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Chicago has endless options when it comes to gay bars. Boystown, the city's main gayborhood, seems to have a gay bar in every corner! You'll also find more options across the city, from Andersonville to Uptown and more. Boystown Andersonville Uptown. The biggest and perhaps the most popular gay bar in Chicago.

Sidetrack has multiple bars and a rooftop deck - great for people watching. The bar upstairs serves celebrated slushy cocktails.

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Located in Boystown gay village. This is the place where locals and visitors usually end up on a night out. Mon: - Tue: - Wed: - Thu: - Fri: - Sat: - Sun: - Check their website or Facebook for details of their weekly themed events. Mon: Closed. Tue: Closed. Wed: Closed.

This classy gay bar in the heart of Chicago's Boystown creatively mixes up premium cocktails that showcase eclectic, fresh ingredients in an accessible and delicious way. In addition to cocktails, Elixir Lounge serves a variety of craft beer and premium wine that will satisfy even the pickiest of imbibers. Small plates and sophisticated bar snacks are available.

One of the premier gay bars in Boystown. Progress Bar features a massive, voice-reactive cloud sculpture made of 19, light bulbs, and serves craft beer and seasonal cocktails. The bar hosts weekly themed events, details of which can be found on their website. Smartbar is a late night queer bar, hosting their regular Queen!

With opening time being 10pm, Smartbar is a great early morning club experience.