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Chicago gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Chicago, United States — from bar, bars, club, cruise clubs and dance clubs to queer nightlife and more.
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WhereIs.Gay lists 20 LGBTQ+ venues in Chicago, spanning bar, bars, club, 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
Nobody’s Darling
A celebrated Black-owned queer cocktail bar centred on women, community and exceptional drinks.
Big Chicks
A colourful, community-minded Uptown LGBTQ+ bar known for art, dancing, food and an exceptionally mixed queer crowd.
Dorothy
Chicago’s subterranean lesbian bar for cocktails, conversation and creative queer events.
Fathom
A nautical-inspired queer neighbourhood bar for classic cocktails, conversation, darts and community events.
Replay Lakeview
A lively Northalsted LGBTQ+ arcade bar combining craft drinks, classic games, karaoke and queer events.
Roscoe's
Long-running Boystown LGBTQ bar known for drag shows and events
SoFo Tap
The SoFo Tap is your neighborhood bar South of Foster,
Club Escape
A landmark South Side LGBTQ+ show lounge combining drag, dancing, house music and hip-hop.
Scarlet
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ dance floor in the heart of Northalsted
Sidetrack
The Video Bar
Cell Block
A long-running Northalsted leather and fetish bar with DJs, themed parties and an adult-oriented back bar.
Jackhammer
Chicago’s legendary leather bar
Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
A long-running Northalsted gay bar presenting male dancers and late-night entertainment since 1989.
North End
Chicago's neighborhood bar with a Sporting Attitude For over 30 Years!
Hamburger Mary’s Chicago
A flamboyant LGBTQ+ burger bar combining drag dining, weekend brunches, cocktails and charity bingo.
Touché
A historic Chicago gay leather bar serving the city’s leather, kink and fetish communities since 1977.
Hydrate
Late-night LGBTQ dance club in Boystown with DJs and go-go dancers
Steamworks Chicago
A large 24-hour men’s sauna and bathhouse with extensive fitness, wellness and cruising facilities.
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 20 LGBTQ+ venues in Chicago, including bar (9), bars (7), club (1), 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.