The Anvil

Bar
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Updated April 5, 2025

A divey gay watering hole on the Far North Side near Loyola University is The Anvil in Chicago.

Chicago,
Illinois, United States

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Bar Details

The space in the Edgewater area of Chicago is very much an old school bar - a bit dingy and smelly from the decades and with patrons being a mix of the LGBTQ+ community. They do have real strong cocktail pours, great drink specials, and a laid back atmosphere to enjoy. Crowd is usually mid 30s and up. If you are searching for a dive bar on the north side of Chicago, then The Anvil will be waiting.

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1137 W Granville Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60660
United States

mgmt@theanvilbar.com

Local number
773 973 0006
Dialing from abroad
+1 773 973 0006

Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bears
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Queer

Music

  • Jukebox
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

Sunday
November 02
12 pm - 2 am
 
Monday
November 03
9 am - 2 am
Today
Tuesday
November 04
9 am - 2 am
 
Wednesday
November 05
9 am - 2 am
 
Thursday
November 06
9 am - 2 am
 
Friday
November 07
9 am - 2 am
 
Saturday
November 08
9 am - 3 am
 

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