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Sidetrack

Gay Bar and Night Club$$$$

Lake View East, Chicago

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9.0^/10

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Ranked #1 for gay bars in Chicago
The folks at Time Out Chicago and Redeye Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"A Boystown icon and the best Showtunes video bar ANYWHERE!"(19 Tips)
"Black cherry slushy drinks and showtunes...GAY HEAVEN!"(5 Tips)
"It's my favorite bar in Boystown!!!!!"(3 Tips)
"Amazing slushy drinks and Monday Night Showtunes"(2 Tips)

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Gary L.August 16, 2011
My go-to bar while in Chicago. Showtunes nights are silly and fun... Nothing else like it anywhere...
David ReinwaldMay 30, 2010
Showtune Sundays is sassy and fun! I love the variety of frozen drinks.
WookashAugust 13, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Come on Thursday night at 10pm for Comedy Night! They show funny clips from Family Guy, MadTV, and other shows!
Joey CumleyMay 20, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Go on Sunday or Monday evening for Showtunes and during the summer have the ketel one crush, a grape slushy drink! yum!
Dan GeigerJune 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get up on the roof in the summer. It's great.
Time Out ChicagoSeptember 14, 2010
On warm summer nights, the two bars at this multi-tiered rooftop are bustling with Boystown boys. Read more
Matthew McFarlandApril 9, 2012
Been here 25+ times
David Oaks is legitimately best bartender, Calvin is best bar back, and Kevin is the #1 security!!!
Christopher KingJuly 17, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Tip you’re bartenders. They are lovely people.
Bill HendrixJuly 1, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Show tune Sunday--what a great way to end the weekend.
Nick GDecember 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If you go at 7pm, it looks like an AARP meeting. If you go at 12pm, it looks like a NAMBLA meeting.
Chicago Bar BracketMarch 21, 2015
Friendly for the straight crowd too. Beware having too many Purple Slushies. Read more
Chicago Bar BracketMarch 21, 2015
Friendly for the straight crowd too. Beware having too many Purple Slushies.
Michael MonekaDecember 16, 2022
Been here 100+ times
This used to be a fun bar but everyone associated with this place including the owners have a major attitude.
Fernando SerranoSeptember 26, 2015
My second favorite bar at Boystown
Kevin McDonaldJuly 8, 2016
Frozen drinks and martinis
Bram SchumerJanuary 3, 2015
In the words of Stefan, "it's built by gay scientists." My favorite bar.
James GeigerAugust 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Boystown staple with the best priced drinks
Vicki GerentesFebruary 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
What's good here?!? Musical Mondays, of course!
Marty ErwinMarch 7, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Loved the Outspoken presentation.
Cameron ArkseyJanuary 6, 2016
Ask for the slushy!
T Marcus DawsonMarch 15, 2022
Been here 25+ times
Musicals and a great crowd !
Jennifer LynnAugust 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Agreed- stay away from the jerk bartender (the aforementioned balding guy with glasses) named Rick. Otherwise wonderful place for showtunes!
Alan SQDecember 31, 2019
Nice staff and good drinks
MalloryFebruary 4, 2013
when in doubt find Stewie Griffin.....he knows the guy that owns this place :-D
Peter WilliamsJune 4, 2013
You have to go to Musical Mondays!
BillJuly 27, 2016
Best gay bar in the country
Tiffany StruchenApril 10, 2014
Black cherry slushy drinks and showtunes...GAY HEAVEN!
Ross GuthrieNovember 6, 2012
Been here 50+ times
There is a theme each night. Monday is showtunes.
Scott MillerJanuary 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If its summer go for the slushies. Always a good choice.
Boystown LiveAugust 8, 2011
Enjoy a drink at one of the many bars in one of the most talked about gay bars in the world.
Altagracia MontillaAugust 9, 2014
So much fun. Mark the bartender is great.
Adam Scott SmithMarch 26, 2015
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Christopher NicholsFebruary 6, 2013
show tunes on monday night is a lot of fun!
Joel MorrowAugust 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Don't mess with the Showtunes Queens. This is their religion, cardio and lifestyle. They'll cut you!
LogoTVJune 22, 2010
Sidetrack was nominated for the "Best Gay Bar in the World" by Logo's 2009 TripOut Gay Travel Awards! Check out the winners & other nominees at http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com/awards/
Court PassantSeptember 25, 2009
Best gay bar in town. Hot boys, great music. Sundays are especially fun for tea
Jason TOctober 10, 2012
Been here 100+ times
They don't have draft beer and their weekday drink prices are a huge ripoff. Go elsewhere on a weeknight.
Shane BlanchettSeptember 2, 2011
Biggest and cleanest gay bar I've been to.
Horia DragomirJuly 6, 2015
They make some mean shots
Sam PadronNovember 7, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Going to go celebrate my 4th Scorpio friend's birthday. Wow those crazy Scorpios!
Roland StadlerNovember 21, 2015
Amazing place
TimOctober 16, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Kettle One Krush...the best slushie around!
Philip AApril 9, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Kevin is the best security guy ever!!!!!
M@ DMarch 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Vincent is an amazing bartender! He know how to work it.
Ross GuthrieDecember 22, 2010
Been here 50+ times
If you like sweet drinks, get a slushie. I have a friend that always says "I got drunk on purple!"
Kevin DuJanApril 27, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Glee shown in Glass Bar every Tuesday at 7pm CST. Fun to watch with a crowd.
Vincent JamesJune 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Rooftop patio is the place to be.
Mark ThunemanOctober 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
check out Night of 100 Drag Queens, Oct 19-20 2010 ...... Dragtastic good time! Attention straight guys .... girls LOVE drag shows ;-)
Chad KagenFebruary 22, 2013
Been here 10+ times
My favorite gay bar in Boystown.
Saya Diaz DeleonOctober 11, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Have the "cum in a hot tub shot" it always leads to an amazing night!

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