Buddy Guy's Legends

Category: Blues club in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Phone: +13124271190

Opening hours

Sunday: 5PM–12AM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5PM–12AM

Thursday: 5PM–12AM

Friday: 5PM–12:30AM

Saturday: 5PM–1:30AM

Reviews

Anthony Gelardi

Oct 9, 2022

Awesome experience. Met buddy, got a picture and autograph.

Francisco Lucas

Oct 9, 2022

Best blues in town. Amazing experience.

Sylvia Wells

Oct 9, 2022

Wonderful environment I love the BLUES 💙💙💙💙

Kathrina Mooney

Oct 7, 2022

Great music and atmosphere. Very friendly, a must visit

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Questions & Answers

Amazing place if you are lucky you can see buddy live worth seeing. I will definitely go back I recommend it 1000%

Gustavo Reynoso | Oct 10, 2017
Sean OKeefe | Oct 10, 2019

Yes. Agreed.

Mandatory place to visit in Chicago.

André Cardoso | Oct 10, 2018
E. Machado | Oct 10, 2018

Certainly

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How early would you have to get to Buddy Guy Legends for a show to get a seat

Kerry Hickman | Oct 10, 2018
Vlad Varchena | Oct 10, 2018

I typically come at 7-7.30 Saturday and you have to share table with other people until late show

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18 year olds are allowed to enter?

Miguel Kowarick Athayde | Oct 10, 2019
Carolyn Davis | Oct 10, 2019

Only at a certain time after 8 u must b 21year old

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We are a party of 7 from new York but we have a 18 year old can he see the show as well?

deloris ritchie | Oct 10, 2018
Scott Taylor | Oct 10, 2018

Over 21 for main shows after 8pm. I took my 15yo to an early show that was pretty good. Check their web site for schedules.

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today is necesary make a reservation? I could ate there?

daniel guerrero | Oct 9, 2020
Kim M | Oct 9, 2020

It's not necessary if you get there by 8, but it's first come first serve. Yes you can eat there. Great food

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Did the chairs in the club have a star cutout on the backrests years ago

Michael Simpson | Oct 10, 2019
James Perkins | Oct 10, 2019

I've no idea as my role is usually that of a performer, not a patron.

Had BG alleys been at this location?

Judie Knoerle | Oct 10, 2019
Matthias Siebert | Oct 10, 2019

Yes

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Is there a cover charge?

Casandra Alexander | Oct 10, 2019
Ron Gagne | Oct 10, 2019

Yes there is when i went out was 10 dollars

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Where is parking available? Thank You

Raven Black | Oct 10, 2018
mark cameron | Oct 9, 2020

All kinds of parking 2 lots adjacent west of the building 2 lots adjacent south of the building and lot kiddy corner NE of the building

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Is there a cover charge if I just want to hang out there say from 5pm to 7pm?

J Zoog | Oct 8, 2022
Sylvia Wells | Oct 8, 2022

No cover charge up to 8

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Can my 18-yr old son come in with me? And if not here… where?

Will Cornish | Aug 10, 2022
Margo Mays | Sep 9, 2022

I'm not sure about that because they serve alcohol

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Any recommendations on where to get a hotelcloseby this blues club? If none, any public transportation to and from this club easy?

Anita Malo | Mar 13, 2022
Huy Nguyen (Noveltygun) | Apr 12, 2022

There are several hotels in Michigan Ave within walking distance

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What do they do for music before the 8pm (or 9pm) show starts? Is it just a sound system?

charles skillin | Mar 13, 2022
Marcil Maddox | Mar 13, 2022

We have an acoustic set Wednesday through Saturday everyday starting at 530pm and on Sundays a Jazz set starting at 530pm

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When is Nora Jean coming

Evette Franklin | Feb 11, 2022
Stacy Brooks | Feb 11, 2022

She came already on 15 Jan

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How early would you suggest to come in to get a table? Show is at 8-9 (opening at 8, show begins at 9)

Eunice Ramirez | Nov 13, 2021
Candy Toys | Nov 13, 2021

We did a month ago and arrived at 7:30pm. There were a few tables available even up-front. To our surprise Mr. Guy showed up and performed 2 songs. Great show! Waitstaff provided great service!! Have Fun!

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what time is actual show start. Do you have to make dinner reservations

Delphine Smith | Oct 9, 2021
Michael Mott | Oct 9, 2021

No reservations, music usually starts at 9pm. BTW - They take Covid seriously, need a mask AND proof of vaccination or negative test and matching ID. Worth the effort, great music and fun.

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At what time begins the live music?

Luís Jacinto | Oct 9, 2020
Robert Mentecki | Oct 9, 2020

Call Buddy Guy's Legends directly and ask an employee what time the music starts

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What time they serve food until and it there a cover charge?

keith holmes | Oct 9, 2020
Carl Davis | Oct 9, 2020

They charge 10 to $20 depending the day the week and the what band is playing and when Buddy plays during January it's more money The kitchen stays open until one hour or two hours before they close and on Saturday it stays open a little later great place to hear good Blues good seating arrangements. It has three bars to downstairs one upstairs and pool tables upstairs. It has an elevator for handicapped to go to the second floor.

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How's the parking

julia johnson | Oct 10, 2019
Jones Reece | Oct 10, 2019

September 19 to 23 2019 in Chicago. Buddy guys place is one of the Best Blues ever. Brought my T Shirt! About parking is expensive all over the city. We did alot of walking easy strides lots to see loved walking great city for strolling. Get a taxi or ride the train or ride a bike. Open for lunch food very very good. Music blues is doen home blues the staff wonderful Chicago warm and friendly.

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Is there seating?

Lucinda Osborne | Oct 10, 2019
Lorenzo Lambertucci | Oct 10, 2019

Yes, there seating

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Is there parking?

Glenn Murray | Oct 10, 2019
Jim Manley | Oct 10, 2019

No parking provided by the venue.

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What time do you need to get there on a Saturday night to get a seat for the show at 9:306?

Carol Laurin | Oct 10, 2019
David Sharp | Oct 10, 2019

We got there at 8:30P.M

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Is there a cover charge ?

Chuck Hutto | Oct 10, 2019
Louis G | Oct 10, 2019

5 bucks. It's worth it. Enjoy

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How do I book a table?

Maureen Milne | Oct 10, 2019
Natasha | Oct 10, 2019

I believe it's first come first serve

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When is open mic?

Steven “stevietime9” Ross | Oct 10, 2019
Shawn W | Oct 10, 2019

When does that start on Monday?

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Who played last night?

Jerome Brooks | Oct 10, 2019
mark cameron | Oct 9, 2020

Jo Mamma

What is the cost to reserve a table for 8 to 10 people.

Diane Williams-Kidd | Oct 10, 2019
mark cameron | Oct 9, 2020

Ni reservations!!!!!!!!!

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What is the age requirements?

Antonio Lopez | Oct 10, 2018
Saran Kanagaraj | Oct 10, 2018

I guess they make an exception for performing artists - Nick Linsey, who performed on the night we were there recently, was all of 17 years old!! 😊

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IS THERE A DRESS CODE. ARE SHORTS AND A T-SHIRT OK

Donnie Sigur | Oct 10, 2018
Keith Gagnon | Oct 10, 2018

Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable. Recommend nice ones though.

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What is the cover charge?

Linda Brown | Oct 10, 2018
Bill Schenk | Oct 10, 2018

It depends on the band and the day of the week, but can be anywhere from $8 to $25... Typically $10 to $20.

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How far in advance do you book? My wife and I would love to experience some great live music, we’ve heard this is the spot. When can you post shows for the weekend of May 19th? Thanks, Colin

Colin Thrasher | Oct 10, 2018
Lee Petrenka | Oct 10, 2018

My wife and I got tickets to see Buddy play the night before the show.

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Are kids allowed to participate in the open jams? My son is 9 years old and he plays the drums.

K. “mskeke828” Poole | Oct 10, 2018
Heather | Oct 10, 2018

I would call Buddy Guys to check. It could depend on night or time

What time does music start today?

Denise Carlson | Oct 10, 2018
Bill Schenk | Oct 10, 2018

Lil Ed starts at 9 PM...

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Who is playing tonight

Val Peisen | Oct 10, 2017
Ben Carson | Oct 10, 2017

Check the website for the daily calendar

Is there a dress code

Kimya Murray | Oct 10, 2017
jennifer b | Oct 10, 2017

Everyone was pretty casual when I went.

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Where to park?

Lewis Brown | Oct 10, 2017
Kimya Murray | Oct 10, 2017

Is there a Fee to enter

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