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Roscoe's Tavern
3356 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 281-3355

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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.
 





   athleticmatt on 06/09/09

 2.8 stars 2.8 stars 2.8 stars

I like Roscoe's: the most attractive bar space on the strip. DJ is always nice for requests, although the music videos are the standard. more less Dancefloor is cool. Crowd can be a bit to-themselves, so go with a friend or group. Also, look out for the drunk straight girls, lol.



   aray on 02/27/09

 3.5 stars 3.5 stars 3.5 stars 3.5 stars

A well-rounded bar/club. Does not cater to a certain crowd.



   abetzold on 02/26/09

 3.0 stars 3.0 stars 3.0 stars

This place was good but has recently started to slide. The prices were raised on the drinks yet nothing is being done to improve the bar. more less The tile on the floor is hideous and has probably been there from the 80s. The stupid things that measure your cocktails make the drinks taste like all juice when no one else around Roscoe's measures and charges 1.25 less. Thank god the dance floor burned forcing them to do some well needed remodeling. My friends and I used to go here. IMHO go to one of the several bars surrounding this place because they are of better value.



   DaugDawg on 02/06/09

 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars

From their drag shows, to Miss Foozie’s Sunday Male Call, Roscoe’s is my home-away-from- home!



   ToBeOrNotToBe on 02/06/09

 4.3 stars 4.3 stars 4.3 stars 4.3 stars

This was my first gay bar and will always be my favorite! Bartender Joel is reason enough to return. He is beyond beautiful!



   OldIsOkay on 02/06/09

 4.3 stars 4.3 stars 4.3 stars 4.3 stars

A boystown favorite of mine! Great suds and great studs!



   Stripes on 02/06/09

 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars

I was there on a Sunday night and ran into Miss Foozie. What a fun night of boy watching and beverage drinking!



   JimmyBoi on 02/03/09

 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars 4.8 stars

Sunday nights with Miss Foozie are the best times! Don't forget to grab a pitcher of long island on your way in!



   jla0004 on 02/17/08

Great Bar/club... The environmentin roscoe's is amazing very fun and exciting place. Great People too and Music!!!



   Anonymous on 03/23/06

Roscoe's is perhaps my most frequented bar when I hit when the windy city. The crowd is always diverse & wonderfully inclusive. more less 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.



   Anonymous on 03/23/06

Roscoe's is perhaps my most frequented bar when I hit when the windy city. The crowd is always diverse & wonderfully inclusive. more less 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!



   Preppydon on 03/04/06

I usually visit roscoe's on sunday nite's the atmosphere is nice, the bartenders are great and the Long island flow all nite. more less on a Scale 1-10 they rank 10+



   nu_greg on 01/01/06

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. more less 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.



   Anonymous on 08/25/05

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. more less ..only 27. On weekends, start at Roscoes and finish at Hydrate or Circuit for a complete evening.



   realestategreg on 07/25/05

I've been going to Roscoe's for 10 years now and still love it. Always a nice mix of twinks and athletic types. more less Attracts a younger crowd. Sundays in my opinion are the best... feel free to go there ultra-casual.



   CPMatt on 11/01/04

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.



   TimH on 08/17/04

You gotta LOVE Roscoe's, something for everyone. Nice mixed crowd, fun dance floor, cool staff. A definite stop on the Boystown circuit. more less Go....have fun!!!



   diva26 on 05/11/04

I think that Rosco's is one of the best bars. With the Best staff that they have including all of their bartenders. more less 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



   Anonymous on 02/11/04

This is my favorite Club in Chicago. The boys are hot and friendly. I cant wait to go back.



   Anonymous on 12/31/03

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. more less 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



   Anonymous on 12/21/03

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. more less 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.



   verycute1000 on 10/28/03

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. more less Guys are outgoing and friendly. You can find a lot of cute boys there - from any color and age. Have fun!



   Anonymous on 10/21/03

You can't beat this longtime Halsted St. favorite. There is a reason Roscoe's has been around so long. Check it out!



   LIZ96 on 05/08/03

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!



   Anonymous on 04/26/03

Preppy, upbeat, white boys and a few others, that love to take off their shirts. There is something differnt and fun every day. more less 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



   Anonymous on 04/05/03

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. more less 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.



   lover on 03/28/03

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. more less S I am from South Korea MY e-mail:junsang1004@yahoo.com



   Lkvwguy101 on 12/22/02

Not the best place to go ... look across the street at Sidetracks



   Anonymous on 06/29/02

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. more less 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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