Ready for the ultimate girls' night out?
There are only a few lesbian bars remaining in the US, and we should do our best to support, celebrate, and preserve these queer spaces. Take a look at the four we have in Chicago so your next night out is filled with the best sapphic energy.
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / nobody's darling
1744 W. Balmoral Ave. - Andersonville
Black lesbian-owned and operated, Nobody's Darling has quickly become a staple in Andersonville for its delicious cocktails and chic and relaxing atmosphere. Swing by for pop-up events including live DJs, mixers, vendors, and more – all repping queer women!
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / dorothy downstairs
2500 W. Chicago Ave. - Ukrainian Village
When you visit this neighborhood bar, everybody is a friend of Dorothy! It shares the building with a restaurant and art gallery, so you have plenty to do before grabbing drinks. Plus – viewing parties, dance parties, and community fundraisers galore.
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / whiskey girl tavern
6318 N. Clark St. - Edgewater
Whiskey Girl Tavern is a northside favorite. They've got an extensive collection of spirits to sample in between rounds of pool and games on the TV. Keep an eye out for fun late-night dance parties too!
PHOTO VIA web page / the closet
3325 N. Broadway - Lakeview
The Closet is the only lesbian bar in the Northalsted area, and it's been around since 1978! You're sure to find a lesbian softball league unwinding after a game with drinks, karaoke, darts, and friendly faces behind the bar. The bar may be tiny, but the good times there are mighty!
PHOTO VIA web page / secret queen for berlin nightclub
Sapphic Spaces, Parties, And Producers In Chicago
Updated APRIL 2026
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