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Sidetrack

3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL | Map it  

60657 41.943000 -87.649200

(773) 477-9189 | View Website

  • Hours

    Monday To Friday From 03:00 PM To 02:00 AM Saturday From 03:00 PM To 03:00 AM Sunday From 02:00 PM To 02:00 AM
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Features

Neighborhoods:
Lakeview, North Side
Categories:
Gay & Lesbian Bars, Beer Gardens, Taverns, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Singles Bars

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Bar & Club Type of Music:
Rock & Pop, Disco
Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express
Bar & Club Special Features:
After Work, 21 & Over

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“NO drama, NO attitude, just fun and great drinks and videos.”
drinks
89%
“This is honestly the best gay bar in all of the US.”
food quality
100%
“great aspect to this bar is the fact that the cruising, meat-market feel is pretty faint.”
service
96%
“definitely mature crowd that is cordial and easy to talk with, the staff is more than friendly too.”
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value
50%
“The bar is huge nowadays and many of the bartenders have been there for what seems like forever.” View Less

Reviews for Sidetrack

Philou

Member since Sep, 2011 View Profile
1Review
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Joined 8 months ago
5.0
September 11, 2011

Passage oblig. En 5 jours pass

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Contributor

Member since Aug, 2003 View Profile
1k+Reviews
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Joined 9 years ago
3.5
May 12, 2008

Boys Town's premier gay bar, this sprawling hangout draws a professional crowd with videos, slushy drinks, and a bi-level rooftop deck.. 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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michaeljjohn

Member since Mar, 2008 View Profile
5Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
March 11, 2008

Fantastic. 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

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jericsmall

Member since May, 2006 View Profile
168Reviews
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Joined 6 years ago
5.0
November 24, 2007

A Gay Chicago mainstay. 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.

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seamusid

Member since Sep, 2007 View Profile
2Reviews
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Joined 5 years ago
5.0
September 06, 2007

Great place to relax, & have fun!. Sidetracks is one of the most beautiful bars I've ever seen. The metal and woodwork are just great! They offer several rooms for different feels. I noticed a lot of comments about an older crowd and pricey drinks, but I've never noticed that. I think the drink prices are pretty average. And every time I've been here the crowd has been fairly well mixed age-wise.

A great aspect to this bar is the fact that the cruising, meat-market feel is pretty faint. Most people are more caught up in the videos and friends.

If you're visiting, make this a must-see!

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