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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
Music Venue
Near North Side, Chicago
The experts at Travel + Leisure and Explore Chicago recommend this place
"The Sunday gospel brunch must be experienced"(3 Tips)
"Great venue, smaller and intimate."(4 Tips)
"A must for Blues live Music addicted People (like me)."(11 Tips)
"Great concert with great atmosphere and location!"(7 Tips)
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Raveese GladneyMarch 24, 2018It's always an adventure in the House of Blues!! The stage setting is very intimate. The performers on stage could actually mingle with the crowd!! The food and drinks are very good.
Heba-I-amSeptember 16, 2017The meatloaf is sooooo delicious and it was very filling as well. Perfect if you're really hungry. The live music is great I loved the atmosphere of the whole place. Staff is friendly too
✞CONSTANTINE ✞March 27, 2014I've had the chance to party in the foundation room a couple times and it's really unique !!! There is a private lounge in the back which would be the ultimate party spot for about 10 people...
Sally CedarApril 23, 2018The main floor of the HoB has lives acts playing all the time. It is worth coming in for a meal or drink just to enjoy the sound of true Blue musicians.
Jonathan FerreraOctober 21, 2015The balconies are placed quite steeply and it can be particularly difficult to see the performers at the highest level. The floor in front of the stage is ideal.
Laubla VillaverdeJanuary 12, 2015We had lunch and it was empty, so I guess it's the dinner kinda place. Don't remember the name but make sure to order the appetizer that has corn bread and shrimps. A winner
Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012Lines for Music Hall performances can be very long; avoid the wait by dining at the restaurant, where you can enjoy Southern favorites like buttermilk fried chicken and bourbon bread pudding. Read more
Cristina EApril 12, 2018We loved the ribs, gumbo. I do have to say that I have never seen A WAITER ask a table how much tip should he add to the bill -18% 20% That is the rudest thing you can do,after that I wanted $0 tip
Beware of scalpers outside the venue! I've seen kids get kicked out due to bad scalped tickets. Also, if ya don't want to be in the pit I suggest the steps that lead to the pit. Perfect view.
Eliane vdBOctober 12, 2012[Bertrand Goldberg, 1959-67] Visit the exclusive club where each of the three separate rooms is devoted to a deity and combines 11th-century artifacts with present-day treasures.
Ms. BucksMay 25, 2015Jambalaya to start, the Juicy Lucy & the Fried Crab Po Boy. The food was DELICIOUS!!! The service was nothing to be excited about.
TimJune 4, 2015It is a nice small venue with some great acoustics. Great place to see smaller indie or alternative bands.
House of Blues Restaurant & BarMarch 7, 2012Want a reserved seat? Purchase a dinner package for an upcoming show and the price of the ticket goes towards your dinner and drinks and includes a reserved seat in the Music Hall. Call 312-923-2000
Shannon JeropkeJuly 24, 2012They have a lot of 18+ shows (usually earlier in the evening) so you don't have to worry about not getting in. Check online to be sure though. Tickets are cheaper online too!
Courtney BeckerFebruary 18, 2011The foundation room is amazing! The bartenders make great drinks - very pricey though. Bring extra money
Darryl BakerSeptember 18, 2015Awesome concert venue. Just waiting for the main floor to cave in! Lol. Crazy deflection. I am sure it's by design.
Wayne SilverMay 18, 2013For apps choose the Shrimp tacos. For entree if you like burgers, you must have the "Juicy Lucy". Non burger lovers order the Jambalaya !!!
Melissa SchlesingerJuly 13, 2016Ive only seen a couple bands here. The venue is waaay better for smaller crowds.
VH1July 21, 2010Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation
Jacque TertanyJuly 24, 2013Get table in front of band and food is really good along with great blues music :)
Take public transportation when going to HOB Chicago! Parking can be a killer on the wallet. Just think about how much more drink money you'll have if you don't have to pay $15-$40 for parking!
Brad LeegeSeptember 17, 2016General Admission seating is VERY minimal. In fact whole place is designed to get you to upgrade / spend more money than originally planned to get decent seats.
Candice ElizabethAugust 7, 2013beautiful venue&great sound! better 4 smaller shows. went here for a lollapalooza event &there was no room to move! sat @ 1 of the empty tables to eat a pretzel &was told the tables were 4sale.no thx!
Kyle NavinNovember 24, 2012My burger was great, the experimental drink menu is... Just don't order the Blackberry Jack, the cranberry and blackberry liquor absolutely ruined my whiskey.
TeresaDecember 17, 2014Great venue, smaller than expected, but that makes it an intimate concert setting.
Kavita BabaApril 11, 2015The live band has a great (if loud repertoire) and it's danceable from the minute to walk in
Mark GoldenDecember 23, 2014Great music venue. The Gospel Brunch is a real sprit fill event. Check it out!- House of Blues Restaurant & BarMarch 7, 2012Join us for our World Famous Gospel Brunch every Sunday at 10am & 12:30pm. Live entertainment and all-you-can-eat buffet!
Eduardo O.June 25, 2013Beautiful look, but impractical for some types of music. There were few seats and they were all reserved.
Julia StylesOctober 11, 2011This is a great venue. Consider going to some of the smaller shows. They are reasonably priced and the acoustics are great.- House of Blues Restaurant & BarMarch 7, 2012Why wait when you can pass the line for a show? Spend $20 in the restaurant or company retail store and get priority entrance. Call box office at 312-923-2000 to purchase.
James GoochAugust 15, 2018Food was pretty good, cocktails not bad. On booking told we’d have live music but on arrival said they’d rented the place for a private event so we’d have to go after an hour. Disappointing.
Kristin ColleenJune 13, 2013Barry the security guy is the nicest. Something scary happened and they helped me a lot. Be careful in line ladies!!
Eddy GonzalezNovember 2, 2015Get here early if you want to be first row, big venue that fills up quick
Jamie MackOctober 25, 2013Leave your lip stick and Chapstick at home, it will get confiscated. Apparently the young-ins are hiding drugs in there nowadays.- House of Blues Restaurant & BarMarch 7, 2012Every Tuesday is Ticket Giveaway Tuesday! Come for lunch between 11:30am & 4pm and leave with FREE tickets to a select show.
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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
At: Marina City
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar will temporarily close for service operations until further notice. The safety of our guests, staff, and extended community has always been our highest priority; and these decisions are never made lightly...
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:30 AM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
(312) 923-2007
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