House of Blues is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. House of Blues

9.0
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews

Betony K.Betony Kelly: Great live music and a relaxed atmosphere. Really diverse crowd.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.

VH1VH1: Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation

Primary Nightclub is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Primary Nightclub

7.5
5 W Division St (at State St.), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Near North Side · 21 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Sheeran: Underground in Gold Coast amongst a row of pubs and sports bars. Talent varies from new to the scene to veterans and underground stars. Get there by 11pm if you don't know the promoter.

Rosie MaeRosie Mae: Finally a club in this area that actually plays good music!

Tia J.Tia J.: A wonderful non- judgmental ambiance with great house muzik. Dance like no one is watching... Bc they are not!

Miller Lite Beer Garden is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. Miller Lite Beer Garden

7.5
700 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Streeterville · 33 tips and reviews

Rishad T.Rishad Tobaccowala: At the edge of Navy Pier a great place for draft beer amidst water and flowers.

Connor G.Connor Gaughan: Grab a beer from further down the pier near the entrance and save up to $3

ᴡ B.ᴡ Briggs: Enjoy good beer with good friends!

Spybar is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Spybar

7.3
646 N Franklin St (at W Erie St), Chicago, IL
Night Club · River North · 56 tips and reviews

SelimSelim: The Best Electronic Music in Chicago ... The Sound system is Huge !! Spybar is the best one for me over here !

Miss DiamondMiss Diamond: One of the best clubs in Chicago!

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Bub City is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Bub City

7.3
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 137 tips and reviews

L K.L K: Great BBQ rib tips! And good American whiskey selection.

K8T L.K8T Lindgren: This is a rude ass awakening walking into The Ladies'. Hella funny, though!

Dana D.Dana Danielle: Thursday night they have live music! Make sure to get there early. The fried pickles are a great app, but everything on the menu is delicious!

Untitled Supper Club is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Untitled Supper Club

8.4
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews

Corbin B.Corbin Blankenstein: Chicken is amazing....Squash, Pork belly, short rib/scallops, and duck are all very tasty as well

EaterEater: This 1920s-era speakeasy offers a swank lounge, private cabanas, live entertainment space and an enormous whiskey library with over 300 choices.

Christopher M.Christopher Marty: If you don't already know it, the largest collection of American whiskey on the planet in the truly gorgeous Whiskey Library. Now over 250 different bottles. This is why you live in Chicago.

Havana Grill & Mojito Bar is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Havana Grill & Mojito Bar

7.9
412 N Clark St (between W Hubbard St & W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · River North · 63 tips and reviews

Briah R.Briah Rosa: The chicken dish with mashed sweet potatoes& plantanes is absolutely DELISH!! But the habanero sauce that comes with BE FOREWARNED it is extremely hot! A little truly goes a long way! Great mojitos!

Cathi O.Cathi Odtohan: try the pillowy empanadas! Delish!

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The ceviche mixto is especially enticing for summer meals, with its citrusy mix of marinated blue marlin, sea scallops and calamari, topped with avocado and lime. Read more.

Blue Chicago is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. Blue Chicago

8.7
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 57 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: Local hang-out and I always brought my out-of-town guests here - the live bands are awesome and good drinks at reasonable prices!

Charles E.Charles Edge: Classic blues joint. Check out Charlie Love if you get the joint. Classic place!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Chicago Blues woman Grana' Lousie sings soulfully at this club -- you can tell how deeply she feels the meaning of the music by watching the expression on her face as she sings.

Winter's Jazz Club is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Winter's Jazz Club

9.0
465 N. McClurg Court (promenade) (Illinois Street), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Streeterville · 1 tip

Augie R.Augie Ray: Great jazz music in a comfortable setting.

Andy's Jazz Club is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Andy's Jazz Club

8.7
11 E Hubbard St (State and Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Near North Side · 91 tips and reviews

Linda D.Linda D: The food is great. Pizzas ate wonderful. Also, sliders, caprese salad, scallop app,burgers. Nice selection of wines by the glass.

semra a.semra akin: Good music :)

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It’s a comfortable, intimate space; on top of the music, this River North restaurant boasts a respectable menu that tempts jazzheads to make an evening of it. Read more.

JBTV is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. JBTV

7.9
318 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Rock Club · River North · 7 tips and reviews

Kate B.Kate Battle: A Chicago gem! Was a treat to visit!

Sara S.Sara S: It's SRO, so be sure you wear comfy shoes. Free SmartWater and Vitamin Water in the fridge, just don't take anything labelled for the band.

ManbqueManbque: Helping up and coming bands out for years!

Howl at the Moon is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

12. Howl at the Moon

7.1
26 W Hubbard St (at State St), Chicago, IL
Piano Bar · Near North Side · 108 tips and reviews

Paula R.Paula Rosentreter: This is a FUN place to go with a group of people! I've never not had a great time. Be sure to submit your song requests to the stage...or the music turns to those who do (i.e. country music or somet

Ross G.Ross Guthrie: Go for a few drinks, you will undoubtedly see drunk, middle-aged conventioneers attempting to boogie. Can be quite entertaining!

Lance H.Lance H: If you don't check in with Foursquare before you come here, you're an idiot...just saved $10.

Zebra Lounge is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

13. Zebra Lounge

7.1
1220 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Gold Coast · 32 tips and reviews

Kevin L.Kevin LaManna: Best place in the Gold Coast. Stellar staff, fantastic vibe and a "Cheers" aura that is top-notch. Piano performers here are unmatched. Come in for a sure-to-be-fun evening.

CabanthonyCabanthony: Once the music stops, everybody has to pee.

Kate T.Kate T: sad you found this secret bar....