Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

Name: Buddy Guy's Legends
Address: 700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, United States
Telephone: +1 312-427-1190

#15 among attractions in Chicago

Nightlife, Dancing, Lunch, Dinner

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Buddy Guy's Legends stands as a testament to the vibrant blues scene in Chicago, United States. This iconic music club was established in 1989 by the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy and has since become one of the most reputable venues for authentic blues music in the city. Located in the heart of Chicago's South Loop neighborhood, Buddy Guy's Legends is not only a performance venue but also a shrine to the rich history of the blues genre.

The club is adorned with memorabilia, including autographed guitars, photos, and records, celebrating the legacy of blues music and its most influential artists. It is a place where the walls themselves seem to resonate with the soulful sounds of the past. The atmosphere is steeped in tradition, yet the venue remains a hub for contemporary blues musicians, showcasing both established and emerging talent.

Buddy Guy's Legends features live music every night, with Buddy Guy himself performing a series of concerts every January. The venue's commitment to preserving the blues is evident in its dedication to providing a stage for musicians who keep the genre alive. The club's reputation has attracted music lovers from all over the world, making it a must-visit spot for anyone interested in the authentic Chicago blues experience.

In addition to the music, Buddy Guy's Legends offers a full-service restaurant and bar, serving up classic Chicago fare alongside a selection of local brews and cocktails. The menu complements the musical offerings, providing a complete sensory experience for visitors.

Coordinates: 41°52'23"N, 87°37'35"W

Address

700 S Wabash AveDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 312-427-1190

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Day trips

Buddy Guy's Legends – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Second Leiter Building, The Bowman and The Spearman, Auditorium Theatre, Merle Reskin Theatre.

~1280 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
7 min walk • The Second Leiter Building, also known as the Leiter II Building, the Sears Building, One Congress Center, and Robert Morris Center, is located at the southeast corner of South State Street and East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~1370 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
7 min walk • The Bowman and The Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, are two bronze equestrian sculptures standing as gatekeepers in Congress Plaza, at the intersection of Ida B.
~1170 ftN
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
6 min walk • The Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located inside the Auditorium Building at 50 Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~350 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
2 min walk • The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre and now named after Merle Reskin, it was founded in 1910. The Merle Reskin Theatre is now part of DePaul University, and is also used for events and performances of other groups.
~1160 ftN
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
6 min walk • The Auditorium Building in Chicago is one of the best-known designs of Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Completed in 1889, the building is located at the northwest corner of South Michigan Avenue and Congress Street.
~1890 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Public art, Sculpture
Agora Sculpture, Chicago
10 min walk • Agora is an installation of 106 headless and armless iron sculptures at the south end of Grant Park in Chicago. Designed by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, they were made in a foundry near Poznań between 2004 and 2006.
~1290 ftNE
Street
Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
7 min walk • Ida B. Wells Drive is a major east–west street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It runs east from the Jane Byrne Interchange, where it meets Interstate 90, I-94 and I-290. At Wells Street, Ida B.
~1310 ftN
Library, Postmodern architecture, Garden
Harold Washington Library, Chicago
7 min walk • The Harold Washington Library Center is the central library for the Chicago Public Library System. It is located just south of the Loop 'L', at 400 S. State Street in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a full-service library and is ADA compliant.
~930 ftNW
Chicago school architecture
Pontiac Building, Chicago
5 min walk • The Pontiac Building is a historic high-rise building located at 542 S. Dearborn St. in the Printer's Row neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
~1670 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
A. M. Rothschild & Company Store, Chicago
9 min walk • The A. M. Rothschild & Company Store, also known as the Goldblatt's Building, is a historic department store building located at 333 South State Street in the Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The store was built in 1912 for the Rothschild & Company department store, which was founded in the late 1800s by Abram M. Rothschild.
~590 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Academic building
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Chicago
3 min walk • Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is a private educational center in Chicago, Illinois. Spertus offers learning opportunities that are "rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all" although it is not affiliated with any single branch of Judaism.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buddy Guy's Legends?

Nearby attractions include Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago (2 min walk), Anchor Graphics, Chicago (2 min walk), Lakeside Press Building, Chicago (3 min walk), Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Buddy Guy's Legends by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buddy Guy's Legends:

Bus

Balbo & State • Lines: 10, 2, 6 (2 min walk)
State & Balbo • Lines: 130, 146, 29 (2 min walk)

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Red (4 min walk)
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (8 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (9 min walk)
LaSalle Street Station (9 min walk)