Gay Bars with bar food in Chicago

Roscoe's Tavern

Iconic drag, bingo, booze & babes

Having been around since 1987, Roscoe's knows how to keep its crowds entertained. Today, a favorite of Halsted,...

2nd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Legendary Bar

Northalsted · 3356 N Halsted St, Chicago

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• video
• mixed LGBTQ+
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• $$
• bar food

Vibrant, colorful & amazing food!

Big Chicks is one of the oldest gay bars in Chicago and has been offering the community a joyful and safe space to...

Uptown · 5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• bar food
• women-led

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

• trans-friendly
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• bar food
• casual

Friendly dive just across the border

If you're driving south from Chicago, be sure to stop in and meet some new friends! The friendly staff & daily specials...

Suburbs · 1221 150th St, Hammond

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• pool table
• happy hour
• karaoke
• pub
• $$
• dive
• bar food