- 3349 N. Halsted St., Boystown
Arguably the most notable gay bar on Boystown's main drag, Sidetrack is known for its boozy slushies, fun-loving crowd and multi-level rooftop deck. The bar's f... READ MORE
Arguably the most notable gay bar on Boystown's main drag, Sidetrack is known for its boozy slushies, fun-loving crowd and multi-level rooftop deck. The bar's f... READ MORE
This cozy Avondale bar has undergone a facelift, turning it from neighborhood dive Stadium West to a more classy tavern. Burgundy paneling and hanging wall art ... READ MORE
Boystown lost a longtime buddy when the hard-charging Manhole closed. But in its place this decidedly less intimidating gay bar has opened. Manhole's blacked-ou... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot is a hole-in-the-wall gay hangout with celebrity pop-ups arranged around the small, dark room, a fully stocked bar and a porn video colle... READ MORE
This GLBT club uses weekly promotions to fill its dance floor, including the popular shower contest on Friday nights. The lounge in the front of the house has a... READ MORE
This Boystown bar offers diverse crowds, dancing and more socializing than posturing. Complete with a black crystal chandelier, the front room holds an onyx-lit... READ MORE
Big Chicks takes its name from a moniker its owner, the sizable Michelle Fire, picked up on a trip to India. The natives there had trouble pronouncing "Michelle... READ MORE
This Boystown dance club is a longtime melting pot of homosexuals, heterosexuals, transsexuals and omnisexuals. During the week, the clientele is mostly gay, du... READ MORE
Just above Sayat Nova, the Second Story Bar is a cozy, relaxing neighborhood watering hole with a loyal following of regulars. The dark wood bar is softly lit b... READ MORE
Originally known as one of the first gay bars in Boystown, Bucks Saloon reopens in May as Replay. Owner Mark Liberson (of next-door Halsted's Bar & Grill and ne... READ MORE
Male dancers perform every night at this Boystown lounge. While there's some standing room, most guests relax at seating around the bar or at tables in back whi... READ MORE
Touche has been a Chicago tradition for 21 years; it claims to be the oldest gay leather bar in the city. Though it mostly caters to "Levi and leather" men, thi... READ MORE
Contrary to what the name suggests, this nightclub-focused spot has served the South Shore LGBT community since the 1960s and welcomes a diverse clientele. The ... READ MORE
This gay video nightclub located near Midway Airport caters to an eclectic mix of flight attendants, out-of-towners and Chicago residents. VJs play videos on a ... READ MORE
Located in the heart of the Boystown gay bar scene, Bobby Love's has a "Cheers"-like atmosphere that makes patrons feel like family. Come in here, and you'll wa... READ MORE
A gay bar without the Boystown attitude, this Rogers Park spot attracts people from all walks of life -- though the leather crowd and so-called "bears" find it ... READ MORE
This sports-themed gay bar in Uptown offers more than the usual ESPN-tuned TVs; look for plenty of disco videos and beats to accompany your cheering. The pub-gr... READ MORE
Expect bumping beats and go-go dancing boys at this GLBT bar in Andersonville. A 30-foot-long bar and an elevated seating area overlook the dance floor, often s... READ MORE
This South Side suburban gay club features DJ dancing, karaoke, GLBT performances and Latin-themed nights with Latin pop, Spanish rock, cumbia, salsa, merengue ... READ MORE
Ditching the warehouse vibe of Prop House, this weekend-only bar and nightclub has a upscale vibe with bottle service on Saturdays and a number of VIP areas. Fr... READ MORE