Halsted is the street to head to first if youre craving a drink at a gay or lesbian bar. Boystown is anchored by two main drags, Halsted and Broadway, which make up the heart of this storied gayborhood. Boystown is centrally located next to Lake Michigan and the east of Clark Street. We hope you'll enjoy all our selections - and we'd love to hear about your night out, too!Ĭopyright © 2012 Chicago Gay Bars. Most of Chicagos gay scene centers around two gayborhoods, Boystown and Andersonville. To help you complete your special Chicago gay bar outing, we've also included our favorite transportation recommendations in the Windy City. From burlesque to piano lounge, you'll find something for everyone across the taste spectrum. Not one of the bars is a replica of another.
One of the great things about the Chicago gay bar scene is that each one has a vibe all its own. Whether you're a recent transplant to Chicago or you've been here for years, we want to help you have the time of your life out on Chicago's gay bar scene! We've compiled this diverse selection of Chicago's best gay bars so that you can make the right choice for your night of fun.