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The bar is divvied up into four distinct areas: The front bar serves as a comfortable spot for chatting, flirting and watching videos, while the side bar has a more languid vibe. Men ogle each other and gyrate...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/27/2004
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Four Words: Wet Boxer Short Contest. I've only been here twice, mostly because they charge cover and I'm sort of anti-cover.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for dinner and thought it was actually pretty darn good. good drink specials (apple martini pitchers for $12) and definitely plenty of food in the meal. i left stuffed! id go back!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bet my DNA is still around here somewhere if you look hard enough. Hell no! ...not what you're thinking you sick f*ck;p lol;)
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Window seats to a paddywagon pick-up. The coppers sorta inadvertently pulled the perp's pants down when doing the Here-you-take-that-end-and-I'll-take-this-one.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Game show night at Roscoe's is a very enjoyable experience.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Tuesday night, that night we saw what was called the 'Drag Race 2008'. Trannies prancing around on stage doing their best Britney and Shania impersonations. The crowd was mixed (mixed types…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here mid-Sunday afternoon for some lunch and took advantage of the outdoor seating. The host was very receptive and helpful. We were seated right away. There were quite a few servers for a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first gay bar I ever patronized. Gotta give it up for nostalgia's sake.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Roscoe's is another one of these giant Chicago gay bars... several rooms (4?), including a dance floor in the back. It's a little more divey and relaxed that the other bars around, and the drinks are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always default to Roscoes and often wonder why. Pitcher specials are fantastic. I used to love coming here relatively early, staking a spot, chilling, and having fun.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's just something about this place I love! I live within walking distance so I do meet up with my guys when they go. Cheap strong drinks..did I mention Cheap? It's an upbeat, fun place with a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a straight girl who likes to dance without getting hit on, or a gay guy who likes to get hit on without having to dance, Roscoe's can be a pretty fun place... lots of rooms, a fun crowd,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going dancing so I often find myself at Roscoe's. This is my favorite gay bar because it seems to go on forever and each room is awesome and different. I like going here because I don't feel…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My second time to Roscoe's, the first I was too intoxicated to remember how I arrived, or how I departed the bar, and it was the daytime... It was a long week. :-) Went to Roscoe's on a Friday at…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mostly 20 something guys and the 30ish, 40 ish and up guys who are into the 20 something guys. I don't fit into either demographic, but I still like to go to this place to start the night. I love…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like a handsome man with herpes. Nice atmosphere (Could be time to update the 80's Bennigan's look?), but they hire jerk after jerk Everything from blatant racist remarks, to just plain dead on…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Roscoe's was my first and third stop of the night with David S. and Andy F., before we header to Scarlet and Sidetrack, and ultimately Charlie's. Caroline A., Rob L. and a bunch of other awesome…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and a friend went there since it's near her place. It was a ton of fun. If you are a gay man or a straight woman you will find A Lot for the eyecandy. Hot, built men dancing with each other.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, five stars for Thursday nights here. It's BINGO night. What's not to love about Frida Lay and Honey Weiss!? Oh, and I FINALLY won the other week!
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am convinced I was supposed to be born a gay man. I met up with a few New York and Chicago yelpers here the other night for Yelp Gay Night, and had so much fun. The music was good, men were young…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't frequent gay bars as I am straight but I am not opposed to letting my gay friends plan a good time out. Pitchers of vodka pink lemonade are always strong and they have a wooden indian, very…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My experiences as a gay man at gay bars are skewed enough to handicap the objectiveness of this review. While I must tip my hat to Roscoe's attempt to cater to the low-key neighborhood crowd and the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star for coat hooks conveniently placed under the bar. One star for super nice bartenders who warned me there had been thefts in the area and not to leave my coat unattended on said coat hook.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here a lot, and still take the sojourns. Most of the music isn't my typical preference, but I love the place, it's big and comfortable, and the bar got me ripped many a silver night.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Roscoe's primarily for one reason - because I can go there towards the end of a long night and yell to the bartender that I would like "a pitcher of the pink stuff" and receive a pitcher of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like roscoe's on two days: Thursday nights and sunday afternoons. gay bingo will change your life 'cause frita lay and honey west are total hilarity. and the long island pitchers and extremely…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm straight but live in Lakeview and sometimes my friends and I will got to a gay bar, for whatever reasons, especially if a girl wants to go and dance. I took my girlfriend to Roscoe's a few times.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best music of anywhere i've been. The sweetest crowd- so friendly.. very sexual and touchy to girls though i guess i'm into that. The bartenders don't charge girls for drinks. I think it's more…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Holy crap! I'm like the "gay" liason of Yelp Chicago and I've hardly made a dip into reviewing all that is boystown. I'm about to put that to rest and take you all on a dip into the strip. First stop!…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason it's called Skaryoke. This is it.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Roscoe's defines the epicenter of gay Chicago, being located at Roscoe & Halsted (that epicenter is migrating in recent years, however). The bar boasts some of the hottest tenders in the area, while still...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets hear it for the boys! I went to this spot on daylight savings Saturday and I had a gay ol' time. Where else can you find pitcher of Stoli pink lemonade? The answer is in a little town I like to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried Roscoe's any number of times with and without friends. It just doesn't vibe with me.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a sad but fantastically fun night. Went to Roscoe's last night for Amy and Freddy's Farewell party. I don't think I had ever been to Roscoe's but it is such a fun place with great people. The…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Roscoe's! It's down to earth, friendly Chicago people, a big place, events. Christ - I even get hit on here. People always enjoying a chat. The crowd is young so don't expect in depth…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Roscoe's last night for a birthday celebration. My boyfriend got hit on twice on his way to find the bathroom. The highlight of the night was Dennis Rodman. As he left the bar, he raised up…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight was my first time ever at Roscoe's. My first drink was surprisingly cheap, the second one a little more expensive, and the third most expensive at all. As a person who's not completely immersed…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit it- I don't know the Chicago scene. LA yes- quite well. SF- to some degree. Chicago? This was my first big time out- and everyone said you had to end up at Roscoe's some time. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first experience at Roscoe's on Saturday night. I went with a group of friends, and I had so much fun. Now, I can't really compare this bar to other like establishments as this is my first…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think if I'd gotten the cream cheese jalapeno poppers, Roscoe's might've scored another star. Come on. It's cream cheese and it's practically steps from my apartment. What's not to like? I had…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for a killer dance floor, where, as a straight girl, I feel comfortable shaking my ass in a really ridiculous fashion WITHOUT worrying about being groped my some strange man who wants to -…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty, pretty boys strong drinks awesome dance floor = Roscoe's. Of course, the pretty boys aren't even slightly interested in me, but that's a-ok. It IS a gay bar, after all.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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If you're in your twenties or thirties Roscoe's is probably the best gay bar to meet people in the Boystown area. It's a pretty fun spot. I highly recommend getting trashed Sunday afternoons during the long...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Its sad to walk into a bar at 22 years old and feel like the youngest person in the bar. Equally sad is the drugged out twinks who frequent Roscoe's. If you're the judgmental type (like myself) and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, holy crap, holy craaaaaaaap...Roscoe's long islands are dangerously strong.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Roscoe's is only okay. Kind boring. Weird places to stand. I don't like the way it's set up. And usually very crowded. I prefer Minibar across the street.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I probably should look at other bars in the area before giving Roscoe's a better review, but I really like the music here. Generally Top 40, but they mix in other stuff too! I think the crowd is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Roscoe's. it has been around forever. It is a neighborhood type bar. It also sports a nice dance floor in the back that can get quite busy. At my point in life it makes for great people…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I was at Roscoe's several years ago, it was better, but not great. This past time, it really blew. It was early enough to not be packed. I walked in with 4 friends. We were not served after 20…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As gay bars go, this was not one of my favorites. Pros:
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see what I can piece together. Sunday afternoon with the girls, after several rounds of champagne at Angelina Ristorante, a few blocks away...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You won't fit in at Roscoe's if you exceed the following: Age: 24
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice in the past month or two and it's just been horrible both times. My reasons: 1. Insanely packed both times. I could barely move in this place.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like Roscoe's a lot more back in the day (a few years ago), but I've gone a few times recently and have been really put off by the ridiculous number of people that are packed into the place.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think RJ W. hit this review perfectly so I will only state that I agree with him. Of course, I too am one of those evil "over 30s" who would rather be across the street at Sidetracks. I used to go…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are under 25, have a fake ID or on X... This is the perfect place! It does, have the second best dance floor in Chicago though, and the best on before 1am. After that, head to Charlies, about 3…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drag queen bingo... genius. Be prepared to be harassed (in a good way). The raspberry frozen cocktail is like a dessert but I wasn't loving the lemonade version.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a pretty cool bar, it's big and the people are fun. we went here for Mardi Gras, holy crap that was a great time. i recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those non-spectacular bars that I like just b/c it's full of an interesting mix of people, the drinks are cheap, and it doesn't try to be pretentious. If I am in town, this is a fun…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great bar, whether you are going there to pick someone up, or just to have fun with your wild and crazy friends...it is always a blast. The special pitchers are amazing, and while you may…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gay bar on the Northside of Chicago. I went with a guy friend. Good music and fun place just to hang out with friends. Always crowded on the weekend. I was one of the few girls at this bar.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Roscoe's is an awesome choice if you're in the 'boystown' area for the night. They have a little bit of everything from chilling in the front bar to wild and crazy dancing on the dance floor in the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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picture this: you leave your personal belongings in the bar, they close the place down, you go back to get your items, and the whole staff is screaming "we can't open the door and give you your...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks!!! I was there last night and the service is great. Make sure you ask for a chocolate cake shot!! It tastes just like chocolate cake. If you get there early enough, sit outside…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a wonderful homo haunt for out-of-towners and the under-25 set. roscoe's is a crazy queer concoction: a dash of straight girls, a sprinkling of tourists, a good helping of regulars, and twinks to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Roscoe's is a little young for me...I think it tends to attract the yound 20 somethings, with a few underages that sneak in. But it's always packed, and it's always a cute crowd. The wet boxer…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as other bars in the North Halstead Area, I think this is one of the better ones, very nice, clean and spacious classy decor. I was only there once, but thought it was a pleasant place to be…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great bar in the heart of Boystown. It's huge and has a dance floor where you can rock out in the wee hours. The drinks are great, and they have plenty of frou frou selections, such as…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun bar. The boys here live it up. Tasty frozen margaritas and other slush-ified drinks. Great place to dance and start the night out right.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool bar/restaurant in Boystown! If you love good music and a fun lively crowd, you gotta check this one out. On the weekends, sometimes it gets too crazy packed, but its well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite bars in Boystown! Its got like 6 different bars and a huge dance floor! Its one of the few dance clubs that has frozen drinks which I love and there's always a super fun…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE Roscoe's! These boys sure knwo how to live it up! The bar has lovely old doll houses all along a shelf below the ceiling. They're gorgeous! The bartenders are all very nice and the bar itself…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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I think that Roscoe's is one of the funnest bars in Chicago! If you are either a gay man or a woman that loves them you will have a good time. Drinks are Great, Music is Kicken, and the croud is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2003
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Cant beat $10 pitchers of Long Island Iced Tea. Other than that, stick to the other bars.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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Well what can I say this is the bar with the youngest crowd and the cutest boiz. Although the crowd varies little with alot of the regulars stopping in, this bar is still the probably the best Chicago has to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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Too bad the hottest thing about the place is its indoor temperature! Com'on Jim, if you have money to give to all the politicians you must have some left over to upgrade your cooling system.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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great hangout if you like your men young and suburban better options for "men" of chicago
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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As a straight female, I've had more fun, and oddly enough more action, at this bar than any other! Besides having awesome bartenders who are friendly and serve great drinks, the crowd is really easy going and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Nice place to hang and meet people. Friday evenings seem to be the best weekend night to hang there.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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If you are looking for a fun night out...this is it! Cute bartenders, hot patrons...and fun all around!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Very friendly guys here. FUN, whenever I have out-of-towners I take them here (and SideTrack, and usually Cocktail). After work is a surprisingly good time. Yes, it's crowded, but that turns out to be part of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2002
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I never understood the appeal. The bar is poorly laid out, the drag shows are far from entertaining.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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i still think roscoe's is one of chicago's best gay bars. everyone seems to be caught up in their conversations, but they are really checking each other out. it has all walks of life, something that is...
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