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Lips

The Ultimate Drag Show and Dining Experience

New York, USA
4.4
1,364 reviews

Neighbourhood

New York

Category

Bars

Vibe

Drag Show, Food +1

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About Lips

Lips Chicago is the South Loop's ultimate drag dining destination—a glittering gay nightlife staple where dinner, cocktails, and high-energy drag shows come together for an unforgettable night out. Located on Motor Row, this drag queen restaurant pairs a full menu with award-worthy performances from the Ladies of Lips, making it one of Chicago's best spots for drag shows, drag brunch, and over-the-top celebrations. Whether you're planning a birthday, bachelorette or bachelor party, graduation, promotion, divorce party, or just a big group night out, Lips Chicago keeps the party going with sassy queens, strong drinks, and classic pop anthems you can't help but sing along to. The vibe is perfect for friends, couples, and anyone looking for a fun gay bar and drag show experience in Chicago. For the latest showtimes, reservations, and special events, check the official website or follow Lips Chicago on Facebook and Instagram. Then grab your squad, dress up, and get ready for a drag show dinner you'll be quoting all week.

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Lips

2229 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

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WhereIs.Gay rating

4.7

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Melissa L
Melissa L

2 months ago

What a fun night out with the girls!! Esme was awesome as a server, making sure we were taken care of, and more incredible as a performer. Food was in great portions and piping hot! Bring your $1!!!! We had such a good time we went through all of it!!

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Bariah Ameer
Bariah Ameer

a month ago

I had a good experience, loved the ladies and their performances, knew a lot the songs & loved the dance moves. I will say make sure you what is and isn’t included ahead of time but other than that it was a pretty good time

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Jeff Merchant
Jeff Merchant

a month ago

I was part a group of work colleagues who just happened into this place on a Wednesday night, and I’m so glad we did. We had such a great time! It was super fun, very entertaining, staff were great, good drinks. Obviously it’s a drag place but overall not too racy (eg no nudity), very inclusive and positive vibes. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for a fun night out with your squad.

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Bradley Cochran
Bradley Cochran

11 months ago

Absolutely the best drag show experience I’ve ever had. Lips takes it to a whole new level! I’ve been twice now, once for the dinner show and once for brunch, and both times were phenomenal. The performers are magnificent, with jaw-dropping choreography and hilarious crowd engagement. The MC is hilarious and keeps the show moving with nonstop laughs and sass. I was honestly surprised at how good the food was as most places like this are all about the show, but Lips delivers on both fronts. The cheeseburger was juicy and flavorful, and the chicken biscuits with gravy at brunch? Chef’s kiss. The entire staff is in drag, and yes, your server is a queen which makes the experience even more fabulous. The atmosphere is electric, colorful, and playful…glitter, glitz, and fishnet-clad mannequin legs bursting from the walls. It’s fun and fabulous. Highly recommend for a wild night out, taking out of town visitors to, or just because.

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Janee Dinkins
Janee Dinkins

7 months ago

Such a fun experience! My cousin and I treated her daughter to Saturday Brunch dor her 21st birthday. It was her and her girlfriend's first time attending a drag show and my cousin and my first time going to Lips. It was so entertaining. The service great. Food came out in good timing, our doll of a server Sasha, was on top of it and they all work together to bring, food, clear tables, refill water and rhe bottomless mimosas. Definitely looking forward to going back because the show was GREAT! And the preview we got of their Wicked show had me hooked and I've never seen the movie. The queens were all beautiful and talented.

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