Named the Most Popular Bar in Illinois by, the Most Visited Bar in Chicago by LYFT, the Best Gay Bar in Chicago by TimeOut and the #1 Gay Bar in the U.S. 2020 Remodel CherryLounge to become NorthBar.2017 Install state-of-the-art HD Video System bar-wide.2009 Open SideBar with access to Courtyard.2001 Expand CherryBar with CherryLounge.A kiosk with the Sidetrack Logo is featured. 1999 Open GlassBar and Courtyard…now everyone can see inside.A mixture of gay and 'straight' men in the joint, but you be the judge. the drinks can be less expensive for the venue, but hey it is what it is. Very few touch on english music but sometimes if your lucky, you will see a Gaga impersonator. Facade includes a window for the first time. And really not a bad group, but you will probably need to speak the native language in order to understand. 1994 Open CherryBar overlooking MainBar.1984 First expansion doubles the size.1982 Open for business with beer cases as seating.
Over the years, Sidetrack has grown from one room with less than 1000 square feet to a collection of spaces spanning more than 8 storefronts and multiple levels that can host more than 1000 people at a time. Sidetrack is open Monday-Friday 3pm-2am, Saturday 1pm-3am, and Sunday 1pm-2am.
