Sidetrack

We’re open 3pm-2am Weekdays, 1pm-3am Saturday, and 1pm-2am Sunday. Sidetrack® has been welcoming the community, and the world, for over 40 years with a unique video mix of pop, show tunes and specialty programming. Check out our famous Frozen Cocktails in a variety of flavors and enjoy our Rooftop Deck during Chicago’s warmer months. While other bars have Happy Hour Specials, Sidetrack is pleased to offer $7 cocktails all day/every day. Enjoy Sidetrack Show Tunes 3 times a week: Musical Monday 8pm-2am, TGIFridays 3-7pm & Sunday Funday 4-9pm. Sidetrack hosts Chicago’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party every week. Get on the Sidetrack Dance Floor Wednesday-Sunday every night till 2am. Test your pop culture smarts every Trivia Tuesday at 8pm with a different topic each week. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to get Sidetrack’d. We don’t charge cover with the rare exception of fundraisers (i.e. New Year’s Eve).

History

Established in 1982.

Over the years, Sidetrack has grown from one room with less than 1000 square feet to a collection of spaces spanning more than 8 storefronts and multiple levels that can host more than 1000 people at a time.