Forced out of its old Bronzeville digs after building difficulties, this legendary old blues club has found a new and rather swankier home in a Hyde Park strip mall. The booking policy remains the same as ever, with popular blues performers such as Vance Kelly appearing regularly.
New Checkerboard Lounge
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Details
- Address:
- 5201 S Harper Ct
- Chicago
- Cross street:
- at 52nd St
- Contact:
- 773-684-1472
- Transport:
- Bus: 6, 28, 55. Train: Elec Main to 51st/53rd St (Hyde Park).
- Price:
- Average cocktail: $5
- Opening hours:
- Sun–Fri 6pm–2am; Sat 6pm–3am
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- Sign in & claim business
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