Venue Detail
Sidetrack
About this venue
Sidetrack is a large multi-bar Northalsted LGBTQ venue at the corrected 3349 North Halsted address, with video rooms, rooftop/deck areas, show tunes, storytelling and themed pop nights.
Practical details
Address: 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
Hours: Mon-Fri 15:00-02:00; Sat 13:00-03:00; Sun 12:00-02:00.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/chicago/venues/sidetrack--436
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
The venue has several rooms but Pride, Market Days and late Saturday still create door pressure. Earlier show-tune hours are easier than the 21:00 dance shift.
Best night
Monday and Friday feature show tunes; Tuesday has trivia and monthly OUTspoken; Saturday adds Sapphic or Dog Day programmes; Sunday runs show tunes then after-dark music.
Locals vs visitors
Gay men, broader LGBTQ+ groups, sapphic event guests, visitors and long-time regulars distribute differently across the bars and deck.
Dress code in practice
Everyday barwear fits; themed programmes may invite a look but publish no universal code. Bring ID and weather layers for rooftop areas.
Staff inclusion
Sidetrack explicitly commits to respectful LGBTQIA+ hospitality and publishes a detailed weekly lineup; contact it for physical-access specifics.
Reviews
4.0 / 5
4 reviews