Bars with a pool table 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

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

• 30+
• Backroom
• leather
• pool table
• video
• bears
• cruising
• $$
• themed

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

• 30+
• 40+
• Backroom
• leather
• pool table
• bears
• cruising
• after hours
• $$
• dive
• themed
• casual

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

Cold drinks & giant flat screens

Enjoy sports games, drink specials, a friendly bar staff, and karaoke at this local favorite spot! Since 1983 The North...

Northalsted · 3733 N Halsted St, Chicago

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• pool table
• video
• sports
• happy hour
• bears
• karaoke
• pet-friendly
• $$
• casual
• craft beer

Dog-friendly, LGBTQIA+ Bear Bar

Come enjoy a tasty brew on their large patio or bring some buddies for trivia and darts! Offering weekly events...

Andersonville · 4923 N Clark St 1st floor, Chicago

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• karaoke
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• casual
• craft beer

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

Beer & good times always on tap

Meeting House Tavern, brought to you by the same guys behind ...

Andersonville · 5025 N Clark St, Chicago

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• pub
• family-friendly
• $
• live entertainment
• cabaret
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• locals
• daddies
• twinks