Chicago gay restaurants
LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: same-sex attracted 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 playfulness. Our gay and female homosexual bars have a tiny bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and kingly shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own unusual history and vibe.
Check out some of the top gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s lgbtq+ 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 amusement, 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 believe for a second that makes the pla
CHICAGO — The city is home to dozens of businesses owned by Homosexual people, ranging from show and nightlife to meal, boutiques and more.
One way to support the Diverse community is to patronize these businesses year-round — not just during Event Month.
Block Club rounded up more than 70 LGBTQ+-owned businesses across the municipality and mapped them out for people to easily find which businesses they can support in their neighborhoods.
This list is not exhaustive. If you comprehend of an LGBTQ+-owned business we should include, email reporter Jake Wittich at Jake@blockclubchi.org.
Cafes and Restaurants
1308 Chicago: A southern comfort sustenance restaurant with a vegetarian focus. 1308 N. Elston Ave.
A Taste of Heaven: A bakery and cafe offering cakes, scones, cupcakes, breakfast and other light bites. 5401 N. Clark St.
Ann Sather: A Swedish breakfast restaurant owned by former Ald. Tom Tunney. 909 W. Belmont Ave., 3415 N. Broadway and 1147 W. Granville Ave.
Build Coffee: A coffee shop and bookstore in the Experimental Station in Woodlawn. 6100 S. Blackstone Ave.
Chicago Sugar Daddy: This Lakeview sweets shop, which opened in October, offers e
Sidetrack Chicago
MONDAYOpen 3pm-2am
Start your week with song
MUSICAL MONDAY
Show Tunes 8pm-2am
TUESDAY Open 3pm-2am
TEAM TRIVIA (new topic each week) 8pm
Pop Favorite Videos after Trivia ’til 2am
OUTspoken: LGBTQ+ Storytelling 1st Tues of month 7pm
WEDNESDAY Open 3pm-2am
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Wed 8/20 ALL THINGS GAGA
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THURSDAY Open 3pm-2am
-Glass/Side/Rooftop Bars
LET’S GO! THURSDAY
Pop Music Videos from open till 2am
-Main/Cherry/North Bars – 9pm-2am
LET’S GO! LATIN 7/24 & 8/21
ALL THINGS LOLLA 7/31
MEN’S ROOM GLOW PARTY 8/7
PINK PONY CLUB CHAPPELL/CHARLI/SABRINA 8/14
ALL THINGS K-POP 8/28
FRIDAY Open 3pm-2am
T.G.I.F. SHOW TUNES 4-9pm
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY 9pm-2am
Rooftop opens early evening
SATURDAY Open 1pm-3am
Post-Brunch Fun at Sidetrack 1-6pm
Saturday Night Gyrate Party 9pm-3am
Monthly Puppy DAY first Sat. of the month 1-5pm
SAPPHIC SATURDAY last Sat. of the month 5-9pm
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