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Charlie's
3726 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 871-8887

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3PM-4AM SUNDAY - FRIDAY; 3PM-5AM SATURDAY
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  Charlie's is a little taste of South Texas smacked dab in the middle of North Halsted. With sister bars in Denver and Arizona, this country bar seems to have more of a dual personality than anything else—line dancing to country favorites and hits borrowed directly from the now defunct Nashville Network before 2 AM; mainstream pop and dance in a disco after the switchover.

The actual bar is a decent size square with bars surrounding the dance floor (notice the cowboy boots disco ball) and country paraphernalia lining the walls. Western in its style, wagon barrel trashcans sit next to hay loft stall benches--behind, pictures of men in cowboy hats are hung on the wall.

The crowd is about ninety-eight percent gay men, thirty-something and up cowboys in Wranglers, boots, and Stetsons early in the night; twenty-something boys from Roscoe's and Circuit mixed in with leather daddy types who closed down Cell Block after the switch.

For late night options, Charlie's is one of the few where the men keep their clothes on and the music remains mainstream. Best bets for going are Friday and Saturday nights a little before the change over—grab a beer and a stool and watch ten minutes of line dancing as the slow invasion of the guppie morphs the bar.
 





   JimmyBoi on 02/06/09

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I have to say, I have not been to Charlie's when I wasn't completely wasted, however I had an extremely fun time every time. more less It's the perfect after-hours club (best after 2am).



   TwinkCraig on 02/03/09

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What can you say about Charlies...it's truly a boystown fixture. Hit it at 2:30 on weekends for a kickin dance party! Charlies is a great place to find a late night hook-up! ;-)



   RyanOH on 09/23/08

I'm relatively new to Chicago, but I learned quickly that Charlie's is THE late night spot. The crowd packs in after most of the other Boystown bars close at 2am.



   NJSkidmore on 04/19/07

You guys are crazy



   jessikasterling on 11/05/04

What can you say about Charlies...it's truly a boystown fixture. With hotties like Eric at the door along with Larry & Ricardo behind the bars. more less ...and the fabulous Lauren Jacob's Show on Sundays......if you don't have fun there...it's no bodies fault but your own! Eventhough this has primarily been the "afterhours" spot for more drinking and dancing....It's actually pretty fun coming in alittle early for the C&W dancing before 2am....the cowboys are hot and very friendly. Then around 2:30...HANG ON GURLFRIEND, the dance music begins and it fills up FAST, with a line down the block. Hope you're not shy...cuz you will be touching someone ...and they will be touching you....I'm amazed my heels stay on the ground with how crowded it gets. So...bring your "Bumper Boyz"...set -up you're own little bumper-zone around you...and have fun!!!! "Love you all more than my luggage!!!" xoxox Jessika Sterling & the Bumper Boyz



   Anonymous on 10/21/04

From the hot cowboys to tight Wranglers to the hot DJ Jeff Wells. Charlies is always a great spot to hang your stetson.



   Anonymous on 06/25/04

Great club. No problems meeting some great fellas, even on the slow nights. WARNING; if you plan on driving there and need a place to park, DONT use the parking lot across the street!!! The attendant is only there untill 2am (sometimes he leaves early). more less After 2am, anyone who parks in that lot gets towed away. It doesn't matter if you were there earlier, left, and came back. They (the tow company, security, some drunk, who knows) have someone keeping an eye out. Save yourself $125.00 plus an agravating evening. Take a cab, get a lift, or if you must drive, get there early. Charlie's is a great club, but the parking situation there is terrible. Learn from my experience, and avoid a major hassle.



   Anonymous on 09/30/03

Cool spot! DJ's excellent! People are pretty friendly, a little too friendly. Last time I was there, these two guys had their hands down my pants while we were dancing. more less Had a good time though! :)



   bdecker on 09/21/03

There's nothing better than a man in a Stetson hat...and Charlie's is the only place in Boystown you're gonna see that. more less Even if you don't line dance you're sure to have a great time here.



   Anonymous on 06/02/03

Charlie's is so much fun. Don't like country or line dancing? Charlie's just might make you rethink that - whether you dance, or just watch the dancing . more less .. lots of fun. And some very very hot cowboys (and cowboy wannabes) hang out there. After 2 am crowd and music can be a bit stale ... but if you're looking for a good mix of 80s and 90s dance music, more fun.



   Anonymous on 07/02/02

just wanted to state what a fabulous time i had at charlie's on June 30 - July 1, 2002. my first pride was amazing and my last evening at chicago pride 2002 could not have been any more perfect. more less ..thank you charlie's and maybe our paths will cross again next pride..til then...







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