The back patio bar area is a huge hit in the summer months! Choose from 20 beers on tap and a large selection of fine bourbons to imbibe while playing one of the many vintage arcade games, most of which are free to play.Īt the far north end of Boystown, lies a hidden gem of a sports bar. Halsted St.īeer, bourbon and video games! What more can you can say? This bar really plays up the 90s nostalgia to creates a great space for hanging out and socializing. They have a large selection of frozen cocktails and five large bar areas to ensure you never have to wait too long for a drink. Known for Broadway showtune sing-a-longs on Sunday and Monday evenings, this spacious hang-out bar has lots of areas to chat with friends or meet new people, including a rooftop deck. Don’t forget to check out the daily pitcher specials! The DJ in the back dance floor always cranks out dance hits to get you and your friends moving on weekends. A staple of Boystown, this is the place to experience the best of RuPaul’s Drag Race in person. Check out this list of best bars in Boystown we put together!ĭancing and drag shows are the highlight of this bar. The stretch of Halsted Street in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood (from Belmont to Grace), affectionately referred to as Boystown, has some of the best bars and nightclubs geared for the LGBT community (and great brunch spots nearby, like these!).