Sidetrack
Gay bar catering to a predominantly male, fun-seeking clientele. The bar includes four rooms, including an airy front patio that looks onto Halsted Street, plus a multi-level, rooftop deck for 350 people. Most special events at Sidetrack benefit community organizations.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Roscoe Street and Halsted Street.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: Thursday through Sunday.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #8 Halsted, #22 Clark, #152 Addison. Red Line Train: Belmont. Brown Line Train: Belmont. Purple Line Train: Belmont.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
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3 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday
Patio hours: 3-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 3 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday
Deck hours: 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday and Thursday; 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Gay and Lesbian
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Gay and Lesbian and Theme. Different theme of music videos each night.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Free Admission. No food.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Certain sections of bar available for rent.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Theme nights inlcude showtunes on Sunday, Monday and Friday.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Room for 75, new deck to be built in May, 2004
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"Good fun and great drinks"
By jimmyd from Rogers Park, July 19, 2008
This is a great bar for hanging out with the friends, watching some show tunes, and having an alcoholic smoothie without the pretense.
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"Great place for tourists"
By Keeper one from Edgewater, November 29, 2007
A great place for all out of town visitors.
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"Gay or Lesbian friend in..."
By David/LaLa from Chicago, IL, January 5, 2007
Gay or Lesbian friend in town for the first time, and they want to go out? Send them to Sidetrack. I always send clients there and have never had...
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