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.
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Little Jim's
3501 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Mon-Sun 8am-5pm
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2Bears Tavern Uptown
1140 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
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Atmosphere
5355 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
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Dorothy
2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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Jackhammer
6406 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
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Meeting House Tavern
5025 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
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Splash Chicago
3339 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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The North End
3733 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
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The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark St 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60640
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Touche
6412 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
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Cell Block Chicago
3702 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
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Bobby Love's
3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
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Roscoe's Tavern
3356 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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Scarlet Bar
3320 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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Minibar
3341 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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GAY USA
723 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-0439
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Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
3169 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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Second Story Bar
157 E Ohio St #2, Chicago, IL 60611
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The Closet
3325 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657-3516
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Chicago Eagle
4713 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
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Parlour on Clark
6341 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
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T's Restaurant & Bar
5025 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
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Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
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Manhandler Saloon
1948 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Bonsai Bar & Lounge
3503 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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Circuit
3641 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
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Firefly
3335 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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Innexile
5758 W 65th St, Chicago, IL 60638-5504
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Spyners Pub
4623 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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Mamma Lous Big Deck
823 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-6329
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Chateau La Red Head Debusche
901 W Agatite Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-6050
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Chateau de Fish Eggs
4340 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613-0128
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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.