Scarlet
3.7
from - Neighborhood: Boystown
- 3320 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-348-1053
Completely remodeled after a February 2009 fire, Scarlet has reopened. A lively coffee shop vibe in the afternoons (think basic flavored and spiked coffees, not complex espresso creations) will give way to happy hour and late-night crowds. Kick back in a comfy banquette near a 10-foot-tall photo of a 1920s drag queen (blown up from one of few original photos in the bar's collection of photographs depicting Chicago's GLBT scene in the first half of the century), or have a seat on an antique settee in a den off the main space. A cocktail list inspired by the color red ranges from the raspberry-tinged Crimson to the pomegranate-flavored Rouge. On Sundays, stop in for a "liquid brunch" of champagne, with cartoons on TV and pajama-clad servers.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted Street and Buckingham Place
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Several paid parking lots nearby.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #8 Halsted, #77 Belmont, #151 Sheridan, #156 LaSalle, #152 Addison, #22 Clark. Red Line Train: Belmont. Brown Line Train: Belmont. Purple Line Train: Belmont.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; noon-2 a.m. Sunday
- Alcohol:
- Bottle Service and Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- No cover
- Bar Style:
- Gay and Lesbian and Lounge
- Music Style:
- Eclectic, House, Techno, and Top 40
Features
- Features:
- Disc Jockey
- Average Drink Price:
- $9-$12 for specialty cocktails
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Capacity:
- 110
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"Whats Wrong"
By Chicagod from lakeview, May 31, 2008
I've been here a couple times. One thing i like about a "cheers" style bar like the owner said he is going for is getting to know the bartenders. ...
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"A bit of Wickerpark in Boystown"
By Bostonexpat75 from Lincoln Park, March 6, 2008
I saw the CLTV clip of Scarlet on TV earlier in winter. I checked it out expecting to see a Wrigleyville bar that was gay friendly. I was surpris...
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"*shrug*"
By Aqw74 from Lakeview, March 4, 2008
I've been to scarlet several times, I think the draw for the well-traveld halsted bar crawler is that simply it's a new place to go for a few drink...
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