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Downtown Bar & Lounge
(Now Closed)Gay Bar and Lounge$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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A great place to meet friends for Happy Hour. They play dance music that you've never heard of before. "We want you to feel the energy...but we don't want you singing along!"
Bart CrouchFebruary 16, 2013Fun, yet drama free bar in the River North area. Friendly staff & good drinks--have visited with BFs, friends and my mom--all have enjoyed their visits. :-)
This place is super chill with a great atmosphere, although it is Tuesday. The drinks are great and the people are pretty cool too. Put this place on your to-do list and ask Tony for a gin gimlet.
Go to Downtown Bar go downstairs and visit Tim and Allen. Best time you'll have without getting fingered.
Joshua ChristensenDecember 15, 2012The staff is so nice, the atmosphere is great and I don't think I've ever run into the drama, nasty, bitchy shit you do in almost any Boystown bar.
Absolutely LOVED this place! A great alternative to Boystown! Friendly staff and crowd!!
Curtis HillerMay 11, 2013Not sure what some of the comments are on about--bartender was very attentive and nice! Great music.
Buzz EvolutionNovember 17, 2011The window area is a bit awkward - and cold/drafty for the upcoming winter weather - but a great place to hang with friends for a quick drink, though.
Chris BarnesFebruary 1, 2012My vote for best place to be ignored by your bartender in Chicago when you're only one of 3 people in a bar.
Philip AOctober 30, 2011If you don't wanna deal with the chaos of boystown and just relax this is a perfect place
Gabe PachecoNovember 5, 2011I'd say the taxi/train whatever to boys town is much more worth it 20 people on a Friday night and blah bartenders
Austin DuusAugust 16, 2011They have the best (only?) draught beer selection of the gay bars in Chicago.
Always a fun place to just hang out, relaxed atmosphere, fun crowd.
Fun fun fun. Have your next party here! We know how to make it happen. :-)- Great place to chill w/excellent drinks, hot bartenders & one of t/coolest chick bouncers.
Kenny is an amazing bartender. He loves Mother's milk. Do inquire.
Come to see Dmitri...he's a really good bartender...and he's hot too!!!
Ashley McJune 12, 2011Ok, not gay but this bartender is absolutely terrific!! Ask for "something peachy"
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Downtown Bar & Lounge
440 N State St (btwn W Hubbard St & W Illinois St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri, Sun
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 3:00 PM–3:00 AM
(312) 464-1400
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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