House of Blues Chicago
(312) 923-2000
329 N Dearborn St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8883
-87.6295
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
What People Are Saying About House of Blues Chicago
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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.
User Reviews
SierraK
July 09, 2009
The live music and drinks makes this place a true original and Chicago landmark. Get their early in order to get good seats. EARLY BIRD GETS THE BLUE WORM
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TheHeckler
June 09, 2009
Check the website for upcoming bands and acts - they have all kinds of rad bands performing a lot and like lots o ffunny comedians to but if you go take a train or whatever cause i had my friend drive us and we got a ticket for parking on the street and it wasnt cheap
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GoldenAsh
January 15, 2009
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.
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Know Before You Go:
The House of Blues often books acts that attract a younger crowd; all-ages and 18 and up shows are common.
The Extras:
Don'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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, Money Order, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Reggae, Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Jazz, Punk, Irish & Celtic, Hip-Hop & Rap, Country, Swing, World, Ska, Blues, Rock & Pop, Electronica, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Capacity:
1,300
