Scarlet Bars & Clubs in Chicago – GayOut Guide
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Scarlet

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3320 North Halsted Street, Chicago
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(773) 348-1053
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About this place Scarlet

Scarlet, on North Halsted Street, is a handsome lounge in Chicago's main LGBTQ+ neighborhood, with a crowd that’s more varied than you might expect.

Before this, it was The Gentry, a piano bar. Now, it's a place that actually acknowledges Chicago’s gay past, even its "pansy days"—a rare enough thing. They’ve managed to make a space that feels both contemporary and connected to history.

The place changes moods as the day wears on. It's a casual neighborhood bar if you stop in during the day, then it turns into a slightly more polished lounge when the evening crowd arrives. It works for a quiet drink with locals or a dressier night out.

Halsted Street has a bunch of LGBTQ+ spots. Scarlet is right in the middle of it all, so you can walk to other bars, restaurants, and gay-friendly businesses without much fuss.

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Raymond “Riki Jaxxzun” OchoA
Raymond “Riki Jaxxzun” OchoA Jun 2026
Hazel L
Hazel L Jun 2026
Leah Larsen
Leah Larsen May 2026

Scarlet is a place I will go to again and again in Chicago. The space is a great size, the bartenders are nice, they play music people want to hear, the drinks are pretty good prices, I love the music videos they play, the drag is awesome, and it is even fun to go on weekdays when they have themed nights. Go on a night when DJ Ca$h Era is DJing!

Phil H.
Phil H. May 2026

Checking my fanny pack as I enter? Great! After searching it, commenting how if I vape inside I'll be asked to leave? Not so great. :(

You don’t need to know my name
You don’t need to know my name May 2026

I have been to this club a couple times. I will say they do an exceptional job with the aesthetics! The music and dancing was a blast! This club didn’t disappoint! ;) Edit: I did not mean to give it three stars lol whoops! I did have a great time! Stars fixed :)

Valentina Esho
Valentina Esho May 2026
Louise Upchurch
Louise Upchurch May 2026

your fave pop divas will never sound better than through their sound system.

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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