Buddy Guy's Legends

Visit Buddy Guy's Legends to experience the finest blues seven nights a week, enjoy southern Cajun soul food, and behold a major archive of blues.

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    (312) 427-1190

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    buddyguy.com

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    Music Venue

Address

700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.) Chicago , IL 60605 United States

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Kevin M. McNally, CMP

You have to experience Blues @Legends . Buddy tours all year - You can catch him w surprise guests in JAN. I enjoyed Jeff Beck playing w Buddy. This is a MUST experience. Get a seat near the stage!

R Baker

Although Central park north is smelling bad with dog pees, southern part of this park is amazing surrounded with all ranges of green and you will be able to watch skycrapers, biking , skiing , running

Becca Allen

The $10 entry for our 9pm show felt like a steal. We saw the Mike Wheeler Band, who were so great - I’d definitely recommend seeing them. Judging by the Cosmo I had, the cocktails are very strong!

Lina Gonzo

Waiting for Buddy Guy to take the stage on opening night of his annual run of January shows at Legends. A luxury for any blues lover, but a MUST for any Chicago Blues lover.

Tim Bushnell

Energetic live bands , great southern food , a wonderful way to experience the blues in Chicago

Keith Blodorn

Low carb tip: there's a lot of fried food to avoid, but the chicken wings are fantastic! The Tabasco flavor had a great kick, plenty of sauce. Of course you're there for the music !

Renata Santiago

Awesome place! You can tell it is a real and traditional blues place. Love the athmosphere there. The guys from the staff made me feel like home. If you are in Chicago, don't miss this place.

TV Food Maps

Check out Buddy Guy's Legends as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Owned by blues legend Buddy Guy , with a beer named after the legend the Buddy Brew Read more

Leandro Araujo

Probably the most comfortable live music bar I've ever been... a MUST go if you're in Chicago.

Devrim Gündüz

A must-visit in Chicago. Real Blues legend . Live Blues music . Food is also good.

Amanda Cooper

One of the best blues bars in Chicago! Buddy Guy does a concert series in January, but be prepared to get to the bar early for seats. I was surprise by the $3 312 draft special on a Friday night!

Davidaw Chatman

This place is one of Chicago's finest establishments. Not only will you enjoy wonderful food, you will see some legendary blues artists !

Alex Green

I like his Skin Deep. Great and calm song. I want to buy tickets to his new concert tour on his site - http://buddyguytourdates.com. Very convenient.

Stacy

My husband and I had never been to a blues bar . We stopped in for one last drink and ended up dancing until they closed! The staff was so welcoming!

Explore Chicago

Local and international legends play here, and Buddy Guy himself graces the stage of his authentic blues club, where memorabilia like B.B. King and John Lee Hooker’s guitars complete the atmosphere. Read more

Darsat Castan

Arrive early for a good sit. You have to try the Buddy Brew beer , a good wheat beer from town !

Bill Peeler

It's great seeing a blues legend and all that, but the place is super touristy and staff is super rude. No need to go back.

Bart Hunt

Cool place. Friendly staff and good music . Definitely worth visiting if you're in Chicago.

Sheryl Youngblood

Blues music gumbo grilled chicken and pasta the people the atmosphere but most of all the owner Mister Buddy Guy

Joshua Haftel

Well worth the wait to see Buddy. He was an incredible entertainer, kept the place rocking all night long.

Kevin M. McNally, CMP

U have to experience Blues @Legends . Buddy tours all year-U can catch him w surprise guests in JAN. I enjoyed Jeff Beck playing w Buddy. This is a MUST experience. Get a seat near the stage!

Lina Gonzo

Great Blues Music , Buddy Guy shows up, food are his personal recipes, this is heaven!

max L

Great sound and not a bad seat In the house. Good drinking prices

Deeps M

Cannot recommend the baby back ribs enough. Best I've had in the south loop.

Aaron Cruz

Do you have the blues ? Then head to this South Loop, Chicago institution for a night fun and music .

Zaz Zaz

Staff thinks they're doing customers a favor. I thought we were what made a joint worth opening. Is Buddy content to pay for his clubhouse w/personal wealth, just to be a big shot? Seems that way.

Samantha Hill

Come for the music stay for the good company, friendly staff and good food!

Momcilo Radovanovic

Such a good place... $10 is a cover, but once you get in you get discount flyers for the next time ($5)Cheap pitchers , good people, great music ... My fav place to go out in Chicago Read more

Tyler Wicker

This place is extraordinary!!! I highly suggest the afternoon acoustic sets! $6 Goose Island pitchers on Fridays!!!!

Danny Pinson

Buddy Guy had an impromptu appearance on stage and signed autographs and took pictures afterwards. Very cool to see the legend.

Paula Freire

A good place to hear blues and enjoy yourself!

Bryan Sumney

Food, atmosphere, service, music ... you just can't go wrong

Maria Cook-Alt

Get there early in order to sit by the performing stage otherwise, stand or go upstairs and watch from tv screens :)

Niels Christian Møller

One of Chicago's best blues joints. Great Music . Great atmosphere.

Michael Higgins

Pretty good blues right downtown. If you want a real blues night, go to Kingston mines though. I'm sure buddy guys has it's good and bad nights. But it's a touristy bar .

Puffy Eyes

A Classic if you visit Chicago!

Euller Barros

Nice place to drink some beer and listen to good music ! Live blues at lunch and dinner .

Patrick Shaw

Great live music ! Blues and brews!!

Mazda

Mr. Guy’s personal reputation as the crowned king of Chicago’s electric blues scene and his 50+ years in the music business have made Buddy truly a legend himself.

Cordelia Lozano

I had the best time! The best blues place in Chicago

Raksha Ravikumar

Vegetarian Gumbo was surprisingly really tasty! I was impressed.

Raquel Bretas

So nice!!! Prices are ok. Music is good. Maybe Buddy, the guy, plays !!

Pranay Sethi

Wednesdays is students night! No cover/entry. $3 Jameson. $2 PBRs. Awesome music -> Free!Go for it!

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This is an incredible music venue . Sound was so crisp!

Chris B.

The gumbo & the cornbread are awe-inspiring! Wash 'em down with an Old Style.

Jeff Carter

In January the Man himself plays Worth a trip into the cold Midwest to hear some hot Blues

Beau Baldwin

Awesome vibe and awesome music !

Rachael Stevens

Delicious food! Great music ! Good vibe! But expect to stay awhile... Service is ssslllloooooowwwww

Ilaria

Let's go there for lunch and listen some free acoustic blues music

Craig Vodnik

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