Bars with cruising in Chicago

Cell Block

(103 Ratings)

Notorious leather bar

Cell Block has been offering a safe and sultry place for leather/Levi's daddies and puppies to play since 1994....

Northalsted · 3702 N Halsted St, Chicago

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

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

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

Cell Block

Notorious leather bar

Touché

Cruise in leather

Atmosphere

Delightfully raunchy dive bar

Second Story Bar

Old-school, hidden away dive

Map of Bars with cruising in Chicago

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