Cell Block

Leather bar · Chicago Northalsted (Boystown)

Since 1996, Cell Block has been the only dedicated leather and fetish bar on Halsted Street. The front bar has no dress code, while the back bar requires leather at weekends.

• ★ 4.2 on Google (220)
• Dress-code bar at the back

Address

3702 N Halsted St
60613 Chicago

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 1 pm–2 am
Sat 12 pm–3 am
Sun 12 pm–2 am

Crowd

Leather, bears, kink-friendly regulars, mostly men

Facilities

Front bar with pool and darts, no dress code; back bar Fri and Sat with strict leather dress code; theme nights, community group meet-ups

Location

Northern part of the Halsted strip, next to the Center on Halsted

What makes Cell Block special

The front bar is a simple pub with cheap drinks, pool and darts, where walk-in guests sit too. On Fridays and Saturdays the dress-code area at the back opens for the more serious fetish scene. Instead of a party programme there are theme nights and meet-ups of leather and kink groups.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (listing 2026), GayOut (Chicago bars, Google 4.2 from 220 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.