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WHAT: The Bonham Exchange

WHERE: 411 Bonham St. (two blocks north of the Alamo)

THE DIGITS: (210) 271-3811

WEB: bonhamexchange.net; myspace.com/bonham411

GET YOUR DRINK ON: 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Wednesday-Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday-Sunday

HOTTIES QUOTIENT: High. Whether you're gay, straight, bisexual or trysexual (you'll try anything once), the crowd here is pure eye candy. Dressed up or dressed down, you'll find the patrons friendly and diverse. Straight guys come here to meet girls out with their gay BFFs. Gay guys come here with their straight girlfriends to ogle the cute go-go boys. And lesbians are there to chill with both. The three dance floors provide plenty of space to mingle with the singles.

WALLET HANGOVER: Low. Five dollars is all you need on a Friday night to have a good time here. Come before 10 p.m., and the cover is free, then enjoy $1 well drinks all night long. Domestic beer will run you about $2.50. Every night has a drink special, and you won't spend more than $2 on a well drink on any night.

THE 210 TAKE: Friday nights at the Bonham have become a tradition for us. We love the video bar, where they play contemporary pop hits. Upstairs in the grand ballroom, you'll find hip-hop and R&B, and downstairs on the main dance floor is the traditional house music. You can't beat the price of drinks here, and you'll appreciate the historic building that houses this renowned downtown club. But get there early to avoid the long lines.

Joaquin Herrera | 210SA