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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

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Near North Side, Chicago

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Ranked #2 for music venues in Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Explore Chicago and Travel + Leisure
"The Sunday gospel brunch must be experienced"(3 Tips)
"A must for Blues live Music addicted People (like me)."(17 Tips)
"Great venue, smaller and intimate."(4 Tips)
"Great concert with great atmosphere and location!"(7 Tips)

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Raveese GladneyMarch 24, 2018
It'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, 2017
The 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, 2014
I'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, 2018
The 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, 2015
The 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, 2015
We 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
SvenApril 3, 2018
This is a place very worth visiting while in Chicago. Good food and top live music
Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012
Lines 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, 2018
We 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
Crystal CarrazcoJune 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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, 2015
Jambalaya to start, the Juicy Lucy & the Fried Crab Po Boy. The food was DELICIOUS!!! The service was nothing to be excited about.
Shannon JeropkeJuly 24, 2012
They 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!
TimJune 4, 2015
It is a nice small venue with some great acoustics. Great place to see smaller indie or alternative bands.
House of Blues Restaurant & BarMarch 7, 2012
Want 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
Courtney BeckerFebruary 18, 2011
The foundation room is amazing! The bartenders make great drinks - very pricey though. Bring extra money
Darryl BakerSeptember 18, 2015
Awesome concert venue. Just waiting for the main floor to cave in! Lol. Crazy deflection. I am sure it's by design.
Wayne SilverMay 18, 2013
For 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, 2016
Ive only seen a couple bands here. The venue is waaay better for smaller crowds.
VH1July 21, 2010
Bet 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
Percy HolmesJuly 8, 2017
If you love live Blues music then you hit the jackpot! Best in town.
Jacque TertanyJuly 24, 2013
Get table in front of band and food is really good along with great blues music :)
Digital Tour BusMay 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
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!
Ediglo UrribarriAugust 17
This is the music place... Just sit, grab a drink and enjoy. Amazing.
Brad LeegeSeptember 17, 2016
General 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.
Paul RogersJuly 15, 2019
The cocktail called royal Orleans is heaven
Todd WMay 14, 2016
Ice cream sandwich sprinkled with Oreos is great for sharing.
Candice ElizabethAugust 7, 2013
beautiful 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!
David VanMiddlesworthSeptember 28, 2018
Excellent music venue, that also has great food and drinks!
Kyle NavinNovember 24, 2012
My 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, 2014
Great venue, smaller than expected, but that makes it an intimate concert setting.
Hiedi EMarch 15, 2015
Wonderful atmosphere. One of the best places to catch some Blues in Chicago.
Kavita BabaApril 11, 2015
The live band has a great (if loud repertoire) and it's danceable from the minute to walk in
Mark GoldenDecember 23, 2014
Great music venue. The Gospel Brunch is a real sprit fill event. Check it out!
House of Blues Restaurant & BarMarch 7, 2012
Join us for our World Famous Gospel Brunch every Sunday at 10am & 12:30pm. Live entertainment and all-you-can-eat buffet!
pOps 'April 28, 2015
Great for a beer to the sound of live music
Eduardo O.June 25, 2013
Beautiful look, but impractical for some types of music. There were few seats and they were all reserved.
Cherry 🍒September 1, 2015
Nice burgers and wings! Love this place with cool music 🎶🎶🎼🎼🎹🎻
ZulfiyaFebruary 23, 2014
Great place to listen to good music and have some weekend's fun
ErnestoAustriaOctober 5, 2011
A must for Blues live Music addicted People (like me). Try Bud!
Julia StylesOctober 11, 2011
This is a great venue. Consider going to some of the smaller shows. They are reasonably priced and the acoustics are great.
Betony KellyAugust 24, 2014
Great live music and a relaxed atmosphere. Really diverse crowd.
Kristin ColleenJune 13, 2013
Barry the security guy is the nicest. Something scary happened and they helped me a lot. Be careful in line ladies!!
Eddy GonzalezNovember 2, 2015
Get here early if you want to be first row, big venue that fills up quick
House of Blues Restaurant & BarMarch 7, 2012
Why 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, 2018
Food 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.
Pablo DDAugust 18, 2015
Great for music. Before 9pm free, after 9 you have to pay 10 usd each
Lisa FowlerMarch 24, 2017
Great concert with great atmosphere and location!
Jamie MackOctober 25, 2013
Leave 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, 2012
Every 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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