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The Closet

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Address
3325 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
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Phone
(773) 477-8533
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Website
theclosetchicago.com

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About this place The Closet

The Closet is a small gay bar at 3325 North Broadway in Lakeview, one block east of the main Halsted Street strip in Northalsted. It has been around for decades and draws a mixed crowd of gay men, lesbians and friends, with music videos on screens and a tight bar room that fills up fast. It is known as a late-night stop when other Boystown bars close, though no hours are on file here, so confirm on theclosetchicago.com or by calling (773) 477-8533. Google reviewers give it about 3.2, and comments are mixed on service. Expect cash-friendly, no-frills drinking rather than a polished club.

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Touristy Local favorite Pop DJ sets Dance club Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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3.2
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137 reviews

Based on 137 Google reviews.

Iced coffee 503
Iced coffee 503 Jun 2026
★★★★★

Rude service. Don’t go

Jose Hernadez
Jose Hernadez May 2026
★★★★★

If you're from the community, don't come near; the bartender will send you home 20 minutes before closing time.

Donna Booker
Donna Booker Mar 2026
★★★★★

Needs new management period

John Wickham
John Wickham Mar 2026
★★★★★
John Macom
John Macom Jan 2026
★★★★★
Always Peace
Always Peace Jan 2026
★★★★★

met my husband there 48 years when Andy owned it, Rosie was a bartend. have not been there in decades.

Dakota Burrows
Dakota Burrows Dec 2025
★★★★★

To many horror stories of this place, stay away

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Last updated on 8 November 2026

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