Best Gay Bars in Chicago, Illinois

Best Chicago Gay Bars in Illinois

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Chicago, Illinois has much to offer its gay bar visitors for a fun night out. With its exciting gay nightlife, it's no wonder why many gay, lesbian and LGBT-friendly patrons travel to these locations. Chicago gay bars and nightclubs add an exciting and entertaining cultural vibe to the surrounding areas and are definitely worth visiting! Use this guide to find which gay bars you and your friends should check out in and around Chicago. Other nearby cities include Schaumburg, IL, Naperville, IL, Blue Island, IL, and Hammond, IN. View the locations below to see where to go out tonight! You can also visit these Chicago LGBT community websites:  Chicago Pride  ·  Stonewall Sports Chicago  ·  Northalsted Business Alliance & Market Days

Berlin
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954 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, Illinois

Big Chicks
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5024 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, Illinois

Bobby Loves
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3729 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Cell Block
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3702 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Charlie’s
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3726 N Broadway St
Chicago, Illinois

Fantasy Nightclub
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3641 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Hydrate
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3458 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Manhandler Saloon
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1948 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Minibar
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3341 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

North End
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3733 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Progress Bar
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3359 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Roscoe’s
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3356 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Scarlet
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3320 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

Second Story Bar
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157 E Ohio St Suite 2
Chicago, Illinois

Sidetrack
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3349 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

The Baton Show Lounge
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436 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois

The Closet
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3325 N Broadway St
Chicago, Illinois

The Lucky Horseshoe
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3169 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois

The SoFo Tap
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4923 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois

Touche
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6412 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois

20 listed  for Chicago LGBT & LGBT-friendly bars.

Berlin

$$ · Gay Nightclub

Location & Contact Info

Dance Floor • Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Cash Payments Only • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Big Chicks

$$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Happy Hour • Serves Food • Cash Payments Only • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Bobby Loves

$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Karaoke • Events/Theme Nights • Neighborhood Bar

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Cell Block

$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Pool Table • Happy Hour • Cash Payments Only • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Charlie’s

$$ · Gay Nightclub

Location & Contact Info

Dance Floor • Karaoke • Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights • Country Bar

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Fantasy Nightclub

$$ · Gay Nightclub

Location & Contact Info

Dance Floor • Offers VIP • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Hydrate

$$ · Gay Nightclub

Location & Contact Info

Dance Floor • Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Manhandler Saloon

$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Outdoor Seating • Events/Theme Nights • Neighborhood Bar

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Minibar

$$ · Gay Nightclub, Lounge

Location & Contact Info

Dance Floor • Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Serves Food • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

North End

$$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Pool Table • Happy Hour • Events/Theme Nights • Sports Bar

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Progress Bar

$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights • Neighborhood Bar

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Roscoe’s

$$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Outdoor Seating • Pool Table • Dance Floor • Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Scarlet

$$ · Gay Bar, Lounge

Location & Contact Info

Dance Floor • Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights • Private Parties

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Second Story Bar

$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Happy Hour • Cash Payments Only • Neighborhood Bar

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Sidetrack

$$ · Gay Bar, Lounge

Location & Contact Info

Outdoor Seating • Happy Hour • VIP Section • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

The Baton Show Lounge

$ · Gay & Lesbian, LGBT-Friendly Bar, Lounge

Location & Contact Info

Offers VIP • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

The Closet

$ · Gay & Lesbian Bar

Location & Contact Info

Dance Floor • Karaoke • Happy Hour • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

The Lucky Horseshoe

$ · Gay Bar, Lounge

Location & Contact Info

Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights • Strip Club

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

The SoFo Tap

$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Outdoor Seating • Happy Hour • Live Entertainment • Events/Theme Nights

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

Touche

$$ · Gay Bar

Location & Contact Info

Happy Hour • Events/Theme Nights • Leather Bar

Details may vary. Please contact location for more information. Report Changes or Closings   Promote

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