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Home/Venues/Chicago/Bear Bars

Gay Bear Bars in Chicago

A local guide to gay bear bars in Chicago, Illinois — 6 spots for the LGBTQ+ community and friends, curated by Out x Out.

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Jackhammer

Jackhammer

Rogers Park's leather and cruise bar, with a basement called The Hole.

Rogers Park · $$

Leather BarCruise BarDance Bar
The SoFo Tap

The SoFo Tap

Andersonville's laid-back bear bar with a dog-friendly patio.

Andersonville · $$

Neighborhood BarLaid BackPatio
Cell Block

Cell Block

A gritty Boystown leather bar with themed kink and fetish nights.

Northalsted (Boystown) · $$

Leather BarCruise BarCruisy
2Bears Tavern Uptown

2Bears Tavern Uptown

A bear-friendly Uptown neighborhood bar with games and free karaoke.

Uptown · $$

Neighborhood BarLaid BackLate Night
Full Kit Gear

Full Kit Gear

Andersonville's leather, rubber, and fetish gear shop.

Andersonville · $$$

ShopKink Friendly
Granville Anvil

Granville Anvil

A cash-only Edgewater dive with cheap drinks and a country jukebox.

Edgewater · $

Dive BarNeighborhood BarDivey
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