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Sofo

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Address
4923 North Clark Street, Chicago
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Phone
(773) 784-7636
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Website
www.thesofotap.com

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About this place Sofo

Sofo, at 4923 North Clark Street in Chicago’s Uptown, is a gay bar with a friendly, laid-back feel, especially good for a warm evening.

It’s got an open floor plan and a big patio, which is where you want to be when the weather cooperates. Chicago's gay scene has everything from dive bars to dance clubs, and Sofo is the neighborhood spot. It’s the sort of place where you can actually talk to someone, not just shout over the music.

The space is generous, so you don’t feel packed in, and that patio is a real bonus for stretching out. If you’re exploring Uptown (and the name, "Sofo," comes from being south of Foster Avenue), this is a good place to stop. It’s unpretentious, which is what most of us want in a local bar.

Check their website, thesofotap.com, for updates. It’s a solid, community-focused gay bar if you’re in the area.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 17:00-02:00
Tuesday 17:00-02:00
Wednesday 17:00-02:00
Thursday 17:00-02:00
Friday 15:00-02:00
Saturday 12:00-03:00
Sunday 12:00-02:00

Features

Gay Outdoor Patio Community oriented Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Pub Outdoor terrace Year-round

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314 reviews

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brandon
brandon Apr 2026

Love it. I didn’t want to leave.

Austin Potter
Austin Potter Mar 2026
Sean Cleary
Sean Cleary Mar 2026
Pat O'Rourke
Pat O'Rourke Mar 2026

Furry, friendly, and always fun! Always a great time at The SoFo Tap!

Kafi J.
Kafi J. Feb 2026

Love dog days

Micheal Dougherty
Micheal Dougherty Feb 2026
Andrew Osanka
Andrew Osanka Dec 2025

Reliable neighborhood bar.

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