About
Laid-back gay bar with billiards, Wii & darts, plus theme nights & drink specials.
For more info about this business, download The Gay Agenda app.
What People Say
“Cell Block is a vibrant gay bar that offers a welcoming atmosphere, especially for those in the BDSM and leather community. Many patrons appreciate the friendly staff, good music, and fun activities like darts and pool. However, there are some concerns regarding the strict ID checks, which have led to negative experiences for a few visitors.”
Location
Hours
Monday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AMToday
Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Events at Cell Block
57 in the past 90 days
Past events (last 90 days)
May 2026
June 2026
Jun
5
Cell Block Riot! June 5
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
5
Friday Night Lights
10:00 PMRoscoe's Tavern
Drag
Jun
6
LOAD June 6
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
7
RIOT at Cell Block
Time TBDCell Block
Party
Jun
7
Dicksco Pride Sunday Bunday!
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
8
Monday MiXXXer June 8
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
9
Tuesday Night F**k Club! June 9
06:30 PMCell Block
Adult
Jun
9
Fiction Book Club: "Vera" by Elizabeth Von Arnim
07:30 PMDorothy
Community
Jun
9
Tuesday Night Dicksco
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
10
WAYBACK Wednesday! June 10
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
11
Thirsty Thursday June 11!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
11
Thirsty Thursday June 11
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
12
Chemistry! Pride Dance Party
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
13
Trough Chicago June 13!
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
14
Haus of Sunday Funday
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
14
Haus of Sunday Bunday! June 14!
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
15
Monday Night Dicksco
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
15
Monday Night Dicksco! June 15! Backroom bar opens at 8!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
16
Tuesday MiXXXer June 16!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
16
Tuesday MiXXXer June 16!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
18
Thirsty Thursday June 18!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
19
PET PRIDE! Ruff Trade Pet & Handler Play June 19! Beats by Pup Vanquish
08:00 PMCell Block
Community
Jun
20
Bear Union Pride Fest play party anf social! June 20!
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
20
Grizzly 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jun
23
Tuesday Night F**k Club! June 23
06:30 PMCell Block
Adult
July 2026
Jul
6
Monday MiXXXer July 6!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
7
SUNDAY BUNDAY!
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
11
Journey to the Center of Uranus! Outer Space Disco! July 11
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
11
Cell Block Chicago Weekly Party
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
12
TRASHED
Time TBDCell Block
Party
Jul
12
Power Pump Sunday Bunday! JULY 12
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
13
Monday MiXXXer
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
13
Monday MiXXXer July 13!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
14
Tuesday Night F**k Club! July 14
06:30 PMCell Block
Adult
Jul
18
Trash’d! Garbage Party 4 Garbage People! JULY 18
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
25
Treasure Trail CHICAGO LAUNCH!
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
26
Tighty Whities Sunday Bunday!
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
26
Show Tunes
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
27
SUNDAY BUNDAY!
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Jul
28
Tuesday Night F**k Club! July 28
06:30 PMCell Block
Adult
August 2026
Aug
5
Load In Chicago: Lights Off and Dance
Time TBDCell Block
Party
Aug
5
WAYBACK Wednesday! August 5
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
8
BearUnion Play Party! Market Days!
03:00 PMCell Block
Adult
Aug
11
Tuesday Night F**k Club! August 11, 2026
06:30 PMCell Block
Adult
Aug
13
Thirsty Thursday August 13
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
14
Chemistry by Austin James
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
14
Chemistry by Austin James AUG 14!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
15
BearUnion Play Party
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
15
Trash’d! Garbage Party 4 Garbage People!
09:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
16
Madonna Birthday Sunday Bunday! Aug 16
03:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
17
Monday MiXXXer August 17!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
18
Tuesday Night Dicksco! August 18!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
19
WAYBACK Wednesday! August 19!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
Aug
20
Thirsty Thursday! August 20!
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
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