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Gay Chicago
Sidetrack is one of Gay Chicago.

1. Sidetrack

9.0
3349 N Halsted St (btwn Roscoe & Buckingham), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 158 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: Sidetrack was nominated for the "Best Gay Bar in the World" by Logo's 2009 TripOut Gay Travel Awards! Check out the winners & other nominees at http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com/awards/

2. Scarlet

7.4
3320 N Halsted St (btwn W Aldine Ave & W Buckingham Pl), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 61 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Scarlet has the best music in Boystown.

3. Minibar

6.3
3341 N Halsted St (at Buckingham Pl.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 47 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Stand, model, repeat.

4. Roscoe's

7.9
3356 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 113 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Sunday dollar beer bust is my favorite reason to go to Roscoe's.

5. Hydrate

7.2
3458 N Halsted St (at W Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 52 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: It wouldn't make my list at all, but they support TPAN once a month.

6. Cocktail

3359 N Halsted St (at W Roscoe St.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 36 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Jim is the best!

7. Berlin Nightclub

954 W Belmont Ave (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Selling point: it's next to the train.

8. Charlie's Chicago

6.8
3726 N Broadway St (btwn W Waveland Ave & W Grace St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 32 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Get there a little before 2:00 and watch it transform from a country western bar to a circuit-boy dance club

9. Spin Nightclub

800 W Belmont Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 48 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Known best for dollar-drink wednesday and latino boys, but there's usually an underwear contest on Fridays. Also, lesbians have been spotted.

10. Big Chicks

8.2
5024 N Sheridan Rd (at W Argyle St.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Uptown · 88 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Who’s there: Despite the names, it's mostly guys at this gay bar. Read more.

11. The Closet

6.6
3325 N Broadway St (at Buckingham Pl), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 24 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Open late. It's a chill place to go after everything else closes.

12. Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

7.4
3700 N Halsted St (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 85 tips and reviews

Tony W.Tony Wood: Half price martinis on Tuesdays and Sundays

The Lucky Horseshoe Lounge is one of Gay Chicago.

13. The Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

6.4
3169 N Halsted St (at Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 23 tips and reviews

14. Downtown Bar & Lounge

440 N State St (btwn W Hubbard St & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Near North Side · 42 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: They have the best (only?) draught beer selection of the gay bars in Chicago.

15. Little Jim's

3501 N Halsted St (at Cornelia Ave.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 32 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: It's about the pitchers!

16. Crew Bar and Grill

4804 N Broadway St (btwn Lawrence Ave & Gunnison St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Uptown · 73 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: I go for Taco Tuesdays.

17. Cell Block

6.5
3702 N Halsted St (at Waveland Ave.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 20 tips and reviews

Jack L.Jack Lambert: Froendly staff great juke box. Laid back. 1/2 way decent specials especially on Thursdau

18. SoFo Tap

8.0
4923 N Clark St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Uptown · 38 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: They have WiFi

19. Circuit Night Club & Rehab Cocktail Lounge

3641 N Halsted St (btwn W Addison St & W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 12 tips and reviews

Damian D.Damian Denson: Check out the new bar area! Very swanky! Read more.

20. Bobby Love's

7.5
3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 19 tips and reviews

Damian D.Damian Denson: $12 for a long island iced tea?! Good and strong, but still...$$$

North End is one of Gay Chicago.

21. North End

7.6
3733 N Halsted St (at W Bradley Pl), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 22 tips and reviews

22. Second Story Bar

6.9
157 E Ohio St (btwn N Michigan Ave & N Saint Clair St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Streeterville · 57 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: My favorite gay dive bar

Parlour on Clark is one of Gay Chicago.

23. Parlour on Clark

6341 N Clark St (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Edgewater · 22 tips and reviews

24. The Glenwood

7.2
6962 N Glenwood Ave (at Morse Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Rogers Park · 38 tips and reviews

Chase C.Chase Cook: Your second drink is free on Tuesdays!

Granville Anvil is one of Gay Chicago.

25. Granville Anvil

6.1
1137 W Granville Ave (btwn Winthrop Ave & Broadway St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Edgewater · 11 tips and reviews
Elixir Lounge is one of Gay Chicago.

26. Elixir Lounge

8.3
3452 N Halsted St (btwn N Newport Ave and N Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 40 tips and reviews

27. Atmosphere Bar

5.7
5355 N Clark Street (btwn Summerdale & Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Andersonville · 17 tips and reviews

Bryce W.Bryce Warner: Some of the best dancers and a def must do bar in the City's Andersonville.

28. Jackhammer

7.5
6406 N Clark St (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Rogers Park · 26 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: For a good experience, obey the dress code and tip your bartender.

29. Wang's

7.9
3317 N Broadway St (at Aldine), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lake View East · 26 tips and reviews

Anthony G.Anthony Galante: This intimate locale transports you to another time. Cash only, read the house rules. Will definitely be back!

30. Touche

7.5
6412 N Clark St (btwn W Devon Ave & W Schreiber Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Rogers Park · 11 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: They show movies on Sundays. I particularly enjoyed Torch Song Trilogy

31. Jackhammer

7.5
6406 N Clark St (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Rogers Park · 26 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Best bartenders in Chicago, bar none

32. Mary's Attic

6.0
5400 N Clark St (at W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Andersonville · 17 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Probably the best drag venue in Chicago

33. Wilde Bar & Restaurant

8.6
3130 N Broadway St (at W Briar Pl), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lake View East · 148 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Try the Bison Burger but order it rare.

34. Scot's

1829 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · North Center · 15 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: This is a cash bar. There is an ATM inside.

Bucks is one of Gay Chicago.

35. Bucks

3439 N Halsted St (at Newport), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 10 tips and reviews

36. Manhandler Saloon

6.6
1948 N Halsted St (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · North Side · 4 tips and reviews

Ken Q.Ken Quandt: Stop by this gay watering hole when you are feeling kind of sleezy. Never mind the inside bar. The action is out back on the patio, regardless the weather. Grab a drink and head back. Free food Sunday

37. Steamworks Chicago

7.4
3246 N Halsted St (btwn Aldine Ave. & Melrose Ave.), Chicago, IL
Spa · Lakeview · 8 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Although labeled a "gym" somewhat ironically, the gym pass is a good deal and you never have to wait to use the equipment.

38. Hamburger Mary's / Andersonville Brewing

5402 N Clark St (btwn Balmoral & Rascher Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Andersonville · 42 tips and reviews

BillBill: Watch out for Real Synthetic Hair, okrrrrr

39. Lady Gregory's

8.7
5254 N Clark St (at W Berwyn Ave), Chicago, IL
Irish Pub · Andersonville · 152 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: The meatloaf is not as good as your waitress says it is.

40. In Fine Spirits Lounge

5420 N Clark St (at Rascher Ave), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Andersonville · 47 tips and reviews

andrew s.andrew soep: The Sazerac and Chrysanthemum are delicious

41. Marty's Martini Bar

8.1
1511 W Balmoral Ave (at Clark St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Andersonville · 48 tips and reviews

Aaron W.Aaron Williams: abandon hope all ye who enter here!

42. Ann Sather

8.6
909 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Wilton Ave & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lakeview · 112 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: This is my favorite SA location.

43. Angelina Ristorante

8.1
3561 N Broadway St (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lake View East · 54 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: If you get there for brunch before 10:00 a.m., you'll beat the gays out of bed and won't have to wait for a table.

44. Caribou Coffee

3300 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 21 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: I have never been to this location and not run into someone I know.

45. DS Tequila Company

6.8
3352 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Lakeview · 127 tips and reviews

Damian D.Damian Denson: Delicious frozen bevs, but ambience (rock music and generic video footage) needs to be 'gay-ed' up a little. It is Boystown...

46. Firefly

3335 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: This place may no longer be open

47. Saugatuck Coffee Company

3344 N Halsted St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 36 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin DuJan: This place is great...but weirdly closes at 7pm. Be really careful with your stuff here though. Have seen thug kids dash in, grab iPhones or laptops, then run out onto Halsted. Cops never catch them.

48. Ping Pong

7.7
3322 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Lake View East · 42 tips and reviews

Sean B.Sean Barrins: May be seen as being a little pricey but the food is good! The chicken pad thai is great and you have to try the Gossip Girl martini!

49. Joy's Noodles

7.8
3257 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Lake View East · 69 tips and reviews

Ray O.Ray Olmeda: Good, CHEAP food! And its BYOB which is always a plus!

50. Unabridged Books

9.2
3251 N Broadway St (at W Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews

Theodore J.Theodore Jackson: clearance and gay sections are amazing

51. Melrose Restaurant

3233 N Broadway St (at W Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lake View East · 77 tips and reviews

Jeffrey W.Jeffrey Wondrely: Amazing omelets. Best cabbage soup ever.

52. Kafka Wine Co.

3325 N Halsted St (at Buckingham Ave.), Chicago, IL
Wine Store · Lake View East · 5 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: This is my favorite place to buy sparkling wine.

53. Clarke's

5.8
930 W Belmont Ave (at Wilton Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 67 tips and reviews

Austin D.Austin Duus: Try the venison burger

54. Nookies Tree Restaurant

3334 N Halsted St (at Buckingham Pl), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 59 tips and reviews

Jason T.Jason T: the soups are the bomb