Chicago Gay Bars Clubs

Chicago is the nation's third largest city and boasts a large gay community. Like New York or Atlanta in their regions, Chicago serves as the Midwest's cosmopolitan hub and attracts young and old alike. Read more

107 bars and clubs in Chicago

Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar Bar · South Loop · 3.1 km from centre Bar · South Loop · 3.1 km Lips is a drag show restaurant and cabaret with a full bar at 2229 S Michigan Ave in the South Loop. It is LGBTQ+ owned and women-led, trans-friendly, and welcomes a mixed gay and straight audience. Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

Dick's R U Crazee Bar or club · Suburbs · 30 km from centre Bar or club · Suburbs · 30 km Dick's R U Crazee is a gay bar at 1221 150th St in Hammond, IN, in the Chicago suburbs. It is a karaoke pub with a dive feel, a pool table, a smoking area and bar food, and the crowd runs 20+, 30+ and 40+. Evening & late night Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

Scarlet Bar Bar · Northalsted · 7.3 km from centre Bar · Northalsted · 7.3 km Scarlet Bar is a gay bar at 3320 N Halsted St in Northalsted, Chicago. It combines dancing and video with a cocktail lounge and a dive bar, and it has drag. Gay and straight guests mix here, and the bar is open to the… Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

Shakers on Clark Bar or club · Lakeview · 7.0 km from centre Bar or club · Lakeview · 7.0 km Shakers on Clark is a gay pub at 3162 N Clark St in Lakeview. The bar covers a lot: piano, video, sports, karaoke and a comedy club, with drag shows and a happy hour. Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

2Bears Tavern Uptown Bar · Uptown · 10.0 km from centre Bar · Uptown · 10.0 km 2Bears Tavern Uptown is a late-night pub in Uptown, Chicago, at 1140 W Wilson Ave, and it draws a bears crowd in their 20s and 30s. Entry is free, there is no dress code, and pinball, darts and Nintendo Switch are on… Evening & late night Free Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

Max's Place Bar or club · Andersonville · 10 km from centre Bar or club · Andersonville · 10 km Max's Place is a gay dive bar at 4621 N Clark St in Andersonville, Chicago, postcode 60640. The atmosphere is casual, and it works as an after-work stop. The crowd is mixed LGBTQ+. Prices run from $ to $$. Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

Marty's Martini Bar Bar · Andersonville · 11 km from centre Bar · Andersonville · 11 km Marty's Martini Bar is a bar at 1477 W Winnemac Ave in Andersonville, Chicago, postcode 60640. It sits at a $$ price level and the crowd is mixed gay and straight, aged 20+, 30+ and 40+. Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

Club Escape Club · South Side · 14 km from centre Club · South Side · 14 km Club Escape is a gay bar and cocktail lounge at 1530 E 75th Street, 60619, on the South Side of Chicago. It has dancing and karaoke, along with drag and live entertainment. Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026

Manhandler Saloon Bar · 4.7 km from centre Bar · 4.7 km This a well established bar for gay guys with a one drink minimum. The prices are great so you won't hurt the bank of you have more than one. Great crowd of people, both young and old. Any time Last updated 2018

Touche Bar or club · 14 km from centre Bar or club · 14 km The front bar has a pool table and little action. The back bar has heavy action against the back wall. Though this is a leather bar, no dress code is enforced, so more relaxed than others. Evening & late night Last updated 2018