Amazing venue. It’s great that they showcase local bands as well as renowned ones. I love the art & the architecture throughout along with the history. The sound quality is amazing from all aspects of the building.

Victoria is one of the most attentive bartenders in town. If shes serving you, youre lucky. Great comedy scene on Wednesdays. Great selection of cocktails. Definitely one of the great bars on Telegraph.

This place is awesome, come here if you get a chance. The plaster molds of musicians faces are epic and look timeless. Great food too

One of the best jazz clubs in Chicago. Went on a Wednesday evening and ended up being there for 3 hours. Their bands were that good. Funky mojo daddy were out of this world. Highly recommend visiting here when in the windy city. It is am experience and a treat to the eyes and ears. Bar has many choices and you can order dinner too.

The restaurant has good drinks and the best blackened salmon that I have ever had. It was very tasty and my friends and I were able to cut the line for the concert because we spent over $25 per person at dinner. The house of blues itself as a concert venue is a little crowded when you stand on the main floor, plus it gets a little hot but you get what you pay for. I would go back.

While in Chicago the House of Blues Is a great place to have dinner. It was within walking distance from our hotel. They had Live music while you enjoy your dinner. Staff was very helpful with recommendations on what to eat and drink. Food and drink were delicious. Great customer service. Will stop by again on our next trip to Chicago.

Ive heard many stories about the House of Blues and my first experience there was awesome! I saw Starset and the whole venue was rocking. Several bars were there for convenience and you could even get food which always dont seem to be an option when going to a concert. There are two floors and each offered a good view of the event. Obviously the earlier you got in the better so you could stand by the railing but I was behind a couple standing at the railing and still saw everything. There a couple parking garages just a few blocks away from the venue which makes parking easy because parking in Chicago can be a real pain. Overall, a very positive experience and I cant wait to go back.

We werent expecting too much from this place but the food was good! We had the nachos which was great. The chicken fried steak was my favorite and the shrimp and grits. The performance was wonderful as well and we really enjoyed ourselves here. Big portions and well worth the money. Dont forget to check the bathrooms as well!

Never been to a bad concert here. If you go to the restaurant before, and spend $25 per person, keep your receipt! If you should it to security inside, you can skip the line and get to stay inside (instead of going outside to line up - so helpful in the winter!).

Top notch, hands-down one of my favorite places to catch a show. This venue is awesome. It’s just big enough to bring in some big national acts yet small enough you can see them in a more intimate setting.

Took in some blues in the foundation lounge with some yummy cocktails and amazing decor. Then we moved downstairs for a comedy show and some food, reasonably priced in comparison to the other bars in the area. The food and cocktails were delicious and presented beautifully. The comedy show was fantastic and free, its on every Tuesday night. Definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Chicago, reserve an area beforehand to ensure good seats as its a small intimate area with limited seating.

So much fun, you can get really close to stage, lots of bars, stairs to get in. Have to stand. Just saw Boy Band Review: Denim Formal concert.

Very cool looking place! Funky folk art covering the walls, Blues Brothers memorabilia, gift shop, lots of bars, and great sound throughout the venue. First time here and I thought the place was great. All staff was VERY friendly and kept things in order when the crowd/line got out of hand. Very impressed! Loved it. Saw Miyavi.

In addition to the concert venue, its a good place to grab a bite for lunch or dinner. We were there for lunch. It wasnt busy, and the food was delicious. The brisket and pork were tasty. Well have to be back again, maybe for a concert next time!

This venue is amazing for seeing a concert. I highly recommend using the VIP tickets to get the best view. The performance i went to would not have been the same without the VIP location and for a concert experience that is once in a lifetime, it’s worth the extra money! If you do decide to do general admission, then go early and purchase dinner to get a better seat!!

Had a blast here. The band was great. We attended a Kennametals private function and they really put on a great event. The venue was nice and clean. The bathrooms were huge and clean. The bartenders were nice and attentive.

A truly unique experience and venue for avid music goers. The history of the building alone is worth the visit. Beautifully designed and great acoustics make for a memorable concert experience. The only drawback is there arent many seating options available. Its an open floor concept so the only seats are box seats in the balcony and a few bar chairs surrounding the outer edges of the main floor. But thats a minor issue. The food served here is also very good and reasonably priced. Highly recommend attending the House of Blues for a concert!

Really a great place to see a show. Big enough to get a good crowd but small enough to still feel somewhat intimate. Was my first time going to the House of Blues. As a first timer, I will say this place can be kind of confusing. Took me awhile to get the lay of the land. Next time I dont see this as being a problem. If you get up in the balcony, views can be obstructed. I advise getting there early to find your view of choice. I will see more shows here as it is truly a great place for a show.

Love the atmosphere for a show. The setup the aesthetics of the hall is real nice. The resteraunt staff could use a small attitude adjustment. Realize there is a show going on and try not to send everyone to an overcrowded bar.

The House of Blues is definitely a good place to go. It is not only extremely educational considering some of the facts posted around the building, but it is also quite an interesting and artistic building. The food is definitely not bad as well. It is over priced in some aspects which I will get to, but it is still quite good. We ordered jambalaya and added shrimp which doesnt automatically come with it which is odd considering every jambalaya I have ever eaten has shrimp already in it. The bowl of jambalaya is $18 by itself and you get around 2 cups full. If you want to add shrimp you pay additional of $6 for 4 shrimp which are the 16/20 size. The jambalaya was ultimately well made with good spice to it. I dont think 4 shrimp at $6 is fair priced but the jambalaya was still good. The grilled salmon that was originally ordered doesnt come with any starch which we thought it did, so we ordered sweet potato French fries which are good. The salmon was still raw in the middle after taking a bite and it had an off taste to it so we sent it back after talking to the waitress. We then ordered the grilled mahi sandwich which was very good. The only downside and disappointment to the food was that there was a bone in a piece of chicken, there was a fairly large piece of bay leaf left in the jambalaya which is horrible to bite into, and the 4 shrimp with the tails still on were not priced accordingly and should have had the tail removed. The ice tea was good as well. We decided against a dessert at this meal. All in all, House of Blues was worth going to and definitely worth visiting if you are in Chicago for a visit.

Ugh, I wish I could give a higher rating but so many little annoying things add up. First, day of show I call and ask what the seat prices are. I bought 1 on main floor for 125. I had asked if there were some seats on the rail next to the stage. I was told no but when I arrive, there are seats there available. Plus they were selling seats for 75. Why was I charged 50 extra. Plus my seat was NOT on the main floor but on the elevated seating area behind the sound/mixer section, not to mention my table is behind another table so my view is really obscured. Also, as far as the restaurant goes the hostess said I could sit at the bar or rail across from the bar and a waiter would come. After 20 minutes and several employees looking right at me, nobody came. I had to go ask for a menu and then after deciding what I wanted, I had to go find another employee to give my order to. Security was nice. The decor is great. The food is average but priced high. The beer is expensive as is at every music venue. I left my credit card with the waiter, I came back 5 minutes after I left and asked an employee about it at the door. He said if I left it, they put it in a safe and I have to get it the next day. I left like 5 minutes before that and the employee would not go check to see if it was in fact locked in the safe till tomorrow. Ill never buy a seat over the phone again, as they are misleading were the seats are and charge extra for them. Tesla was awesome. The pics were taken at the restaurant and some when I was walking around. The last pic was at my seat and you can see the empty table in front that will be full when the people who reserved it show up and the mixer/sound station. Very disappointing and I feel cheated.

Food and cocktails in the Foundation Room were exceptional!! The staff is awesome and there are plenty of them. Lots of history in here

I enjoyed myself for Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras. First ever doing something like that and the Food was pleasing! I dont have enough experience with the concert section to give it 5 stars. When Im able to attend Ill update my review.

First time experience! My husband surprised me with a Michael Jackson Tribute! Loved the uniqueness about the place. The only thing is that they didnt have many seats.

Dinner at House of blues was awesome. The show by Best of the 90s was so much fun. The service was Superior. We were upgraded from the floor seating to a box and had our own attendant. I made a few trips into the Foundation Room where they had a blues band playing. I wish I had that much fun at every show.

The Gospel Brunch is absolutely wonderful! I expected the food to be average, like you were mostly paying for the show. To my surprise not only was the food very good, there was also bottomless mimosas and solid customer service! Even my 1 and a half year old seemed to enjoy the experience.

First time at HOB. Staff were great; very friendly and helpful. We had a group of 11, so the food took a little time, but it was fine. I ordered the brisket, which came with slaw, pickles, jalapeno corn bread, and beans. It all tasted good, but it wasnt really anything special compared to other places with good brisket, which made the price seem a bit high. Otherwise, I had a great time. (It was my birthday, and they did bring me a cookie and ice cream in a skillet.)

Had a great time for the Selena experience, staff overall was patient and friendly with the large crowd. After party was lots of fun!

The place is very nice! I attended the Rick Astley Concert . We found convenient garage parking right across the street. This is a standing room concert location. The architecture in the building is very pleasing. Many bars through out the concert hall.The sound and light show was amazing. I really enjoyed my concert experience!

Went to the bar and restaurant downstairs and had a great evening. It was incredibly busy as it was a Friday night so the wait for a table was fairly long, we chose to wait longer to get a table with a better view of the stage. That was OK though as we managed to get a good space at the bar to watch the band from. The drinks were a fair price for where you are and the food was good but a little on the pricey side. The band playing was really great (I cant remember what they were called, sorry) and the atmosphere was very friendly.

Amazing venue! I was fortunate enough to get a chance to take a tour through the facility. So many beautiful architectural details and artwork. The food was good and the staff was very attentive and friendly. I attended the Sunday Gospel brunch, which was lively and interactive. I even ended up on the stage for a few minutes! Great fun!

Nice place to watch a band and grab a drink. Located in the heart of Chicago near the river. Good service

Always an amazing show, LedZepp2 were PHENOMENAL, per usual. Dinner before the show, food and staff were great. Im never disappointed the countless times Ive been to HOB.

Metal/Rock concert was amazing. Im glad I was able to get a decent spot from my view. Definitely a good place to enjoy a show.

Went to the Dir En Grey concert and It was wonderful. First time weve been to the HOB. The door man (big guy) asked us if we were going to eat at the restaurant or go to the concert. We said concert but he asked if weve eaten and recommended the restaurant while we wait till the concert starts. We decided to do that, and it was a great recommendation. The food was delicious, the customer service was great and the drinks were what we expected. After that we went to see the show, but decided to upgrade to VIP seating so we did and enjoyed the much better view. Table service for the VIP room was great, the waitresses was very friendly and always quick with our orders. After the show we stuck around for the after party in the Foundation Room. The drinks there were great aswell and so was one of the bartenders. He was always paying attention to us and how are night was going. Overall we had a blast and cant wait for another night like that in the HOB. Well definitely be back!

The bread pudding is to die for! Southern cooking and bbq made in house. Live music was great. Nice place to chill and enjoy an evening out.

Love love LOVE this place, cant wait for a return visit from Toronto. I highly recommend this establishment. Blues music played live is well worth it.

One of the best concert experiences Ive ever had. Couldnt believe how lucky I was that Sir Sly (and as a bonus Joywave) was playing in a smaller venue like House of Blues. I mean, whhhat?!? Really theres not a bad spot in the place. Staff was really nice and the show was AMAZING! Both bands sounded just like their recordings. Ill definitely be back.

Great happy hour here! They have live bands during the week, and not to mention great performances when they are in town. 3 Floors to hang out on, so there is plenty of space.

Cool atmosphere. Specialty drinks were expensive but you only needed one so not too bad considering. The music was great and with that it’s a little loud (to be expected). We loved it though. Lots to look at. The food was pretty good as well. Service was ok. It was busy and things took awhile. Not unexpected. We would definitely come back!

Icon blues venue in Chicago. Unique decor and several different rooms or venues in 1.

Such a cool event to attend. This brunch was not only great tasting, but a fun overall experience. Our waiter, Trey did a great job of making sure we were fully enjoying our experience at the House of Blues and in Chicago in general. The music and energy throughout the morning/ afternoon was uplifting. Highly recommend.

Loved it and not expensive at all. Great music, friendly staff and little shop to but nicknacks.

A trip to Chicago to see a concert at The House of Blues almost went haywire when my friend ordered the tickets to the show for the wrong date in error! We arrived Saturday and the tickets were for Friday night! Fortunately for us the Manager onsite was kind enough to allow us to use our tickets and make the show! I am forever grateful as this was a birthday suprise and we are from out of town! Thank you House of Blues for the best birthday ever! Food was outstanding, blues musician in the dining area was outstanding, show was outstanding! Great staff! Thank you!

Fantastic place! The main hall upstairs is spacious and cozy at the same time. Intimate but big.The whole space is decorated in very interesting ways, which is entertainment on top of the show you will see. And there are two floors so it never feels too crowded.There are stairs to go up but they also have an elevator.Great experience and really cool place.

Oh my lord! They made this night so amazing for us from beginning to end. It made the 8 yr wait to see Here Come the Mummies worth it! Dinner was extraordinary, server was phenomenal. We did the VIP package bc 1. I use a cane and 2. My husband being a Veteran doesnt like certain closed areas. So this way we had a high top table right down front. We met another Vet. We got to go between the other bars. It was worth every penny and still wasnt outrageously expensive! Would do it again in a heartbeat!!

It was the perfect Sunny sunday, place was overly crowded by people aiming to soak in sun and leisurely chug a glass of beer or few.

Great music, food, and atmosphere. Live bands and occasional music celebrities jam sessions make a must go and see place. The music memorabilia is exquisite. Also, you can take a picture with the blues brothers!

Great brunch w lots of options and unlimited mimosas and oj w fun, live entertainment. Highly recommended for everyone.

Great venue with an interesting style. Never had to wait for a drink. Ive never seen so many bars for the that size of venue. Drinks were a bit more expensive than Im used to in Saint Louis.

Im a vegetarian and look at this delicious plate of veggies they served me for my main dish! All of the meat eaters loved theirs too!

This place is a good sized bar/restaurant that plays live music every night. And, as you may have guessed from the name, they play blues and a variety of music.

House of Blues Chicago is by far, the best HoB I have beem to!The staff - exceptionally friendly and attentive.The food - nothing short of incredible.The Foundation Room - surreal and stunning.The music - well, what can I say? Nothing but the best.I CANNOT wait to return to Chicago again so I can visit the House of Blues.

The ambiance and the music was great! The drinks and the food was good. They were out of most the brisket, which was a bummer so they gave us free dessert. Get the bread pudding, you will not be disappointed!

Amazing concert venue with an upstairs and downstairs venues. Typical bar, nice chill spot. Parking might be a bit nuts since it’s in the heart of downtown or pricey of you wish to use a garage and walk or valet. But venue itself is great.

Always a great venue always a good time

The food is actually amazing here - my boyfriend and I went before a show and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of service and the food! Also, if you spend $25 per person in the restaurant you get to skip the general admission line for whatever show you’re going to see. A really awesome perk!

Such intricate details everywhere, absolutely awesome. The comedy show was hilarious. We will be back!

We went to the Chicago House of Blues for the Sunday Gospel Brunch. It was so much fun! The music was uplifting and crowd pleasing! The food was to die for! The huge buffet lines boasted food from eggs and bacon to jambalaya and peach cobbler. The complimentary mimosas didnt hurt either!

Awesome place to go to see caravan palace at. The sound is pretty good here especially if youre in the middle up front by the band. Be ready for the floor to bounce once everyone starts jumping in the middle. Overall fun place but expect to stand unless you pay extra. There food and drinks available off course as well.

Cozy, friendly place. I visited on Sunday so it wasnt packed but not empty either. Band was superb - Mississippi Heat. Price of local craft beer was reasonable. Loved the decor!

Omg it was my first time in the house and it was the best so far, but also i was introduce to a new solo singer which performance was absolutely amazing , i recommend to everyone BUNBURY Ps: i want know what was in the sex in the green room drink

A very unique venue for sure, Ive been to a couple of concerts here and theyve been good overall. However, the security & people who are in charge of the concert lines definitely need help in all being on the same page. Its mass confusion with everyone giving us different answers about simple things like where coat check is and when it opens. The inside of the venue hall is unique and shows here are stunning. Also, parking is a nightmare here but thats just the area.

Good location for music and food also for larger groups. Stage is quite professional but not as genuine as Blue Chicago. Still highly recommend this place especially if you are into Blues Brothers.

We were there on a quiet night, Sunday, with visitors from the UK. We only were there for drinks. Bar are is decent, but also a bit cramped on the right side. The bas relief blues legends on the ceiling were great to look at, the bartender was quick, friendly, and efficient. There was solo live entertainment, a one man band so to speak, and he was fair blues man. It was nice to have live entertainment at 4 pm.

Was here a while ago. Man friend had VIP tix to a random concert. Place was standing room and packed. Luckily, we had great seats at a table with our own waitress. Table was tiny and cramped but I was ok with it. Foundation room was packed and concert floor was like a mosh pit. Drinks were strong - bouncers were nice - food was edible. VIP is the way to go!

Great place to listen to live music. And they cook up some first class food.

Friend who works here let me in after hours. Had a blast! Nice place. Choice Liquors.

Good food, great music venues. Concert hall above restaurant, and nice venue and stage below for evening dinner and music. Sound quality was also good. Will likely return when were in the area.The Juicy-Lucy cheeseburger was delicious.

The atmosphere was not at all what I expected in a really good way. Ive grown up hearing about the House of Blues, but didnt make it in until recently. The decor was unique (compared to what you typically find on this neighborhood). The southern comfort food was delicious. I was wanted to order more than half the menu. I finally decided on the shrimp and grits and I ate every bite. The service was friendlier and on point. I think his name was Jake. The hostess was a delight as well; unfortunately I do not remember her name.

As far as seating goes, my advice would be to sit in the pit to be closer to the action, although the table sharing looked somewhat cosy. Alternatively sit on the rail which is facing from the sides, but on a slightly higher level so your view is completely unobstructed. DONT sit in the tier as the sound/lighting station is between you and the stage, plus a walkway to the buffet and bar. Also its further away from the action and I think the SGB would be better enjoyed closer up (see photo, this was our view - not terrible and didnt spoil the experience, but the pit and rail are better options). Having said that, the Sunday Gospel Brunch is a fun way to spend a couple of hours. The food is plentiful and good quality, service is friendly, the MC is energetic and engaging and the singers are SO talented.

It’s got to be on your list of places to visit when in Chicago. Super family friendly, live music ever single night.Bring hard cash with you. Entrance fee is $10 per person, paid in cash or charges to your hotel room if you’re staying at the House of Blues Hotel.Tables are reserved for people dining, with seats available by the bar for those wanting to take in the atmosphere / dance.From around 10pm it’s open seating, so you’re able to grab a table without ordering food.We were lucky enough to hear The Smiley Tillman band with Kate Moss. Thoroughly recommended listening. They really made my visit to Chicago memorable.

We attend a concert here and the entire experience was great. The venue is large enough that everyone fits comfortably yet very intimate at the same time, which is great for performance. The staff is very friendly and particularly Pedro from the security team was extremely helpful. He not only walked us over to the area that we were trying to find, but he was also very informative about the venue and kindly answered all of your questions. Overall a great experience and a special thank you to Pedro for making us feel welcome.

I went there for a concert recently. They sold tickets to capacity as standing room only, so you literally could not see anything with the amount of people crammed into the tiny space. Also, the concert tickets were under $50, but they charged $100 per person for VIP to have a seat at the tables by the bar that remained empty for most of the concert anyway. This was a horrible venue, and I will definitely never return no matter who is playing.The only good things were fair beverage prices (standard for events) and (mostly) nice staff.

Saw Tesla 2/5/19 the venue was crowded but staff was good about keeping the lines moving. The sound was excellent and TV monitors all over made it an enjoyable show regardless where you were. I highly recommend it for any live show.

I love this place. The NEVER ENDING art that hugs and welcomes you in. Positive vibrations!

Great venue! We did the pass the line option and got $50 towards our dinner! The music and food was great!

Came here with my friend she order the shrimp I ate the jambalaya the worse food Ive try no lie it had chicken no flavor at all. I didnt finished the food we felt disgusted after. House of blues its a nice place, I was really expecting good quality food. Save yourself money and just go another place.

The band we saw was great but the place was small and all the seats were reserved and cost a lot extra. My sister and I were very surprised by how small it was compared to the rave in Milwaukee. The medic was very nice when there was a near fainting incident.

Very cool place to visit. I had a nice time listening to the music.

A pretty cool venue with multiple levels, private boxes and great decor. Definitely would go to something else here.

First time at the House of Blues. Went with VIP tickets to see Southern Accents. Had dinner first and then the concert. Food and service were excellent. The concert was great and the cocktail service was top notch. Wonderful time was had by all.

Good place for hangouts with friends while listening good blues beer and food options are good and will provide you a scenario in order to enjoy a good night.

Great music...great food...foundation room seemed to be going off but pat down before entry to main stage

My home away from home. Been coming for years. Its expensive, but if you are doing the tourist thing and partying downtown Chicago, you already know to expect this. $25 parking in the valet. Use SpotHero. Love the music hall, and the Foundation room is awesome.

Amazing place! Grab a bite of delicious bbq before a concert, its worth it! Looking forward to visiting again someday!

Walked in on a Friday night around 11 and caught a great live blues band. Nice atmosphere, lively audience. Good time.

Fantastic food and entertainment! Go if you get a chance. Be aware that food and drink are $$$

BBMAK sounded great on all their hits and new songs. Great vocal harmonies. Great sound and view of stage.

The staff is professional and friendly. The concert was amazing!

Such a cool place for dinner and a show. The place is pretty small so theres not a bad seat in the house. It can get kind of pricey here but thats to be expected in downtown Chicago. It is a very cool thing you to see your favorite bands and singers up close. The staff is super helpful I will accommodate any of your needs. The venue is located near many hotels so staying in the area is rather easy and parking isnt bad either. I highly recommend seeing a show at this venue.

I went to House of Blues for their Epic High concert, and it was literally the best show I have ever been too. The venue was nice, the sound was amazing, and their show epik. Furthermore, I got the Pass the Line which came with a dining voucher. It was worth it. I got the Shrimp Poboy and Buffalo wings, and it was some of tastiest wings I ever ate. I hope Epik High returns to this venue, and I look forward to coming to more shows held here.

Excellent venue with a lot of variety of music, blues, rock, metal, EDM and electronica just to name a few. Super helpful staff, lovely restaurant and food. New Orleans decor, heavy on the voodoo themes.

The yelawolf concert was amazing. All the performers were great, but yela definitely brought the house down! I would definitely go again to see another concert there.

Saw Manchester Orchestra last weekend. I love the music that I hear from them on Alt Nation, so I decided to give them a try live! So glad I did!!! Their sound was pure enjoyment and the sounded so good, it was like listening to them on a Compact Disc! The place was super packed, but we were still able to make our way to the bar and back without too much hassle. It was my first time at HOB and Im looking forward to going back!!!

A bit hard to see for shorter people but was awesome

Really cool experience. We came on a night with no big names and the music was still great. Make a reservation! best tables make the experience so much better. The food is not my choice but the music is.

Great drinks!!! loved the dimmed light rooms makes it feel cozy!! A friend has a membership here where they get a party service with it. Got plenty appetizers and our own room! Was a blast

House of Blues is the BEST venue I’ve been at. Staff is very respectful, the stage is just right. 100 percent go to a concert if it’s at HOB Chicago.

Great music venue in the heart of downtown Chicago. Make sure to get there early for GA tickets because the floor fills fast for a lot of shows.