Best gay bar in chicago
Chicago impressed us on so many levels. It is a beautiful Midwestern urban area, with super approachable people, lots to keep you engaged and an incredibly diverse and thriving gay scene.
Gay Chicago has a lot to offer and from our trial, the whole town appears to accept and support its LGBTQ+ community.
We felt very safe, at ease, and welcome in Chicago as a gay couple. We never felt like we needed to look over our shoulder, anxiety holding hands or showing affection: just as its should be!
Our first stop by was over the Chicago Pride Fest weekend and was hosted by Opt Chicago so we really got to see just how gay Chicago can be!
In our Same-sex attracted Chicago Guide, we will cover the gay neighbourhoods of Chicago, gay bars, Gay Pride Fest as well as what activities we did, where we stayed and ate so you will have all the information you desire to plan your own visit!
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Gay Neighbourhoods in Chicago
Chicago has two very distinct lgbtq+ neighbourhoods, Northalsted (previous known as Boystown) and Andersonville (affectionately known as MANdersonville).
Northalsted (aka Boystown)
When you are looking into gay Chicago, Northalsted will and should be, right at the top of
The 34 best Diverse bars in Chicago
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Northalsted, aka "Boystown," is the historical center of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ scene, but great homosexual bars are all over the city.
Chicago has always been a trailblazing urban area when it comes to spaces for the LGBTQ group. One of the first American LGBT rights organizations, the Society for Human Rights, was founded in Chicago in 1924, more than 40 years before Stonewall. And Northalsted, the gay nightlife hub also recognizable as "Boystown," became the first officially-designated gay village in a major town in 1997.
These days, while a bedtime out on Northalsted is still a joyful blur of boozy slushies and death drops, queer nightlife in Chicago is expansive, creative and thriving all over the city. From Rogers Park to South Shore, from James Beard-nominated cocktail bars to beloved, homey dives, there's a queer block to fit your vibe. Oh, and don't forget about drag brunch. You'll need it after a night out on the town.
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Wide Selection of Drinks and The Best Customer Services at The Closet
The Closet often hosts huge parties. One of the establishment’s most popular annual events is the Pre-New Year’s Eve bash. It is also one of the bar’s busiest nights of the year as each year features a different theme. Such events, combined with a sapphic open season following softball games, video bowling, darts, bingo, karaoke, and other assorted games, is why The Closet Bar, as tiny as it might be has been a popular destination for more than three decades.
In addition to being a well-liked entertainment and lesbian pick-up connected, The Closet Bar in Chicago is also a popular destination for drinking enthusiasts. If you would like to indulge in a delicious drink, you will be happy to learn that the establishment offers a expansive selection of tasteful drinks to enjoy. The drink selection is quite extensive and there is a little bit of everything for everyone. You will be hard-pressed not to find something you like as you scroll down the menu. It is also worth noting that the drinks are quite reasonably priced. It’s hard to find a nearby bar with better prices than The Closet Bar. This combined with the
LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: homosexual and lesbian bars, clubs, and more
Chicago’s nightlife is a lot like the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of entertainment. Our gay and homosexual woman bars have a minuscule bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and flamboyant shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own one-of-a-kind history and vibe.
Check out some of the top gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s homosexual nightlife scene.
Jeffery Pub
One of the city’s oldest homosexual bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t miss the live business, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.
Big Chicks
This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintings and photos, including big names like Diane Arbus. But don’t ponder for a second that makes the pla