South Side

Although Chicago boasts one of the finest selections of gay nightspots in the country, most of these venues—from bars and discos to LGBT-popular restaurants—are located in lively mixed residential-commercial neighborhoods primarily on the north side of the city. However, you can discover extensive lists of establishments in the Chicago Lakeview Gay Nightlife Guide and the Chicago Andersonville Gay Nightlife Guide. While these neighborhoods are certainly enjoyable, reaching them can require a bit of time by cab or public transport from downtown Chicago, where the majority of the city’s hotels are situated.