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Gay & LGBTQ+ Bars in Illinois

49 of the 3,357 bars we track in Illinois have an LGBTQ+ focus. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

49bars
12cities
3,357bars statewide

LGBTQ+ bars are venues that have long served as social spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and everyone is welcome. People use this section to find a friendly, community-minded place nearby. Every bar here is listed as a gay bar in its business category or has gay, LGBTQ or queer in its name.

Chicago 33

  1. Little Jim's

    3501 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    Mon-Sun 8am-5pm

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  2. 2Bears Tavern Uptown

    1140 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+TavernKaraokeArcadeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  3. Atmosphere

    5355 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  4. Dorothy

    2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  5. Jackhammer

    6406 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  6. Meeting House Tavern

    5025 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+TavernKaraoke
    Call Website All Chicago

  7. Splash Chicago

    3339 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  8. The North End

    3733 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  9. The SoFo Tap

    4923 N Clark St 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  10. Touche

    6412 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  11. Cell Block Chicago

    3702 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  12. Bobby Love's

    3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  13. Roscoe's Tavern

    3356 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+Tavern
    Call Website All Chicago

  14. Scarlet Bar

    3320 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  15. Sidetrack

    3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+Live musicDog-friendly
    Call Website All Chicago

  16. Minibar

    3341 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  17. GAY USA

    723 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-0439

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  18. Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

    3169 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LoungeLGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  19. Second Story Bar

    157 E Ohio St #2, Chicago, IL 60611

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  20. The Closet

    3325 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657-3516

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  21. Chicago Eagle

    4713 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+
    Website All Chicago

  22. Parlour on Clark

    6341 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  23. T's Restaurant & Bar

    5025 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Chicago

  24. Big Chicks

    5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Chicago

  25. Manhandler Saloon

    1948 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

    SaloonLGBTQ+
    Call All Chicago

  26. Bonsai Bar & Lounge

    3503 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LoungeLGBTQ+
    Call All Chicago

  27. Circuit

    3641 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Chicago

  28. Firefly

    3335 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Chicago

  29. Innexile

    5758 W 65th St, Chicago, IL 60638-5504

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Chicago

  30. Spyners Pub

    4623 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

    LGBTQ+
    All Chicago

  31. Mamma Lous Big Deck

    823 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-6329

    LGBTQ+
    All Chicago

  32. Chateau La Red Head Debusche

    901 W Agatite Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-6050

    LGBTQ+
    All Chicago

  33. Chateau de Fish Eggs

    4340 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613-0128

    LGBTQ+
    All Chicago

Champaign 3

  1. Amy's Place

    120 N 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
    Call Website All Champaign

  2. Anthem Champaign

    320 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820-3650

    LGBTQ+
    All Champaign

  3. Emerald City Lounge

    118 N 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820

    LoungeLGBTQ+
    Call All Champaign

Bloomington 2

  1. Daddios

    529 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701

    LGBTQ+
    Website All Bloomington

  2. Bistro

    316 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Bloomington

Quincy 2

  1. Irene's Cabaret

    Quincy, IL 62301

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Quincy

  2. The Cab

    124 N 5th St, Quincy, IL 62301-2916

    LGBTQ+
    All Quincy

Springfield 2

  1. Club Station House

    306 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62701

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Springfield

  2. Clique

    411 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62701

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Springfield

Alton 1

  1. Bubby & Sissy's

    602 Belle St, Alton, IL 62002

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Alton

Belleville 1

  1. Club Escapade

    133 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62220-1501

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Belleville

Blue Island 1

  1. Krave

    13126 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Blue Island

La Salle 1

  1. Sanctuary

    516 1st St, La Salle, IL 61301

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All La Salle

Lyons 1

  1. Stonewall Inn

    8143 47th St, Lyons, IL 60534

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Lyons

Peoria 1

  1. Diesel

    629 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602-1015

    LGBTQ+
    Website All Peoria

Rockford 1

  1. True Colors

    211 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61101-1264

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Rockford
Check the event calendar. Many of these bars have themed nights, so look at the venue's own schedule before you go.

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Good to know

What is a gay bar?

It is a bar that centers the LGBTQ+ community while welcoming guests of every background. The vibe ranges from quiet neighborhood spots to lively dance rooms.

Who can go to a gay bar?

Everyone is welcome, as long as they respect the space and other guests. Age policies vary, so check the venue's age policy.