Atmosphere
Dancing · Video Bar · Chicago, IL
About
If you're after a delightfully raunchy dive bar with a side of dancing, this is your spot. Atmosphere is a trans-friendly, LGBTQ-owned bar in Andersonville that pulls in a 20s-30s crowd with karaoke, go-go boys, and themed nights like strip bingo & trivia. The bartenders pour strong drinks and run solid specials.
In summer, snag a spot up front by the open window; you'll feel the bar's energy and the neighborhood's buzz at the same time. It's open Tuesday through Sunday, with Saturday hours stretching to 3am.
Atmosphere sits in Andersonville, a north Chicago neighborhood known for its LGBTQ-friendly strip of bars, restaurants, and shops along Clark Street.
Features
- ✓Go-go boys and strip bingo & trivia nights
- ✓Sunday amateur strip contest (check current schedule)
- ✓Strong drinks with good specials
- ✓Trans-friendly, LGBTQ-owned dive bar
- ✓Open until 3am on Saturdays
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 67 reviews. 66 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
Whenever I visit the northern part of Chicago's queer neighborhood, Andersonville, I always stop here for a drink and dancing. The bartenders are quick, friendly, and pour strong drinks. They also have great specials that make it even better. If you go in summer, try to get a spot by the open window—it's the best way to enjoy the lively bar and the neighborhood's energy.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Thomas”
Closed on a major holiday weekend.
A guest · Over a year ago
“nice”
Dancers.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
Jason still makes amazing drinks...!!!
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“Nice Bar, Friendly bartender, but NO dancers”
I took the bus all the way here because the internet said there was an amateur strip contest on Sunday nights. When I arrived, there was only one other customer besides us. The bartender said the owner ended the contest due to low participation. This bar needs something to attract customers; it was Labor Day weekend and the next day was a holiday, but apparently everyone stayed home.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What nights are go-go boys or strip shows? +
Go-go boys and amateur strip contests have been featured in the past, but schedules may change. Check the bar's social media for current event listings.
What are the hours? +
Tuesday through Thursday 6pm-2am, Friday 6pm-2am, Saturday 3pm-3am, and Sunday 3pm-2am. Closed Mondays.
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