by Yelp in 2021, the Most Popular Bar in Illinois by Buzzfeed, the Most Visited Bar in Chicago by LYFT, and. Some couples hold hands, lean against one another. Sidetrack in my opinion is the best gay bar in chicago. Sidetrack has been named the 1 Gay Bar in the U.S. All around us, there are men singing, talking, flirting with each other. "Thank god, I pulled that one out." Still later, when a guy behind us-incredibly enough-can't name Joan Crawford during the screening of a little clip from "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" Gary grins from ear to ear. While other bars have Happy Hour Specials.
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Sidetrack has been welcoming the community, and the world, for 40 years with a unique video mix of pop, show tunes and specialty programming. Open since 1982, Sidetrack is famous for their sprawling layout (it encompasses multiple levels and rooms that fit more than 1,000 party-goers), huge video screens playing new and classic music videos, and an endless supply of boozy slushie drinks. Later, when I can't quite place a chubby Ricki Lake, Gary beams. Specialties: We're open 3pm-2am Weekdays, 1pm-3am Saturday, and 1pm-2am Sunday. Sidetrack This LGBTQ-owned hotspot is one of the most popular bars in Northalsted. I'm quick to ID Rita Moreno doing "I Like to Live in America" from "West Side Story," which makes Gary nervous. " goes the verse- "She's a lesbian!" booms nearly every guy in the room.īut when a clip showing a woman singing Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" reels in, Gary's confused. When "One Singular Sensation" from "A Chorus Line" pops on the screen, for example, the lyrics have been slightly bent by the regulars: "One singular sensation/every single step she takes. Sidetrack Gay Bar Chicago 1982 Open for business with beer cases as seating. Sidetrack Owners Art Johnston and Pepe Pea, also known as Art and Pep, discuss the history of the iconic bar and what it means to Chicago’s gay community. And like cult experiences such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," there are tons of inside jokes from repeated viewings of video favorites. Chicago’s GayBar Celebrating 40 Years of LGBTQIA + Community OPEN: M-F 3p-2a, Sat 1p-3a, Sun 1p-2a No Cover 21+ Facebook SidetrackBar.