Gay Bars in Chicago, IL

“Intimate, welcoming and fun atmosphere. Karaoke night is a great time. 10/10“

“Friendly staff, great place to be and the chips and salsa are so good!!!!“

“I love this place! It is my go-to when I have an out of town friend visiting, because they are open late on weeknights, and there is something to do/drink for everyone. They have drink specials everyday that can make it affordable for anyone to have a few, as well as NA options for my sober friends. The free popcorn on the weekends is a huge plus. My favorite part is that all the games are free and that there is usually not a wait to play one of the games. You can sit and chat if you want, play pool, darts, or a board game. There's plenty of space with it being two floors. I hate cramped bars and I have never felt cramped here. Long live Meeting House!

I will say.... I do wish they served water. I asked for water one time when I wanted to get less drunk and was told I had to buy a bottle. The next time I was there, a friend got a glass of free tap water no problem... this isn't great. Please give your patrons free water!“

“Super friendly managers and bar staff. Highly recommend“

“Toda una experiencia agradable! Bien divertido el bar!“

“They’re very nice here being my first time here I love the customer service here thank you guys I’m having a blast here thank you“

“This place has a cool, old-school vibe and a good crowd. It seemed more diverse than your average gay bar 👍. What I wasn’t crazy about was it’s a small space and got a bit claustrophobic on a Saturday night. It was a bit more jostling through a crowd than I was in the mood for. So I don’t think I’d go back on a busy night, but it would probably make a good spot for happy hour.“

“This is my third dining experience, and it has been great. Every visit, i attempt to try something different, and I have not been disappointed. It took a while to submit my order, but that was understandable, given the crowd size. The young lady who has taken my order all three visits have been amazing, always greeting us with a smile. The men not so much....lol. I feel like I need to increase the frequency of my visits in order to get through the menu. Thank you for a pleasant experience.“

“I recently visited North End and felt compelled to share my experience, particularly highlighting the remarkable professionalism of one of your bartenders.On what turned out to be a challenging night, North End team faced an incredibly difficult situation with a patron who displayed unacceptable and disrespectful behavior. Despite being subjected to unwarranted and degrading treatment, [Bartender's Name] handled the ordeal with extraordinary composure and grace.It is rare to witness such strength and patience, and NorthEnd team deserves immense credit for maintaining such a high level of professionalism under pressure. Their demeanor not only de-escalated a potentially volatile situation but also ensured that other guests at the bar continued to enjoy their evening.The management team should be proud to have staff members who uphold the establishment's reputation in such a manner. This experience has shown me the character and values the North End Team stands for, and I have great respect for that.I look forward to returning under better circumstances and enjoying the wonderful atmosphere that I know NorthEnd team usually provides. My heartfelt thanks to North End Team for their exceptional service.“

“Drinks are cost too much money in these club and they don't have no way to sit down after spending money the music is just all trap music.

I wasn't feeling it at all and the cover charges are 20 dollars.To have good time with drinks and cover at the door you spend easily 100dollars before you know it.i won't be back soon.“

“Rolled into Replay Lakeview last Friday night and grabbed a $6 draft, a bourbon cocktail, and tossed a few quarters into the vintage pinball and Street Fighter machines. The vibe’s loud, funky, and dead‑on that Lakeview barcade feel, free popcorn, friendly bartenders, and a solid craft‑beer lineup. Spent a couple hours goofin’ around, felt like a proper throwback with buds. Would definitely swing by again for another round of games and brews.“

“Impeccable way to end an evening. Show gogos, there is something for everyone. Possibilities of having private shows (lap dance). Really a friendly and pleasant place (if you have a little change). In any case, provide a few dollars for the dancers.“

“Loved it . Really friendly , relaxed vibe.“

“Two of my best friends just got an apartment a couple blocks away from Big chicks and we can't stop eating there and hanging out there it's so nice to have a local place in the neighborhood that is friendly and opening and inclusive and just what a what a treat and their carrot cake is to die for looking forward to my next meal looking forward to becoming a regular“

“I mostly come these days in my later years for an off weekend affair. I absolutely love bingo on Monday and the hosts. It’s full of banter, crowd participation, laughter, and community. It’s like a live pod cast with bingo. Absolutely recommend for an early weeknight activity!“

“Atmosphere has AMAZING…you guessed it…ATMOSPHERE! I came here broken, tired, defeated, but the bartender poured me the vodka soda of my dreams that made all my ailments melt away. This institution is truly a pillar of the community, and if I could live here, I would. On top of this, everyone here is so sexy, so I say 69/10“

“Cozy wooden saloon bar with friendly bartenders and good drinks.
You can see from the art and historical posters that this has been a true community asset since 1971. It’s important we hold our spaces to account while still protecting them for their history and for future generations.“

“Best bar in Boystown with the best staff!!“

“Legendary kink bar, nightly events.“

“Met a friend there yesterday for the first time. The staff and service is great! The club space itself is very nice and updated. I was really impressed.

The negative is the obscenely loud music. I can’t recall ever being in a bar where the music was so loud that I couldn’t even speak to anyone without shouting. I get it’s a club but please consider creating a slightly less loud space to socialize with patrons without having to shout and only hear part of the conversation. I know you have a patio area with a smoking area which is appreciated and the patio area is beautiful but its winter and its use is limited. I left after an hour due to the sound. Loud music and a big crowd is very overwhelming as well as overstimulating for many folks. You have a beautiful spot but please consider creating a less loud area. Thanks!“

“I like their drinks, music and Service“

“ok don't come for me! so about 2 weeks ago was my first time ever in boystown ( im 39 ) 😆 I KNOOOOW! Anyway i had come into town early and ended up exploring chicago allll on my own for the day. Now keep in mind, i went to ALL the places in boystown 😆 WOW! I had asked around about karaoke and everyone said this was the place to go. I make my way there and i walk in and instantly was welcomed and people were talking to me and it was just so nice! yes its a BAR not a club, I loved that lol i was "Josh from Peoria " that night and i have never sang karaoke anywhere else but my hometown bar, i was so freekin nervous lol. but after a few of the THC drinks well i was good to go. im sober so it was really awsome that they have non alcohol drinks. overall i spent most of my night there. it was so welcoming and people were so nice and told me different places to go and things. I will definitely be back and ive soooo told my Peoria friends about yall!“

“Decided not to be a sad sack alone by myself on Christmas Eve and made my second visit here last night. My first time back in November was perfectly nice, very quiet, good drinks, just a few groups chatting idly. But last night the place was decked out to the nines in all manner of fabulous Christmas decor—including Brandon the bartender in a reindeer onesie—and packed with an array of patrons bringing some really great energy.

The 3 gin and tonics and mystery peppermint shot Brandon made me were not only excellent, but lasted me well until 4 am, all for a fraction of what it would have cost at other bars.

Really was just a lovely few hours I spent here, especially the conversation. It's very refreshing to go to a bar where you can actually hear people and make real connections rather than shouting at each other.

Altogether a great little spot, truly a hidden gem to have just a train stop away, and I will definitely be back!“

“Pretty layback Music is great Ambiance nice and friendly I wish we have more places like this south side ❤️“