Bars with drag shows 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,...

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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

Hydrate Nightclub

Energetic & entertaining dance club

Considered to be one of the safest & most welcoming nightclubs in the city, Hydrate is perfect if you are...

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Northalsted · 3458 N Halsted St, Chicago

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• video
• after hours
• $$
• themed

Drinks, dance, repeat

From wild dance parties to live viewings of Ru Paul, you will always have a fantastic time at the Scarlet Bar! Great...

Northalsted · 3320 N Halsted St, Chicago

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• video
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• dive

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

• trans-friendly
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• dive

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

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• outdoor seating
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• $$
• live entertainment
• comedy club

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

• 20+
• 30+
• 50+
• country
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• leather
• happy hour
• bears
• after hours
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• dive
• themed

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

• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• video
• after hours
• mixed LGBTQ+
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• dive

Dance & drag!

Friendly bar featuring sexy drink specials and DJs spinning hip hop, R&B, and house. Weekly shows and drag events...

South Side · 1530 E 75th St, Chicago

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• live entertainment

Bright and friendly neighborhood hang

Whether watching an open mic night, enjoying a game with your buds, or simply looking to unwind after a long day,...

Lakeview · 3162 N Clark St, Chicago

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• piano
• video
• sports
• happy hour
• pub
• $$
• $
• comedy club

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