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

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

I used to avoid this place, but they really turned around. I feel safe and welcomed here every weekend. CJ is one of the best bartenders in the city. So happy to see this historic place thrive. It's people like CJ that make it. read more

Touche was pleasant experience on a Sunday late evening. Although we missed the festivities, we had a chill night and met some fans. The bartender in back area must have had a tough day serving people. I was uncomfortable asking for cocktails due to his bad attitude towards new customers. I recommends visiting this bar/nightclub. I will be back. read more

Last week I left a bad review about this place on Google. I'm leaving a positive one now here because i cant seem to add another one there.... So I decided to come back and give the place another chance based some some other people opinions. Ended up they were right. The atmosphere, the vibe here is completely different when the black bartender with the dreads with the bad, rude actitud works on the weekend. Today was Jose a Latino bartender . Never seen anyone with such a beautiful actitud and good vibe working here. Making jokes, being incredibly amazing and great great service. He should be here on weekend. For what I heard from some regulars a lot of ppl are unhappy on weekend , a few have had leave complaints I don't know why the owner do anything about this. read more

LOL remember when they decided to have that great anniversary party with the racist puppet show November 1, 2022? Oof. Also, if you're questioning how bad it was- I actually was employed there when it happened as a bartender, I was working that night, it was actually worse than the twitter footage showed and I quit on the spot. Sure, we don't need to cancel everything always- but the complete lack of accountability or even attempting to make any community amends six months later- speaks VOLUMES. Save your money- or don't and be sure check in on all your socials so we can see EXACTLY what king of establishments you share values with. read more

My first time ordering from here.I love they have Vegan options especially deep dish. Very Fast and friendly service !

Great bar to meet like minded men . Casual social front bar with great bartender John and back bar more discreetly with Franke on Tuesday Nights. Never leave without meeting a great variety of new friends!! read more

Fun leather bar in Rogers park. It's old school and a pool table and back room. Hit it up

VERY friendly staff, excellent service, good choice of beer etc. It's a leather/Bear bar but truly, everyone is welcome. For even more fun and entertainment, move into the back bar. Love this place! read more

Lesbian friendly, good drink prices, vibes are great, smells a little weird. I went here for my monkey pox vaccine and I can't wait to go back for a Euchre night. read more

I went to this place last night and the bartender refused to serve me talking about my ID isn't mine because it said 1978. Told me that I looked to young. But isn't that why people carry ID in the first place? I'm 45 years old I don't need to sneak into any bar! The bartender was this black guy with broken eyeglasses so he probably couldn't see very well in the first place so why is he the one checking IDs in the first place? And he seemed drunk. This needs to be resolved because I did like going to this place every now and then, even though it smells like urine. read more

We brought in the New Year at Touché. We had a blast. The staff are all friendly and attentive and easy on the eyes too! Coat check and complimentary NYE party favors added to a fun night. Lots of friendly patrons. Happy New Year. read more

Sunday draught beer is .50 cents! This bar isn't meant for everyone. It's meant for those with a darker side to their sexuality (gay or straight). If that's not you don't go. They offer pretzels and chips and often on Sundays they have a bar-b-que... Free! They have theme nights to keep life interesting. This bar is one of the few gay bars that doesn't suffer from ageism. If you're a bit twisted stop by sometime and say hi if you see me. read more

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Hot fun times! Good drinks! Clean restrooms (wink) back room closed during Covid-19, This was this summer before sidewalk dining/drinks! Have always had a fun time there! read more

First Saturday of the Month at Midnight they have pizza and the best. The owner and staff of this bar are the best with so many gay bars closing in Chicago this is a must for locals, those visiting and those just passing through. read more

It is what it is, lads. The complaints about leather bar things happening in a leather bar are just silly. Speaking of silly, I had an EX who was on their softball team, and it was pointed out that when they raised their arms in a certain way their shirts read OUCH. But on a list of Chicago gay bars this is a fine leather/macho bar. read more

Touche is Chicago's quintessential gay Levi & leather bar. The men who frequent this place are "bear/leather" types of dude: masculinity is dripping from the walls. It's seedy, with porn on the TVs, mirrors in the bathroom that are situated so that you can see your neighbor's cock, and extracurricular activity abounds on the back porch. Yes, VERY SLEAZY, so of course I'm in love with this place! The bartenders pour a mean drink ($4.50 for a well drink AND the same price for a bottle of Budweiser: so stick with the well drink), and everyone is friendly and chatty. Props to the sexy bartender, Dan -- an Andy Roddick lookalike -- for pouring stiff drinks and for being friendly and helpful as to what to do on the "Chicago scene". This bar is open WAAAAY past your bedtime, so prepare for a good time and make sure you save cab money for the ride home (that is if you don't catch a ride from your trick, ha ha). read more

Gay men come to this bar to have sex. Not necessarily at the bar, but not necessarily not at the bar. If that sort of thing makes you squeamish, stay out of the back room. Touche is the host of the Mr. Midwest Rubber competition. They have theme nights such as Piercing Night, Dungeon Master Night, and the ever popular Handballer Night. Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore. On the other hand, it's reasonably clean, and the bartenders are friendly. The clientele tend toward bears and leathermen, but they're pretty open, and not at all aggressive -- unless you want them to be. Drinks are cheap, and specials include 50 cent Bud and Bud Light drafts on Sundays. Open until 4am, for your late night cravings. read more

I OBJECT! Cheap draft beer on certain days, good dark bar thats close to my place. But I went there one night with my gay boy and as we PAID to get in - the bouncer-man told me I couldn't go in the back. He did the finger wag and everything! Well no shit I can't go in the back! But on the other hand, you made me pay and i ain't gettin no tail- I demand compensation! And not in the way of compliments and adoration, thats free and expected. Next time I'm gonna tape them down and strap one on - I'm going in! So be careful who you hit on in that back room- he just might have a Uterus! read more

If you're looking for a pretty boy bar this is not it... so why complain? Check out Sidetracks and have fun! ... In short, take a hike to Halsted Street! Now that we got that out of the way... Touche is a leather bar as well as a neighborhood place to greet, meat and eat. ;) It's known for its seamier side of Gay life and that's OK. Many different club nights, theme events and regular guys looking for fun action. Everyone is accepting and the environment is friendly. Enjoy! read more

Well, if I wasn't qualified to review Jackhammer, Touche is totally out of my league. Seriously I like Sidetrack- all those rooms with a different theme and so many bars from which to choose. But we can't go to sidetrack every time......on IML weekend we must visit Touche. And so we did. the first remarkable thing is that there were leather men getting their hair cut on a stage? Do they do that every night? I did venture into the 'back room' with a more imposing friend. I happily obliged to remove my shirt, but I was the only person not wearing a shirt back there. Then again some weren't wearing pants in the back room. So I guess I had that on them, right? As with its southern neighbor- see previous review- the regulars are quite welcoming. I dare say it was a commodious, if trouser free, environment. In terms of decor, the walls are painted black for an extra bit of leather infused noir. Overall, I can say I'll become a regular. But that said I'd sooner frequent Touche than John Barleycorn. Leather daddies are a most welcoming fraternity. But just fy.... for the LP mommies that may want to go slumming, let's leave the trodgs at home. read more

This place is disgusting!!! I am a bartender down the street and I made the mistake of going in twice and waisting my money. It stinks, crappy drinks and the nasty attitude of one of the bartenders offended me enough to where I will Never return Even though it's a close and convenient place to have a drink. read more

I use to have fun here. But the guy at the second door has just brought the type of energy that makes you not want to come back. I was really disappointed in the way I was talked to. Nothing like going out on your Saturday night only to have a door guy bottle tu for the attention around him. Kinda sad. :( read more

I had a lot of fun at the bear night, which I think is held regularly. I did not get the usual "no chasers allowed" vibe I get at bear events in LA & SF. Friendly hunky patrons, no attitude from bartenders. A-OK. Would have given Touché another star were it not for weak drinks. I don't come to Chicago to pay LA prices for weak booze! Oh, and the music was atrocious at times. The macarena in 2009? Really? Somehow, though, this helped keep conversation moving, as it provided fodder for fresh conversation. All that said, you could find much worse leather/bear bars around. read more

The bartenders I have interacted with here were not friendly or welcoming. The patrons here do not talk to anyone outside of their own clique. read more

Love this place. If you want to meet real men in leather or not. This is the place. The staff and patrons are very friendly.

I should premise this review with the fact that I'm not into the leather scene. Sure a harness is fun to put on during street fairs, but that's as far as I'll go. So this bar was not really for me. I came here on a Saturday night while visiting their neighbor Jackhammer and found this place quite empty, with some crazy shenanigans involving a human pinata in the backroom going on. Overall I'm sure this can be a fun bar, it's got a pool table after all, but it isn't quite my scene. read more

plan to visit this bar again onJune 21 to 24 wondering if i can go there in full rubber some mate Please advise it is appropriate? read more

While leather bars aren't really my scene, I'm giving it 4 because I think it's a cool bar. I usually slip over when I'm next door, maybe just for a shot or beer. Bartenders are usually pretty chill, & friendly. If you like being naughty, there's a space for that in the back, too... The only thing I don't get is; why is a leather bar named Touche'? Seems more like a drag bar name. It is often kind of dead through the week, but picks up on the weekends. read more

I went on a Bear night, so I can't really speak for what the scene is usually like. The front bar was packed and loud, so there's a lot going on- not a sleepy, boring place. The back bar has a very special corner, so if you're not up for that, you might want to avoid it. read more

This was a fun club. We had drinks in the front and the back. We had fun fun fun. We happened to be there Halloween week and spent 3 fun nights there. Especially Wednesday and Thursdays when they had the maze back for those days only in back room. The maze added a bit of agent provocateur Amsterdam style. My husband even liked it. We had a blast and met others having a blast too. The first two nights were equally a blast. On the third night the maze was gone and we only enjoyed glancing into the man cave on the other side of the back room bar. The back room bar serves excellent drinks. What happens in the man cave stays in the man cave. Get there soon there is fun to be had. Voyeurs dream at bare minimum. I love Chicago, makes Manhattan look G rated. (When they say maze is back head on over with bells on). We took only iphone, cash and ID. No wallet no cards. Uber took us home from front door super fast. Fun. Thanks Touché. read more

I'm new to the leather scene and Touche is a place that impressed me as accommodating and willing to talk (and show me) the history of Chicago's leather scene. I travel from Wisconsin for my leather fix and Touche is worth the drive. My first visit was on Friday 04JAN2013 and I will be coming back for sure. I gave Cell Block a try but it was just dead. By that, I mean while there was a large handful of people there, there was no energy. It was like a mindless circulating swarm of herring. The drinks are heavy, the prices are reasonable for what you get and the clientele, although a mix from "arf arf" to "EFFIN WOOF!", are very friendly. Like I said, I'll be coming back!! read more

In an day and age where leather bars are few and far between, Touché stands the test of time. Enjoy the drink specials, watch some vintage picture shows, and cruise an environment that will never die. There is a light that will never go out, and Touché consistently keeps those beautiful Chicago nights ablaze. Cheers! read more

We were visiting friends who lived in the area and decided to go to this bar with these friends. We wanted to check the bar in the back and the guy manning the bar in the back said they were enforcing a theme tonight which is leather or uniform theme. All four of us were disappointed because we wanted to check the place out. We stayed in the front bar and like most group of friends, we ordered drinks, talked and laughed. Our friend had an idea how one of us could get in. Somehow we had leather we could use to gain entry. As I approached the guy, he said he didn't care what I wore and accused our group of making fun of people in the bar and that he was offended. He told me I could not get in. I didn't say anything to him but got really surpirsed and upset about his accusation. First of all, how can he make that judgment when he could only see us from a distance and could not hear what we were saying. Second, my friends and I are all professionals and do not judge or make fun of people like how he was accusing us. I felt he was DISCRIMINATING us because he didn't like how we looked or how we didn't fit in the crowd for him. I asked the guy in the entrance about the other guy in the back manning the bar in the back. It turned out he was the manager named DAVID!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!!! WE WILL DEFINITELY NOT COME BACK TO A PLACE WITH A MANAGER RUNNING THE PLACE LIKE THIS!!! VERY JUDGMENTAL WITHOUT VALID FACTS!!! read more

Great place to meet men and get involve in the community also. Visit the leather musem

All things considered, this is a fun bar. Not many like it left these days, which is sad. Totally different from the twinkified idiot bars along N Halsted St. Monthly events include the Chicago Water Buddies (2nd Saturday), Bear Naked nights (3rd Saturday), male feet fetish group, leather nights, rubber/latex nights, and so on. Check out their web. The backroom is a darkened playspace that is fun. The best event of the whole year is the sex party on the Saturday of IML Weekend, beginning at 3pm. Clothing check provided at all events. Alan is my favorite bartender (works the front bar) and is very friendly. This is NOT a place for females. Definitely this is a MALE domain!! read more

How do I put my first experience to Touché into words? Worst experience ever. I will never go back. Upon entering within 5 minutes of me and my friend entering the bar and heading to the back bar, was greeted by and unfriendly bartender who preceeded to ask us and I quote, "were you wanting to buy a drink, and if not we're going to have to say good night to you." We had not even been at the bar for less than 10 mintues to find that we were not welcomed at the bar. Of course plenty of other men were drinkless and was not harassed by this bartender. I would say avoid at all costs. I will be sure to tell everyone I meet that touché is an unwelcoming and unfriendly place to go to and to not waste your money supporting this business. read more

Very fun bar, the bartenders are always friendly and nice! Customers are always there to have a fun time! I will def be coming back to drink! read more

This is a classic gay leather bar -- diverse crowd, very leathery on the weekends, casual during the week, lots of great parties --- and don't we love Allan, muscle bear Jeff, and sweet Rickie! The Sunday 50 cent draft is the best deal in town - now this ain't a swanky joint, so just kick back and have some fun. read more