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8 bars in Chicago

Chicago

8 bars · 278 miCity guide →

Also open: Big Chicks (5024 N Sheridan Rd), Replay Lakeview, Elixir, and Kit Kat Club (moved to 3524 N Halsted in 2025).

Sidetrack

Northalsted · 3349 N Halsted St

Multi-room video bar; showtunes and retro nights.

Video barDance

Roscoe's

Northalsted · 3356 N Halsted St

DJs, drag and cheap-drink nights.

DanceDrag

Hydrate

Northalsted · 3458 N Halsted St

Circuit-style club, busy after midnight, open until 4–5 am.

DanceLate night

Charlie's

Northalsted · 3726 N Broadway

Line dancing, then go-go dance club after 1 am on weekends.

CountryDance

Cell Block

Northalsted · 3702 N Halsted St

Leather bar with themed nights.

Leather

The North End

Northalsted · 3733 N Halsted St

Long-running sports bar with craft beer.

Sports

Meeting House Tavern

Andersonville · 5025 N Clark St

Board games, trivia, bingo, karaoke.

Karaoke

SoFo Tap

Andersonville · 4923 N Clark St

Beer garden and bear nights.

PatioBears
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