Just a block away from the crowds on the Promenade lies the kind of blues joint you'd expect to find in a Chicago alley.
Popular Drinks: Bottled beer, standard well drinks.
Food: They don't serve up their own, but keep a stack of to-go menus from nearby restaurants on-hand, so go ahead and order in.
Seating: Bar, long banquette with small tables.
Ambience: Dark, intimate and totally attitude-free; really friendly crowd -- conversations with folks at the next table are practically guaranteed; small, packed dance floor.
Extras/Notes: The acts here aren't the heavy hitters or even the best in town, but heck, that's not gonna stop anyone from having a good time. Cover charge is always cheap, especially before 10 p.m. ($3-$8 range).
Parking: City parking structures or street.
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