United States
Lesbian & LGBTQ+ guide to Chicago
Club Femme has 64 documented places in Chicago, United States: 8 lesbian bars, 38 LGBTQ+ bars and 4 LGBTQ+ clubs. 12 of 64 are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces — those come first in every listing.
By number of documented places, Chicago ranks #8 of the 178 cities with a Club Femme guide, and #2 of 62 in United States — behind Barcelona (#7) and ahead of New York (#9).
Listed venues include Dorothy, Andersonville Midsommarfest, Farraguts on Clark and Mamb Tea. The data comes from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Club Femme's own research, and is reviewed periodically to remove places that have closed.
Club Femme data · Chicago
64
documented places in Chicago
12
marked as lesbian or women-centered
#8
of 178 cities with a guide
#2
of 62 cities in the country
Behind Barcelona (#7) · Ahead of New York (#9)
Club Femme's own research on top of OpenStreetMap and Wikidata data.
What's in Chicago
Featured places
LesbianDorothy
LesbianAndersonville Midsommarfest
LesbianFarraguts on Clark
LesbianMamb Tea
LesbianNobody's Darling
LesbianCell Block Chicago
3.4
LesbianCharlie's Chicago
2.6
LesbianRoscoe's Tavern
4.4
LesbianSplash Chicago
3.6What the community says
“Sidetracks is just awesome! Not only have we patronized this bar for YEARS, but we've also had a couple of private events there. Most recently, we hosted a Pride event for our clients a couple of weeks ago. Brad and the team were amazing to work with and took care of all of your needs and many requests. A big thank you! Riz & Dennis”
“Great drinks, great atmosphere. However, straight girls, please leave us alone. You are not welcome here. There are hundreds & thousands of straight bars, I heard it sis, the straight guys are after you whatever.. It is really not our problem. This is our tiny little safe space; we are friends, but it is also appropriate to know that this is designated as an LGBTQ+ space. With all respect and love”
“Sidetrack is the bar my friends from other states ask me about. “What’s it like? What’s the best part? Is the rooftop really that nice?” Well yes. It’s a great place to be and I love how spacious it is based on the vibe you’re looking for. Their social media is always super fun and engaging too. Big shout out to Erik for helping me out.”
Frequently asked questions about Chicago
How many LGBTQ+ places are there in Chicago?
Club Femme has 64 documented places in Chicago, 12 of which are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces. The list is kept up to date with OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and community submissions.
Where are the lesbian spots in Chicago?
Chicago lists 8 lesbian bars. On Club Femme, lesbian and women-centered spaces always come first in every listing.
What are the LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in Chicago?
The Chicago guide lists 8 lesbian bars and 4 LGBTQ+ clubs. Every listing includes the address, a map and reviews from the community.
Is Chicago a good LGBTQ+ destination?
By number of documented venues, Chicago ranks #8 of 178 cities with a Club Femme guide and #2 in United States. That is a documented inventory metric, not a safety rating: always check the local situation before you travel.
How do I add a missing place in Chicago?
You can suggest it from the Club Femme app. Community submissions are reviewed before publishing, and places that close are removed in each data refresh.
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