Buddy Guy's Legends
4.6
- Neighborhood: South Loop
- 754 S. Wabash Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-427-0333
As Buddy himself has become more of a household name, so has his nightclub become an icon of the local music scene. Although its large size may be less welcoming than many of the city's older clubs, it offers amenities that are a factor of that size: a tasty menu (shrimp Creole, jambalaya, barbecued ribs) and a great collection of blues memorabilia on the walls. The sight lines are reasonably good for a large room, although seating can be hard to come by if you don't get there early. Live blues is presented seven nights a week -- generally local acts during the week and national touring acts on Friday and Saturday nights. There's a jam every Monday and an acoustic blues artist on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The talent level is consistent, and the waitstaff is cordial. As a bonus, its South Loop location is only a 10-minute ride from the Checkerboard Lounge, so you can visit Buddy's club and then compare it to his old haunt.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wabash and Eighth Street.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 29-State, 44-Wallace/Racine. Red Line Train: Harrison/State station within 3-block walk.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Friday; 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch. Lunch: Mon-Fri.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
-
Sun-Thurs: $10; Fri-Sat: $15, more for some larger acts; lunchtime and weekend acoustic shows are free and
kid-friendly. Must be 21 and over after 8 p.m.
- Bar Style:
- Chicago classic.
- Music Style:
- Blues
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Games:
- Pool Tables. 4 pool tables.
- Food:
- Buffet available for private and semi-private parties of 50+
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. Kitchen open until midnight. T-shirts, lighters, hats, CDs.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Live blues every night. And this is one of the few blues clubs in town with pool tables, although they sometimes are moved aside on crowded nights.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- 108 seats.
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"The music never disappoints and..."
profwino from chicago, il - May 25, 2006
The music never disappoints and it is a great divey venue for real chicago blues. The staff is very friendly and attentive and for $10 on any rand...
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"Food was surprisingly good; music..."
Judith Buck from New York, NY - October 20, 2005
Food was surprisingly good; music was excellent, ambience just right. Big but: when the great Carlos Johnson came on (and this is who I came to he...
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"This is the epitome of..."
Edith Stoch from Chicago, IL - October 8, 2003
This is the epitome of what a true Chicago Blues bar should be. And how could it not be given the owner (who by the way, hangs out at the corner o...
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