House of Blues Chicago

"Bonkers, absolutely wild place and really good late night food all in one building. A quiet Friday night and had some great food in the restaurant then we sneaked upstairs to catch the end encore of a fantastic concert by Badfish-Sublime and they were fabulous! Just wish we’d known about it sooner and caught more of the show…!"

"The House of Blues restaurant is a sensory haven where flavors, music, and laughter intertwine, creating an unforgettable night out. Starting with drinks, the restaurant not only offered a diverse menu but also set the stage for a musical journey. Live blues melodies enriched the atmosphere, turning our dining experience into a soulful escapade. Transitioning to another floor, the venue seamlessly transformed into a comedy haven. For a mere $15, the stand-up comedy event unfolded over two hours, infusing the space with uproarious laughter. The dynamic shift from blues to comedy highlighted the venue's versatility, showcasing its commitment to providing diverse and entertaining experiences under one roof."

"Way too crowded. Not easy to get around. Sound was good. Great show. Back in the 90s I had a conversation with a girl that worked at the original House of blues and she told me never to go because it was just bad juju. The voodoo stuff was all crazy down there. My friend who I was supposed to go with committed suicide after I got the tickets and when we left the show I saw the guy who passed when he was on the ground getting chest compressions. I actually had a conversation with him about 15 minutes earlier at the bar. Very surreal experience. Of the employees that work there were absolutely fantastic though from the people at the door to the bartenders to security. Everybody was really nice and definitely good at what they do."

"0 | probably the absolute worst venue I have ever seen a live show. the front of venue staff was highly disorganized. they were guiding me improperly to figure out how to get ticket upgrades, then when I encountered someone they were starting upgrades for a slightly elevated view @ $225. I paid $150 for the ticket. the upstairs private sections were over $300. it was absolutely overpriced but unfortunately necessary to see the show properly. I went to see Victoria Monet who is amazing, but sadly over half the room had an obstructed view or simply couldn’t see over one another. I have no clue how they packed folks in such a small place, it felt like there was code violation. every five seconds when I was trying to see by standing on a step I was asked to move. servers are blocked in trying to assist people in the $225 VIP section, and the whole room was frustrated by the lack of ability to move around. if you were close, there was absolutely no shuffling through the crowd. I made it up the stairs and immediately was blocked in because people were spilling at the seams on every section of the floor. I’ve been to countless concerts but never encountered this level of poor direction, orchestration, problem-solving, and planning. I will likely never consider a concert at this venue again unless it’s VIP. but if VIP is the cost it was tonight, I would not go, it’s not fair to pay to see a show you paid to attend. VIP is nothing but a guaranteed seat and an average view."

"Chicago's House of Blues was a unique experience. I thought it would be just another dive bar music venue, but it was so much more. The ambience was kind of macabre and reminded me of a witches tabern we visited in Scotland. The ground floor was general admission standing room only but the stage was easily visible from every spot. There were multiple balconies with standing room only and reserve seating. The 3rd had a nice private club with a well thought out menu and the 4th floor had a lounge. We enjoyed sitting in the lounge while waiting for the show to start. Overall it was a unique and incredible experience. I highly recommend seeing a show here if you can."