Gay Bars in Chicago, IL

Dorothy Gay Bar • $
2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

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

4.5 Superb112 Reviews
Meeting House Tavern Gay Bar • $
5025 N Clark St, Chicago

“I love coming here! There’s tons to do and lots of really cool events on the weekly and monthly calendars. The bartenders are all very friendly and shoutout to Taylor who hosts Texas Hold’em on Sundays here and Reggay Boots hosting Glam Bingo on Wednesdays! They let you bring in food and they have a popcorn machine!“

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
Sidetrack Gay Bar • $$
3349 N Halsted St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Frozen Margarita

“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“

4 Good158 Reviews
Kite String Cantina Bar & Grill • $
1851 W Addison St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Kite String Nacho Sauce
Salt \u0026 Lime Chips
Elote Cheese Potato
Butternut Al Pastor
Salt & Lime Chips
Chipotle Salsa
Taquitos
Brew

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

4.8 Superb57 Reviews
The Rabbit Hole Bar • $
1208 N Wells St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Traditional Burger
Chicken Sandwich
The 1951 Burger
Chicken Tenders
Cheese Curds
The Burger
Tots

“Super friendly managers and bar staff. Highly recommend“

4.2 Good69 Reviews
The SoFo Tap Gay Bar • $
4923 N Clark St 1st floor, Chicago

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

4 Good66 Reviews
Lucky Horseshoe Lounge Gay Bar • $$
3169 N Halsted St, Chicago

“The Lucky Horseshoe is a Chicago gay institution that must be protected at all costs. No cover, no outrageous drink prices, no pushy dancers, just a wholesome old school gogo boy bar experience. And as much as some gay guys complain, I love that women enjoy coming here, too. An inclusive LGBTQ space means folks who aren't just cis men appreciating hot guys. At the very least, bring $20 in cash to tip, we gotta thank these troops for their service.“

3.9 Good49 Reviews
Second Story Bar Gay Bar • $
157 E Ohio St #2, Chicago

“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.“

4 Good88 Reviews
Roscoe's Tavern Gay Bar • $
3356 N Halsted St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Roscoe’S Homestyle Fries
Hangover Bruschetta
Chips and Guacamole
CocaCola Normal
Loaded Fries
Sandwich
Burger
Wrap

“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.“

3.9 Good204 Reviews
The North End Gay Bar • $$
3733 N Halsted St, Chicago

“Great bar with a fun vibe, clean space, and friendly staff. I had a really good time overall.

The only downside was that the ordering felt a little up-sell heavy. When I ordered a vodka soda, I was automatically given Tito’s instead of a house vodka, which came at a higher price that wasn’t mentioned. I also asked for a black cherry White Claw and was told they only had it in the more expensive High Noon, which felt a little off.

Still a great spot and I’d definitely come back — I just wish pricing and drink options were a bit more transparent.“

3.9 Good28 Reviews
Jeffery Pub Gay Bar • $
7041 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago

“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.“

3.7 Good28 Reviews
Replay Lakeview Bar • $$
3439 N Halsted St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Draft - Goose Island 312
Beer Flights

“I wish I could remember what the name of the my bartender was but she was hilarious and a joy to talk to! My partner and I came on a Thursday night and we had a great time. The vibes were good and the entire staff was extremely nice. Not sure if it's every night but they were giving out popcorn with the drinks. One of the bartenders would routinely come by our table and refill our popcorn which was a little cherry on top that I didn't expect.

Overall I definitely look forward to coming back =)“

4.1 Good87 Reviews
2Bears Tavern Uptown Gay Bar • $
1140 W Wilson Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Premium Well Cocktails

“Loved it . Really friendly , relaxed vibe.“

3.6 Good62 Reviews
Big Chicks Bar • $
5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Dollar Burgers from a Time Long Before
Chicken Tenders with Tots
Sweet Potato Fries
Beyond Beef Burger
Big Chick Burger
Fish and Chips
Chicken Nachos
Cheese Curds
French Toast
Cheesy Tots

“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“

4.4 Superb118 Reviews
Charlie's Chicago Gay Bar • $
3726 North Broadway, Chicago

“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!“

3.7 Good109 Reviews
Atmosphere Gay Bar • $
5355 N Clark St, Chicago

“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“

3.6 Good42 Reviews
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Touché

Touché Gay Bar • $$
6412 N Clark St, Chicago

“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.“

3.5 Good36 Reviews
Cell Block Chicago Gay Bar • $$
3702 N Halsted St, Chicago

“Legendary kink bar, nightly events.“

3.6 Good79 Reviews
Jackhammer Gay Bar • $$
6406 N Clark St, Chicago

“Vibe is unfiltered and inclusive 🏳️‍🌈🔥—multi‑level LGBTQ+ bar with drinks, darts, pool & great DJs keeping the dance floor bumpin’ late 🍸🎶. Rogers Park crowd is friendly and welcoming. Bathrooms and some spaces could use love 😅, and it’s definitely loud and wild. Worth a visit if you want fun with edge! 💥“

3.6 Good93 Reviews
Splash Chicago Gay Bar • $$
3339 N Halsted St, Chicago

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

3.5 Good77 Reviews
Scarlet Bar Bar • $
3320 N Halsted St, Chicago

“I like their drinks, music and Service“

4.1 Good109 Reviews
Granville Anvil Bar • $
1137 W Granville Ave, Chicago

“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!“

4.1 Good37 Reviews
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Loves

Loves Bar • $
3729 N Halsted St, Chicago

“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!“

3.8 Good72 Reviews
Club Escape Bar • $
1530 E 75th St, Chicago

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

4.1 Good25 Reviews
Progress Bar Chicago Gay Bar • $
3359 N Halsted St, Chicago

“Vacationed in Boystown & stumbled in. Music was 10/10+videos add to the scene. Drinks were killer. BF & I were having a great time before a belligerently drunk man began harassing us/threatening us. I don’t want a charge on vacation so I went to leave.
Upon telling the bartender(Theo), he IMMEDIATELY swung around the bar & kicked the drunk man out. I didn’t know it, but he was watching out the whole time. We continued our night& had a blast :)

Special thanks to Theo. Almost had our night ruined but instead got the best service in town. Will definitely be back to Progress🩷“

3 Average76 Reviews