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First three words to come to mind.
I should start off by saying that Bounce is decent for what it is: a trashy place to dance if you're young and/or not really a part of the mainstream "scene."
Having said that, for a gay man looking for a place to hang out with friends and meet other gay men, it is a shame that this is one of the only places that Cleveland has to offer.
First of all, the place is dirty and could greatly be improved if the owners would put a little money into fixing up some basic problems (look at the booths in the "dance" area, and try to find one that isn't being held together by black electrical tape).
Second, as others have said, the clientele is young. Very young. Often alternative/emo kids who go to the gay bars because there isn't another hangout for their "scene" that allows 18+. It's great that they're there having a good time, but for a gay man looking to meet other gay men, I definitely feel in the minority. The next biggest group you'll see is lesbians, followed by fag hags with their young baby gays. Where are all the young, put-together gay men hanging out??
This is also the only club I've been to where I have seen, on multiple occasions, people wearing pajama pants.
The music is also often waaaaay too loud, leaving my ears ringing for hours after I leave.
I gave Bounce 2 stars because, unfortunately, it is one of the few gay bars/clubs in Cleveland that actually draw a crowd. Sometimes, I am surprised and there is a decent amount of good-looking, level-headed guys there, and I often do bump into people I know. But those times are rare.
This place has potential, but unfortunately, unless the clientele changes, it will continue to be a bust.
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