Want to hear the blues? World-famous Kingston Mines is the place! Founded in 1968, Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago. Its two stages have been graced by the likes of Magic Slim, Koko Taylor, Sugar Blue, Billy Branch, Junior Wells, Mike Wheeler, Joanna Connor, and scores of other musical greats, and are packed with the finest nonstop blues seven nights a week!

Pair up your blues with some barbeque or delicious lighter fare from Doc's Rib Joint, our Southern-style kitchen. Kingston Mines offers the best Southern cooking in town, with a large menu including ribs, wings, catfish and shrimp. The kitchen is open late...until 30 minutes prior to close.

The full bar offers creative cocktails along with a wide selection of beer and wine.

Kingston Mines has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years, including the Chicago Reader’s 2016 Best Blues Club, Chicago Music Awards 2016 Most Popular Blues Club Award (again!) & 2016 Torch Bearer of Blues in Chicago Award, a Chicago Concierge Favorites Award and a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. What keeps the Kingston Mines alive today, is the same thing that allowed its birth in the stormy 1960s…passion!

We invite you to come on down, get comfortable, enjoy some delicious food and open your ears to some of Chicago’s best live music – and remember our motto: “Hear Blues – Drink Booze – Talk Loud – You’re Among Friends!”™

Hours
Thursday & Friday 7:00pm - 4:00am
Saturday 7:00pm - 5:00am

Cover*
$15.00 Thursday, $20.00 Friday & Saturday. Seating is general admission (no reservations). A current, valid photo ID is required to get into the club – please make sure you bring your ID with you.

*Free & discounted entry available for: Students, Seniors, US Military, Police, Firefighters, Birthdays, Industry and more. Current valid ID required. Discounts vary, ask for details.