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Sidetrack
Gay Bar and Night Club$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Redeye Chicago
"A Boystown icon and the best Showtunes video bar ANYWHERE!"(19 Tips)
"Black cherry slushy drinks and showtunes...GAY HEAVEN!"(5 Tips)
"It's my favorite bar in Boystown!!!!!"(3 Tips)
"Amazing slushy drinks and Monday Night Showtunes"(2 Tips)
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Court PassantSeptember 25, 2009Best gay bar in town. Hot boys, great music. Sundays are especially fun for tea
Have the "cum in a hot tub shot" it always leads to an amazing night!
I'm surprised they let me in with all these perfect bodies. Ugh
Going to go celebrate my 4th Scorpio friend's birthday. Wow those crazy Scorpios!
if the bartender with the glasses gives me a vodka diet instead of a jack diet were gonna have a problem lol
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
There is never a good reason to have a second slushie
They don't have draft beer and their weekday drink prices are a huge ripoff. Go elsewhere on a weeknight.
Did you know that Sidetrack is THE BEST gay bar in Chicago? It is.
Keep your fag hag at home . It's a gay bar.... Keep it gay! ;)
The 40 year old bald guy is horrible and obnoxious and needs to get a new job!
You'd better learn to quote Mommie Dearest if you don't already know how!
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Sidetrack...The Video Bar has entertained standing room crowds for 33 years with a unique video mix of comedy, pop, retro & show tunes.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–2:00 AM
(773) 477-9189
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Kevin L - 7.4
"It's not $1 drinks on Monday. It's $2. But it's still worth it and the place is amazing!"
Jimmy Diaz - 7.3
"Always a blast, crowd is often a but younger, but always very friendly. Sundays nights are the best!"
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