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Chicago gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Chicago, United States — from bars, cruise clubs and dance clubs to queer nightlife and more.
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WhereIs.Gay lists 9 LGBTQ+ venues in Chicago, spanning bars, cruise clubs and dance clubs. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
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Elixir
Northalsted’s neighbourhood LGBTQ cocktail bar
Sidetrack
The Video Bar
SoFo Tap
The SoFo Tap is your neighborhood bar South of Foster,
Roscoe's
Long-running Boystown LGBTQ bar known for drag shows and events
Jackhammer
Chicago’s legendary leather bar
North End
Chicago's neighborhood bar with a Sporting Attitude For over 30 Years!
Scarlet
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ dance floor in the heart of Northalsted
Hydrate
Late-night LGBTQ dance club in Boystown with DJs and go-go dancers
Progress Bar
Gay bar in Chicago’s Boystown with DJs, drag shows and cocktails
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Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Chicago?
WhereIs.Gay lists 9 LGBTQ+ venues in Chicago, including bars (7), cruise clubs (1), dance clubs (1). You can filter the full list by category above.
How are venues in Chicago rated?
Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.
Are Google and Yelp reviews included?
Yes. Where a venue is matched to a Google or Yelp listing, those ratings and selected review excerpts are shown on the venue page alongside WhereIs.Gay reviews.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Chicago?
Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.
Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Chicago?
Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.
How often is venue information updated?
Venue details and external ratings are refreshed periodically, and community edits and new submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.