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The 34 best LGBTQ+ bars in Chicago
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Northalsted, aka "Boystown," is the historical center of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ scene, but wonderful gay bars are all over the city.
Chicago has always been a trailblazing city when it comes to spaces for the LGBTQ community. One of the first American LGBT rights organizations, the World for Human Rights, was founded in Chicago in , more than 40 years before Stonewall. And Northalsted, the gay nightlife hub also known as "Boystown," became the first officially-designated gay village in a major city in
These days, while a night 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 bar to fit your vibe. Oh, and don't forget about flamboyant brunch. You'll need it after a night out on the town.
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God, Circuit languished for YEARS between closed and not closed, different type name, different theme, then Circuit, then closed, etc. etc. |
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They did. I've only been to Fantasy a rare times, and it already seems like an improvement. At least from what Circuit became anyway. Not sure how it was before. |
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LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: gay and queer woman bars, clubs, and moreChicago’s nightlife is a lot prefer the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of fun. Our gay and queer woman 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 one-of-a-kind history and vibe. Check out some of the best queer bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s queer nightlife scene. Jeffery PubOne of the city’s oldest male lover 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 fail the live show, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music. Big ChicksThis lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintin Lex's Guide to Queer Chicago Nightlife | LGBTQ+ BarsWelcome to our queer city guide series! Chicago boasts a rich and diverse LGBTQ+ community, with a thriving lesbian and gay nightlife scene to match. Post on Lex to find a queer meeting or friend to check out these LGBT+ bars with you. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are some top-notch queer nightlife spots in the Windy City. Download Lex to connect with LGBTQ+ friends and queer community in Chicago. 1. Dorothy’s DownstairsLocated in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Dorothy’s Downstairs is a sexy, 70s inspired subterranean lesbian cocktail lounge for every friend of Dorothy. Established for their creative cocktails, superb event programming and the coziest place to be yourself, it’s an incredible place to pay a gay night out with friends. Check their events calendar to see when they’re unseal to the public! Dorothy’s Downstairs West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 2. Nobody’s DarlingThis sexy Nina Simone-inspired cocktail lounge serves incredible drinks on demand while providing a relaxing, classy |