Sidetrack is the mecca of gay bars in Chicago. With more than eight store fronts and two levels, outdoor patios and tons of TV's, Sidetrack is always packed. The bar appeals to all age groups and never has a cover.
Editor's Review Sidetrack is probably Chicago's largest gay club without a dance floor. Shining woods and exposed brick contrast against the silvery polished steel stools and metallic wall coverings. Screen after screen lines the wall of this modern and ultra-clean video bar,... Read the full review and individual reviews
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Sundays open at 1pm, sunday funday show tunes 4-10pm, sing & dance to the best of sidetrack 10pm-2am. Mondays open at 3pm. musical monday show tunes 8pm-2am. Tuesdays open at 3pm, outspoken lgbtq storytelling 1st tuesday of month from 7-9pm, trl tuesday: mix of 90's, 00's & today's music videos 9pm-2am, schitt's creek viewing party 8pm. Wednesdays open at 3pm, men's room chicago wednesday 1st wed of the month, monthly all things beyoncé and syncit! parties other wednesdays 9pm-2am. Thursdays open at 3pm, pop rocks 9pm-2am dance to pop songs, slay to drag & get on stage to win with dixie lynn cartwright. Fridays open at 3pm, t.g.i.f. show tunes 5-9pm, friday night fun after till 2am. Saturdays open at 1pm, dog day afternoon 1st saturday of the month from 1-5pm, sidetrack video mix 1-9 pm, high energy 9pm- 3am.
Feature Lists Reopened LGBTQ bars in Chicago (Feb 2021), Best Overall Nightlife (Jun 2002)
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