Roscoe's Tavern
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.
- trans-friendly
- 20+
- 30+
- dancing
- drag
- go-go boys
- outdoor seating
- pool table
- video
- mixed LGBTQ+
- pub
- mixed gay/straight
- $$$
- $$
- Fusion
- brunch
- sandwiches
- bar food
- good for groups
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Reviews
Add a reviewAttitude filled bar
Was not impressed with this twink attitude filled bar very pompus and overpriced drinks that were weak!!
Popular Neighborhood Haunt
Several room approach to a nightclub with generous dancefloor and very high bass music. Drinks are expensive (but in-line with Chicago) and the feel is urban/clubby but not massive--so conversation and meeting people is easily accomplished in bars off the dance floor. Coat-check available in cold weather (small fee) and easily accessible via transit and street/ramp parking nearby. Great shot specials--just ask your bartender and for faster service find one of the smaller bars in the back adjacent to the dance floor. Diverse crowd, mostly preppy types but no dress code. A great mid-night bar before your pre-party choice and closing time bar. Most cab drivers will know the bar by name--at the intersection of Halstead and Roscoe.
Fun place
My fave in Chicago.
I loved it
I always really enjoy myself whenever I go. The staff is great, the drinks are good. Great crowd and shows as well. On Tuesday they have a drag show that i simply love!
I Love It
Nice place, loud music, dancing, friendly staff and patrons, and I love those frosty drinks whatever they call them!
