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Touché

 (92 Ratings)

Cruise in leather

Opened in 1977, Touché is one of Chicago's few surviving bars catering to leather lovers. They offer tons...

Rogers Park · 6412 N Clark St, Chicago


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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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Atmosphere

 (66 Ratings)

Delightfully raunchy dive bar

Whether you are looking for a night of dancing and delicious drinks or are coming for its strip bingo & trivia...

Andersonville · 5355 N Clark St, Chicago


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Second Story Bar

 (59 Ratings)

Old-school, hidden away dive

Tucked away from the hubbub of the street sits this unassuming gay dive. Stop by for a no-frills cocktail to be...

River North · 157 E Ohio St #2, Chicago


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The Closet

 (55 Ratings)

Tiny lesbian bar with flair

This cozy bar in Boystown has been serving the community since 1978! What began as a lively & welcoming space...

Northalsted · 3325 N Broadway, Chicago


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Krave

 (46 Ratings)

Dancers, drag & bartenders you wanna bite

A haven for the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender crowd, Krave offers weekly events and spectacular drink...

South Side · 13126 Western Ave, Blue Island


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Charlie's Chicago

 (45 Ratings)

Cowboys, drag queens & go-go boys, oh my!

It doesn't matter what night you decided to visit Charlie's; you are always going to have an amazing time!...

Northalsted · 3726 North Broadway, Chicago


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Jeffery Pub

 (38 Ratings)

Welcoming & laid-back south-side bar

Originating in the 1960s to fill a cultural void on the south side, it endures as a historic beacon. With nightly...

South Side · 7041 S Jeffery Blvd, 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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Dick's R U Crazee

 (11 Ratings)

Friendly dive just across the border

If you're driving south from Chicago, be sure to stop in and meet some new friends! The friendly staff & daily specials...

Suburbs · 1221 150th St, Hammond


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