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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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