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Gay and Lesbian Bars

Second Story Bar
Big Chick’s
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MAP B3 • 5024 N. Sheridan Rd.
MAP L3 • 150 E. Ohio St.
This intimate bar that serves stiff In a world of LGBT bars dominated
drinks is a great evening escape. by men, Big Chick’s welcomes all
Its friendly atmosphere (and small persuasions. Themed events include
size) encourages visitors to mix. trivia night and Bear Den night.
Berlin
The Closet
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MAP E2 • 954 W. Belmont Ave.
MAP E2 • 3325 N. Broadway
This dance club attracts a mostly This edgy club attracts every type
lesbian crowd, but gay men and from straight girls to drag queens.
straight couples also groove to R&B, After midnight, the dance floor
rap, dance, and diva videos. hits its peak, rocking with a stellar
sound system and light show.
Roscoe’s Tavern
3 Progress Bar
MAP E2 • 3356 N. Halsted St.
A young, preppy set packs this 8
MAP E2 • 3359 N. Halsted St.
neighborhood bar for its antique This sleek lounge is ideal for sipping
decor, cozy fireplace, cheesy dance must-try martinis while Boystown
tunes, and, in summer, beer garden. people-watching through wall-to-
wall windows.
Sidetrack
4 Crew Bar & Grill
MAP E2 • 3349 N. Halsted St.
Find some of the best cruising at this 9
MAP E2 • 4804 N. Broadway
vast, four-room bar with more than With 20 enormous HDTVs, you’ll
two dozen video monitors that always find a good spot to catch a
highlight a different theme (like show game at this premier gay sports bar.
tunes or 1980s music) every night. Hydrate
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper
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MAP E2 • 3458 N. Halsted St.
Club
Hydrate features a bar in front with
MAP E2 • 3700 N. Halsted St. • Open roll-up garage-style doors, and a
dinner daily, Sun brunch dance floor out back that cranks into
Martinis come in 52 flavors at this chic the early hours. A drag queen show
spot, where female imper sonators “Beautie and Beaus” takes place on
show their lip-synching talent. Saturday nights.

Pink lighting sets the mood, Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
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