Sidetrack
This behemoth bar has been a standout in the community since 1982. Today it draws in a large and diverse crowd. Enjoy the tunes, large balcony & incredible staff. Being the biggest bar in the city, it gets packed with cuties!
- trans-friendly
- 20+
- 30+
- 40+
- dancing
- outdoor seating
- video
- happy hour
- mixed LGBTQ+
- mixed gay/straight
- $$
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BEST BAR IN US
I have been going to Sidetrack since it opened, as a one room bar, when Chuck was a bartender. This is the leader in how to keep a great crowd, do inventive things and make almost everyone want to return over and over. Great Bar
great
great place to meet friends. staff is very nice and the atmosphere is always relaxing. something different every day.
Great Crowd
I hung out here quite a few times when I was in town from Seattle for my birthday last April. Lots of hot, friendly Midwest guys and cute bar staff. large crowd. I had a great time every time!
Great bar
First time in Chicago and this was the first place I went to. Great drinks and really cool decor.
Good bar...
Great place to start your night. I spent about 4 hours there on a Sunday the last time i was in Chicago drinking and watching the foot traffic. It was memorial day weekend and the streets were packed. Pretty cool staff, loved the showtunes and the slushy drinks were delish..
