Blue Chicago (at Ohio)
2.5
- Neighborhood: River North
- 536 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-661-0100
Blue Chicago primarily features women singers at two locations, with this being the smaller. Basically, it's a long tavern room with a stage at the end that might hold 160 people on a crowded night. Blue Chicago at Ohio is a cozy place to catch these acts, and it allows the singers to interact closely with the audience; call-and-response performing is a staple here. The seating is limited to some stools along the bar and a few tables along the wall, so it's best to arrive early if you want a seat, but there's a fair amount of space in front for dancing if you're stuck without a seat. Cover charge includes admission to Blue Chicago at Superior, 736 N. Clark St., only a 5-minute walk away, so you can always take a stroll if it gets too packed. This spot is popular with tourists, so while the acts are solid, you are guaranteed to hear a sing-along of "Sweet Home, Chicago" at least once a night.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Ohio.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 22-Clark. Red Line Train: Grand/State station; Clark/Division stop accessible by 22-Clark bus. Blue Line Train: Clark/Lake station accessible by 22-Clark bus. Taxi Cab Plentiful:Yes cab stand around corner on Grand.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Usually under $10, with one Cover charge good for both locations on same night.
- Music Style:
- Blues
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, posters featuring art by painter John Doyle, CDs featuring Doyle's artwork outside and veteran Chicago blues performers on the inside.
- Specialties:
- Blues Women's Festival is held on the second weekend of each May.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- Limited--76 seats at bar and in booths.
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"A great time!"
smo from river north - March 31, 2008
Our first trip to Chicago and just happened by Blue Chicago. Not a fancy place which was comfortable and very affordable. Our little waitress was...
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"Worst service ever"
April from North Lakeshore Drive - December 30, 2007
This place has the worst service ever. We waited for a seat for an hour and the minute we sat there we had the waitress screaming if we had decided...
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"Not even one star!! ..."
Anne from Chicago, IL - February 15, 2006
Not even one star!! I can't believe how poorly my 4 out-of-town friends and I were treated at this place. The doorman started an argument with me...
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Calendar of Events
Blue Chicago (at Ohio)
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J.W. Williams Blues Band with Patricia Scott
7/09/2008 - 9:00 PM -
Shirley Johnson Blues Band
7/10/2008 - 9:00 PM -
J.W. Williams Blues Band with Laretha Weathersby
7/11/2008 - 9:00 PM
