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You'll need it after a night out on the town. Not a Boystown fan? We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities. Think again, my friend. A popular destination for lesbians and queer women, Farraguts has been serving Andersonville since Known for its pool table, well-stocked jukebox and cheap Tuesday draft special, Farraguts is perfect for a lively night out or for grabbing a pint and a spot close to the window for a leisurely conversation and watching the world go by.

Come for the enticing, creative rotating cocktails named for trailblazers like Bessie Coleman and Celia Cruz; stay for the camaraderie and the bustling sidewalk cafe. Updated for Oh, and don't forget about drag brunch. From Rogers Park to South Shore, from James Beard-nominated cocktail bars to beloved, homey dives, there's a queer bar to fit your vibe.

This longstanding Boystown destination has multiple bars, a dance floor, an outdoor patio and all the music you want to hear, with theme nights dedicated to Madonna, Taylor Swift and more.

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Head to this laid-back Uptown saloon, where community matriarch Michelle Fire serves tasty victuals and cocktails to the sunburnt brunch crowd when the space is known as Tweet Let's Eatand keeps the rest of the week happening with tons of food and drink specials like dollar off burgers on Mondays and all-out dance parties on weekends.

Despite all that space, six big rooms and a gorgeous rooftop deck are always packed for weekend dance parties, summer day-drinking and, of course, the legendary "Musical Mondays," where regulars belt along to videos of their favorite showtunes.

Perhaps less well-known, but no less important, Chicago has earned a proud reputation as an LGBTQ+-friendly city. And Northalsted, the gay nightlife hub also known as "Boystown," became the first officially-designated gay village in a major city in These days, while a night out on Northalsted is still a joyful blur of boozy slushies and death drops, queer nightlife in Chicago is expansive, creative and thriving all over the city.

This teeny taproom is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of the clubs on Halsted, and it's a favorite unpretentious late-night destination for queer partiers of all stripes. Been there, done that? The seasonal cocktails are great, but what makes Dorothy special are the comfortable atmosphere and the queer community, facilitated through events like the intimate Fruit Salad open mic and Yellowjackets viewing parties.