Bars with a Backroom in Chicago

Jackhammer

(285 Ratings)

A place to wear Levis

Since 2003, Jackhammer has been serving LGBTQ+ communities by creating and preserving a safe space for exploration,...

Rogers Park · 6406 N Clark St, 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

Jackhammer

A place to wear Levis

Cell Block

Notorious leather bar

Touché

Cruise in leather

Map of Bars with a Backroom in Chicago

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