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Second Story Bar

Gay Bar and Dive Bar$$$$

Streeterville, Chicago

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Second Story Bar

6.8^/10

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"I love Carlos!"(5 Tips)
"Best bar! Free shot in your first visit if you're nice!"(4 Tips)
"Go on Tuesday's or Thursday's beteen noon and 8pm for Brian Mobley!"(2 Tips)
"Plan on cabing it home plus Brian has a cute butt ;)"(2 Tips)

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Nate SAugust 11, 2022
Hidden gem! Tiny gay bar you’d pass by and never know is here. Entrance is a door near the Sayat-Nova sign and up carpeted stairs — average age: 40s/50s. Good music, good conversations - cash only.
Upvoted Jan 30
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014
It's dark, very dark inside. Cozy. Cocktails are cheap (cash only though, kids) and on slow nights the bartender will even order in food for you, if you want. Read more
Pablo PulidoAugust 6, 2015
This place is awesome! I met very kind people here, drinks are great and they put the perfect playlist. Love it in every aspect 👌🏼
Upvoted Feb 16
Marty ErwinMarch 30, 2018
Very small and old bar which is charming if not too crowded.
Haley HAugust 2, 2012
Even though though the majority of the patrons are (older) gay men, the bartender is super nice and the bar is cozy and welcoming, free shots of you're a first tinder
TimSeptember 26, 2019
Been here 100+ times
They now have an ATM on the premises!!!
Patrick LeMasterFebruary 12, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Can get quite crowded, have a backup location in mind.
Emerson CollinsNovember 9, 2013
Great hidden dive gay bar if you just need a quick helping of homo outside of Boystown
Jon VazquezMay 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
For a gay bar downtown with a different crowd, come here! The bar staff is always friendly and the crowd can be diverse depending on the night.
Kenneth KonradFebruary 16, 2020
Usually agist but you can find some welcome for older men.
Marcia TennysonJune 22, 2012
Best bar! Free shot in your first visit if you're nice!
Lucy LouOctober 18, 2014
Class starts at 4pm Tuesday and Thursday. Advanced Fireball 102 led by Professor Mobley
Patrick Jay MMarch 28, 2016
CHEAP DRINKS AND no biased and fun men
Kristina TriplettDecember 29, 2016
Full of men.....i was there because my girlfriend wanted to go..it was nice...no complaints💙💙💙
Alexander FolsomOctober 21, 2021
Cash only, bbs!
Samuel RandolphOctober 9, 2011
A nice neighborhood low key bar. Great for conversing with the locals
Elysse GiovanniMay 7, 2014
I miss AJ & Carlos....don't worry boys, I'll be down VERY soon and have a few COCK tails....LOL
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 22, 2012
Since 1984, this bar off the Mag Mile has been a low-key, well-hidden hangout for middle-aged gays. Regulars drink cocktails and chat over dance music thumping at a comfortable level in the cozy space Read more
Helena OleeJune 1, 2016
Cheap drinks, cool atmosphere & fellow gays!
JeffOctober 29, 2012
If you're cute you'll get free shots.
Robin VanDerveerNovember 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Bring cash!!! Oh, and Carlos is a sweetie!
Justin HJanuary 28, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Carlos is one of the awesomest bartenders I know!
Sabrina MarieAugust 24, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Brian is amazing. Love him!
TimOctober 31, 2011
Been here 100+ times
See Carlos on Mondays...he will make you fall on your ass with the drinks and shots!!!!!
JT RuschOctober 6, 2013
Really fun place!
TimAugust 16, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Nice cheap drinks....a lot cheaper than another bar downtown that will remain nameless.......
Keith PeltasonAugust 12, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Cash only, unfortunately.
Joseph AdkinsJuly 2, 2015
A wonderful cocktail!
Kyle EggertMay 26, 2014
Been here 50+ times
The crowd here AGES, But never changes ;)
Runaround SuzMay 4, 2012
Doesnt sem like any girls hang out here? :) I would gladly come by on a ladies night!
Stephan GermainJuly 14, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Always a good time!
Nik KoeleMarch 5, 2010
Go on Tuesday's or Thursday's beteen noon and 8pm for Brian Mobley!
Gerry FortunaSeptember 16, 2016
small quaint bar
Jake BlechaOctober 23, 2012
If they took credit cards and made a good dirty martini I'd be impressed... Or maybe satisfied... Probably not though.
Erasmo GomezOctober 11, 2011
Plan on cabing it home plus Brian has a cute butt ;)
Kimberly ClevengerAugust 2, 2012
Awesome bartenders!! Free shot woooo
Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonJuly 15, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Always Packed here
Stephen RichardsonMay 12, 2012
Always a must stop destination, great fun!
Dereald MOctober 13, 2010
Look for the Sayat-Nova Restaurant sign. And your there.
Jesse SalazarDecember 13, 2012
Worst service ever, the bartenders are more drunk than any patron, including the bum in the corner. This place, truly is a hole that's in the wall. Don't waste your time here.
Kevin EdgcombJuly 7, 2011
The rrrregional loves the sex and stories at second story!!
Harold GahanApril 17, 2019
Been here 100+ times
Only.one downtown dear
Cason MooreMay 31, 2010
Been here 25+ times
The bartenders are awesome here. Gotta love Zack, Bryan, Carlos and definitely AJ.
Steven SteinerMarch 20, 2011
Small. The crowd is odd. Max capacity is only 35 people.
Diane KimMarch 1, 2012
Cash only!
Jesse SalazarApril 11, 2012
Good music!
Jeffrey UnlandSeptember 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Brian has a cute butt;)
Kyle EggertAugust 8, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Only gay bar downtown and the best people!!! So much better than boystown!
Austin DuusAugust 16, 2011
My favorite gay dive bar
William FrenchSeptember 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
You've got to say Hay Gurl HAY!!!! To Miss Zak M!!!!

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