Nobody's Darling, Andersonville
10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several patrons recommend Nobody's Darling as a lesbian and queer femme bar in Andersonville. One former neighbor fondly recalls spending Sunday afternoons there. The criticism concerns fit and value: one person finds drinking there expensive, while another feels its atmosphere does not suit reading.
Address
Nobody's Darling, 1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Lesbian bar, Queer femme space
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/flossiedaisy424 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026
Lists Nobody's Darling among Andersonville places where queer women still hang out.
- Recommendsu/Certain-Traffic-3997 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026
Says from personal experience it is great too.
- Recommendsu/hotsauceandburrito in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Suggested as a queer femme space that's open to everyone.
- Recommendsu/tooshortpants in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026ambience
Fondly recalls Sunday afternoons at Nobody's Darling while living nearby.
- Recommendsu/gepetto27 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Recommends the bar and likes its atmosphere near Andersonville.
- Recommendsu/Clean_ba in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Also called a great option.
- Recommendsu/cozymami in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Listed among good cocktail spots.
- Recommendsu/MedusaRondanini in r/AskChicago · Jan 2024
Names Nobody's Darling as a regular bar option for lesbians in the city.
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- Caveatu/eating_glass_666 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026price
Implies drinking there is too pricey for most of their group, half-jokingly.
- Recommendsu/DhalsimZangief in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026
Cites Nobody's Darling as one place where lesbian presence still exists in Andersonville.
- Recommendsu/leladypayne in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
One of their favorites in the area.
- Caveatu/FunProof543 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025ambience
Vibes don't seem good for reading.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.