Gay and Lesbian Bars in Chicago Suburbs

Chicago's suburbs host a wide variety of bars and clubs catering to gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders. Friendly straights are welcome as well. Other gay-friendly bars are emerging as well.
 

West Suburbs

Bocadillos Restaurant
6739 W Ogden, Berwyn, 708-484-0520
Bocadillos has a Gay Night on Wednesdays from 8 pm to 1 am

Estebans-Expression Nite
1550 N. Rt. 59, Naperville
GLBT night with drag shows every Thursday from 8 pm to 1 am

Forest View Lounge
4519 S. Harlem, Forest View (just south of Berwyn), 708-484-9778
Lesbian-owned bar frequented primarily by lesbians, grill menu

Hideaway
7301 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park
Gay bar frequented by gay men, lesbians & transgenders, upstairs dance club, downstairs bar lounge

Rumors
2433 S Des Plaines, North Riverside
Food, spirits & entertainment for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender & local community

Sevilla's Tapas
6543 W Cermack, Berwyn
GLBT night every Thursday at 9 pm

Temptations REOPENED!
10235 W Grand, Franklin Park, 847.455.0008
Lesbian bar with dance floor, stage shows, pool tables & air hockey.

Velvet Rope
728 West Lake, Oak Park
Restaurant and bar with cocktails, martinis, & wines serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender community