Sidetrack
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 477-9189
- Cross Street:
- Buckingham Place
- Directions:
- El: Red or Brown Line to Belmont; bus: 8, 22, 77, 156
- Best of Citysearch:
- Gay and Lesbian Bar 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 3pm-2am, Sat 3pm-3am, Sun 3pm-2am
Editorial Review for Sidetrack – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
The polished metal facade gives way to a dark, warm interior lit by wall sconces and video screens. There's a room here for every mood, from the dimly lit front and back areas to the sunny, loft-like "glass bar" and rooftop deck. Crowds of casually dressed professional men in their late 20s and early 30s pack the place most nights.
The Draw
Frozen, slushy drinks like the Ketel One krush taste like Kool-Aid, but pack a serious punch. Videos play on more than 30 video monitors scattered around the bar, from showtunes and old-school disco classics to the latest dance hits, with comedy clips cleverly interspersed throughout.
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Insider Tips
When to GoMonday is the hugely popular show tunes night (also catch show tunes Sundays 4pm-8pm and Fridays from 6pm-9pm), while Thursday offers hilarious comedy clips to a packed house.
User Reviews for Sidetrack
03/11/2008 Posted by michaeljjohn
This is the best bar Ive every been too. The bartenders are great, the space is really cool and very clean. Job well done. I LOVE CHICAGO
11/24/2007 Posted by gychii
Sidetrack has really grown up. The bar is huge nowadays and many of the bartenders have been there for what seems like forever. For good reason...they're probably the friendliest group of bartenders at any gay bar in America of this size. The drinks are poured right too. The bar is a stand-and-model type but with the right friends can be quite fun. For me, it's a walk down memory lane, as I get to see the same old acquaintances from my days in Chicago as I did when I lived there. Sidetrack has the right formula and hopefully will for a long time to come.
Pros: Valet is available if you have to drive
Cons: Crowd can be a bit aloof sometimes
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