Roscoe’s

Alright, I’m not 24 anymore. I can admit it. I don’t want to admit it some times, but I can. So, my days have hanging out in dance clubs with 140 db «un tiss» music and watching long lines of Jäger shots go down people’s throats are mostly over. Mostly.
But, Roscoes is a pretty cool place. Yeah, load music. Yeah, drunk people. But their beer selection is good, there are places you can get away from the noise a bit, and the staff are crazy nice. The patrons too. Not to stereotype, but many gay folks are just nicer people for the most part. And everyone is welcomed with open arms.
Apparently they serve food as well. When I go back, I’ll check that out. But for drinks, prices are on par for the rest of the area. Service is fast and friendly.
I’ll be back for sure. Gotta catch some of their shows!

It was a great bar. The bouncer was excellent and treated me as if I was family and had a personality which was bigger than life.
So we were at the bar and saw our favorite bouncer. I have to tell you this guy has the best personality.

Definitely different compared to Miami but when I went to Chicago I asked around and heard this spot was really popular so when I went everyone was super friendly and came up to me while I was just standing lol. The dance floor was super small and wish they had more variety of music but then again I’m from Miami, overall I enjoyed it and the drinks were good.

A true staple in Boystown! While any night at Roscoe’s is sure to be a good time, Britney Night is superior! The bar is perfect for both dancing and socializing — I’ve met many wonderful people at Roscoe’s.
If you’re a lesbian or bisexual woman looking for places to go in Chicago, I definitely recommend Roscoe’s as there’s a good mix of LGBT people (including women).
The bar’s interior is also unique as it combines a «wooden» vintage feel with a modern club look. There’s something for everyone here!

I had a very negative experience at roscoes recently. I came in on Saturday, March 26^th in the afternoon and was forced outside of the bar as the manager on duty stated that we could not be at the bar due to the fact we did not buy a beverage within 10 minutes of being inside of the bar. I then asked him, Ricky Skaritka, for the general managers information for which he stated «I am the manager and all complaints should come from me». As a regular customer I am disappointed by the service received. I felt like I was neglected and thrown out of a bar for no legitimate reason. While I will be returning to roscoes I feel like it is important for everyone to know of the doings of your managers on duty. It really disappoints me and puts a sour taste in my mouth after the activity that has happened.

I wanted to check this place out after hitting up another bar, but there was a line just to get in. Not sure how long it would’ve taken, so I decided to go somewhere else. If there’s a line, it must’ve been fun though.

Had an overall good time with friends here.

This is a fun gay bar that welcomes everyone. It plays all the latest tones and is a great place to dance. Great place to meet both guys and girls. They have a cover on Saturday nights. Always busy on the weekends.

Ricky was everything. I’ll be back with my gaggle of gays.
Britney night? Oh hell yes.

Roscoe’s is your typical neighborhood bar. Lots of wooden décor, a few bar stations scattered around and a nice outdoor area. The dance floor in the back room gets pretty crowded as bar goers shake their bodies to cool and fun music.
The bar has been around for YEARS… so it is an institution on Halstead with pretty friendly bar tenders. On a busy night, it is hard to walk around… it gets so packed… but most people are friendly.

Roscoe’s is one of my favorite neighborhood bars in Boystown. I used to live just down the street and frequently came here with friends for drinks and entertainment, and still stop by whenever I’m in the area. The bartenders are usually friendly and drinks are great. I even happened to discover what is now my favorite beer at Roscoe’s (Jack-​O Traveler Shandy… I’ve never seen this on tap anywhere else!) It’s a rather large bar with several rooms. On weekends it’s packed and there’s a dance floor. On weekdays there’s more standing room, but still a great crowd, and they have other fun events like variety shows, drag shows, karaōke, diva themed nights, etc. I always seem to have a good time when I come here!

I love going to the drag shows on Tuesday nights. I just adore seeing the drag queens and Frida Lay is a great host!
I tried a karaōke night recently. It was fun, but not anything great or overly interesting. Tons of song choices tho!
Overall, I kind of just don’t see anything super special about roscoes? it’s not a bad bar by any means, but I don’t really see it that special or interesting either? I’ve never had any drinks there that blew my mind or anything.

Went here for the first time last night and it was so fun! They have a really big dance floor and it gets crowded but the music is great and so are the drinks! And they have a lot of space too if u need a breather from dancing such as an outdoor area, I will definitely be coming back here if I’m in the area.

Soooo good. If you like edm then you have to come here. They sprinkle old faves and new tunes together perfectly. I went on the fourth of July so I have to go back another day to see what non holidays are like. But the holidays are packed out. If you are looking for a bar with a more mainstream pop they have that as well. It’s two main sections. A bar and the the dance floor. The dance floor was packed. If you like dancing room they have a side bar that the people go to to breathe and dance on the side. My friends bought a pitcher of something with tequila and the it was only 15 bucks and we got 6 drinks out of it. Had the best time. People were a little handsy but hey that’s everywhere.

I had a fantastic time at Roscoe’s last night. However, I am not a fan of the $ 10 cover charge.
I did not get to drink anything and went straight to the dance floor! I always appreciate a place that plays actual dance music and not the usual top 40 radio hits. It gets super packed, but the later the night gets, the more room you have to flail!

OMG I died and went to Britney heaven. Last Sunday of every month is Britney night — Britney all night 9p-​2a. Britney posters cover the windows, photo ops with Britney prints, music videos accompany the songs on the dance floor… my version of happiest place on earth. =D
I planned to stop by for a drink, but ended up staying the whole night. All future Chicago trips will include the last Sunday of the month.

I think I would describe Roscoe’s as a kind of archetypal gay bar, maybe the quintessential gay bar, and most of the dudes of the strictly dickly community I know have an opinion about it – whether they’re a lover, a hater, or ambivalent, most of them have an opinion. It was where all the young and the beautiful people would go, and often, for the more mature or independent-​minded, it was a place it was cool to disdain, as though entering would be beneath them; it’s a mecca or an oasis to some, and a wasteland of silly and vapid people to others. I’m not sure what the big deal is, it’s a gay bar, and yet I can’t deny, either, that there is something special about this place, a something that demands that you have an opinion about it. There are several other bars in boystown that I like just as much as this one, no more and no less, but – when I’m not in the mood where I’m looking for something specific and I’m faced with choosing between five or six bars that I like equally – I find myself ending up at Roscoe’s; I’m not exactly sure what that’s supposed to mean, but you can take it for what it’s worth, if anything at all.
Otherwise, Roscoe’s is a pretty standard bar/​club. The drinks are expensive, but about the same at similar bars; I have found, however, the bartenders to be friendlier here than at other bars. There’s a TON of bar stations, and I’ve actually found it easier and faster to get drinks from the smaller bars at the back than the main bar at the front. There’s lots of rooms/​spaces to hang out in, which is nice, and when the weather permits there’s a small outdoor area that’s pretty awesome. The dance floor as a pretty good size and the music is loud, and it gets VERY crowded, but Roscoe’s is kind of known as a great place to dance so it shouldn’t be all that surprising. As far as the other patrons go, I would like to say that despite a lot of what is said, I’ve found the people here to be very fun, friendly, and eclectic – much more so than the music – I feel – but then again, I don’t like club/​dance/​techno music. I also appreciate that I don’t remember ever getting the dirty, sleazy vibe here that you can get in some of the more dubious bars. Anyway, I love this place, and I think if you’re new to boystown or visiting from out of town, it’s kind of that place that you HAVE to go to at least once.

This was my group’s last spot while we were bar hopping around Boystown and boy, did we danced! This place is pretty spacious and has multiple rooms/​areas for you to hang out at. They do charge for coat check so try to leave your jackets at home if you can.
My group headed straight for the dance floor and I loved the music they were playing. It was a mix of EDM and Top 40s. There was a small stage where you can go up and dance and since we were all on a good level, my friends all went up on stage and danced the night away. It did get a little crowded and sweaty up on the stage so if you don’t like that, then it’s best to avoid the stage.
We left around 2 AM and the night was still young for most of the people there…

The final bar stop for the evening (I think) ended with a pitcher of something at Roscoe’s that I can only describe (or recall) as «red stuff». I think we might have left with some plastic cups from here too.
A decent place to swing by with people and have a drink. Roscoe’s has been around since I’ve been coming to Chicago. Prices aren’t bad, music is pretty good, and the times I’ve been it’s been easy to grab a seat near the window to people watch.

I had 2 Vip tickets to rupaul final 6
On June 4^th.
The first performance.
I was really bummed out when it was standing room.
I’m barely 5’3. Basically staring at the back of heads.
There really wasn’t anything really vip about it.
Other than getting a rushed picture with the group.
I was really disappointed with it all together.
The second show paid half the price and basically got the same thing.
For the event I’ll give 1 star.
For service from bartenders and amazing security staff 5 stars.