When it comes to shopping, don’t miss casual men’s wear boutique CRAM Fashion and hard-to-find queer works at Unabridged Bookstore. Boystown classics like The Closet and Roscoe’s Tavern are also local favorites. The walk is a great way to tour the community - make sure to stop into the many great eateries, friendly bars, vintage stores, and unique boutiques along the way.Ĭome June, you’ll find Boystown at the heart of the city’s annual Pride Month celebrations, which include two days of LGBTQ+ pride, music, and drag shows at Chicago Pride Fest, and culminates with the famed Chicago Pride Parade, a spectacular procession held on the last Sunday of June.Ī couple of the many spots that capture the casual, funky, and fun spirit of the neighborhood include the original Chicago Diner, which puts animal rights and environmentalism front and center, while serving up tasty vegetarian and vegan food sassy, swanky Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club, where dinner is served with a tableside drag show and Wood, an explosion of smoky wood-fired flavor that’s earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.Īt night, check out leather-theme nights at laid-back Cell Block, drag shows and dance parties at Hydrate, and slushy drinks and show-tune nights at Sidetrack. The area’s proud history is on display with the Legacy Walk, which commemorates notable LGBTQ+ heroes and historic events. Make a beeline for Boystown Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Clubīoystown, officially known as Northalsted, is the oldest LGBTQ+ neighborhood in the country. And while the whole city exudes a welcoming vibe, there are a couple of neighborhoods and places you shouldn’t miss. Our city is known for embracing diversity and inclusion, from our world-famous Pride celebrations to establishing the country’s first official gay neighborhood.
Lesbian, gay, transgender, queer, bisexual - however you identify, you’ll feel right at home in Chicago.