Chicago

Sidetrack *****

3349 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
www.sidetrackchicago.com

(773) 477-9189

Cross Street(s)

Between Roscoe and Buckingham

Neighborhood

Boystown

Hours

Daily til 2am

tag Additional info:No cover, Mostly Men, 20-somethings, 30-somethings, 40-something, African American, Asian, Latino, Cruise Bar, Video Bar, Outdoor Patio, $$ - Standard
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Is this your business? - Verified on: Oct 1, 2009

What we say

Chicago's premiere video bar for nearly 30 years
Another stop on the "musts" tour of Boystown. Videos fill the joint with pop dance tunes. Be sure to check out the great rooftop beer garden, open in the warm months. With what seems like seven large rooms and lounges, Sidetrack is the biggest gay bar in the city with the claim of selling the most vodka of any bar in the U.S.

21 reviewsWhat visitors say

Member Photo vailsburg
47/M - 4 reviews
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***** You gotta go to Sidetracks
Posted: October 16, 2009
Sidetracks is a cool place to hang out and have a few drinks. The people and bartenders are friendly. The atmosphere is relaxing after a hard day at work. The flat screens all over the bar show and play a varied array of music. From classic dance to classic show clips. Since everybody that goes into the bar are checked for I.D. It makes us more mature guys feel good.
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No photo GutTaste
22/M - 10 reviews
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***** My favorite bar in Chicago!
Posted: October 07, 2009
Is huge! There's an outside patio (summer). Drinks are cheap! Cheapest drink on the strip and always strong! People of all ages 20's to grandpas :-)
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43/M - 3 reviews
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***** RE:Too Broadway
Posted: September 28, 2009
I have to say I agree with DesertRat and his opinion of the showtunes. Not that I dislike them, but I think one night a week(Sundays) would be enough, however I have been coming to this bar for 20 years and have watched it expand and still like this place. Usually a fun enjoyable experience, although a couple of times I had walked up to the video DJ to make a request and was handed some rudeness and attitude. He seemed to really not like what he was doing. In spite of these 2 things I still like coming here for the mixed crowd, the bar has great atmosphere, sleek and stylish in every room, this bar is huge and the bartenders are friendly.
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No photo MichaelG
39/M - 7 reviews
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***** Huge, Awesome Bar!
Posted: September 10, 2009
My Chicago friend calls Sidetrack "The Bar That Ate Halsted." It just gets bigger and bigger! They apparently keep buying adjacent properties and expanding their space. But it's still packed with way-cute boys who are all really friendly. Watch out for the slushy drinks: a couple of those on a sunny afternoon can put you under fast!
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56/M - 258 reviews
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***** Great ! Wonderful !
Posted: September 03, 2009
Lots of wonderful people, always crowded, good drinks and busy. Clean, modern and wonderful
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