GOAL IS TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE THE CULTURE OF LEATHER, FETISH, KINK AND BDSM. 

The Hole—Chicago's Fetish Headquarters—creates a unique environment that offers the fetish community a modern, safe and welcoming space. We engage with our diverse customer base through knowledgeable team members, modern fetish and kink education, and supportive programming. The Hole embraces the history of the leather and fetish community while fostering and encouraging what it can become. 

On a typical day you will find The Hole occupied by a diverse mix of the LGBTQIA+ leather, fetish, kink and BDSM communities and their friends seeking a safe, no ­attitude space. We are and always will be a place for people to come and be themselves. 

The Hole is open Thursdays through Sundays at 9pm. Jackhammer has a $5 cover on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10pm. Cover charges are subject to change based on special events and parties.

The Fetish Dress Code is highly encouraged but not required unless specifically advertised — wear your sexiest, most daring attire or gear! For certain specific events for which Dress Code is required, the dress code will be advertised in advance.

  • Consent is sexy and no means no. Respect is mandatory.

    NO racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, size shaming or hate!

    Play nice. Have fun. Thank you!

  • CLOSED Monday – Wednesday

    Thursday & Friday: 9pm–4am

    Saturday: 9pm–5am

    Sunday: 9pm–4am

  • There is a $5 cover at Jackhammer on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10pm. Cover charges are subject to change based on special events and parties.

  • The Fetish Dress Code is highly encouraged but not required unless specifically advertised — wear your sexiest, most daring attire or gear! For certain specific events for which Dress Code is required, the dress code will be advertised in advance.

    The Fetish Dress Code is not meant to be exclusionary. In fact, it serves the opposite purpose and is comprised of many facets of wearable leather, fetish, kink and BDSM gear. When the Code is enforced, you must comply to get in.

    If this is your first time visiting, we understand you may have anxieties about being judged but believe us when we say, you will feel welcomed, celebrated and encouraged to be yourself once you step through the doors. Our guests come from a diverse mix of global leather, fetish, kink, BDSM and LGBTQIA+ communities seeking a safe, judgment-free and no-attitude space. We are and always will be a safe space for people to come and be themselves. The Code allows us to create an environment of like-minded leather, fetish, kink and BDSM folks so we can create and foster an atmosphere of acceptance.

  • All backpacks, bags and large purses MUST BE checked.

    Lockers and coat/bag check available.

    Backpacks, large purses, bags and fanny packs are subject to search prior to entry at staff discretion.

    All liquids (including water) must be forfeited prior to entry.

    Lost coat check ticket items can be picked up after last call.

    The Hole is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

  • Any patron caught using or attempting to sell/offer drugs to anyone at the bar will be subject to expulsion from the bar immediately. Repeated offenses will result in a permanent ban.