B.L.U.E.S.

2519 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Address:	2519 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Phone:	+1 773-528-1012
Site:	chicagobluesbar.com
Rating:	4.6

Location

Photos 100

Reviews 10

C Willie

My review is based on the customer service that was received while at B.L.U.E.S. I was celebrating my 40th Birthday with friends and family, and we went there after dinner. I tried making reservations for a group, however, no one ever called me back (despite being told some one would call me back). Despite not having reservations, we did find seating. During our time there, my 77 year old mother fell to the ground. None of the staff (including our waitress) acknowledged it or came by to see If she was okay. At the time, I did not pay it any mind because they were busy and gave them the benefit of the doubt that they did not see an elderly women fall to the ground. However, as we were leaving I heard our waitress talking to another employee and saying, "well she already fell..." The waitress saw that I overheard her and had an awkward look, but never apologized or took the time to check to see if my mother was actually okay. I give the establishment a zero for customer service and give the waitress even less, for seeing what happened and not helping at the time, but speaking negatively later against an elderly women. I would love to be able to say Id give this place a second chance, however their blatant disrespect for the elderly and paying customers leaves much to be desired. As a business, you have a fiduciary duty to yourr clients and they failed to meet that duty. The waitress was rude and demeaning. If Im going to invite friends to spend money at an establishment, this will not be the place.

Denisse Gonzalez

I never thought I could have a bad experience at BLUES - it is (and now, was) my go to bar for when I host guests who live outside the Midwest. I should start by saying that the band and the servers/waitresses were great, as they always are, and that they alone deserve 5 stars. The bad experience: My brother (who was visiting from California) and I showed up early and got good seats right in front of the band. We were having a really good time enjoying our drinks and the music. During intermission my husband came into BLUES and joined us at the front. He said hello and proceeded to ask if either of us had cash, and right at that moment the bouncer announces - over the mic - that my husband needs to "get the hell over to the entrance to pay his cover." As we each search our pockets for cash the bouncer again begins to say that he needs to pay the cover "NOW." My brother hands my husband a twenty and they begin to walk back towards the bouncer. But again, he picks up the mic and says, "pay the cover now you F**** a****** or get the hell out." They began to yell at each other, my husbands gets kicked out, and we all leave feeling like crap. The rude mic announcements were completely unnecessary. Kicking my husband out was completely unnecessary. BLUES is small. It was intermission. There was absolutely no need to pick up a mic and speak that way. The bouncer was incredibly unreasonable. Our fun family night was ruined. BLUES has lost our loyalty.

Anna Busby

Second time trip to Chicago, first up close and personal blues show. I was looking for a genuine Chicago Blues music experience and thats exactly what my friends and I received. Ambiance is relaxed, fusing the comfort of your friendly neighborhood watering hole combined with an amalgam of Blues History memorabilia plastered from wall to wall. Feast your eyes on this living, breathing, shrine to the Blues music genre prior to showtime in order to get your senses primed for the quality entertainment that awaits you. Wait staff, bar tenders, and MCs make you feel right at home and a part of the show. Marty Sammon set the bar really high with his tantalizing piano skills. From the eyes and ears of a nubile Blues Music fan, the Blues on Halsted is the place to be.

Donn Ellison

Chicago is known for creating the blues and it is a shame we do not have more blues bars! I lived close to this particular place and it was fun to go here for some of the best music in all of the city without the large ticket prices. This place is not for the faint of heart, nor your girlfriend who has to use the bathroom after every beer, because I will not recommend using the bathroom here even once. Halstead is one of my favorite streets in all of Chicago but this part of Halstead is right in-between two nice areas. The surrounding bars and tacos joints are a lot of fun for late night eats too! Definitely something to try if you live nearby.

Adrienne McCue

To me this is blues music at its finest. I tell every tourist that wants to know which blues bar is better. I tell them “B.L.U.E.S.” (a.k.a. Blues on Halsted) It’s just the right size to really feel the music up close and personal! It feels like you are at a friend’s place—drinking, laughing and in some cases, dancing on the man-made party floor. One of the wonderful things about this place is the staff. Always friendly and enjoying (just like the customers) the splendid sounds of Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues, Carlos Johnson, or Little Ed and the Imperials. Great fun all around!

Sally S.

Its tradition for us to pay a visit every time we are in Chicago. Great music in an intimate venue - as how it should be for blues, IMO. Cover fee has always been reasonable cuz alcohol is where they make all their money. I only wish they have a drinks menu cuz hell if I know what to order when Im not in the mood for beer or my usual cocktail. Problem: The cocktails I ordered during our visit last night (thurs aug 24) tasted like straight juice with no liquor. Im a lightweight and felt zero buzz after 2 drinks. Somethings amiss, management!

Rita Stile

stata molte volte e laria che si respira è di vero blues . il fascino del consumato si avverte appena si entra. Piccolo come spazio ma grande per quello che lascia ai clienti una volta entrati. posto sicuro per la sicurezza e ottimo personale.

Dylan Grieve

This place holds a special spot for me, as I used to come here all the time when I was brand-new to Chicago. Lately, it seems very cramped, and the charming/small atmosphere doesnt quite compensate for having to be squashed in the back looking over many shoulders. The cover charge is usually less than $10, which is nice, and if youre looking for a cozy/divey feel, then this is definitely the place, but if you want space to sit, dont come here unless you plan to arrive early.

Michael Bodaken

Attended last night during August Blues fest.Best blues bar in Chicago for sure. Remarkable atmosphere. Old wood paneled walls covered with photos of blues artists from the past. Last night: Rodney Brown and Hot Rod band. Solid, solid performance. Members of band came out onto the floor with their instruments. Drinks were relatively inexpensive and cover was only $5. Service was excellent Bathrooms are funky. But highly recommend that you take it in.

Tarrell Johnson

My niece had her birthday party here, the night was going smooth until someone brought a bottle of Hennessy inside the club and left it on the floor, one of are invites turn the bottle in to the bar tender and instead the bar tender telling the whole club that if someone get caught bringing illegal drinks inside the club that they will be kick out, she single out are party and I dont feel that was right, I hope race didnt play a part of this!