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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Too "Broadway"
SideTracks is a beautiful bar with many different areas, however everytime we go there they are playing showtunes and Broadway on the video screens. They were snooty when asked and said everyone "loved" the showtunes....We have been to gay bars all over the world which play great music videos and never showtunes. Deck is nice but no view of street or city skyline.
One of the best gay bars in the world!
Undoubtedly one ofht ebest gay bars in the world! No one could not have great time here. the clientel is diverse, not just 20 and 30 somethings like the summary says. The video's are grat! The drinks are Great1 The bartenders are great! And, I don't live in Chitown.
Very nice bar!
This place is HUGE! It's clean, it's modern, it has tons of space to house all the pretty boys you can handle. Although the people here aren't near as friendly as elsewhere, it's a stand-and-model bar worth checking out. Service to get a drink was always fast, too!
Wow - big and exciting
Beautiful interior with numerous bars and patio area. Staff friendly and the patrons are a mixed lot of both young and old and caters to a better dressed crowd. Clearly a must see on any visitor's list in Chicago.
The Standard
Sidetrack is the bar in Chicago by which the other bars are judged. It's the largest in town, one of the nicest and definitely has the best crowd consistently 7 nights a week. Many of the customers aren't lacking in attitude, but what the heck. Always a great time.
