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Lips

The Ultimate Drag Show and Dining Experience

Chicago, USA
4.4
1,377 reviews

Neighbourhood

Chicago

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.

What to expect

A full drag-dining production rather than a casual bar: expect assigned seating, dinner, cocktails, audience interaction and big, high-energy performances.

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Practical tips before you visit

Advance reservations are strongly recommended and may be required for some shows.
This venue is in Chicago’s South Loop—not New York.
Allow time for the full dining-and-show experience.

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Location

Lips

2229 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

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4.7

1,377 reviews

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    4.7

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Melissa L
Melissa L

4 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

3 months 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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Hannah Clemenson
Hannah Clemenson

3 weeks ago

We had an amazing time! Sasha isn’t just a queen she is a goddess! Her moves are fire and she’s so sweet and a great server. The host is hilarious and all the queens are amazing. The best drag show I’ve been to in Chicago and an amazing price for bottomless brunch!!

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Heather Hunter
Heather Hunter

4 months ago

We went on Thursday night. It was a smaller crowd but that did not affect the show at all. The queens went all out and we had the best time. Food was okay but that's not why we went. We had a fantastic time and will absolutely got back.

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Jeff Merchant
Jeff Merchant

3 months 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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Listing details

Last updated
12 September 2026
Listed in
Chicago › United States
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