The Closet

"HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! GO TO SCARLET A FEW BLOCKS AWAY!! This is 100% the WORST bar I’ve ever been in. The vibes are dark and depressing. The bartender is a ZERO hates their life and oozes negativity! I had to sage EVERYTHING after I left this place. Will never return or even come close to this place!!!!!! The bartenders will steal from you if you’re not paying attention!!!"

"Vibe is nice. Chill place to grab a drink."

"My go-to for a drink and chat in the neighborhood. Generally a chill sapphic vibe, lightly enforced by stern bartending. If you provide a tip and don’t ask for bud light it should be ok. Fun music. No issues as a trans person. Probably the least-obnoxious queer bar in the neighborhood. I have not attended later than midnight, so no idea what it’s like then."

"The door guy took one look at my face and didn’t even let me speak before he said “you’re too drunk, get out of my door” even though I’d literally had four light beers in five hours. Confusing and upsetting. He was such a jerk. He almost let my friend in then realized she was in our group then said “oh you’re with them? Too drunk, get out”. Made no sense, we were not obnoxious or rude in any way—like I said, we hardly even got to speak. then he let a group of like 7 equally as chill people in after us. This was the worst bar experience I’ve ever had in Chicago and made my out of town friends think Chicago gay bars are awful. Do not come here."

"Come on a Thursday! Natasha curates a great dance playlist but the vibe is chill sit down or play darts. She is a great bartender and TJ is a sweet door guy, he will take a shot w you"