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Buddy Guy's Legends

700 South Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605
312 427 1190
Ranked #20 of 188 nightlife in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Blues Bars
Activities: Nightlife
Description: Buddy Guy's Legends include his own reputation, plus the amazing array of local and national blues performers drawn to this music hotspot.
Useful Information: Stairs / lift, Bathroom facilities
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Tokyo
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Was recommended to visit Buddy Guy's Legends during my recent stay in Chicago. Absolutely awesome!!! I don't have the vocabulary to describe how good it was. Nice selection of beers (I'd recommend the wheat beer) and the table I sat at had a great view of the stage. All the other customers seemed to be enjoying themselves and the atmosphere... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

a lots of very good clubs and jukes in Chicago if you're blues fan like me, but for the top still Buddy Guy's legend, the place is very staff friendly, good food and still quite cheap. If you're a musician like me you will also appreciate the sound quality. 10$ cover during the week day and 20$ in week-end.

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Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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The music at kingston mines was really good, but the music at buddy guy's was TOP NOTCH! I can't say enough. Even a friend who doesn't like the blues enjoyed herself. Very crowded - if you want a seat, get there early and have dinner while you are waiting.

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile

Went there tonight and music was sensational. Bar is clean and I had a small meal before the show. After settling the bill at the bar, where I paid for the entry, I was hassled by the doorman who said "Don't you owe me $20?" for cover charge which I'd paid at the bar. Left a really nasty taste in... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

to listen new groups and songs are wonderful place! but the service is terrible!

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Toronto
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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We saw Larry McCray here and it was a great show. At first we went upstairs to grab a drink and some food. The chicken wings... well, they looked like the chickens had just been killed and there lay there little wings. It was strange. Funny strange. But, they tasted fine. Upstairs is a little tired and the feed on... More

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Ottawa, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Superb music whenever I have visited. I like that there is no cover charge until almost 9:00 pm with great music before than. Cover charge is reasonable even after that with the quality of musicians.

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Here for a blues Jam on a Monday night, and I thought the highlight was seeing Kate Moss shred some guitar, but then Buddy Guy made a surprise apperarance and screamed a couple songs in between shots of vodka on stage. Great venue, great time, and solid blues

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Lafayette Hill
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Great venue with cheap food and drinks to complement the non-stop music. Buddy even showed up for a song to two and was obviously having a blast, as was all of the crowd. Too bad it cost ten dollars to get in, but this newer version of his old club hits the mark for a good time.

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Irvine, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Having seen Buddy Guy himself in concert just a couple months prior, I was looking forward to visiting his club on a business trip to Chicago. I went with a few work colleagues on a weeknight, arriving an hour or so before showtime to ensure we got a table. Seating was wide open, and we were shown to a table... More

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