Scarlet Bar

Scarlet Bar

At Scarlet Bar in Northalsted, Chicago, DJs and drink specials fuel the early bar & late-night lounge scenes at this vintage-inspired gay bar.

Hours of Operations

Sunday: 2pm - 2am

Monday - Wednesday: Closed

Thursday - Friday: 8pm - 2am

Saturday 8pm - 3am

Address

3320 N Halsted St, Chicago IL

Phone #

(773) 348-1053

Website

https://www.scarletchicago.com/

Reviews

Scarlet Bar

4.3

Based on 313 reviews

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Christopher Vasser

03:33 20 Jul 21

This place is a vibe! The only bar I go to when I visit Chicago. Went this past Friday, after 2 years and was not disappointed. The music. The people. The drinks. Line was down the block Friday and Saturday night. Get in early!

Lashonda Smith

20:39 25 Jun 21

Loved this place music was great danced all night

Thomas Hansen

04:58 11 Jun 21

Fairly priced drinks and very friendly staff! Most places in boystown absolutley price gouge you on something as simple as a vodka soda lol. Anyways, this place is always a great time 10/10 recommend :)

Yazmin Alvarado

16:59 27 May 21

Always a good time. Usually crowded.

Vincent Ortega

21:03 30 Mar 21

The servers here are great. Bryce being my favorite.

Brian Calderon

21:38 25 Feb 21

My favorite place on the strip.

Marla Minnella

17:42 27 Jan 21

Walked in here by chance during an afternoon stroll with my partner and this bar was fantastic! The drinks are VERY good and the music was awesome (Bad Bunny Night)! Staff was very sweet to speak with, very attentive and most importantly the joint was very CLEAN!

Jeremy Hood

01:53 14 Dec 20

I’ve never vent to a place more inviting than this bar! Scarlet offers great drinks and THE BEST music in all of Boystown. This place is a must whether you’re visiting or a local.

elliot velez

01:02 10 Dec 20

Amazing drinks, super friendly staff, best music in Boystown.10 Stars!!!!

Shawn Clifford

05:34 13 Apr 20

Absolutely my new go to while visiting Chicago, the environment is a small hole in the wall with I believe, one bar? The drinks a tad, just a tad stronger then the other bars (I’m unsure if it’s a Illinois thing). There isn’t much space but there was a drag show in the path to the bar, which was a great surprise but I found it difficult to get another drink during that time. It wasn't long nor to short, it was just the perfect amount of time. It was so worth coming here as a visitor.

Belstephen JeDai

20:43 17 Mar 20

Small space, but was a fun time. Younger crowd in general and some great music. Went with friends and had an amazing time. Very friendly bartenders

Cecilia Labariega

18:08 02 Mar 20

Great mix of people. It was really fun. The bathroom was on the interesting side. You basically are separated by a curtain from the guys urinals and everyone is in there at the same time using it lol

Aliyah Corral

21:46 01 Feb 20

Great music friendly staff !!

Michael Mraz

04:08 19 Jan 20

The environment is great, everything is reasonably priced, its always entertaining and the staff is AMAZING!

LaBelle Dujour

23:30 04 Jan 20

Went here on a Sunday eve for hip hop night and was pleasantly surprised. It was great to see such a diverse crowd in boystown. Music was pretty good, lots of people dancing and having fun.

AvennGed1

16:36 03 Dec 19

Had a ton of fun here! Loved the music and the atmosphere!

KCANLOVE

13:35 02 Dec 19

I LOVE SCARLETT! AMAZING PLACE TO DANCE. Best music in boystown. More hip hop and they also have themes throughout the week!

Cynthia Ortiz

06:41 29 Oct 19

Great place. love the music and the people . I would recommend going early as it gets packed very fast. The place itself is small and it gets very hot once it’s to capacity but its always a good time . Great place to start the night

Jennifer Lewis

01:51 23 Oct 19

I absolutely love this place!!! The music is ALL THE WAY LIVE and the drag show is EVERYTHING!!! Prepare to be entertained!

Henry Coates

22:58 22 Sep 19

The person who helped us outside when my friend was having an asthma attack was so kind I can’t ever repay them and honestly they may have saved a life. It’s always a good time too and I danced my butt off

Jake Gorman

02:32 22 Sep 19

Just seeing everyone enjoy watching a movie and BEING ABLE TO TALK WHILE Watching. Is the best

Julio Reyes

18:31 09 Sep 19

Pretty cool place to come and kick it. It's pretty small so it can get crowded on a typical weekend in boystown but the crowd is pretty cool. Majority of the time the music is pretty good as well

Angel Huitzil

16:36 09 Sep 19

The atmosphere and drinks are great ! Music definitely varies depending on the night.

Haley Hetherington

14:42 16 Jul 19

Every time I walk in to Scarlet Josh is there with a positive attitude to talk to me. He totally got me over my anxiety about going out alone. Scarlet is easily the best bar to have a good time at.

Melissa McBride

02:56 12 Jul 19

I was unexpectedly out in Boystown on the 4th of July and ended up at Scarlet. So glad I stumbled in because everyone there was so awesome, especially Josh @ the front bar! He took wonderful care of us all night and had amazing energy. Dancing, drinks, vibes all great. Can’t wait to go back for brunch!!!

Shawn Clifford

23:46 11 Jul 19

Absolutely my new go to while visiting Chicago, the environment is a small hole in the wall with I believe, one bar? The drinks a tad, just a tad stronger then the other bars (I’m unsure if it’s a Illinois). There isn’t much space but there was a drag show in the path to the bar, which was GREAT! It wasn’t to long or boring it was purfect! But uh, I think that’s what made it worth it.

Lindsay Hetherington

02:48 08 Jul 19

Ive been here many times and always have a good experience but the last time i came an employee named Josh made this visit even better! He is definitely the reason i will keep on coming back!

should always be ready for a pose

13:05 31 May 19

I had an amazing time the bartender was hospitable and the music was great as well as the neon lights everything was spectacular

Angelica Blanco

06:19 19 May 19

Fun place to go dance! Music is fun! A little crowded but still great!

Michael Silver

03:39 14 May 19

They host some good drag shows and event nights like frat night. Drinks are a little pricey compared to other places nearby.

Shawn Wallace

14:08 05 May 19

Some of the best music I've danced to at a club! Bartenders are nice and friendly and they help make the night even better.

Sia Azari

03:42 26 Apr 19

Nice bar with good music, there was a $5 cover and a free mystery shot but you had to buy a drink. Our shot was fireballs! It was very busy and no space to move and dance on a Saturday night! Didn’t stay there too long!

Jay Raphael

08:03 07 Apr 19

Great music, standing area doubles as the dance floor..alway packed.

Kamila Krupiarz

11:55 04 Apr 19

Uhhh one of THE BEST places to dance in Chicago if you're into letting it all out ariana grande Beyonce type hits. World class :*

Jennifer Y

17:11 26 Feb 19

Great bar to dance the night away at! Drinks were great! Atmosphere was great , just got beyond crowded and literally couldn't move without having to push your way through to get anywhere.

Whatis Potato?

17:48 25 Feb 19

Just celebrated my 22nd birthday here over the weekedn. Had a group of 15 people. Although it was packed as hell when we came in we had such a great night. Who wants an empty club/bar? Borrrrrring. Anyway, drinks were great, bar tenders were very persistent (nothing like what other comments on here say) and music was excellent. We stayed all the way til closing. No one wanted to leave the dance floor! Would come here again and again! Excellent place for night life ! HIGHLY recommended!

Brittany Smith

19:05 17 Feb 19

Great DJ on Saturday nights. Not pretentious, just fun

Marco Lopez

11:49 27 Jan 19

Great music! Great drinks! Great service!

Adam Roker

16:44 03 Jan 19

It’s a fun bar for top 40/rap/hip hop but very jarring when you’re in the groove and then Jock Jams Rick Roll’s you. Very smoky for a dark atmosphere which is great for trying to make out on the dance floor but not for seeing in front of you. Sunday afternoons are better as are the Rihanna/Selena/theme nights. Cheap drinks, pretty diverse crowd, wheelchair friendly as they finally removed the steps from inside. Polite and fun staff that aren’t stuck up but focused also on dancing and having fun.

Harty Hart

11:03 30 Dec 18

Whenever I come here I always have a really nice time. The people are always friendly and so are the bartenders. The music is good and they have great drag shows. The only thing is I brought a very small black purse in with me to the bar, and the bouncer/security/ id check guy (or whatever) at the door asked to see inside of my purse and then proceeded to dig through it and touch all of my stuff and ask me what everything is. I understand that asking to see inside of my purse is standard for safety reasons, but I’ve never had anyone actually dig through my bag, touch all of my stuff, and ask what all of it was. It was a very small black purse too! Only a little larger than a wristlet. It just bothered me is all. It’s just invasive and leaves a bad taste in your patrons mouths.

Michael Connor

21:43 05 Nov 18

Good time, good drinks, great music, excellent dj! Plus I loved the constant light show

Meera Lost

15:59 29 Sep 18

Decided to go here after leaving Roscoes just a block away. The music was AMAZING and the drinks were strong af! This is the type of place you go when you want to listen to a mix of urban music and pop. We literally danced the entire night away! The Drag Queen was a blast as well. Great vibes and cheap prices. I recommend here 100% plus no cover charge

Janet B Luxe

04:42 16 Aug 18

With how everything is going in the world today and how unsafe everything is I just assumed I would rarely ,if ever, go to a club or a bar. And then one night a friend took me to Scarlet and I didn't know what to expect. And as a result three months later I'm still coming🤣🤣😍😍I don't say this about many places on the North side but honestly Scarlet makes me feel safe. It's a no judgement zone and anybody that's been to popular Clubs in Chicago knows that it can be really catty or people try to fight you or be rude and none of that happens at Scarlet. Which is why I keep coming and giving them all my money for the wonderful pitchers 🤷🏿‍♀️🍹 they make. Long story short I love scarlet and if you come you'll love Scarlet too💕

Marquize Hill

07:50 28 Jul 18

This is the greatest bar I've ever been to. The music is always great! The staff is the nice bar staff I've ever encountered. If I could live in Scarlet I would. The Cherry on top is the first weWednesd of ever month it's Disney night and I've been to almost evrev one since I moved here and will continue to go. Friday night they have the best DJ. I would recommend this bar to random people on the street. (I have recommended this bar to random people of the street) All of my friend iveI brought here love it and you will too!!!

Ralph Wilsey

12:27 24 Jul 18

Great drinks and staff, place is a bit small but still great for dancing and having fun with friends!

Becky Stowe

17:18 02 Apr 18

Really fun atmosphere! The place is a bit small but it's still a great place to dance the night away.

Jonathan Garcia

18:34 23 Feb 18

Although a small location. this place has a great fun atmosphere! Cover was like $3. Pretty young crowd, can get a little ratchet but ayy that's where the real fun is

Johnny Corcoran

18:09 05 Feb 18

Fun atmosphere, lots of cute college guys, perfect for a Daddy! 😉 Music is great, workers are great eye candy. Always specials on drinks. Frat night is the best.

Khalid Rosemin

04:53 20 Jan 18

I went for a friends birthday and we really enjoyed ourselves. The drinks and music were good. There was a decent crowd. Drinks and coat check were cheap.

Marcos de Souza

04:53 14 Jan 18

Great club to go dancing, the only place i found in Chicago that actually play real POP music. I love it! Staff is sweet and nice.

Marco Laure

18:08 13 Jan 18

Small bar with great music to dance to. Fun!