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Atmosphere

 (66 Ratings)

Delightfully raunchy dive bar

Whether you are looking for a night of dancing and delicious drinks or are coming for its strip bingo & trivia...

Andersonville · 5355 N Clark St, Chicago


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Second Story Bar

 (59 Ratings)

Old-school, hidden away dive

Tucked away from the hubbub of the street sits this unassuming gay dive. Stop by for a no-frills cocktail to be...

River North · 157 E Ohio St #2, Chicago


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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...

Northalsted · 3325 N Broadway, Chicago


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Krave

 (46 Ratings)

Dancers, drag & bartenders you wanna bite

A haven for the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender crowd, Krave offers weekly events and spectacular drink...

South Side · 13126 Western Ave, Blue Island


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The Baton Show Lounge

 (51 Ratings)

Some of the best drag in the city

The world-famous female impersonation shows have drawn bachelorette parties and local fans to this wild spot for...

River North · 4713 N Broadway, Chicago


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Charlie's Chicago

 (45 Ratings)

Cowboys, drag queens & go-go boys, oh my!

It doesn't matter what night you decided to visit Charlie's; you are always going to have an amazing time!...

Northalsted · 3726 North Broadway, 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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Marty's

 (39 Ratings)

Chic, intimate lounge with a French flair

Expertly made martinis and a convivial bartending staff await you at this beautifully adorned bar. Upscale furnishings...

Andersonville · 1511 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago


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Jeffery Pub

 (38 Ratings)

Welcoming & laid-back south-side bar

For more than 70 years, Jeffery Pub has been creating a safe space for the black & brown LGBTQ+ community of...

South Side · 7041 S Jeffery Blvd, 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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