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Tours & Experiences in Chicago


The best Chicago gay and lesbian bars or clubs are going to be covered in full detail in this recently updated local LGBT nightlife guide.

We used to live in a country that wasn’t near as inclusive but we have done a pretty good job of changing that this century and currently most venues have become more LGBT friendly instead of strictly being local gay bars.

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If you are looking for a full on lesbian bar in your area for women to meet women we suggest you head to Dorothy at 2500 West Chicago Avenue.

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Tours & Experiences in Chicago

Tours & Experiences in Chicago

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Heck, any bar or club may not be a place we want to go and fortunately technology has given us some other solid options.

We also do not know what your current status is and some of you may not be fully ‘out’ at the moment and may not necessarily want to be spotted and get posted about on social media. This bar is dark and divey with an old school charm that has remained untouched by the upscale modernity of the street below.

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Touche, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA

Touche is one of Chicago's few surviving gay bars that caters specifically to the leather community.

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Drag Shows & Trans Bars In Your Area

At the moment there are not any strictly trans bars in Chicago, but you can find drag shows that may help you meet ts near you at:

  • Honeys on Halsted Drag Show at Hydrate on Wednesdays
  • The Baton Show Lounge on Wednesdays and Sundays
  • Drag Show at Sidetrack on Wednesdays and Thursdays
  • Drag Show on Sundays at Scarlet Bar at 3320 N Halsted St
  • Kit Kat Lounge at 3700 N Halsted St
  • Diva Royale at 2200 N Clark St

While we do know the scene in this town pretty well we cover way too many cities across the globe to have a more intimate knowledge on all of them than the people who live them 24/7.

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The Closet

A staple video bar in the Boystown community, The Closet walls have been a second home to many since 1978. Mixed crowds gather in the low-lit, rustic-industrial setting complete with two bars and a dance floor.

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The North End

The North End is a long-running gay sports bar in Boystown that provides a laidback and unpretentious atmosphere.

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Have questions or need assistance? You know where to go to find the best Chicago gay or lesbian bars and clubs along with mixed venues plus drag shows to party with trans and all sorts of LGBT dating sites.

Themed events range from dance and lip-sync parties to a Tony Awards Viewing Night, so no matter what kind of night you enjoy, you can have a great time here complete with legendary slushy cocktails.

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Jeffery Pub

Jeffery Pub is a classic south-side institution that caters to a mixed crowd.

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Everyone has their own way of doing things so we will list everything we know about so that you can choose your own adventure. Plenty of themed events are on offer here, specific to leathermen, bears, and more.

We have also written a post on the top LGBT date night ideas in town, and you can read more of our posts on the top gayborhoods around the Midwest at that link if you are curious.

Best Chicago LGBT Bars & Clubs

The best Chicago gay, lesbian, and mixed LGBT bars and nightclubs currently are:

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Those of you that are here to learn more about the best Chicago gay bars and clubs for men to meet men will have plenty of success at those venues we just listed.

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For f4f hook ups Lesbian Personals is going to be your top option. This is a classic sports bar at heart with a modern and stylish twist that suits the local gay community.

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Touche has a neighbourhood bar vibe with draught beers on tap, pool table, darts, and pinball machines, but it also offers a less traditional back room where you can spend time with the leathermen you just met...

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