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“Chicago's Friendliest Blues Lounge”
Rosa's Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges, family owned and operated by an Italian immigrant who came to Chicago in 1978 after meeting Jr. Wells in Milan. Tony found the true spirit of the blues at South side lounges like the legendary Theresa's, and he opened Rosa's (1984) as a tribute to those cradles of blues tradition, and named it after his mother, Rosa, who had followed him here to help. Rosa's family of blues performers ranges the entire spectrum of styles, from traditional legends like David Honeyboy Edwards, Homesick James and Pinetop Perkins to Chicago modernists like Billy Branch, Melvin Taylor and Sugar Blue, and attracts second-generation sons of the blues like Eddie Taylor Jr. and Lurrie Bell. This is a blues haven that feels like home to both the novice and the seasoned blues fan, "Chicago's Friendliest Blues Lounge", and Rosa's was named "Chicago's best blues club" by the New York Times and " ...a blues mecca for true believers" by Rolling Stone.
This was such a fun blues bar - the music was fantastic and even though I went in not knowing anything about the band going on or anything about blues music in general, I am SO glad that I did.... Read more
My wife and I decided to come to Rosa's Lounge this past October for my birthday. Any gift moving forward will be hard to top because we had a great time. Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band was on... Read more
I must say first the bartender was one of the best I have ever seen/met. He was so personable, friendly without losing contact with all the customers needs. I would employ him in a heartbeat. He... Read more
Rosa's Lounge
Hours
- Tue, Thu - Sat: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
- Wed: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Dine In
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Outdoor Seating
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