Easy Access Chicago

House of Blues

 

329 N. Dearborn St. (Cross Street: Kinzie)
Phone Number: (312) 923-2000
www.hob.com/chicago

House of Blues has an upstairs Music Hall that offers live music most nights and a very popular gospel brunch on Sundays. Wheelchair seating is available on the lower level of the theatre with 48-hour advance notice required. There are also nightly performances on in the downstairs restaurant. There are also nightly performances on The Back Porch Stage in the downstairs restaurant. Those dining before 9 pm may stay for the show without paying the cover charge except on nights when a ticket is required.

Hours

  • Show times vary for Music Hall events
  • Late Night Dinner and Music
    • 10 pm daily

Admission

  • Varies by event
  • Cover per person for Back Porch Stage
    • $7-$10 after 9 pm.

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Accessible loading zone
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Onsite public parking lot/garage
    • System Parking
      next door

Menu/Food Service

  • Menu available online
  • Buffet table/salad bar
    • Sunday brunch only
  • Staff will assist/carry food to table
  • Special diets on request

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Features for People with Hearing Loss

  • Vibrating pagers

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Features for People with Vision Loss

  • Server will read menu on request
  • Height clearance at least 80"
  • No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
  • Braille/tactile signage for elevator controls

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Entry

  • Level entry
  • Door has at least 32" clearance
  • 2 doors in series-adequate space between
  • Easy grasp/lever handle or none
  • Note
    • Entry door heavy and threshold 1/2" not beveled
    • Narrow 32" ramp into dining area.

Interior Access/Amenities

  • Ramps provide access to one or more areas
  • Lowered public phone-54" or less to top control, 2nd floor
  • Notes: Interior ramp from entry hall to dining area 32" wide between handrails.
  • Additional ramps with handrails to lower "pit area" and two raised side areas.

Elevator

  • Door clearance at least 36"
  • Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
  • Elevator controls 54" or less
  • Note
    • Elevator to second floor restrooms and performance space
    • Located in entry hall.

Dining Area

  • Wheelchair accessible tables
    • Knee clearance at least 27" high by 30" wide
    • Surface no more than 34" high
    • Pedestal does not block toe clearance
    • 36" path to/between tables
  • Pay at table

Bar Area

  • Accessible entry
  • 36" path of travel behind stools
  • High bar/stools only

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Restroom

  • Men's and Women's
  • Location-2nd floor
  • Entry door at least 32" clearance
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • Space in restroom to maneuver
    • 5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
  • Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
  • Stall door at least 32" clearance
  • Stall door swings out or has clearance beyond door swing
  • Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
  • Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
  • Toilet height 17" to 19"
  • Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
  • Insulated sink pipes
  • Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
  • Towels/soap within reach
    • 48" or less from floor
  • Faucet controls automatic or lever type
  • Latch operable with closed fist
  • Easy grasp/lever handle or none
  • Notes
    • Restaurant sits on raised site reached by driveway or by ramps from State or Dearborn, with handrails, switchbacks and landings
    • House of Blues shop is accessible and located in entry hall.

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