The North End

Gay sports bar · Chicago Northalsted (Boystown)

Since 1983, The North End has been the gay sports bar at the northern end of Halsted Street. There are pool tables, dartboards and TVs for every game.

• ★ 4.2 on Google (101)
• Since 1983
• Pool & darts

Address

3733 N Halsted St
60613 Chicago

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 3 pm–2 am
Sat 11 am–3 am
Sun 11 am–2 am

Crowd

Mostly men, many regulars

Facilities

Four pool tables, three dartboards, pool and darts leagues, free pool on Mondays, popcorn at the bar

Location

Northern end of Northalsted, a few minutes’ walk from Wrigley Field

What makes The North End special

Bears and Cubs games are shown here, and in the evening DJs mostly play rock. Prices are low, and dogs are welcome. Compared with the dance clubs further south it is quieter and full of regulars. If you like sports and want to be among queers, this is the place.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (listing 2026), GayOut (Chicago bars, Google 4.2 from 101 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.