EVENTS IN THE BAYOU
Turning The Lights BACK On!
3734 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 219-2007
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something BLUE! The beloved Cajun and Creole flavors of the Blue Bayou have returned to Chicago with a whole new ingredient… YOU!
Come relive the classic times, and create the all-new history of Chicago’s newest joint influenced with a dash of Louisiana style. The Blue Bayou is BACK!
Hours of Operation
SUNDAY – FRIDAY 11am – 2am
SATURDAY 11am – 3am
JOIN THE FUN!
Join our list for exclusive prizes and be the first to know about our events in the Bayou!
Laissez les bon temps rouler
Party
Book your next party at Blue Bayou and enjoy an upscale sports bar experience with a unique Southern flair. Our dedicated team will ensure your event is memorable, offering a Louisiana style menu and exceptional service to delight your guests
Sports
Catch all the action at Blue Bayou, where you can watch your favorite sports on dozens of huge TVs throughout the venue. With an immersive sports bar atmosphere and top-notch Louisiana-style food, every game day is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience!
Fun
Experience the excitement at Blue Bayou with a diverse lineup of amazing events, from live music performances to themed parties and special sports viewing nights. Our dynamic calendar ensures there’s always something happening to keep you entertained and engaged in the vibrant atmosphere
Hope You Remembered Your Appetite!
At Blue Bayou, we’re all about bringing the best Louisiana-style food to Chicago. Dive into our menu filled with delicious favorites like jambalaya, gumbo, and crawfish boils. Every dish is made with top-quality ingredients and packed with Southern flavor.
Whether you’re here for a hearty meal or just some tasty snacks, Blue Bayou has something to satisfy your cravings!
Do It For The Gram…
🦃🎳 Turkey Bowling is back!
We’re bringing back our 2nd Annual Turkey Bowling competition on Saturday, November 14. The patio turns into a bowling alley for one very unconventional night of frozen-turkey bowling.
Saturday, November 14
7–10 PM
Frozen turkey bowling on the patio
1st place wins Blackhawks tickets
Prizes for Best Team Name
Prizes for Best Costume
Get tickets on our website!
#TurkeyBowling #ChicagoTurkeyBowling
🖤 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS IOWA STYLE💛
It's Friday night and our beloved HAWKEYES are KILLING IT😍😍😍
Check out the AMAZING prizes we just gave away during our WORLD FAMOUS HALFTIME raffle 😎 Come down NOW for the second half!! We're throwing a HUGE karaoke party right after the game 🖤💛 🏈 # IOWA #IOWAHAWKEYES #BIG10 #FRIDAYNIGHTLIGHTS #BLUEBAYOU
Pumpkin carving, cold drinks, and a little friendly competition. 🎃🍺
Thursday, October 22nd 4–8PM
🎃Carving & painting contest
🍺New Belgium Brewing on-site
🎃Prizes & giveaways
🎃Best pumpkin wins
🎃Finished pumpkins displayed through October 28
Return to vote for your favorite
#PumpkinCarvingContest #ChciagoPumpkinCarvingContest #PumpkinCarvingContest2026
🎤 It’s your favorite day of the week — Karaoke Friday! Grab a drink, grab the mic, and join us every Friday at 10PM.
#Karaoke #KaraokeFriday #Karaoke #SingingBartender
🦪 Thursdays are for oysters at Blue Bayou.
Stop in for char-grilled Blue Point oysters served hot and packed with flavor for just $2 each.
Every Thursday
Char-grilled Blue Point oysters
$2 per oyster
Minimum order of 6 oysters
$12 minimum order
Grab a table, grab some oysters, and make Thursdays a little tastier at Blue Bayou.
#BlueBayou #OysterThursday #Oysters #BluePointOysters #CharGrilledOysters
Halloween weekend starts Friday night. 🎃🎶
Inroads is taking over the stage with a live set starting at 10 PM.
Friday, October 30
Inroads live
Show starts at 10 PM
No cover
Grab a drink and join us for the night.
#InRoads #LiveMusic #ChicagoLiveMusic #InRoadsChicago
🥃 Whiskey and bourbon tasting events are coming to Blue Bayou.
Want to hear about upcoming tastings before everyone else? Join our list and be the first to know about new events, dates, and details.
Join the list to hear about events first
Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up
Whether you’re a longtime whiskey fan or just getting into bourbon, get on the list and stay in the know.
Sign up on our website!
#WhiskeyTastingSeries #WhiskeyTasting #WhiskeyNight #BourbonTasting
🧠 Think you’ve got what it takes to take home the top prize?
Round up your smartest friends and head upstairs at Blue Bayou for Trivia Night every Wednesday at 7 PM. Put your knowledge to the test with Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia and compete for gift card prizes.
Every Wednesday
7 PM
Upstairs at Blue Bayou
Hosted by Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia
1st Place: $100 gift card
2nd Place: $50 gift card
Grab a team, grab a table, and see how much you really know.
#BlueBayou #TriviaNight #PubTrivia #ChicagoTrivia #ChicagoBars #SouthportChicago #TriviaChicago #WednesdayNight #ChicagoEvents
🖤💛 Iowa vs. Washington is this Friday.
The Hawkeyes are on the road, and we’re ready for another game day with the Hawkeye crowd.
Friday, October 9
Iowa Hawkeyes at Washington Huskies
First 25 fans get a free Hawkeyes/Blue Bayou shot glass
$7 Bud Light & Goose Island Stadium Cups
$7 Jameson & Maestro Dobel Diamante Shots
$7 Hawkeye Bombs
$40 NÜTRL Buckets
Halftime raffle
Live sound + 30+ HDTVs
Bring the crew, grab a drink, and watch with us. 🏈
#Hawkeyes #ChicagoHawkeyesFans #IowaWatchParty #IowaHawkeyes2026 #CollegeFootball2026
@chicagoiowaclub
⚾ Yankees fans, playoff baseball is here.
We’re showing every game with the sound on, so grab your crew and settle in for postseason baseball.
Every Yankees playoff game
Sound on
$25 Bud Light Buckets
$40 NÜTRL Buckets
$5 Jameson Shots
Your playoff plans are set. Catch the Yankees with us. 💙
#yankees #playoffbaseball #yankeesplayoffs #yankees2026
