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Buddy Guy's Legends

754 South Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605

3.5

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+1 312 427 0333

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www.buddyguys.com

Since its opening in June of â€˜89, Buddy Guy's Legends has built a reputation as the nation's premier blues club. Mr. Guy's personal reputation as the crowned king of Chicago's electric blues scene and his 50+ years in the music ... more on Explorechicago.org

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I think that the pool tables,although entertaining, isn't why any one comes to Buddy's. more on CitySearch

Fantastic atmosphere. more on igougo

And the food was excellent, especially the jambalaya! more on CitySearch

They serve good food for those who want to go early. more on igougo

The atmosphere is raw and pure, the food authentic and full of flavor and the service is excellent. more on CitySearch

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I went to Buddy Guys legends with my two sisters during a sister trip to Chicago. You have to get there early for the show if you want seating. We sat at the bar and ate dinner which was very good. Th ... more on TripAdvisor

Great place to hear top notch blues in chicago. The trophy case is a shrine to a legend in the music business. ... more on TripAdvisor

We always go here when we are in Chicago. You never know when BG himself will show up and play a set. more on TripAdvisor

Delicious New Orleans cuisine, fresh corn bread and amazing collards! Music was perfect - acoustic blues. Guitars all over the walls, wait staff are lovely - bouncers are ... more on TripAdvisor

Artists playing venue are advertised well in advance.... Club doesn't accept bookings ,early arrival is a must.Great ... more on TripAdvisor

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Small, but worth it if you want to hear some of the best local blues bands. I recommend getting there early. I met Buddy once and ... more on CitySearch

Most Blues Clubs are small. This one keeps that small feel in a relatively large room. Drink prices were great, food was a great value. I've been there with large groups ... more on CitySearch

I think that the pool tables,although entertaining, isn't why any one comes to Buddy's. This space can be used to seat more people or have a more accessable stage.(Better ... more on CitySearch

Sunday 1/19/03, Buddy was there along with about 20 cigar smokers. No ventilation at all. My coat still stinks. Musically it was ok but not satisfying in that I really wanted to hear some ... more on CitySearch

I had the pleasure of seeing Eric Sardines at Buddy Guy's Legends. He was very good. Plays like the man, Stevie Ray Vaughn. I sat at the bar and on the wall was Stevie Ray's guitar and a picture of him. I wished I could have seen ... more on CitySearch