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Touché

 (92 Ratings)

Cruise in leather

Opened in 1977, Touché is one of Chicago's few surviving bars catering to leather lovers. They offer tons...

Rogers Park · 6412 N Clark St, Chicago


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The North End

 (85 Ratings)

Cold drinks & giant flat screens

Enjoy sports games, drink specials, a friendly bar staff, and karaoke at this local favorite spot! Since 1983 The North...

Northalsted · 3733 N Halsted St, Chicago


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The SoFo Tap

 (45 Ratings)

Dog-friendly, LGBTQIA+ Bear Bar

Come enjoy a tasty brew on their large patio or bring some buddies for trivia and darts! Offering weekly events...

Andersonville · 4923 N Clark St 1st floor, Chicago


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Granville Anvil

 (26 Ratings)

No-frills and cheap drinks

Near Loyola University, this relaxed spot looks more like a '70s basement than a gay bar -- and that's the appeal....

Edgewater · 1137 W Granville Ave, Chicago


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Elixir Lounge

 (18 Ratings)

Intimate & stylish lounge

Find sophisticated, pre-prohibition style craft cocktails along with new concoctions in this low-key & atmospheric...

Northalsted · 3452 N Halsted St, Chicago


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Wang's

 (14 Ratings)

Intimate & wonderfully decorated hideaway

Those in the know order the incredible pear martinis at this Shanghai-themed lounge. Known for amazing sushi and...

Northalsted · 3317 N Broadway, Chicago


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Dorothy

 (1 Rating)

Friendly neighborhood lesbian bar

This queer cocktail lounge has been cultivated as a classy and exciting lesbian bar but is welcoming to everyone who...

Wicker Park · 2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago


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Replay Lincoln Park

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Booze, pinball and Blockbuster Video

This Replay location boasts wild decor in the gaming section, think 90s Jurrasic Park vibes, and an entire corner...

Lincoln Park · 2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago


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Buzzed By ZEA - Salon & Bar

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Get your bangs cut while you sip on a cocktail

This elegant, urban, and ultra-hip spot offers incredible haircuts and masterfully crafted drinks. With such a...

Lakeview · 3707 N Halsted St, Chicago


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Nobody's Darling

 (1 Rating)

Inclusive lesbian bar

“Be nobody’s darling; be an outcast,” reads the Alice Walker poem and namesake of Chicago's...

Edgewater · 1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago


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