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Blue Chicago

Bar Live music bar Blues club

One of the Top rated Live music bars in Chicago


Address

536 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

Website

www.bluechicago.com

Contact

+1 312-661-0100

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.4K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 pm to 1:30 am
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8 pm to 1:30 am
  • Thursday: 8 pm to 1:30 am
  • Friday: 8 pm to 1:30 am
  • Saturday: 8 pm to 2:30 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Yoshi K. 7 months ago on Google • 533 reviews
    Awesome love music. Great live music house. Silver popular Chicago Blues live music house. If you want to get a seat, I recommend you should arrive earlier. Cover charge is $15. Drink is cash only. ATM is available inside the live house.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 K 8 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Great place for live music and inexpensive drinks. I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for the guy at the door taking your money to enter. He seems to hate being there and wants to be sure you hate being there as well. No food is served, but there are plenty of options everywhere outside. Get there early because seating is limited.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    This place was off the chain! By far, my favorite place that we have visited while in Chicago. The Luke Pytel Blues Band was outstanding and Laretha Weathersby was breathtaking. I cannot recommend this place enough. The entire vibe and atmosphere was beyond my expectations. The drinks were fairly priced, really good and the service was above and beyond. If you go to Chicago, you HAVE to go here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for real blues in Chicago. Intimate cause small, but good sound and ambiance. Careful, they take only cash. Cover at entrance
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Haim H. 5 months ago on Google • 542 reviews
    Super RUDE bouncer. We came in at 8pm on a Friday night to enjoy a night out after seeing the reviews. When we realized the music only starts at 9pm, we decided to come back another day. Shockingly, the bouncer refused to let us wait inside for the Uber for even one minute…Wow! It was cold outside and all we needed was some kindness. So rude and unprofessional.

  • 5/5 Byron S. 2 months ago on Google • 441 reviews New
    Best down and dirty for real Blues club. Friendly staff and intimate feel. Cozy place.

  • 5/5 sabrina a. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to Chicago to celebrate my friend's birthday. She loves jazz so of course we look for something near our hotel. And we happened upon this hidden gem. The music was great the atmosphere reminded me of venues Miles Davis would play. The band was excellent and Nora Jean the lady has a voice. And I can't say enough about how friendly and welcoming the whole bar crew was. They helped to make the night even better. This is going to be stop for us anytime we are in Chicago and if you're reading this and like jazz/blues I strongly recommend you visit this place!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cool hole in the wall blues place. Cash only with a small bar and big music. Such great energy here makes you want to come back every night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bettina A. 1 year ago on Google • 68 reviews
    This is what I call downtown how in the wall. Forget about the litter of bottles and glasses on the tables and bars. Clean it up yourself, double fist a beer, double shot and enjoy. The music is crisp and the beat is deep. These are no cost timers that's for sure. As a matter of fact you can feel the Blues float right out of them. Have fun!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D J. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband & I found this little gem 6 years ago and decided to re-visit for my birthday ( Feb 6) It was just as nice as we remembered. Had another great time. Plan on visiting again soon. The band was great & everyone was very friendly. If your a Blues fan you won't be disappointed ( Id & Vax Card required)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Denise M. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a great time! The live band was great, and the drinks were good and not overpriced. It's a small place with a big party experience. The dress is casual. Reminds me of your favorite little place to hang out! I'll definitely go again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul V. 7 months ago on Google
    Loved this place. Cash bar....cheap beer and awesome music! My new favorite blues spot in Chicago!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan H. 6 months ago on Google • 146 reviews
    While certainly filled with more tourists than locals, I can't complain because I'm a tourist myself. Atmosphere was perfect for a blues club. Small, well worn, unassuming. Music was fantastic. Nate and Giles did three sets, each getting better even as the crowd thinned. Doorman (Lorenzo) was the perfect curmudgeonly host.

  • 5/5 M 3 months ago on Google • 77 reviews New
    Fun music, cheap drinks, good vibes. Be cool tho because the guy at the door will absolutely check you and embarrass you in front of everyone like he did to one woman who apparently offended him somehow.

  • 5/5 Vitalie D. 2 months ago on Google • 64 reviews New
    Casual Chicago Blues institution with excellent music guests. Typically has cover and is cash only. ATM on site.

  • 5/5 Josh D. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing place if you’re looking to skip the crowd, chill and listen to some awesome live music. Cheap drinks and amazing crowd. 100% made my night and would recommend to anyone looking for a spot to hang out and chill late at night

  • 5/5 Dan J. 11 months ago on Google
    Great live music on a Wednesday night. Super sound system and reasonable drink prices. $12 cover for a national caliber talent. I was blown away!

  • 5/5 Katey S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great time here. Good environment and great music. Drinks are reasonably priced. I will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Leonardo A. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a great place to listen to blues. The band that plays on Thursdays is awesome. They play blues perfectly and make you feel welcome at all times. Although it has a great atmosphere, the places should offer more beverages.

  • 5/5 Sayan M. 1 year ago on Google
    my first experience with live blues music was just as good as I hoped it would be. Shoutout to the awesome people, letting their fingers float on the fretboard and sing involuntarily on the blues scale. Sitting was a bit tight, but u don't get to feel the music entirely unless you are on the dance floor! P.S.: we didn't have any reservations, we went in late after the show started, and they let us in.

  • 5/5 Val S. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Great venue. Amazing musicians playing great blues music. Saw them two nights running.

  • 5/5 Angela D. 2 years ago on Google
    Yes!! Loved this blues bar. Good vibes, good people, and great blues bands. Personally, it’s impossible to feel blue while listening to the blues haha. You have to try this place, it’s great for locals and tourists alike. A blast! We went on a Sunday, so it was only half full, and I hear it’s usually packed. Perfect and very chill experience for our last night in Chicago.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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