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Adonis [CLOSED] (Closed Permanently)

(38 Ratings)
Pretty boys and drag shows right on the Ohio river.
Perhaps the go-to bar in Cincinatti for those with a flair for the ritzy, Adonis boasts a summertime pool and spacious dance floor.


Hours
8pm — 2am
Pool open at 4pm on weekends



GayCities Members report that Adonis [CLOSED] has closed

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Reviews

trailvalinfool
trailvalinfool
Over a year ago

What Fun

Had to be in Cincinnati for work and wanted a place to kick back and socialize. Adonis is the perfect place for that. The sound system and light show on the dance floor was incredible. I wish they had something like this in LA


dancing4u
dancing4u
Over a year ago

don't beleive everything you read

This place is amazing! Yeas there is men and women, 75%men and 25%women, the dance floor is huge and stays packed on Saturday nights! And the pool on Sundays, if you want to see some half naked men & women, this is the place to go! There is usual a line to get in on Saturday, and the club features guest Djs and Performers. The DJ takes request by text and plays a variety of music and videos. This is a great place to meet new people or to hang out with your friends. Not a meat market.


Robert01
Robert01
Over a year ago

You might as well go to the Dock

This place is mainly a lesbian bar. The from what few men who actually show up here, it seems they brought their attitude directly over from the dock. What a dissappoinment! The music is incredibly tired. You could have more fun at smaller bars like Shooters, On Broadway and The Serpent.


iamcincinnati
iamcincinnati
Over a year ago

Adon'tis

Much like it's name, Adonis gives the illusion that it is the biggest, bestest nightclub in the world. Yes Adonis is big. So big, that even when every gay person in the tri-state area goes it still looks half empty. The DJ needs to be dragged out by his ears and thrown into the river. If I hear the 40 minute Gloria Estafan mix or the 20 minute Whitney Houston remix one more time - i'm going to puke. The DJ has been playing the same, tired, boring mix tape since this overhalued yatch club opened. My advice is to go and experience this place for yourself. You will either LOVE it or HATE it. At best you will have a good cocktail and enjoy the hysterical drag show. At worst you'll just be bored and wacth the twinks prance around and enjoy all their drama. I think the owners should focus on creating an atmosphere. This entrance looks like a cheap ski resort lobby, the dance floor doesn't get used because the DJ sucks, and the drag show bar looks like a Wendy's dining room. Give those dragilicious queens a real stage and fire the DJ!!!


unkown
unkown first review First to Review
Over a year ago

not so special

started out being a great bar, however the drag shows are starting to suck becuase the owners are to tight. You cant have a million dollar bar and continue on with your everyday cincinnati drag queens. Daytons previous show club selebrities was the best. The owner new how to draw in the croud becuase he spent money. You need live performers, pretty boy strippers and some out of town drag queens everyweek. Not just once or twice. If you want to be the best you have to spend money. Hell it cost 7 dollars to get in to adonis. for what. The music is not so wonderful either. I have heard more people complain about the music. Its an awsome dance floor but turn it up and change the beat a little. When the gay boys are drunk they want underground music not that crap the dj plays.


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