House of Blues
Chicago, IL 60610-4381
Phone: (312) 923-2000
- Cross Street:
- Kinzie Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart or Clark/Lake, Red Line to Lake
- Specialties:
- Blues Club, Live Music Venue
- Hours:
- Box office: daily 10:30am-10pm
Editorial Review for House of Blues – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
House of Blues opened its fourth restaurant-concert hall at the base of the famous "corn cob" buildings of Marina City in 1996. Host to a mix of blues, jazz, funk, rap and world musicians of varying notoriety, this spot is also a popular dining spot. HOB's upstairs music hall is decorated with Southern outsider art. Sight lines on the main floor are terrific, sound is almost as stunning, and if you don't mind standing (little seating is available), this is the place to be. There are private boxes reserved for VIPs and industry folks, but standing room in the lower balcony is open.
The Experience
Don't let the name fool you. Everyone under the sun plays here: hip-hop groups, alterna-rockers, "Behind the Music" bands cashing in and blues giants like R.L. Burnside, Taj Mahal.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe House of Blues often books acts that attract a younger crowd; all-ages and 18 and up shows are common.
The ExtrasDon't miss the Sunday Gospel Brunch with seatings at 9am and noon. It's $38 (ages 12 and up); $15 for kids (6-12); free for kids under 6 and includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, gospel performance, tax, tip, coffee and juice.
User Reviews for House of Blues
01/15/2009 Posted by GoldenAsh
The Gospel Brunch is the best part of the Sunday experience at the House of Blues. The food is soooooooooooo good, and the simultaneous live entertainment makes the moment even more uplifting and memorable. I definitely would go back on another Sunday.
09/19/2008 Posted by myluckeestarz
I went to the Railroad Earth concert at the House of Blues Chicago last week and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. Not only did the music sound great, but it was so easy to see the band even though the place was packed and I am short. The acoustics in the venue are incredible and so is all the art work hanging on the walls. There's so much to take in that it made me want to go back just so I can get a better feel for it. My boyfriend and I had dinner there before the concert and I thought the food was excellent; very tasty, moderatley priced, and brought out fairly quickly. The wait staff was also very pleasant even though it was very busy. I would highly recommend the House of Blues, it was an awesome experience for me!
Pros: delicious food, great staff, cool artwork, fantastic venue
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