Big Chicks
(773) 728-5511
5024 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago,
IL
60640
41.9741
-87.6551
Neighborhoods: Far North Side, Uptown
What People Are Saying About Big Chicks
The Editor
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The Scene
A world away from the primped-and-posing Boys Town scene, Big Chicks attracts a laid-back, all-ages crowd of regular guys and a few gals, clad in suits and ties, shorts and Tevas, and everything in between. Sit at the massive antique bar, play darts or pool, or have a seat in the beer garden out back.
The Draw
There's never a cover, and owner Michelle Fire goes all out for her customers, handing out free shots, raffling off prizes and hosting free barbecues in the summertime. On Wednesday nights, participate in two of this spot's rituals--euchre night (at 7pm) and $3 Absolut martini night. The card playing takes place in a long supper-clubby room next to the main bar area, which doubles as a packed, steamy dance floor on weekend nights.
User Reviews
Anonymous
May 15, 2008
This gay tavern has a neighborhood bar feel that lacks the bells and whistles of the trendier Halsted Street gay bars. They do 50-cent midnight shots on the weekends and free Sunday dinners. Bartender are very friendly and the service is great.
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tbagger
August 14, 2007
I love Big Chicks. As others have mentioned here, they have a great Sunday afternoon FREE bar-b-que (rain or shine, summer or winter). The staff is always super friendly and eager to please. The girl that works weekday afternoons makes the best cosmos in the city!!! I like to go on Wednesdays or Saturday nights to play euchre with the euchre club!
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glamrocket16
January 22, 2006
See me here for Mon. noght $1 dollar burger specials, straight friendly for those gals who need a night out without any sleazy straight men trying to pick u up. Great atmosphere.
read full reviewThe Details on Big Chicks
Parking:
Enter via the alley behind the bar, where there's plenty of free parking in a lot across the alley. It fills up, so arrive before 10pm Friday-Saturday, before 4pm Sunday.
The Extras:
Check out the bar's sibling restaurant, Tweet, a homey nook next door.
When to Go:
This is the place to be on Sunday at 4pm, when owner Michelle Fire serves free food. Burgers, brats and dogs in summer; fried chicken and pizza during colder months.
Know Before You Go:
Big Chicks went smoke-free as of Jan. 16, 2006, two years before the official smoking ban for Chicago bars.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Beer Gardens, Gay & Lesbian Bars, Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Taverns
Payment Methods:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
