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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Reviews
Add a reviewBest gay bar in Chicago
Absolutely love this place!
Awesome place love it
It is always a riot at Sidetracks! They are always have something interesting going on.
The one place I have to stop at when in the area
One of the best bars in the country!
A great crowd and environment. Mixed ages and great music and videos. Awesome videos as well
The best place I've been in years
It's the epitome of what I remember gay club life was everywhere else..........people enjoying themselves and the company of others............how I wish I could tele-port to be there every weekend.........and it's everything everyone told me it would be......it's the #1 bar in Illinois for a reason.....
