Top rated Gay bars in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Gay bars in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 17 places from Gay bar category.

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The SoFo Tap

Gay bar

Neighborhood gay bar with games & theme nights in laid-back surrounds with a patio.

$ $$$

4.50 (253 reviews) (~11.35 km from centre)

Meeting House Tavern

Gay bar

👍👍 Didn't realize it was a gay bar until I got there with my date but we still had a nice time. The place looks nice, the drinks were well mixed and it has a comfortable vibe. Not really my scene but an objectively good bar.

4.50 (68 reviews) (~11.44 km from centre)

Max's Place

Bar

$ $$$

4.40 (114 reviews) (~10.64 km from centre)

Dick's R U Crazee

Gay bar

👍👍 I Love dis bar. i go here to relieve stress. There are many naked men and im not sure why but they're so nice to me and my penis (;

4.40 (33 reviews) (~29.92 km from centre)

Roscoe's Tavern

Gay bar

Neighborhood gay & lesbian bar dating back to 1987 with a dance floor, pool table & outdoor spaces.

4.30 (1.1K reviews) (~7.84 km from centre)

Sidetrack

Gay bar

Behomoth gay club drawing a diverse crowd, serving up slushy drinks & known for showtune nights.

$$ $$

4.30 (511 reviews) (~7.79 km from centre)

Scarlet Bar

Bar

DJs & drink specials fuel the early bar & late-night lounge scenes at this vintage-inspired gay bar.

$ $$$

4.30 (447 reviews) (~7.72 km from centre)

Granville Anvil

Gay bar

Unpretentious gay bar offering beer, cocktails & patio seating in a warm atmosphere.

$ $$$

4.30 (243 reviews) (~13.53 km from centre)

Jackhammer

Gay bar

Multilevel club with dance floor & many bars offers darts, adult entertainment & everything between.

$ $$$

4.10 (128 reviews) (~14.19 km from centre)

Cell Block Chicago

Gay bar

Laid-back gay bar with billiards, Wii & darts, plus theme nights & drink specials.

$ $$$

4.10 (97 reviews) (~8.47 km from centre)

Second Story Bar

Gay bar

Small, old-school, cash-only local gay bar tucked away in low-lit digs above Sayat Nova restaurant.

$ $$$

4.00 (183 reviews) (~1.87 km from centre)

Charlie's Chicago

Gay bar

Western-themed Boystown bar & dance club with drag shows, karaoke, bingo & late-night hours.

$ $$$

4.00 (172 reviews) (~8.51 km from centre)

Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

Gay bar

😠 Don’t go here if you want the most horrible service. We were there last night and our bartender Tony was extremely nasty the moment we walked it. He did not even acknowledge us when we sat down, continuously ignoring us. He then CLAPPED on our face in a rude matter way saying “I’ll take your order”...

4.00 (120 reviews) (~7.43 km from centre)

Krave

Gay night club

Playful LGBT nightspot offering DJs, dancing, karaoke, game nights, drag shows & more.

4.00 (54 reviews) (~25 km from centre)

Jeffery Pub

Gay bar

👍👍 Visited there to celebrate a friend's party. One of the oldest LGBT after hours spot on the city Southside. Historic value. It's like any other pub. Nice and super friendly atmosphere. Great liquor pour.

$ $$$

3.90 (282 reviews) (~12.74 km from centre)

Cajun Boil & Bar - Oakbrook Terrace

Seafood restaurant

😠 RUDE STAFF, TERRIBLE SERVICE long story short we were there for 2 hours and sat for the first 1hour Why, you ask? Because we review places honestly. Their servers are terrible and their food wasn't good enough for the pricing. We spent 210.00 with 4 people and she couldn't even split the bill for us...

$$ $$

3.70 (1.8K reviews) (~28.86 km from centre)

Progress Bar Chicago

Gay bar

Hip nightclub offering craft brews, DJs & dancing in flashy digs with a huge lightbulb sculpture.

$$ $$

3.40 (157 reviews) (~7.83 km from centre)

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Top rated Gay bars in Chicago, United States