A local guide to gay bear bars in Chicago, Illinois — 6 spots for the LGBTQ+ community and friends, curated by Out x Out.
Rogers Park's leather and cruise bar, with a basement called The Hole.
Rogers Park · $$
Andersonville's laid-back bear bar with a dog-friendly patio.
Andersonville · $$
A gritty Boystown leather bar with themed kink and fetish nights.
Northalsted (Boystown) · $$
A bear-friendly Uptown neighborhood bar with games and free karaoke.
Uptown · $$
Andersonville's leather, rubber, and fetish gear shop.
Andersonville · $$$
A cash-only Edgewater dive with cheap drinks and a country jukebox.
Edgewater · $
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