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Downtown Bar & Lounge

(Now Closed)

Gay Bar and Lounge$$$$

Near North Side, Chicago

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Paul LudwigMay 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
A great place to meet friends for Happy Hour. They play dance music that you've never heard of before. "We want you to feel the energy...but we don't want you singing along!"
Bart CrouchFebruary 16, 2013
Fun, yet drama free bar in the River North area. Friendly staff & good drinks--have visited with BFs, friends and my mom--all have enjoyed their visits. :-)
Will AndersonDecember 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
This place is super chill with a great atmosphere, although it is Tuesday. The drinks are great and the people are pretty cool too. Put this place on your to-do list and ask Tony for a gin gimlet.
Joshua ChristensenDecember 15, 2012
The staff is so nice, the atmosphere is great and I don't think I've ever run into the drama, nasty, bitchy shit you do in almost any Boystown bar.
Curtis HillerMay 11, 2013
Not sure what some of the comments are on about--bartender was very attentive and nice! Great music.
CJOctober 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely LOVED this place! A great alternative to Boystown! Friendly staff and crowd!!
Buzz EvolutionNovember 17, 2011
The window area is a bit awkward - and cold/drafty for the upcoming winter weather - but a great place to hang with friends for a quick drink, though.
Enrique De JesusApril 5, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Go to Downtown Bar go downstairs and visit Tim and Allen. Best time you'll have without getting fingered.
Chris BarnesFebruary 1, 2012
My vote for best place to be ignored by your bartender in Chicago when you're only one of 3 people in a bar.
James HeiserMarch 9, 2013
The bar is cute, staff is friendly, drinks and music are great.
Austin DuusAugust 16, 2011
They have the best (only?) draught beer selection of the gay bars in Chicago.
Philip AOctober 30, 2011
If you don't wanna deal with the chaos of boystown and just relax this is a perfect place
Jon KutemeierSeptember 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Always a fun place to just hang out, relaxed atmosphere, fun crowd.
Chandler AnthonyJune 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The bartenders very cute too so too him well!
Marsha K.December 20, 2013
"Twinkle martini": no longer on the menu, but ask for it anyway.
Shari WattsJuly 13, 2011
Great time! Karaoke Allen is great! Fun place will come back!
DirtyDi DiSeptember 7, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Great place to chill w/excellent drinks, hot bartenders & one of t/coolest chick bouncers.
Eric PopelkaSeptember 9, 2011
Cool bar, cool location, but be warned - this place ain't cheap!
Carrie MartinSeptember 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Kenny is the best, plus his tattoos rock!
Gabe PachecoNovember 5, 2011
I'd say the taxi/train whatever to boys town is much more worth it 20 people on a Friday night and blah bartenders
DirtyDi DiOctober 22, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Fun fun fun. Have your next party here! We know how to make it happen. :-)
John FApril 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Ask about parking validation! Its a great deal!
Chandler AnthonyJune 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The Dirty Martini I had was amaze!
Paul EvansAugust 24, 2013
If you love karaoke you'll love this place.
Steve FFebruary 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Kenny is an amazing bartender. He loves Mother's milk. Do inquire.
Jason TFebruary 1, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Karaoke on Tues, Thurs, and Saturday with Allen rules
Tim PursellJuly 9, 2013
Mondays are slow and the bartender is friendly.
Jowan LewisMarch 18, 2012
If you didn't know, its a male gay bar. Nice people though.
NellySeptember 5, 2013
Weston is a great bartender!
Tracie LiptowJune 13, 2012
Might be the funnest kind of bar ever!!!
Christopher HarrisJuly 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Come to see Dmitri...he's a really good bartender...and he's hot too!!!
Hello KittyJune 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Only gay bar near the loop
Ashley McJune 12, 2011
Ok, not gay but this bartender is absolutely terrific!! Ask for "something peachy"
Zack EliaszOctober 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Nice big rocks glasses, perfect for a lush like me.
Kurt GrosAugust 9, 2014
Good karaoke!
DirtyDi DiOctober 15, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Hands down best gay bar in the city.
Jason TFebruary 1, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Yes this is a GAY bar.
Jonathan SaidlerAugust 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Daniel is the hottest Bartender there.
Rocco PiersantiApril 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Kenny is the BEST
Chris HookerMarch 12, 2011
This is an awesome bar!!
Allen WattsJuly 30, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Karaoke tonight!!!
Waverly HumphreyOctober 23, 2010
cute place, had fun.

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