Went there for Karaoke night. I've actually gone several times. They don't follow the list.....if…read moreyou're white you get to sing - CONGRATS. If you're black and straight and not corpulent- you're gonna wait.....and possibly not get called. VERY STRANGE VIBE.

how are you gonna cut off drinks 50 minutes before you close on a friday night? also one time we…read morecame here and spent money on the touchtunes to play a song and the bartender yelled at us NOT to play any music? and they didn't let our song play. they let their own music play. turn off the setting to let people play their music if you're not gonna let them. what a waste of money. overall hostile vibes. and the food they serve in the window to the pizza place isn't good

Dick's R U Crazy is the lone successor to a Calumet region Gay scene that once boasted five (5)…read moreflourishing and active Gay bars of which one was exclusively for Lesbians. Unfortunately, Calumet City succumbed to a sad combination of white flight and city officials Hell bent on destroying the State and Stateline entertainment corridor, leveling solid historic properties into a barren surface level wasteland, that remains void to this very day. We were once guided by the bright neon signs and chasing lights, like a mini-Las Vegas strip it was. God forbid someone was drinking, carrying on, staying out until past 4 a.m. and having a Gay ole time. So here we are at Dick's R U Crazy, this lone Gay venue has been established in 1990 and serves as a beacon of life for area Gays. It offers a traditional Gay bar feel from back in the day with two (2) chalk dusty pool tables and an eclectic variety of your usual patrons. A corridor leads past the restrooms on the right that opens up into a lounge area with intimately lit tables, a stage and runway avec drag drapes. However, classic Drag shows and those once crowned as bar royalty, drag queens, have been replaced in a new world favoring karaoke. Ugh! You cannot miss what you do not know. In my opinion, today's bar music or what I heard at Dick's was a bore. It's choppy and doesn't flow one song to the next. Who wants to hear and see Seth Meyers bash Trump on Big TV screens on a Friday night in your bar? A total waste of fun time! There must be something far more entertaining and uplighting to fill in the background with to get people up and dancing. Dancing!!? What the F..k is that? One might ask! Dick's R U Crazy is a Gay oasis in a desolate desert environment that doesn't offer many better options short of going into Boystown/Chicago . Hopefully one day the Calumet Region Gay scene will rebound. Dick's R U Crazy is a continuing work in progress.

I have never made a review before in my life, but the fact that I am now says a lot because of bad…read moreexperience they had. I went to this bar, cause I was visiting the area thinking it would be chill and fun got here at six because that's what online says but they were closed and the doors are locked. I was like OK whatever no big deal come back at 8 o'clock later but door is still locked but lights are on and This is during the winter and it's cold now I'm sitting here in the cold, waiting for my Uber to get me back home would not recommend to come here gay or not most likely they won't be open or let you in. PS this was on a Saturday night.

Pros: -unique and hidden…read more-divey meets cozy vibe -cash only (i believe!) -very reasonable pricing -patrons very nice Cons: NONE

Second Story Bar is one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it gems that feels like Chicago's best…read morelittle secret. Low-key, no frills, and effortlessly cool. The vibe is relaxed, the crowd is friendly, and it's the kind of gay bar where you can actually hear yourself talk (a rare luxury). It's cash only, which somehow adds to the charm--like you're stepping into a simpler, cooler era of nightlife. Drinks are solid, bartenders are chill, and nobody's trying too hard. Come as you are, stay as long as you want. Perfect for starting the night, ending the night, or just hiding out with friends and good conversation. If you're into cozy energy, inclusive vibes, and zero pretension, Second Story Bar absolutely delivers. I'll definitely be back.

Amazing Eye Candy from Entry to Just about Every One of the 8 Bar Settings Inside…read more Awesome Sounds and Great Pours Everyone was So Nice

a beautiful weather nice to having a drink at the outdoor patio, this fun bar have a nice outdoor…read moreand good cocktails!

Absolutely great place, very welcoming, as friendly atmosphere, music great as well, a drinks great…read moreas well! Lv the place

Horrible food, atmosphere is atrocious and staff are nasty. Never again. Steer clear at all cost.read more

Came back, incredible Unconscious david Lynch theme. This place has good beer options, lots of…read morebourbon options including Woodford, and bullet. Definitely a place to come early to on a Friday or Saturday if you are looking to grab a seat somewhere. Each time I have come there have been multiple birthday parties, cute.

If you get it, you get it. Stepping in here heels like time traveling. From the restroom, to the…read morebooths, to the tinny speakers playing the music. Drinks are good and cheap, bartenders were nice, and the vibes were high. Great dive bar, can't wait to head back.

When visiting Chicago came here for a few drinks. My friend had wanted me to try a shot a of melort…read morethat he knew they had. Getting into the bar was pretty quick. Stopped Friday but didn't really hold us up much. Once we got inside, the center of the bar was fairly congested. However, the outside the bar was fairly sparse and we were able to order drinks immediately and order a second round without the issue. The bartender was friendly and the main bar when you walk in at 45 bartenders working it so people were getting served fairly quickly. While not really my scene anymore, The boss bar seemed nice enough with good service with the options to be in the crowd or have some more space if needed.

I've been to Boss Bar multiple times throughout the years and it never fails in being a casually…read moregood time. They have a huge center bar with tables around the perimeter. They have tv's to watch sports, pool tables, and good music. I've never seen it overly crowded where it was difficult to order a drink. A mix drink was about $10 which is on par for Chicago. Bartenders move drinks quick and make them well balanced.

Fantastic fresh fish sandwich and fries! Friendly service with very reasonable prices. Great…read moreFriday lunch!

The addition of a drag karaoke night has been phenomenal. I cannot say enough about how awesome the…read moreowners are and how inclusive they have been in regards to making everyone from the LGBTQ+ community feel welcome. Seeing drag performers dancing on the bar with the regular patrons is truly a sight to behold.