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Meeting House Tavern
Queer-owned tavern at 5025 N Clark. The official site says it is a proudly LGBTQIA+ establishment in Andersonville, run by 2Bears Tavern Group.
Andersonville
Andersonville is a separate outing north of Northalsted, not a walk from Halsted. Choose Chicago names Clark Street shopping and Nobody’s Darling. Meeting House, SoFo Tap, and Atmosphere sit on Clark. Marty’s is around the corner on Winnemac. Women & Children First is the daytime bookstore. Nobody’s Darling is three blocks west at Balmoral and Ravenswood, still Andersonville.
Updated 2 October 2026
Getting oriented
Think of this as an area to know, not a border.
Queer life spills across Chicago. This page simply groups places that are easy to combine in one outing.
- Getting there
- CTA Red Line to Argyle or Berwyn, then walk west to Clark, or the 22 Clark bus. Not a short hop from Belmont.
- Accessibility
- Street, building, lift, toilet, seating, and sensory access vary by venue. Check the exact venue when access is important.
What to find here
6 places to start with.
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The SoFo Tap
Bear bar at 4923 N Clark, south of Foster. The official site calls it Andersonville’s LGBTQIA+ bear bar and prints daily hours.
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Marty’s Martini Bar
Martini bar at 1477 W Winnemac, around the corner from Meeting House. The official site calls it a neighborhood LGBTQIA+ spot and a 2Bears Tavern Group room.
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Atmosphere
Clark Street bar at 5355 N Clark. The official site prints that address and a Tuesday–Sunday grid. The Andersonville Chamber listing calls it Andersonville’s original LGBTQ+ bar.
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Women & Children First
Feminist bookstore at 5233 N Clark. Choose Chicago names it as the Andersonville daytime stop. The official FAQ prints hours.
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Nobody’s Darling
Black queer woman-owned cocktail bar at 1744 W Balmoral. Choose Chicago names it on the Andersonville page. This is Andersonville, not Wicker Park. Joie de Vine was the earlier name at the same door and is not a second listing.