Leather Bars 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 of theme...

Rogers Park · 6412 N Clark St, Chicago

Charlie's Chicago

(45 Ratings)

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

Jackhammer

A place to wear Levis

Cell Block

Notorious leather bar

Touché

Cruise in leather

Charlie's Chicago

Cowboys, drag queens & go-go boys, oh my!

Map of Leather Bars in Chicago

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