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Roscoe's Tavern

(724 Ratings)
Iconic drag, bingo, booze & babes

Having been around since 1987, Roscoe's knows how to keep its crowds entertained. Today, a favorite of Halsted, this bar caters to its young, fun crowds who meet here to catch Roscoe's award-winning drag shows.



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Reviews

Mleon28
Mleon28
Over a year ago

The BEST PLACE ON EARTH

I am from Chicago moved to North Carolina and i will tell you what Chicago has the best gay life and bars GOD I MISS HOME. Roscoes is by far the best place to be in BOYSTOWN!!


SkiBuff
SkiBuff
Over a year ago

Great Bar!

Was visiting Chicago, stopped into Roscoe's, some of the hottest looking guys in town and FRIENDLY! Within 2 hours people were offering to take you on a tour of the city and to a cubs game with their buddies etc... will difinitly hit that place again next time I'm in town.


msciak
msciak first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Hot young men!!

This is the hottest club in Chicago's "Boy's Town", especially if you are 21-32, LOTS of young guys, great dance floor, outdoor seating, crowded late Friday and Saturday, but still a crowd late afternoon also.


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