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The Closet

(55 Ratings)
Tiny lesbian bar with flair

This cozy bar in Boystown has been serving the community since 1978! What began as a lively & welcoming space for lesbians has evolved into a diverse watering hole.



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Reviews

jtkeener
jtkeener
Over a year ago

An EVERYONE Bar!!!

love it!!!


QueenJazzie89
QueenJazzie89
Over a year ago

Awesome

I loved this place the first time I was here and I recommend it to all my friends


iRiot
iRiot first review First to Review
Over a year ago

It was ok...

When I went I met some friendly people. Majority all men were here, but for those that aren't bothered by that, then welcome. I'd like to see more ladies in here :)


chris4544
chris4544
Over a year ago

Fun Fun Fun

Hello was there 2 weeks ago had a great time even if it was a Tuesday nite... not a weekend chicago person here Lake County, IL woman stay away from the big city on weekends LOL just kidding but really enjoy closet and playing the wii games


HometownQueer
HometownQueer
Over a year ago

Small Pub--great for going local.

The Closet is a small bar on Broadway--parallel to Halstead street. Mostly lesbians, but gets a healthy mix of the after-bar crowd from Halstead Street after midnight. Reasonably priced drinks and quiet enough to have a conversation/exchange numbers. No cover.


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