Big Chicks is a gay bar and neighborhood restaurant that opened in 1986 in Uptown, Chicago.

The restaurant next door, Tweet, is also owned by Fire and provides food to Big Chicks.

Big Chicks is owned by Michelle Fire and located in Uptown, Chicago.

[2] The name of the bar was inspired by an experience Fire had on a trip to India, where she was referred to as "Big Chick," by men in Bandra.

[5] The bar also is known for its art, including works by Diane Arbus, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Leon Golub, Tony Fitzpatrick, Lee Godie and Hollis Sigler.