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Lips

The Ultimate Drag Show and Dining Experience

Chicago, USA
4.4
1,382 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.

Vibes

Good to know about Lips

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

1,382 reviews

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    4.4
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    4.7

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Chris W
Chris W

a month ago

Tens across the board! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ​What a terrific brunch experience! From the stunning venue and delicious drinks to the incredible food and top-notch entertainers, Lips delivers an absolutely epic time. We visited for a friend’s birthday celebration, and it could not have been better. ​The atmosphere is unmatched—the venue is fully decorated from top to bottom with gorgeous chandeliers and dazzling lights, creating a space that is both immaculately clean and incredibly welcoming. ​Sunday brunch was a total blast. The entire team engages the audience in the best way possible. I loved the bottomless mimosas and ordered a delicious margarita from the bar. The food is surprisingly amazing—you don’t always expect top-tier dining at show venues, but having tried both their dinner and brunch now, I can confidently say both are fantastic! ​The staff is kind, professional, and endlessly fun. Do yourself a favor and check out Lips—you won't regret it!

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shereais Flowers
shereais Flowers

3 weeks ago

My friend have never been to a drag show before so I invited her to join us in celebrating my niece 21st bday on a Saturday evening. The service was great considering their VERY short staff and limited menu. We were told all they had were: burgers (chicken or beef), chicken tenders and shrimp when the server had a chance to take our order. The room was just about full with 2 servers: one taking orders ( which was a performer) and one runner. The show was scheduled for 7:30 didn't start til 8:30ish.. when our food came. The MC / host did a great job of hosting trying to cover the storage of staff. There were ONLY 4 performers of each was not in shape and have over / out grown the performance business. Great music selections but didnt fit the performer look. The bartender performed as well, in which some more practice with performing, make up(you can CLEARLY see the stuffed cushion in the costume)and drink pouring is needed. You can sense the shortage of staff and the energy in the room. So we were surprised 😮 with a special treat " announcers,words". A short male dancer bout 5'3 giving lap dances on guests for tips was shirtless not buffed, oiled up nor dressed up in cotton basketball shorts after moving the spot light for the other 4 dancers. They took turns running the lights and cue of the music. OAN, the stage birthday cake that you pay for is a Aldi miniature bite size cup cakes. Our bill for 5 people was nearly 350.00 for burgers, chicken tenders 2 alcohol drinks that was awful and 3 sodas. My overall experience here was disappointing and nothing they advertise. All performers had positive energy and good vibe but was overweight. I've attended shows in the past, where the performer was dazzling dressed, beautiful make up, put us real women body to shame..Im sure it takes great lengths to be in this business body and costume but it's time for this location to bring freshness to the stage where you dont mind tossing tips get your monies worth and have a great time. I will not attend another show they have fell off and can use new performers and faces to the business..and upgrade that cup cake " birthday party package"experience to something tasteful. They figured you drunk it doesn't matter, it does. Change things up!! to get your full room audience and sold out shows.

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Melissa L
Melissa L

5 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

4 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

a month 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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