SIDETRACK FINALIST FOR WORLD’S BEST GAY BAR/What’s the Best Gay Bar in the World? Vote for the 2009 TripOut Gay Travel Awards Now!

SIDETRACK FINALIST FOR WORLD’S BEST GAY BAR
September 1, 2009
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CHICAGO – Logo TV has announced Sidetrack as a finalist for “Best Gay Bar in the World” in the network’s TripOut Gay Travel Awards. Long considered the world's premier video bar, Sidetrack joins finalist clubs from around the world, including Amsterdam, London, Montreal and Rio. According to Art Johnston, coowner of Sidetrack and longtime gay rights activist, “Being recognized by Logo TV as a world-class bar is not only an honor, it is a testament to how far Chicago’s gay community has come. In fact, this reaches beyond Sidetrack; it is as though the entirety of Chicago's gay community has been recognized.” To vote for your favorite bar, visit www.tripoutgaytravel.com or www.sidetrackchicago.com and follow the link to the poll.




What’s the Best Gay Bar in the World? Vote for the 2009 TripOut Gay Travel Awards Now!
by John Polly
Copyright by Trip Out Gay Travel
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From Amsterdam to Rio, from London to L.A., the gays know how to party. So we need your expertise to determine which famous gay hotspot is truly legendary.

What makes a gay bar or club really great is a subjective thing. Is it big and booming, with multiple floors and world-class DJs? Is it a legendary venue that’s hosted big-name celebs or gay glitterati for decades? Or is it just a reliably raucous place where finding fun is inevitable?

This category takes a stab at finding out. There are hundreds of truly amazing bars out there… But these are among those that stand out; that just about any seasonsed gay traveler might know of, if not visited. So cheers to that!

Can you pick your favorite?

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Best Gay Bar in the World

The Abbey, West Hollywood, CA
It started out as a cute coffeehouse and has blossomed into a big compound of gay fabulousness! Shows! Cocktails! Big events! It’s a bit like a gay Disneyland!

Exit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam’s classic disco is still thumping after all these years. Dance, twirl and then do it again! Some things never go out of style.

Heaven, London, England
London’s legendary gay nightclub is world-renowned. Theme nights, abound and with G-A-Y in the mix, it’s the go-to place for big celeb shows, too! Even after all these years, some say it’s the most fun to be had in England.

Le Drugstore, Montreal, Quebec
Thought by many to be the biggest lesbian club in the world, Le Drugstore boasts five floor of lesbian fabulousness! For ten years, it’s been a go-to hotspot for women from all over the planet.

Sidetrack, Chicago, IL
What a big fun boy-bar should be… Multiple levels, hot videos, messy-strong frozen drinks and lots and lots and lots of sexy Chi-town boys.

The Week, Rio & Sao Paulo, Brazil
Not content to only rock Rio, The Week had to spread out to Sao Paulo to continue its sexy domination of all things gay and Brazilian. Continually packed with the hottest bodies in the Southern hemisphere, The Week shows no signs of slowing down.

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About the Nominees

We asked the nominees if they’d like to respond to their nomination, or tell you more about themselves. Here’s what we’ve heard so far!

From Chris Kingry, The Abbey:

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, The Abbey Food and Bar has become a favorite “hotspot” for locals, visitors and celebrities alike. As well known for its stunning, open-air ambiance and truly relaxed elegance as it is for its signature Martinis, The Abbey stands out as the place to see and be seen.

Check out more of the 2009 TripOut Gay Travel Award nominees — and vote!