Chicago suburbs gay bars

Phoenix Bar and Nightclub used to be in Elk Grove but it closed down. There are sometimes events but no dedicated spaces (Dry City Brewery in Wheaton was hosting a "Beers with Queers" night on Thursdays.). Welcome to our queer city guide series! Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are some top-notch queer nightlife spots in the Windy City. This sexy Nina Simone-inspired cocktail lounge serves incredible drinks on demand while providing a relaxing, classy space for the queer people of Chicago.

Lively, colourful, cash-only LGBT bar in Chicago with basic eats & weekend DJs amid art-lined walls. There's a small dance floor that is almost always in use, a convenient coat check, a small pool table, and benches along the wall for all the non-dancers and cheap drinks. 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.

Sidetrack has been welcoming Chicago's LGBTQIA+ community, and visitors from around the world, for over four decades. Boasting a collection of 8 different bar spaces, including our fabulous Rooftop and street level Patio, we can accommodate over 1, people at a time. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities.

From butch lesbian North Side dives to raucous South Shore dance parties, the spots below are a diverse range of LGBTQ watering holes all over town. Whether they include drag, dancing, or are. We cover the lives mainstream media ignores, so no one feels unseen. Less than 5 percent of our readers donate, yet we have always been free. Without those donors, we risk losing our independence and the freedom to print without permission.