Truly a hidden gem of Chicago. My first time in Chicago did not disappoint. I wanted to hear some live Blues and was fortunate to stumble upon Rosas. The people were friendly and you could tell everyone was there to enjoy the music and have a good time. Highly recommend!

Excellent blues. Small crowd. Great atmosphere. We will be back.

Hidden Gem! Great Live Blues music. Been here many times and it never disappoints. The music is so good and the staff is very cool. The musician are highly skilled and extremely passionate when they are performing and many guest musician stop in late night and have great jam sessions. This musical oasis is definitely worth a visit again and again.

It was a very relaxed atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. That one guy was kinda creepy but we are going back

Menu is big , lots of different choices to choose from ... all sounded good

If you are a real blues fan you absolutely have to visit this place. It is the definition of a real down home Chicago blues club. I would travel back to Chicago anytime just to go to Rosa’s Lounge!!Photo of me with Chicago blues legend, John Primer.

Went on a Friday night for 9pm show. Doors open at 8pm or so, but no rush, no lineups. Quaint, dim, and super historical lounge with huge blues vibe. This is the real deal! As soon as show started, we were blown away. Theres nothing like a live music experience and the virtuosity of the band, particularly the masterful harmonica played by Matthew Skoller, blew us away. Were not blues fans, but we were for that night. Place filled up later, so get a seat at the front. Skoller ended set coming out into the audience. Loved it! Thanks Rosas!

Believe it or not, this was my first visit to Rosas. But it wont be the last, thats for sure.Rosas is the quintessential Chicago blues club. This type of club is what I picture when I think Chicago blues.The staff is super friendly, and the space is dark and cozy. The club is long and narrow, theres not a lot of tables from front to back, but to me, its a perfect size. The club holds around 50 people, sitting and standing. The music sounds incredible, and youre close to the small stage, even if youre in the back. Your line of sight is pretty good, even in the very back of the club.You pay at the front door as you come, in, and the host will show you to an open table. On this Friday night, the place was full, and people were dancing on the dance floor and at their tables. The bar is full service with a couple of bartenders, and they will bring drinks to your table. The cocktails are excellent and robust.I believe the show starts at 9 pm and the band plays three or four sets. We arrived around 11-11:30 pm and the band was in mid-set. At the end of the set, they are sitting at the bar or walking around talking with everyone. John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band was playing this night, and they were awesome! My understanding is this level of talent is here every night. And its been my experience at similar Chicago blues clubs around the city.As we approached the end of the last set and closing time, the mood was still full-on party mood!!

A true blues venue, authentic and old school. A blues aficionado paradise. Loved by locals and i can see why. A great place to hear some good music

Dive bar of history. You enter and get steeped in the atmosphere of blues legends old and new. It was great being a part of history just by being there.

Best place for live music

Absolutely the best Chicago has to offer, until late when the millenials took over later in the evening. They kind of ruined it, but the early part of the evening made up for it. No food here, but the drinks arent over priced and the music was absolutely world class. Love it! Give it a try early.

Rosa’s is the bomb. We travelled to Chicago for a short trip and wanted to see some home town blues. We were not disappointed. Intimate setting, good staff and great vibe. We saw Melvin Taylor and he was so awesome. Really capped off our trip. Tony was great. My wife wanted a woman’s cut medium t-shirt and he had to dig quite a bit to find one but came through for her. Cocktails a little spendy but well done.

Wow is all I can say. We were traveling from Louisville, KY and did all the typical tourist stuff. Then our air bnb suggested we check out his favorite neighborhood bar. This place exceeded all of our expectations by a mile. Drinks were great- ordered a Manhattan which as a self proclaimed bourbon gal, I was impressed by the quality. The band was incredible with multiple special guests. And for some reason most of the crowd were talented swing dancers. Best night I’ve had in a while, we felt like we had stepped back in time.

Rosas is my favorite hidden live music spot in the city. Awesome blues, divey atmosphere and in a real neighborhood. Get your tickets online and show up early to get a good seat!

Great had a good time

My favorite blues joint in Chicago. Great acts. Good sound. Honey, friendly place.

Great night at Rosas Lounge. 35 years of Live Blues! It was electric watching two time Grammy nominee John Primer plying his trade on the stage.

The ambiance is great. When you think Chicago Blues, thats what you would have in mind. The selection of drinks was very decent. Prices were also affordable. Admission is worth every penny once the musicians hit the first few notes! You get what you came for : great, great blues. Come in early on weekends to have decent seats!

Rosas has a great vibe. Love the music and atmosphere. Laid back and welcoming. You can also get food delivered as well.

GREAT MUSIC AND GREAT ATMOSPHERE Tony, owner, was very friendly

Cozy, friendly, amazing blues club. Catch Melvin Taylor there if you can. Words cannot describe how guitar skills. Drink prices were reasonable and food can be ordered (delivered from a partner establishment).

One of the great blues bars. Hidden gem. Go here for real Chicago blues

The music is phenomenal! Plus the atmosphere has such a great vibe.

Classic Blues bar in Chicago, great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

As far as blues bars go, this place is the best. We had a fantastic time. Great music; awesome atmosphere and just grungy enough.

Real deal Blues music, great staff and great room and atmosphere for live entertainment.

Absolutely fantastic. Great vibe. Wonderful music. Drinks are very affordable and if your are lucky enough to have Angel as your bar tender then you are going to have a good night! A must see blues bar.

I went to Rosas for the first time on Saturday and caught Lurrie Bell. I dont know how anyone would rate this place anything less than 5 stars. The music, bartenders, pricing, environment and Tony = 5/5. Highly recommend if youve never been.

Humble and authentic blues bar. Live music every night.

The best Chicago venue for serious Blues aficionados. Unlike some touristy venues where people are more interested in talking loudly to each other and the music blares at a very high decibel, Rosa’s actually provides a good listening environment in an intimate space. A small dance area, but usually plenty for those so moved.

I enjoyed Rosas lounge a lot, again. Very good music and laid back atmosphere, friendly staff. I will definitely go back.

Best lounge I’ve ever been to

Awesome place! Great hospitality! Very welcoming. And Great Blues!

Not too crowded, good music, reasonably priced drinks and friendly staff

I visited Rosas for one of their blues dancing events and I had such an amazing time! The music was absolutely my favorite part. I had a great time dancing with other Blues dancers and getting to know the locals. The drinks were great too! I cant wait to go to the next event in August! I would recommend this bar to anyone who likes good company and amazing live music.

Great atmosphere! The music never fails me here. It is always fantastic! The owner is very involved and attentive. He loves his place, the people that come and the music he brings to us. This his heart and it shows. Because of that, Rosas will always be one of my absolute favorite places!

For the last two decades for me was and is the best blues club in Chicago!Cant wait to celebrate my birthday tomorrow at my favorite blues spot and see Tony M.and of course enjoy the great Lil Ed!Great music,service and just fun!

Freaking awesome! Open Uber, type in Rosas and get there. Maybe theres a cover but dont be cheap. Pay the money and enjoy.

Place is just as great as I remember it 15 years ago

Rosas is always a great venue, but a lot depends on the quality of the evenings talent. Look for Lurrie Bell and youll not be disappointed.

Love the music and environment.

Love this place. Great music, friendly crowd, amazing staff... a neighborhood and city institution.

Vino Lunden a must see! Amazing Blues Artist!

This is a true blues club. No food, no TVs, just great music. We were able to see Vance Kelly last night and it was the best live music experience Ive had in years. If you are looking for a real Chicago blues experience, come to Rosas!

Love the band . Nice friendly “Cheers Bar” atmosphere. Everyone introduce themselves. Be ready for some smooth down home blues!

No food here, but the drinks arent over priced and the music was absolutely world class. Love it! Give it a try early.

Fun place, great music

Great Blues and atmosphere. Great service too.

Great ! Enjoy so much. People and music

Good Time With Family and friends.

My first dip into the blues scene in chicago, and damn can I say it has boosted my want of exploring this city’s potential even more! I went to see John primer perform and man can that old man play! Got there at 9 didn’t leave until they where wrapping up. Great drinks, nice little space to dance right in front of the stage, and the bartender Angel I believe was cool . Alll in all will be back

This place is a historic gem. The photos & art on the walls will have you as captivated as the acts on stage. Every show here is incredible & there is a small area where you can dance by the stage making this a great spot for a date night.

Been going to Rosas for many, many years. Tony, Rosas son is as wonderful as his mother. Blues music seems to be a dying art form. I hope Rosas gets rediscovered, it deserves the recognition. I travel extensively...this is one of my favorite places in the world!

Check out this legendary club.

Great place. Went here to see Willie Buck. Looking forward to learning more about contemporary Chicago blues artists and coming back here to see some of them live.

Really cool hole-in-the-wall blues club with lots of great live music.

Great venue for blues!!! Had a wonderful time there!!

I always bring out of town friends here as an ax-ample of the cool stuff we have here in Chicago. Great fun.

Love the ambience here, music was fantastic, the drinks were delicious and well priced. I would definitely recommend this lounge. Very well hidden gem.

Great venue, awesome vibe. Friends cant a little before 9 and were able to hold seats at their table for us which was great. Had a lovely time!

Awesome Chicago-style Blues only club.

Best hole in a wall Ive ever been.My wife and Is 23rd anniversary here hit the spot.Thank youBartender was awesome

Quaint place, great sound, friendly

Great Blues bar.

Most fun for a small place. Will definitely recommend it to anyone else that want to have a awesome time

Its great. The sound is always clean and balanced. The music is outstanding. Cover is a bargain for the quality. $15 is what you would pay to see an okay band play one set at one of the smaller music venues in Chicago on an off night. At Rosas, $15 gets you 2-3 long sets by some of the best blues artists around.

One of the coolest blues bars in Chicago.you will not be bored going here nor will you be disappointed. Every night is a blast.

Great times at Rosas ,great small unassuming blues bar, but its always packed, been there several times before, good ticket prices, we saw a Japanese Blues band!!only in Chicago!!!

Awesome! Chico McFarland was red hot! Mix of Blues first, funk, etc.Killedxthis set!

Great live blues! The atmosphere is super divey, but I like it. Its authentic.

Great little blues bar. Always a good time. Decent seating for a small venue, too.

Amazing time! Bartender was over the top with they way she takes care of her clients.Definitely recommend !

Cool venue for sure, steep cover for entry, average priced drinks, but great music. Service suffers at times before the show, but you soon forget about that when the band takes the stage.

Very nice Lounge I really enjoy poke stick the drummer hes awesome

This place is awesome - great mix of old and new blues players and they keep it real (they didnt sell out to tourists like Kingston Mines - oops!)

One of the most traditional blues venues at Chicago! If you love the blues youll love Rosas!

Live blues is always refreshing

Nice place & the sound is real good.

Hospitable, friendly-top-of the-line R. & B music from a seasoned musician(drums, harmonica)

Great music great spirits.

One of the best blues venues in Chicago, real legends played and still play here. Casual atmosphere, friendly staff, full bar. No food, but they let you order from places nearby.

Awesome blues place in intimate settings. Get there by 8 for the 9/9:30 start. You wont be disappointed!

This is a great intimate club to watch and hear blues. Very friendly. Talked to the owner on the way out, very engaged and making sure everyone is enjoying themselves. Im from out of town and wish I could go again. There are other big huge places that seem to be , and they advertise themselves, as drinking places that have music. This is truly a blues and music first experience, that has drinks. Huge experience difference. We enjoyed Melody Angel, really believe up and coming big star. A lot of raw energy and grit on her lyrics and her guitar playing. Awesome. It was great to chat with her during band break. Nuf said. Truly great experience to add to your chicago visit. Enjoy.

Hot. No food service. It is perfect! If you are a blues fan, you really cannot beat this place. We saw Lurrie Bell!! Are you kidding me? Too awesome! This is such a historic venue for true blues fans. I would absolutley recommend this place. If you get the chance to hit other spots like House of Blues, go! Chicago has a lot of great historic places. Next trip we will hit Checkerboard Lounge and maybe Legends. I heard Legends is much better now.

One of Chicagos greatest blues music venues. Friendly staff and wonderful music makes for a special night out.

Great place! Great Owners!

Really amazing blues musicians

Pretty solid booze select. It was ~$15 for the cover charge and the band was crushing it.Has that nice dive-bar, blues feel. Smells like a good amount of cigarettes and cigars have been smoked in there over the years, beer was spilled as people whizzed around dancing. Overall, a great place to grab a drink, listen to some music, and enjoy yourself while dancing.

My first time in Chicago and Im glad I came here! It was really laid back and so much fun to watch and listen to the bands play.

Music and environment is great. Live band was awesome

This place was so great. We were greeted by the owner, stayed for incredible music and cheap drinks.

Awesome atmosphere. Owner was awesome! We will return

This is a wonderful blues place had a great time and will keep going.

Its an old style blues club. Love it.

Great music, a very intimate setting with the artists.. wonderful people running the place.

Great music. Tons of fun

Cool little place. Super friendly staff.

Music and drinks are great. The place is just ok..neighbor bar.

Cozy place and talented musicians frequent there. The owner was real nice too!! Loved it.