Gay Chicago
Bars & Clubs
Restaurants
Bathhouses
Hotels
Shops
Gyms
Beaches
History
Events

Cell Block

(43 Ratings)
Notorious leather bar

Cell Block has been offering a safe and sultry place for leather/Levi's daddies and puppies to play since 1994. You will find a casual and welcoming atmosphere upfront and kinkier fun farther back.



Your support makes our travel guides possible

We believe that LGBTQ+ people deserve safe vacations that allow them to be their authentic selves. That's why our City Guides aren't locked behind a paywall. Can you contribute today?

Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated

Reviews

rubioamsterdam
rubioamsterdam
Over a year ago

Friendly and naughty

Bartender invited me directly to play pool and to the strip pool later that night. Learned to know all naughty boys and men.


Chigeek1138
Chigeek1138
Over a year ago

No Wii or leather but still cool

I went on a Wednesday to play in the Wii tournament and enjoy the "leather bar" sadly there wad neither there. The bar tender was really nice and the atmosphere was cool.


JOSEPHT1
JOSEPHT1
Over a year ago

Bartenders with too much attitude

I went to Cell Block on an early Saturday night. The place was not even that busy. The bartenders completely ignored me. I had to ask for another beer several times. Come to find out that Mike the manager (or lack there of) is the biggest reason why the staff is so rude. Avoid this place when in Chicago. There are way better places to go!


DiscoverMe
DiscoverMe
Over a year ago

Leather

Cruising, Flesh, Guys, Hanky Panky...what more could a boy want.


scooter77
scooter77
Over a year ago

Not a leather bar!!

Went into this bar on a Friday night with my boyfriend, I was wearing leather pants and a harness my bf was in a harness. We were the only ones in any resemblance of leather. The crowd was small putting it nice! The bartender was a real nice guy though who directed us to another location to find the leather scene. Nice place just not what you read or hear about. Not a leather bar but nice crowd not full of kids barely old enough to drink. Im 31 the bf is 47 we like a bar with guys around our age. If you like a good neighborhood bar this is it just no leather.


Similar Gay Bars in Chicago

Replay Lakeview

Bright & energetic with games galore
Lincoln Park

Roscoe's Tavern

Iconic drag, bingo, booze & babes
Northalsted

Sidetrack

Where bigger is always better
Northalsted

Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

Getting lucky since 1989
Northalsted

The Baton Show Lounge

Some of the best drag in the city
River North

Big Chicks

Vibrant, colorful & amazing food!
Uptown

The SoFo Tap

Dog-friendly, LGBTQIA+ Bear Bar
Andersonville

Marty's

Chic, intimate lounge with a French flair
Andersonville

Restaurants in Northalsted

Kit Kat Lounge

World-famous divas put on quite a show
Northalsted

The Flower Flat

Mystical cafe with old school charm
Northalsted

Angelina Ristorante

Authentic, romantic & intimate Italian bistro
Northalsted

Las Mananitas

Exemplary service & the best margs in town
Northalsted

Wood

Romantic & stylish Boystown bistro
Northalsted

Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering

Trusted Chicago institution
Northalsted

Wakamono

Stellar sushi served up in classic style
Northalsted

Joy's Noodles & Rice

Casual atmosphere serving classic Thai favorites
Northalsted

Gay Chicago
Bars & Clubs
Restaurants
Bathhouses
Hotels
Shops
Gyms
Beaches
History
Events