Themed Bars in Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

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

Booze, pinball and Blockbuster Video

This Replay location boasts wild decor in the gaming section, think 90s Jurrasic Park vibes, and an entire corner...

Lincoln Park · 2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago

• 20+
• 30+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• themed
• casual
• arcade

Vintage games, pancakes and booze!

This unique venue has it all! Tasty American fare, craft beers, signature cocktails, and obviously a plethora of...

Edgewater · 5358 N Clark St, Chicago

• 20+
• 30+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• themed
• craft beer
• lively