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Roscoe's
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Roscoe's

Long-running Boystown LGBTQ bar known for drag shows and events

Chicago, USA
3.9
1,840 reviews

Neighbourhood

Chicago

Category

Bars

Vibe

Dance, Drag Show +3

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About Roscoe's

Roscoe’s Tavern is a long-running LGBTQ bar in Chicago’s Northalsted (Boystown) district, open since 1987. The venue hosts regular drag shows, RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties, DJ nights and themed events, and has several bar areas including a dance floor, patio and pool table. It is one of the best-known gay bars on North Halsted Street and remains a busy stop on Chicago’s LGBTQ nightlife scene.

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Roscoe's

3356 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

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WhereIs.Gay rating

4.4

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Marianna Guevara
Marianna Guevara

8 months ago

We had the best time during drag brunch while visiting from Arizona, everyone was so welcoming & ate it up with the performances!! Our server Carlos was the BEST, and there couldn’t have been a better host than Batty Davis, she definitely set the vibes for a fun time!🩷

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We just stopped in for a few drinks at the bar while the RPDR review was happening in the other room. If you aren't able to get tickets to the review they play the show live on all of the TVs in the bar area so you still get to enjoy the show. Drinks were really good and the bartender Kyle was friendly and made us feel welcomed. We really enjoyed our time there tonight. Next time we are in Chicago we'll be back!

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Heather B
Heather B

4 months ago

3 day weekend in Chicago & driving post Out of the Closet jaunt, seeing world famous Roscoe's, I screamed, had 2 go! Met 👍🏻 staff 2/20/26. Bartender Nick (?) & 20s blonde gal who multitasked & the clientele, all witty & warm! Stage was visible to most & 🎶 was 🔊📢, but that's what u want on a Fri night in Chicago! Thanks queens Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls & locals doing even more, even better performances.

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Becky Tran
Becky Tran

7 months ago

Celebrated Halloween here and it was such a friendly, fun vibe. They held a costume contest, hosted by Thorgy Thor that was super entertaining. Cover was $15/person. Space was large with multiple bars, including an outdoor area with tables/seats.

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Turan (Turi)
Turan (Turi)

10 months ago

The bar is really nice and overall I felt comfortable. The service was friendly, but I had the impression that some of the waiters seemed a bit disinterested. Maybe I didn’t fully understand their role, but at times the friendliness felt somewhat forced. A pity, because the overall atmosphere is otherwise very pleasant.

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