Rosa's Lounge
Type: Live Entertainment, Live Music, Lounge
10Best Says
Rosa's Lounge, circa 1984, is not a 21st-century re-creation homage to family-owned blues bars - it's the real deal. When you want to hear great live blues without pretension but plenty of sincerity -... Read More
Rosa's Lounge, circa 1984, is not a 21st-century re-creation homage to family-owned blues bars - it's the real deal. When you want to hear great live blues without pretension but plenty of sincerity - this is your destination.
Order a drink and enjoy the diverse crowd that fills Rosa's to hear the likes of harmonica genius Sugar Blue, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and Billy Branch & the SOB. There is a cover charge and full-service bar to meet guests' needs (no drink minimum). Tony, the friendly owner, named the place after his mother who helped him open the club, and he still takes care of his guests every night. It's a sweet place.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Best Nightlife: "Fill your belly before because Rosa's serves only sturdy drinks, smiling faces and great music. Good bets include Giant ($$$) or any of the inexpensive taquerias."
- Jazz & Blues Clubs: "Fill your belly before because Rosa's serves only sturdy drinks, smiling faces and great music."
- Recommended as Best Nightlife, Jazz & Blues Clubs Because: Rosa's Lounge is a friendly, family-owned blues club where you can see the country's top blues names in an intimate setting.
