It’s the best queer party if you like to have a wild time, and sometimes we could all use some of that.” says about Big Chicks at 5024 N Sheridan Rd, “If you identify on the queer spectrum you have to check out FKA on the first Thursday of each month. Uptown’s Big Chick’s (which is located within the 48th Ward) listed at #16, Andersonville’s Marty’s Martini Bar listed at #17 and Boystown’s Sidetrack followed at #18. The results were determined by using an algorithm that looks at the star rating and number of reviews for each business. Now BuzzFeed with the assistance of Yelp, which publishes crowd-sourced reviews about local businesses, has put out a list of the top 50 gay bars nationally. Many members of the LGBTQ population first find their voices at gay bars, and Chicago has been at the forefront of change with its vibrant community. Though the Pulse Nightclub shooting tragedy last year horrified the country, it proved you cannot dampen the community’s beautiful, ongoing spirit through very difficult times.
Gay bars have always been a safe place for the LGBTQ community to gather with friends and be themselves.
