Kingston Mines

2548 N Halsted St, Chicago
(773) 477-4646

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Antonio Rivera

Great place for blues i am missing the rib tips on old menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Andrew Kub

Had some great food. The smash burgers were great, but the fries and Mozzarella sticks were just frozen stuff, so mid. But the live music was why we were there and it did not disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Anthony Collier

Absolutely 💯 Great place for blues music!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alma Mejia

It is always a great time at Kingston Mines. I love the wings, burgers and cocktails. The service is great. Also, the music is lively and fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Coccidiosis Rococos

Recently we visited this rustic blues club and had a pleasant evening with good food and enjoyable live music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wes Zygmont

This is hands down my favorite blues spot I’ve been to! The location is divided into two areas both with stages. As one act ends another starts on the other stage. It’s a great concept. Their staff was on point. My buddy forgot his wallet in the counter one of the nights we stopped in. Their staff located it and held it. When he got it back everything including the money was still there. The music was great each night we were there. I’ll be back every time I get to Chicago.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Tom O'Hare

A must-do for music lovers in Chicago. Great staff and amazing blues bands.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Marcos

I can’t speak for the food, but the real feast here is the music. Kingston Mines isn’t just a bar — it’s a Chicago landmark, a living piece of the city’s musical soul. Some of the best blues musicians in the world have played on this stage, and you can feel that history the moment you walk in.

The vibe is raw, joyful, and completely authentic. The crowd is a mix of locals and travelers all there for the same reason — to lose themselves in great live music. If you visit Chicago and skip Kingston Mines, you’re missing something essential.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Reginald Sanders

Terrible service I started off with a bottle of champagne they didn’t have the favor I liked so I sent it back $30 so I tell the server to credit the tab and I’ll use the funds to buy out drinks so I get 1 Martini sunrise cool some time go by the server come back and say we got 3 more Martini sunrise ready for you I’m like I didn’t tell you to make me 3 MS hell nah security came sup claim to reimburse me so today in real time the money has not been deposited this all happened on 11/17/25 and today is 11/25/25 crazy shit right

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Sašo Sašo

that was the night of some great blues, well done

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Salem Dalton

Really fun location and easy to get into. The music was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lucas Meier

Great music and atmosphere, a favorite place to bring people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Francisco Crespo

Best blues bar in America… can’t stop coming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Alexander

Been coming to this place since the late 80's never had a complaint, and the food is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Collins

The best for blues, great music and reasonable drinks. Crowded but not too bad, highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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