Atmosphere

Big Chicks offers great food, great drinks, and great people. There's no attitude at this laid-back Uptown gay bar, which attracts people of all genders and ages. The bar is always crowded on weekends with live DJs at the weekends, but despite this, Big Chicks tends to be a more low-key destination that other bars in the area. Offers on food and drink, including $1 burgers every Monday, keep people coming back throughout the week to this community hub.

The Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club is a premier destination for every type of occasion and every demographic. An imaginative and extensive cocktail list coupled with upscale contemporary cuisine makes for a super stylish night in even more stylish surroundings. Entertainment is provided by world famous drag queens, and Kit Kat Lounge is known across the country as a destination for a memorable meal and night out.

The Granville Anvil is a dimly lit and manly bar that draws a small community crowd particularly on weekends. There are no frills, just a good old fashioned gay pub with faded basement vibes that appeals to those who want a simple beer with down to earth people and none of the fuss that you might find elsewhere on the gay scene.

Cell Block is Boystown's premier leather and fetish gay club. The main front bar has a dance floor where anyone can let go and have fun with a casual leather dress code. If you're more of a serious leather fan, the back bar opens on Friday and Saturday nights for some more mature fun. This space has a strict leather dress code and hosts events catering to multiple fetishes such as monthly puppy patrol parties.

Roscoe's Tavern in the heart of Boystown has been a leader of Chicago's nightlife and entertainment scene for over 30 years. It's a friendly neighbourhood bar where people of all identities come together and catch up over pool or a drink in the lovely outdoor spaces. Super friendly staff create a safe space for everyone to let go and have a great night of dancing, good food, and cocktails.

For bears and leather fans with and a fun atmosphere. Jackhammer has a friendly vibe, with multiple levels where anything goes and you can have a fun night of dancing with other leather fans, bears, and their admirers. Jackhammer creates a unique environment that offers the community a safe and welcoming space that attracts a diverse mix of the global LGBTQ fetish community seeking a no-attitude bar.