Roscoe's Tavern - Northalsted - Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood

Roscoe’s Tavern

A Northalsted (AKA Boystown) staple, established 1987, Roscoe’s Tavern boasts a pool table bar room, fireside chat area, patio, and high-energy dance floor. Exciting drag shows and theme nights make every night a party at Roscoe’s!

Hours of Operations

Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 2am

Friday 12pm - 2am

Saturday 12pm - 3am

Sunday 12pm - 2am

Address

3354-56 N. Halsted St, Chicago IL

Phone #

(773) 281-3355

Website

http://roscoes.com/

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Reviews

Roscoe's Tavern

4.4

Based on 724 reviews

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Gina Melillo

16:33 19 Feb 21

So much fun for a night out even during quarantine. They've really done a great job in the past year ensuring the property is safe and clean while also fun and entertaining. The wait staff is always the best and the drinks are so good. So much fun to sit back and watch drag race on a Friday night. A bar that truly lives up to its name.

justin hardesty

21:48 11 Feb 21

Food and service are great and my cocktail was the best I have had all year.

Marla Minnella

17:39 27 Jan 21

I have been here a few time for simple drinks and appetizers. All the drinks are good quality and they usually hand out house shots on a friday or saturday night if its not too busy. Best bet is to pay cash, had a debit card issue here but that was relieved right away. Come here to watch ru paul by yourself or hang out with friends the staff is always attentive!

Mary P

17:49 24 Nov 20

The Covid precautions here are amazing. Contactless temp taken at the door, well spaced tables outside, plastic between indoor tables facing a wall open to outside, paper towels at the door of the bathroom to use for opening the door, and they even ask for contact info for contact tracing if you agree. Plus Blaise could not be a more thoughtful or accommodating server. He put my bags inside, he got me an indoor table when temps dropped, and brought my stuff over later. I felt safe and welcomed. Also the crispy chicken and bacon wrap was delicious, as were those flavorful crispy fries.

Mary P

23:13 20 Nov 20

The Covid precautions here are amazing. Contactless temp at the door, well spaced tables outside, plastic between indoor tables facing a wall open to outside, paper towels at the door of the bathroom to use for opening the door, and they even ask for contact info for contact tracing if you agree. Plus Blaise could not be a more thoughtful or accommodating server. He put my bags inside, he got me an indoor table when temps dropped, and brought my stuff over later. I felt safe and welcomed.

L S

15:33 16 Oct 20

We ate outside so we didn’t get to see the whole joint. We had a great time, and I loved the poutine (I don’t remember if they called it that on the menu. Either way, I was loving it). Nice beer selection and social distancing. Our server guy was very welcoming, knowledgeable, patient and friendly.

Ivonne Flores

09:04 03 Oct 20

I’ve been coming here for 20years. And still my go to for a great time!!

Steve Ray

13:46 19 Sep 20

Great friendly service

Paulini Ramirez

21:37 13 Sep 20

The service boys and food was good lol

Chili Willie

20:56 13 Sep 20

Haven’t been here in years! The food was delicious and fast, great selection of drinks And super friendly staff can’t wait to come back again soon

Chibueze Onwere

01:39 29 Aug 20

Visited this bar last weekend. Very Nice! Spacious & plenty of seating, great music, excellent customer service, delicious & reasonably priced drinks. No complaints here.

Jack Zimmerman

00:43 11 Aug 20

Had a great time only stopped for a couple of brews with the bf and enjoyed the Mac bites.

Jose Rodriguez

19:14 14 Jul 20

While you don't have alot of space to dance or time since most places close early but the staff is always nice so it makes up for it. Havent tried the food yet but mayb next time

Isaiah Brown

19:36 07 Jul 20

I had the grilled chicken sandwich with sliced avocados. Loved it. The fries were perfect

Vanessa Richardson

22:50 25 Jun 20

Great food great service. I recommend the chicken Caesar wrap

Jay Serrano

04:40 17 Mar 20

This place was awesome. Music is the bomb. And with everything thatbis going on they were doing great on cleaning the whole place every 15 minutes wiping everything down. Great job!

Leigh Stern

11:30 15 Mar 20

Always great service and a great show ..Good Vibes and Great Atmosphere

Nauman Tasleem Official

18:46 26 Feb 20

A nice place to hangout with friends. You will find nice people here. The drinks are good and price is reasonable. The staff at the club is cooperative. The night shows by various artists will make your night beautiful.

Idalia Nunez

18:00 27 Jan 20

Friendly staff and great cocktails. Jell-O shots are fun and tasty! Food menu looks good, have to go back and try some.

Sarah Thoeming

08:48 11 Dec 19

Usually a great time. Tyrone always takes AMAZING care of you and is a gorgeous human being. Trex is Chicago’s best host. Roscoes is a Chicago landmark.

Arlo Murguia

21:35 01 Dec 19

Always great music, good drinks, and guaranteed you’ll have a great time. Staff is friendly even on the really busy nights. The DJ is always great and whenever i have friends who have never been to boystown, i always bring them to Roscoe’s first!

Shanice Moore

04:15 14 Nov 19

Everytime I come here, I have an amazing time! Great music and people!

Pandora Whitelow

03:06 12 Sep 19

I love this place and the people who works there. The bartenders the cooks the hostess. This is a really awesome place u won't be disappointed. Lots of fun laugh and excitement. ❤💯

Shanera Wilson

09:51 24 Aug 19

I’ve gone there twice so far. Once was a Wednesday for Black Girl Magic! It was amazing. The girls are friendly and the music was on point. They were even nice about letting us stay to the very last minute possible. I also went on a regular Friday night. The music was not as great....too much techno....and many of the drinks were pure sugar. The margarita and fries, however, were delicious! I would recommend Wednesday events, but for weekends I must try again. NOTE don’t park on Halsted after midnight because it’s a tow zone.

Kenni Terrell

00:46 23 Aug 19

A good bar with amazing music. I loved the speedy service and being able to get down on the dance floor!

Arelys G.

01:18 24 Jul 19

Basically a staple of Boystown and you can't visit this neighborhood without coming here. Music is always amazing and you're guaranteed to have an amazing time!!! Bring your friends!

Terry Kn

02:18 14 Jul 19

Friendly place with the BEST wait staff! Reasonable prices and great food.

nayeli ocampo

17:17 04 Jul 19

Best uptown bar in boys town. It gets crowded but you will definetly have the blast of your life. Filled with awesome happy people.

Claire Gray

21:54 13 Jun 19

Love this place. It's like a mullet - Business in front, party in the back. Cheap pitchers of who knows what, great music, dancing, and welcoming to EVERYONE!

Clarence Stokes

20:14 12 Jun 19

Roscoe's is a staple in the Chicago LGBTQ community. I always have a great time no matter what day of the week. They always have a calendar with cool upcoming events. And where else can you find a pitcher of Long Island for $12???

Brittany Wehde

14:00 03 Jun 19

Great place! Divided into multiple areas with bars spread throughout. Indoor and outdoor space and a dance floor!

Jose Cabaltera

04:18 28 Apr 19

this was my first gay bar ... ever circa 19-something-something and it had been a couple decades since my last visit. Nice changes include losing the cafe and opening the floor plan and making it totally wheelchair accessible. what hasn't changed is the pretentious crowd.

Sia Azari

03:56 26 Apr 19

It’s a nice gay club and bar. The cover was $5 but they charged my credit card $6. The show stage was a bit small and hard to stand and watch. I wish it was larger with a second floor for people to stand and watch. Enjoyed Nina West and Silky Nutmeg’s drag show. The wait was long between the two acts though!

Michael D Harris

03:15 09 Apr 19

A classic establishment. A dance floor and also more quiet bar space to talk. Really friendly staff and great drink specials. Attracts diverse, mostly LGBT persons. Music is pretty standard top 40 remixes. Raising cover prices on weekend worry me.

Ronald Brown

06:11 20 Mar 19

My expectations for this place was not too high since it's a well-known touristy restaurant. But it blew mine and my friend's taste buds away!I made a reservation on a Monday night at 7:30 pm for a table next to the window. I absolutely loved my visit.

Jesus Navarro

15:00 19 Mar 19

Nice club/bar with amazing drinks!!!! Great drag queen shows. Awesome music videos. Definitely a great place to hang or dance 😋

Mel Baker

01:58 06 Mar 19

I love this bar and have a great time whenever I go. The jello shots are great and it is always very lively. The only thing I do not like about it is the cover charge. When I am out I feel like I buy enough drinks to make my presence worth not having a cover personally.

Jonathan Garcia

18:21 05 Mar 19

Probably the most famous gay bar in Chicago. Friday and Saturdays are packed. Thursdays are ehhh but Scarlet is usually the most packed club on that day. $10 cover, they accept card and cash. However if you pay with card there is a small fee. There is a coat check near the restrooms. They renovated not too long ago so a nice little upgrade is nice. The back part of the place is for dancing while upfront is more of a social get a drink kind of scene. Definitely check it out if visiting boystown!

Fabian Vasquez

01:26 13 Feb 19

I have an awesome time when ever I come. The music is great, the drinks are well made. The lights are always on point. You could never have a bad time.

Mary Baughman

10:18 08 Feb 19

Love Love Love! Roscoe's, Had such a fun time with old friends there. Food and drinks were amazing.

Eli Moore

19:39 29 Jan 19

Great place to dance!! First stop in boystown for a birthday party, didn't want to leave. We will definitely be coming back

Chelsea Sherlock

05:07 23 Jan 19

Great DJ when we went and a really fun crowd! It's a larger bar and dance floor area, so there's more room to move around, though it does get packed during peak times.

Carmen Maldonado

11:07 12 Dec 18

Amazing place to hang with friends good music amazing drinks friendly people recommend to everyone. In the summer you have to try the food is amazing wish they bring back the salmon salad it was so good. You have to check it out. Would not be disappointed. My favorite place in the summer.

Kyle Perfect

01:07 09 Dec 18

Honestly one of the best boystown bars. It sucks that they charge cover every Friday and Saturday but the dance floor, the drinks, and the people are great! Fun place to go out and worth it.

Kelly Zebell

09:47 05 Dec 18

Best place for drag race viewing parties.MUST GET THERE BEFORE THEY OPEN.

Cemone Whitfield

08:04 24 Nov 18

Great black Friday drink deals, good music as well

Felipe Barban

00:05 23 Nov 18

Nice place to enjoy music and drinks!!

Maria Lopez

19:29 17 Nov 18

Reasonably priced drinks, and great atmosphere.

Frank Poznick

06:01 29 Oct 18

All the bartenders know there stuff here. Gotta say: Ron really knows his stuff. This place is a LOT better than it was a year ago. Good job management and staff.

Kelly Shull

01:58 29 Sep 18

Wonderful bar with lovely bartenders! Always a fun time at Roscoes!

Brandi Bedinger

15:13 21 Sep 18

Great dance floor, but it can get SUPER packed. It can take a while to get in and to get a drink. Music was great and the atmosphere was awesome. They also have nice and clean bathrooms! A rare find for a bar.

Taylor Flores

04:35 27 Aug 18

Roscoes is a good gay bar. Scenery is nice, people are lively and vibrant, and bartenders are generally nice. Security can be hit or miss. Dance floor is nice. For some odd reason there's always a weird smell by the bathrooms. Overall classic gay bar in Chicago.

Edison Yellick

01:57 24 Aug 18

Clean, cute, human. Be mindful of when you visit and prepare accordingly!

Devin Jay-neverunable

23:14 27 Jun 18

Great drinks and fast staff. There is also a large stage with a dance floor area.

Andrew DeVaughn

22:23 17 Jun 18

The new layout is fantastic, it's not too expensive to drink here and they have great performances. It's a must see, especially if you like drag shows.

Joshua Mason Garcera

04:48 06 Jun 18

Roscoe's is a staple on Halsted. Such an incredibly inclusive and fun bar to simply dance and let loose! Caters to both the cisgender and LGBTQIA crowd. Also witnessed a security guard (whose name was Adrian) dealing with a completely inebriated woman with respect and patience, even as she became combative.

Chantanell Terry

21:43 02 Apr 18

Absolutely great experience and great drinks loved the fellow clubers havent met so many nice folks in my life

Sumy Guzman

03:33 03 Mar 18

First time customer at Roscoe's on 3/1/2018 to attend a RuPaul viewing party. The staff was courteous towards me the entire evening. I decided to buy a ticket for an upcoming event from Shawn (management) over the internet. I still have his correspondence in my inbox. Shawn displayed respect in his e-mail. I returned on 3/2/2018 and I was received by different staff from last night but was given the same respect. I worried that I may not have been welcomed here (straight girl at a gay bar) but I was worried for no reason. Thank you, Roscoe's!

Aldo Ramirez

20:42 07 Feb 18

loved this place so much fun they have great DJ and music live drag funny and fun ! $10 to go in not bad great prices on drinks.