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
Bar · Lakeview · 8.0 km from centreBar · Lakeview · 8.0 km
Buzzed By ZEA - Salon & Bar combines a hair salon and a craft cocktail bar at 3707 N Halsted St in Lakeview, Chicago. It is a casual, adults-only cocktail lounge with drag, LGBTQ+ owned and BIPOC-owned, and…Any timeVerified Nov 2026Nov 2026
Bar · South Loop · 3.1 km from centreBar · South Loop · 3.1 km
Lips is a drag show restaurant and cabaret with a full bar at 2229 S Michigan Ave in South Loop, Chicago. It is LGBTQ+ owned, women-led and trans-friendly, with a mixed gay and straight crowd. A show runs on most days.Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026
Bar or club · Suburbs · 30 km from centreBar or club · Suburbs · 30 km
Dick's R U Crazee is a gay dive bar and pub at 1221 150th St in Hammond, IN, in the suburbs of Chicago. It opens at 7pm and closes at 3am, Tuesday to Sunday, and is closed on Mondays. You must be 21 to enter.Evening & late nightVerified Nov 2026Nov 2026
Bar · Northalsted · 7.3 km from centreBar · Northalsted · 7.3 km
Scarlet Bar is a gay cocktail lounge and dive bar at 3320 N Halsted St in Northalsted, Chicago. Expect dancing, video and drag. The crowd is mixed LGBTQ+ and mixed gay and straight, with guests in their 20s, 30s and 40s…Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026
Bar or club · Lakeview · 7.0 km from centreBar 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
Bar · Uptown · 10.0 km from centreBar · Uptown · 10.0 km
2Bears Tavern Uptown is a late-night LGBTQIA+ pub at 1140 W Wilson Ave in Uptown, Chicago. It is trans-friendly and pet-friendly, the crowd includes bears, and there is no cover charge. Guests must be 21+ after 10PM.Evening & late nightFreeVerified Nov 2026Nov 2026
Bar or club · Andersonville · 10 km from centreBar 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 $$.Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026
Bar · Andersonville · 11 km from centreBar · Andersonville · 11 km
Marty's Martini Bar is a bar at 1477 W Winnemac Ave in Andersonville, Chicago, postcode 60640. It sits at a $$ price level and the crowd is mixed gay and straight, aged 20+, 30+ and 40+.Verified Nov 2026Nov 2026
Club · South Side · 14 km from centreClub · 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
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 timeLast updated 2018
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