In addition, from butch lesbian dives to loud shore dance parties, the places mentioned below have a unique range of LGBTQ beer gardens all over the town. However, Chicago’s gay community exists far beyond the Lakeview enclave, along with some fantastic gay bars. There is a reason why so many young gay people travel to Chicago and never leave. The city has an energetic gay bar scene, and that too for decades.
Boystown is the city’s official Gayborhood with LGBTQ-friendly bars, clubs, and restaurants invading nearly all the storefronts.