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Sidetrack
"For over 40 years Sidetrack is where Chicago comes to Celebrate! Sidetrack has grown from one room with less than 1000 square feet to a collection of spaces spanning more than 8 storefronts and multiple levels that can host more than 1000 people at a time. Serving Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood a unique mix of music, comedy & show tune videos, and our world-famous Frozen Cocktails.Named the Most Popular Bar in Illinois by Buzzfeed.com, the Most Visited Bar in Chicago by Lyft, the Best Gay Bar in Chicago by TimeOut, & the Best Gay Bar in the US by Yelp."
Address: 3349 N Halsted St , Chicago 60657, IL, US
Phone: +1 773-477-9189
State: IL
City: Chicago
Zip Code: 60657


Opening Hours

Monday: 15:00-02:00
Tuesday: 15:00-02:00
Wednesday: 15:00-02:00
Thursday: 15:00-02:00
Friday: 15:00-02:00
Saturday: 13:00-03:00
Sunday: 13:00-02:00

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Reviews
Loved this place big time! They even welcomed this goth boy with the strongest drinks they got because of my high tolerance with Everclear. Staff where on point and the other guests where very nice. Even with my black and white makeup on, guys flirting with me which is a good sign! Not much drama from this place it seems. Will sure be coming back!
I wrote a bad review last month because the bartender never looked at me to get me a drink. However, the owner wrote such a nice response that I deleted it. I understand that it was fairly busy & I overreacted. Just goes to show you how a positive response from the owner goes a long way towards making a difference in a customer’s opinion! Plus the people at the door are so nice, especially the lady who is the officer!
I've been a long time fan of Sidetrack and try to attend as many of their events as possible. One of those events includes the Ru-Paul watch parties. Sidetrack started advertising a Ru-Paul fantasy league with prizes for those that place in the top positions each week. I signed up for the league with friends. Each week, we made sure to select our picks and then watch the show at the bar. I was highly disappointed last week when the bar didn't even acknowledge the fantasy league or the winners. I asked the drag queen hosts and they said "So what? We don't do that anymore." I know they're just the hosts and not in control of the contests but my friends and I were highly disappointed that the bar would start a contest and then completely sweep it under the rug. It was a very unique concept when all bars are competing for the same crowd of watchers and I just wish they had acknowledged that it was only to get people in the door for the first several weeks instead of having people designate time to a league that was just a gimmick. I'll still Sidetrack because love the bar and the awesome staff but not waste my time with this event. UPDATE: Sidetrack acknowledged the oversight and said they will continue the fantasy league until season's end.
Sidetrack is a contagious alternative discothèque experience. Extremely diversified and nonintrusive. Cheap booze and good music. Polite doorman, bartender with access to several rooms. Sunday had a highly mixed ratio of men and women of all genders, beliefs and cultures. I strongly recommend this location for a night of dancing. On the whole, the crowd was friendly, funny and fabulous. A perfect spot to break the ice.
Love this place. However, last night's experience was exceptional. I somehow injured my hand as soon as I got into the bar and Michael, a staff member noticed and had bandages and a wrap ready to help. Was able to carry on with my night like nothing happened!
Me and my girlfriend of 6 years came here the other night traveling from STL, and we’ve never been more disrespected at a bar EVER. Esp. one that should’ve been a safe space for us being a gay couple. Were being shoved and threatened for dancing minding our own business. Then got kicked out for shoving someone off me who had been threatening me all night. Bouncer didn't want to hear us out and we left crying. Also we asked if it was only a safe place for gay men, not women, and they said yes. 0/10 worst experience I've ever had. Bartender wouldn't even serve us. I also had video evidence of me asking the people assaulting us to just dance with us of leave us alone and one of them threatened to “fuck me up” . Really disappointed because it was a beautiful place, but very mean and cruel staff. our hearts hurt that the lgbt community has turned into this.
Crabby ID check. Super friendly bartenders. Awesome crowd and cool patrons. I was there last night with a few friends, when we were in line to get in, after I give my ID to the person requesting it at the door, he quickly reached out his hand to request the ID of the person behind me, that person has to walk up and I go forward a step to give them space, and the guy checking ID’s gives me a crabby face saying “get back behind the line” of tape on the floor - Which you can’t without would literally pushing the person behind you and take their spot. He then holds on to my ID for a minute longer and then gives it to me and let’s me in. - advice to that dude: if you don’t want anyone to step passed the line then don’t call them up, and if you wanted them to step back behind the line then don’t call the ones behind them to stand at the line. It seems like this whole thing is a little mind game they play at the door to show you who is the authority and can order you around for doing what they guided you to do. Lol Other than that, the place is great for clubbing.
By far the best club experience of our lives! The bar has some fantastic staff and drinks that could end your night fast and for cheap. There are so many spaces to explore that you are always moving. We loved all the videos to sing and dance to. Not much of a dance floor but the main bar does turn into the place to dance.
I rarely if ever go to a bar and have only visited this place twice to meet a friend. I am beyond impressed with the level of service and friendliness of the entire staff. Appreciate the welcoming vibe.
Such a great bar. Drinks are strong at a good price. The music is good and the atmosphere is unmatched
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