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Find the top gay bars in Chicago, in Northalsted (aka Boystown) and beyond. Discover the best LGBTQ+ nightlife around Chicago.

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Explore the best gay bars and restaurants in Chicago's Downtown, Near North, and South Side, including one of the oldest gay clubs in the midwest.

Our gay and lesbian bars have a little bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs, burlesque and drag shows , and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own unique history and vibe. Come for trivia, the free Sunday night buffet, and the themed dance parties — then come back the next morning for brunch at attached sister restaurant Tweet.

The best gay bars in Chicago's Boystown and beyond range from beloved dives to cocktail dens, with something for every interest.

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Find the top gay bars in Chicago, in Northalsted (aka Boystown) and beyond. Discover the best LGBTQ+ nightlife around Chicago.

Although Chicago has among the greatest selection of gay nightspots in the country, the majority of these hangouts - from bars and discos to LGBT-popular restaurants - are in popular mixed residential-commercial neighborhoods on the north side of the city. Additionally, on the city's South Side, you'll find a pair of gay bars that cater predominantly to African-American patrons, Club Escape and Jeffery Pub. It's also a bit of a distance to reach these bars, but they're both legendary nightspots that are well-worth checking out, especially given that many of the nation's gay African-American hangouts have steadily disappeared over the years.