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Scarlet Bar

 (75 Ratings)

Drinks, dance, repeat

From wild dance parties to live viewings of Ru Paul, you will always have a fantastic time at the Scarlet Bar! Great...

Northalsted · 3320 N Halsted St, Chicago


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Granville Anvil

 (26 Ratings)

No-frills and cheap drinks

Near Loyola University, this relaxed spot looks more like a '70s basement than a gay bar -- and that's the appeal....

Edgewater · 1137 W Granville Ave, Chicago


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Rogers Park Social

 (25 Ratings)

A unique, inviting venue

Craft beers and bright, intriguing cocktails flow freely in this diverse community bar. Considered by locals to be...

Rogers Park · 6920 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago


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Club Escape

 (24 Ratings)

Dance & drag!

Friendly bar featuring sexy drink specials and DJs spinning hip hop, R&B, and house. Weekly shows and drag events...

South Side · 1530 E 75th St, Chicago


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Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret

 (20 Ratings)

Upscale piano & cabaret lounge

Since 1998 local & national talent have serenaded Chicago from Davenport's stage. If you're lucky, one...

Wicker Park · 1383 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago


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Elixir Lounge

 (18 Ratings)

Intimate & stylish lounge

Find sophisticated, pre-prohibition style craft cocktails along with new concoctions in this low-key & atmospheric...

Northalsted · 3452 N Halsted St, Chicago


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Wang's

 (14 Ratings)

Intimate & wonderfully decorated hideaway

Those in the know order the incredible pear martinis at this Shanghai-themed lounge. Known for amazing sushi and...

Northalsted · 3317 N Broadway, Chicago


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Dorothy

 (1 Rating)

Friendly neighborhood lesbian bar

This queer cocktail lounge has been cultivated as a classy and exciting lesbian bar but is welcoming to everyone who...

Wicker Park · 2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago


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Replay Andersonville

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Vintage games, pancakes and booze!

This unique venue has it all! Tasty American fare, craft beers, signature cocktails, and obviously a plethora of...

Edgewater · 5358 N Clark St, Chicago


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Elixir

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Vintage vibes with crafty cocktails

Elixir is well known for serving artfully made and uniquely designed cocktails and this location is no exception....

Andersonville · 1509 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago


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