Andy's Jazz Club
- Neighborhood: River North
- 11 E. Hubbard St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-642-6805
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Andy's began as a shot-and-a-beer hangout for newspaper types, but ever since Scott Chisholm purchased the venue in 1974 (the original owner was named Andy), it has slowly become a premiere venue, featuring mainstream, bebop and swing-jazz combos. Now there's a full live music menu seven days a week -- including weekday, noontime performances. Crowds gather around the large horseshoe bar and then spread to the tables fronting the stage. Favorites who play here include Chuck Hedges, Art Hoyle, Franz Jackson and Von Freeman. The lunch menu offers sandwiches, appetizers and salads; the dinner menu includes sandwiches, ribs and even hand-cut New York Strip steaks.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Hubbard and State.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: Around the corner on State.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 29-State; 36-Broadway; 65-Grand. Red Line Train: Grand stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30-1:30 a.m. Monday through Friday; 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For dining only.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- $5 Sunday through Thursday; $10 Friday and Saturday; no cover during lunch.
- Bar Style:
- Chicago classic.
- Music Style:
- Blues and Jazz
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Jazz
- Live Music:
- Yes. Seven nights a week. Also, jazz lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. on weekdays.
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. No catering. T-shirts, glasses, sweatshirts, baseball caps. No buffet. Occasional special events and benefits for youth groups, charities and jazz musicians.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Discounts for Jazz Institute members, call ahead of time.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 123
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"You'd struggle to find a..."
By Lennox DiFazio from Oak Park, IL, April 17, 2006
You'd struggle to find a better jazz place in the city. A wonderful, unpretentious place whose focus is good music and good service. The view fro...
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"I had a group of..."
By Melanie from Chicago, IL, September 20, 2005
I had a group of 16 people, and the owner was amazing in making sure that everything was perfect. We had great seats, good service, fantastic music...
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"Excellent Music. Great place..."
By J. Gordon from Schaumburg, IL, March 2, 2004
Excellent Music. Great place to come and unwind after work or for lunch. Staff was young and energized. Very unique ambiance with the Chicago Ja...
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Calendar of Events
Andy's Jazz Club
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Jordan Baskin Trio
11/22/2009 - 5:00 PM -
Andy's Jam Session
11/22/2009 - 9:00 PM -
Guy King Organ Trio
11/23/2009 - 5:00 PM
