About Progress Bar
- Bar/
Cafe - Northalsted
- Drag Shows
Progress Bar in Chicago's Boystown offers a vibrant escape with its stunning modern decor, including an enormous cloud ceiling that creates an immersive, sensory experience in the heart of Northalsted.
The bar boasts a full selection of premium beers on tap—16 drafts including local favorites—alongside craft cocktails and daily specials like Industry Night discounts and free tacos on Tuesdays. Resident and guest DJs spin tracks, paired with streaming music videos, making it a prime spot for dancing and drag entertainment.
Welcoming bartenders and an inclusive vibe draw a diverse crowd eager to sip, mingle, and celebrate. From casual afternoons to late-night energy, Progress Bar embodies the lively spirit of Chicago's gay scene.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Thursday · today
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 15:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 13:00 – 02:00
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