'Norm!' – 9 gay bars where everybody knows your name
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Sidetrack
Where bigger is always better
1st place in Best of GayCities 2022 - Nightclub
Northalsted, 3349 N Halsted St 100% Love itExplore
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Dog-friendly, late-night LGBTQ+ bar
1st place in Best of GayCities 2022 - Newcomer
The Closet
Tiny lesbian bar with flair
3rd place in Best of GayCities 2022 - Lesbian Hangout
Northalsted, 3325 N Broadway 92% Love itExplore
Second Story Bar
Old-school, hidden away dive
Nominated for Best of GayCities 2022 - Dive Bar to Die For
River North, 157 E Ohio St #2 94% Love itExplore
Dorothy
Friendly neighborhood lesbian bar
Nominated for Best of GayCities 2022 - Greatest Comeback
2500 W Chicago Ave 100% Love itExplore
Roscoe's Tavern
Iconic drag, bingo, booze & babes
Northalsted, 3356 N Halsted St 99% Love itExplore
Hydrate Nightclub
Energetic & entertaining dance club
Northalsted, 3458 N Halsted St 99% Love itExplore
Krave
Dancers, drag & bartenders you wanna bite
South Side, 13126 Western Ave Blue Island 94% Love itExplore
The Baton Show Lounge
Some of the best drag in the city
River North, 4713 N Broadway 89% Love itExplore
Charlie's Chicago
Cowboys, drag queens & go-go boys, oh my!
Northalsted, 3726 North Broadway 90% Love itExplore
