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Roscoe's
Gay Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
"Great dance floor and delicious Sex on the Beach."(9 Tips)
"Try the Pink Lemonade pitcher!"(5 Tips)
"Best place to dance in boystown!"(3 Tips)
"Tuesday nights equal Drag shows"(3 Tips)
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Don't hesitate, though it may seem silly ordering food where you blacked out the night before with drag queens and ridiculous out-of-towners. Food is really good and the people watching great.
Daniel LeySeptember 19, 2018We may have only visited here so opinion is biased... but what a fantastic club. Great music, plenty of bars to buy drinks from and not overcrowded.
"BYGG D." MuscleDudeOctober 5, 2013Super fun place but Be careful if you are young and hot, you face the chance of having something slipped in your drink. This is where the is possible. Have fun and be safe.
Great for dancing, small but quaint patio, Sunday’s get crazy during kickball season. Dollar beers and free burgers.
Clementine MottolaDecember 12, 2012Pool to play. Delicious 12$ cosmopolitan pitchers? YES PLEASE! We changed the music to dance. Jack the bartender is great! Also bartender with same bahumbug hat I have (drunk & forgot his name :(
nemo sergesJune 14, 2016We went there on a Sunday night and it was great. It wasn't too packed, they had a good selection of music playing and the dance floor wasn't too crowded.
they must have a new burger recipe because the free burgers on sunday are so good. also the fries they have are *chef's kiss*
Always a great time to be had! Check their Facebook page to learn of special live performances.
Lisa JarsDecember 4, 2016Loved!!! Everyone was my friend that night! A blast! Awesome environment! Great dancing!
Kevin LFebruary 15, 2016Had both good and bad mixed memories here. But they're all great stories. You'll have yours too. #fav
Rickey is awesome.. Ask him to make you a Long Island .. You will love it
- Clementine MottolaDecember 12, 2012Look out for the aggressive dog owners who tied their dog up outside for over 6 hours outside in 30 degree weather while they bar hopped! Crazy Chicago police wouldnt do anything.
This bar plays the best music. And not just top 40! Music for everyone :)
Good popcorn earlier in the night. Draft beer is good. ....and the vodka pitchers will erase your memory!
Monica Beverly HillzNovember 13, 2012Always Fun, catching new talent and sometimes performing on Tuesdays for the drag contest ! Getting that Coin :)
Daniel McCoyApril 21, 2013Great spot to observe the homosexual mating rituals of the intoxicated unattractive middle-aged homosapien.
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
Whoever said the pink lemonade pitcher will make you cannot drink. Week! All the pitchers are week.
Avoid the pitchers if you wish to live! Though they are quite tasty and cheap....
Trey HarrisonJuly 19, 2010The heavyset door man with bottle glasses likes to turn away people who trip on the steps… so don’t trip on the steps! Or he will think you’re drunk.- I love their burgers, mini corn dogs, and frozen drinks! Good beer on tap too.
ᴡ AchatzOctober 24, 2010Tons of fun, and a lively dance floor...no complaints other than the long bathroom line and the bartender clearly not knowing how to make a sex on the beach.
LogoTVSeptember 9, 2010Roscoe's has been nominated for the 2010 Trip Out Gay Travel Awards for “Best Gay Bar”. If you’d like to vote, or check out the other nominees visit http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com/awards/
Veronica BanksOctober 21, 2012Keep your personal belongings close. Major pick pocketing going on there, especially on the dance floor in the back.
Devon is awesome... great customer service.. I was cold he brought me a blanket.. so sweet :-)
Breton harrisOctober 23, 2009Get someone to approach me!! haha... seriously... for some reason I am literally NEVER approached at this bar... I don't think there's anything wrong with me... and I love meeting new people...
Ruth ThurstonAugust 31, 2011Sassy Sweet Tea is AWESOME!!!!! I had three. Look forward to having it again : )
Drinks on the rocks are served in bathroom mouthwash cups. Failure. Am I a munchkin in Oz?
Bring your dog to the patio. They love dogs and will bring them a treat and some water!- Tuesday nights equal Drag shows and the last Thursday of the month equals Frida Lay and the Wet Boxer Contest.
Chip PecchioJune 27, 2011Nice place to sit out at the sidewalk "cafe" and watch the boys of boystown.
friday nights front bar music rocks and sunday afternoons the retro flare music rocks.
Roscoes is the best bar ever! Good people good drink prices!
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- 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- Noon–2:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(773) 281-3355
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