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Sidetrack

Sidetrack

Gay Bar and Night Club$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
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    Stephen R.
    "A Boystown icon and the best Showtunes video bar ANYWHERE!"(19 Tips)
    Tiffany S.
    "Black cherry slushy drinks and showtunes...GAY HEAVEN!"(5 Tips)
    EChi G.
    "It's my favorite bar in Boystown!!!!!"(3 Tips)
    Phil T.
    "Amazing slushy drinks and Monday Night Showtunes"(2 Tips)
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  • Chip P.
    Chip PecchioJune 25, 2011
    Ketel One Crush is the way to go!
  • Monti B.
    Monti BrayJuly 21, 2015
    Music videos everywhere 🙌🏻
  • Nic B.heart icon on user image
    Nic BerrySeptember 24, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Frozens!!!!
  • Seth C.
    Seth CobbJune 23, 2013
    Ask for a candy crush saga crush slushy!!!!!
  • Austin D.
    Austin DuusOctober 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask for a glass and an orange wedge with your Blue Moon.
  • Adam Scott S.
    Adam Scott SmithApril 21, 2015
    Sidetrack, Check out Freebie, its awesome! Read more
  • Andrea G.
    Andrea G.September 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Stop by on Tuesday nights for Glee viewings
  • Bee D.
    Bee DJuly 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're a light-skinned black man, these white men aren't checking for you... unless they're wasted.
  • David A.
    David AskrenJune 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I'm surprised they let me in with all these perfect bodies. Ugh
  • Ernie I.
    Ernie IzaguirreOctober 27, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Only go to Norbert!!! He is the best
  • Ernie I.
    Ernie IzaguirreMarch 8, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    David is adorable says Ernie!! ❤
  • Nic B.heart icon on user image
    Nic BerryDecember 11, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Ohhhh Myyy Goddddddd!!!!
  • Kyle/fenris H.
    Kyle/fenris HicksMay 21, 2013
    Come see me while your all over Chicago lol
  • Oscar A.heart icon on user image
    Oscar AgudeloOctober 10, 2014
    Nice hang out.
  • MafiaHairdresser J.
    MafiaHairdresser Jon-DavidAugust 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Kettle One Krush: The perfect summer drink. It's not just for breakfast anymore!
  • Allen R.
    Allen RobertAugust 13, 2011
    Sunday night Showtunes are a blast!
  • Rolo T.
    Rolo T.February 21, 2012
    Be prepared for Monday nights showtunes... "Fix your hair Shelley"
  • Aaron H.
    Aaron HollandAugust 25, 2010
    Go See Amy In the Back bar!! I ♥ Her, she's the best. #MusicalMondays
  • Beej R.
    Beej RuddJuly 19, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Find David. He makes a good, stiff drink!
  • Jacob H.
    Jacob HartleFebruary 6, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Jäger time!!! I will come up with a dance!!!
  • Matt M.
    Matt MillerAugust 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    if the bartender with the glasses gives me a vodka diet instead of a jack diet were gonna have a problem lol
  • Jennifer L.
    Jennifer LynnOctober 25, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Happy to report the bitchy bartender with the glasses at the main bar has been fired! :)
  • Justin K.
    Justin KulovsekJuly 10, 2011
    The Disney World of Gay Bars!
  • Matthew H.heart icon on user image
    Matthew HerekDecember 21, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    There is never a good reason to have a second slushie
  • John A.
    John AtkinsonAugust 17, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Showtune night is evil. Im soo sorry to the people that have to clean up all the napkins after madonnas don't cry for me argentina comes on
  • Donnie Y.
    Donnie YoungMarch 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Did you know that Sidetrack is THE BEST gay bar in Chicago? It is.
  • Mario M.
    Mario MorandoSeptember 14, 2011
    Norberts an awesome bartender!
  • Ken J.
    Ken JohnsonOctober 20, 2013
    One kettle 1 Crush down
  • Aiden V.
    Aiden ValencianoMarch 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    "L" rocks!!!!!!!
  • John 'Disney Dork' C.
    John 'Disney Dork' CardonaAugust 26, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Its #Showtunes Time...
  • AP S.
    AP SAugust 11, 2012
    Fastest Moving Line EVER!!!
  • Tom B.
    Tom BrandtOctober 31, 2011
    Pick up the guy who looks like he's going to brunch.
  • Ernie I.
    Ernie IzaguirreAugust 22, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Ask for Norbert!!
  • Corey A.
    Corey AMarch 3, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Keep your fag hag at home . It's a gay bar.... Keep it gay! ;)
  • Jason K.
    Jason KlinmanAugust 5, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask the bartenders to please carry Coors Light!
  • Kyle E.
    Kyle EggertSeptember 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Gay Bar in the WORLD!
  • EChi G.heart icon on user image
    EChi GuyJanuary 16, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    It's my favorite bar in Boystown!!!!!
  • Chris
    ChrisOctober 26, 2010
    I love comedy night!
  • Evan T.
    Evan TradFebruary 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The whipsicle tastes like an orange push pop!
  • Amy P.
    Amy PieperMay 22, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    make sure you go for a ride!
  • Shannon M.
    Shannon MoranJanuary 2, 2012
    its raining men!
  • Joe D.heart icon on user image
    Joe DixSeptember 22, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the new whipcickle frozen .... yummmmm
  • Matt B.
    Matt BMay 30, 2011
    Have a slushie. Read more
  • Shannon B.
    Shannon BJune 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    You'd better learn to quote Mommie Dearest if you don't already know how!
  • Chris D.
    Chris DotyOctober 17, 2010
    Trannies, twinks and bears oh my!
  • Ramon c.
    Ramon cJanuary 27, 2011
    Institution !!!
  • Bobby E.
    Bobby ErbApril 22, 2012
    What ever....
  • D²
    February 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Apparently this is an S&M (stand and model) bar. Who knew????
  • William F.
    William FrenchMarch 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Loving some slushies!!!
  • Katie C.
    Katie CampbellApril 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Got a free drink and penis pops!
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