Gay Bars with go-go boys 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

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

• Backroom
• dancing
• go-go boys
• leather
• outdoor seating
• video
• bears
• live entertainment

Getting lucky since 1989

Within these walls, you will find sultry lighting, a classic winding oak bar & lusty locals ready to party! Come catch...

Northalsted · 3169 N Halsted St, Chicago

• dancing
• go-go boys
• outdoor seating
• video
• pub
• $$
• themed

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

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• go-go boys
• video
• cruising
• karaoke
• pub
• $$
• dive
• themed
• LGBTQ+ owned

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

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

For a fun time

This premiere video bar on Chicago's Southwest Side features drag shows and go-go boys.

South Side · 5758 W 65th St, Chicago

• dancing
• go-go boys
• video

3 decades of dancing, drag & wild art

An eclectic mix of party kids, queens, and performance artists blend together to create a unique and passionate...

Northalsted · 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• video
• after hours
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$$
• $$