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When giving your straight girlfriends lessons on gay bars, Roscoe's Tavern is where you take them for Introduction to Boystown 101. The crowd is a mix of cute, guppy, fresh-out-of-college gay men (and their straight friends) drinking in a fraternity-meets-disco type atmosphere. The average age ranges from twenty-one-year-olds on up to men in their thirties, but most are in the younger category.
It's a bar where you can relax, have a beer, shoot pool, and show your straight friends a good time without showing them the Advanced Gay Man 202 side of Boystown--strippers, go-go boys, and leather daddies (read as straight men are only slightly uncomfortable here). It feels a little more collegiate than anything else at the corner of Roscoe and Halsted, making it a good starter bar for those boys just coming out of the closet or those looking for a more Abercrombie existence.
The actual bar is split into various sections, some with pool tables, a main bar, a fireside chat room, a terrace, and a high-energy, poppy dance floor. The décor is almost gay Irish pub-ish, if there is such a thing. Video screens alternate between modern dance and '80s pop, the dance floor is usually a mix of shortened dance anthems and re-mixed top 40. Almost every night is a theme night, but most popular nights are the weekends and Sunday Tea, not a Tea dance, but specials on pitchers of Long Island Iced Tea. A particularly hot time to visit includes summertime softball Sundays when the Chicago gay sports leagues quench their thirsts after nine innings of play.
At the end of the night, once your straight girlfriends are ready to graduate, they'll have made all the usual remarks, "Oh my God, why can't straight guys dance like that?" and "Why are all gay men so cute?" Hand them their degrees and send them back to Lincoln Park.
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02/17/08
J.A. from BENSENVILLE, IL
Great Bar/club... The environmentin roscoe's is amazing very fun and exciting place. Great People too and Music!!!
03/23/06
Anonymous Review
Roscoe's is perhaps my most frequented bar when I hit when the windy city. The crowd is always diverse & wonderfully inclusive. The atmosphere can be ecclectic & energetic while retaining a positive old-world feel. I look forward to bringing my boifriend there on his first visit to Chicago. The SAM ADAMS on tap is always a rare find in the gay sphere...kuddos!
J.S.L from Springfield, MO.
03/23/06
Anonymous Review
Roscoe's is perhaps my most frequented bar when I hit when the windy city. The crowd is always diverse & wonderfully inclusive. The atmosphere can be ecclectic & energetic while retaining a positive old-world feel. I look forward to bringing my boifriend there on his first visit to Chicago. The SAM ADAMS on tap is always a rare find in the gay sphere...kuddos!
03/04/06
A.A.
I usually visit roscoe's on sunday nite's the atmosphere is nice, the bartenders are great and the Long island flow all nite. on a Scale 1-10 they rank 10+
01/01/06
G.G.
Roscoe's is a must visit when you're in Chicago. I have not found this place to be the "college age A&F model factory" that some say it is. Instead, I find it to be some college, some middle aged guys, and lots of girls who love gay guys. Its really an interesting mix of diversity. The place is huge with a great dance floor that can get packed! When the place is busy, I'd say the hookup potential goes down to a 1. It can get too crowded to meet and talk to other people. The staff is very friendly and efficient---some of the best bartenders I've ever seen---even when its busy. Like usual in gay bars, there are the regular gay cliques of Boystown dwellers that can make a visitor feel unwelcomed. However, hang around the front bar for a few minutes and someone will likely strike up a conversation with you. Roscoe's is a definite stop on your visit to Chicago----but its not gay heaven! The bar has it's goods and it's bads.
08/25/05
Anonymous Review
Roscoes has always been a fun bar. Coming from Milwaukee, it offers a diversity that we don't see. That being said, Roscoes isn't as fun as it used to be say 3-5 years ago, and no, I'm not old...only 27. On weekends, start at Roscoes and finish at Hydrate or Circuit for a complete evening.
07/25/05
J.D. from CHICAGO, IL
I've been going to Roscoe's for 10 years now and still love it. Always a nice mix of twinks and athletic types. Attracts a younger crowd. Sundays in my opinion are the best... feel free to go there ultra-casual.
11/01/04
M.I. from CHICAGO, IL
Great neighborhood bar on the weekdays and fun destination on the weekends. You've got to visit Roscoes at least once if you're visiting the city.
08/17/04
T.H. from ELGIN, IL
You gotta LOVE Roscoe's, something for everyone. Nice mixed crowd, fun dance floor, cool staff. A definite stop on the Boystown circuit. Go....have fun!!!
05/11/04
M.H. from MICHIGAN CITY, IN
I think that Rosco's is one of the best bars. With the Best staff that they have including all of their bartenders. People who think that side tracks is better they are crazy......
Thanks for such a grat time...
Keep the great work up guys ...
Lots of love from the diva
02/11/04
Anonymous Review
This is my favorite Club in Chicago. The boys are hot and friendly. I cant wait to go back.
12/31/03
Anonymous Review
Roscoe's is the place to be... Just moving here from San Fran, Ca. aka "The gay mecca" I had high expectations of the Chicago scene and Roscoe's met every single one. Hot guys, great music oh and did I say hot guys. If you are 21-35, it is a great place to been seen and find some great friends in the process.
Caliboi
12/21/03
Anonymous Review
Made a return visit to Chicago after moving away 5 yrs ago. If you are 25-35 this is the place to go, as usual. Young crowd? Yes! Friendly? Not like I remember it to be. Miss the days gone by with "Rita and her Magaritas." Sidetracks across the street still has Roscoe's beat hands down.
10/28/03
A.L.
I love the music in Roscoes on Fridays. The dance floor is nice and the crowd is cool. It's a very cruisy place so it's easy to hook up too. Guys are outgoing and friendly. You can find a lot of cute boys there - from any color and age. Have fun!
10/21/03
Anonymous Review
You can't beat this longtime Halsted St. favorite. There is a reason Roscoe's has been around so long. Check it out!
05/08/03
L.L.
Roscoes is going on every Saturday.But where are all the pretty girls?The music at Roscoes is the best high energy if you really like to dance!If you haven't been there than you really must go!
04/26/03
Anonymous Review
Preppy, upbeat, white boys and a few others, that love to take off their shirts. There is something differnt and fun every day. Post Office, Trade, etc. It is a must see for any gay person visiting or living in Chicago.
Music is techno/ house/ garage/ pop, but usually danceable and crowd pleasing.
Check it out, it is definitly a landmark to see while in the Windy City.
(Drinks are measured electroically so dont expect strong drinks.) (Staff is friendly and cool.) (Pool tables, and an outside patio-just as soon as the snow thaws.)
Check it out!
Old School Chicago Househead
04/05/03
Anonymous Review
Hey I am from Chicago and live right near the Boystown Area. Every Saturday night I head out to Roscoe's for the best drinks and dancing I can have. Especially Joey..Sexy little bartender. And to the guy that said "Side Tracks" if you are over the hill thats where you belong. :) Roscoe's is the place for the youngest hottest guys in Chicago.
03/28/03
L.Y.
Hello
I'm living in Chicago
and also I want to meet gay people in chicago
If you love to meet guy
send my e-mail because I want to see gay people in U.S
I am from South Korea
MY e-mail:junsang1004@yahoo.com
12/22/02
J.M.
Not the best place to go ... look across the street at Sidetracks
06/29/02
Anonymous Review
Roscoe's is the place to be.Weather your
Gay or Straight.It's the best place to meet wonderful people.But everybodie
comes to be seen.And to check out sexy
guy's.
Personally i found my boyfriend or
he found me at Roscoe's five months ago.
And we are totally happy together.
So i tell everybodie to come out,and
check out roscoe's.There is no such thing as getting lucky at this place.
Their is someone for everyone at this
hot spot in Chicago.
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