B.B. King Blues Club & Grill


 

ABOUT: Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille’s Grill.

 

Showcase Room:
The breathtaking main space is classical in form and spirit: two-tiered, horseshoe-shaped seating (booths & tables) centered around a 30-foot stage presents up close and personal views of all performances. The 40-foot bar is a haven for the reserved listener. The atmosphere is enhanced with two 8-foot big video screens on either side of the stage.

 

Notable Past Shows:
B.B. King, Gregg Allman and Friends, Brian Wilson, George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars, Etta James, Erykah Badu, Macy Gray, Peter Frampton, Better than Ezra, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Dr. John, Robert Cray, the Roots, Ozomatli, Taj Mahal, Junior Brown, Wilson Pickett, Sonny Rollins, James Brown, Little Richard, The Pharcyde, the Radiators, the Neville Brothers, the Wailers, Lyricist Lounge, Steel Pulse, Buddy Guy, the Beach Boys, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Maceo Parker and more.

 

Menu:
Our menu mirrors the diversity of the Big Apple with a hint of Southern fare and is available during all seated shows.

 

Capacities:

  • Supper Club style: 500 Seated
  • Gold Circle style: 650
  • Standing Room Only: 1000 standing

Special Events:
The club is also available for special group events. Past clients include Minolta Product Launch, Bloomberg for Mayor, Goldman Sachs, Wilhelmina/MODE Magazine Model Search, LEVIS, Philip Morris Marketing Corporation, News America Marketing, HBO Premier Party For Love or For Country, National Association of Theatre Owners product trade show.

 

Gospel Brunch:
On any Sunday you can visit a soul-food brunch at BB King Blues Club, New York City. The home-style "all you can eat" southern buffet is guaranteed to fill the hole in your soul, and the gospel performances will have you dancing on the stage. Every Sunday from 12:30 - 2:30 pm Featuring The World-Famous Harlem Gospel Choir.

 

How do I get to BB Kings?
FROM WESTCHESTER, CONNECTICUT, THE BRONX:

  1. Henry Hudson Parkway South (becomes the West Side Highway in Manhattan) to 42nd Street. Take 42nd Street east to the B.B. KING BLUES CLUB AND GRILL, between 7th and 8th Avenues.
  2. FDR Drive South to 34th Street. Take 34th Street west to 8th Avenue. Turn right on 8th Avenue and continue to 42nd Street. Turn right on 42nd Street.

FROM NEW JERSEY:

  1. The Lincoln Tunnel: Follow the tunnel exit to 10th Avenue. Turn right on 10th Avenue and follow (heading uptown) until you hit 42nd Street. Turn right onto 42nd Street and continue to B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL between 7th and 8th Avenues.
  2. George Washington Bridge: take the Henry Hudson Parkway South (becomes the West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Take 42nd Street east until you see B.B. KING BLUES CLUB AND GRILL between 7th and 8th Avenues.

FROM QUEENS AND LONG ISLAND:

Take the 59th Street Bridge. Exit the bridge and make a left onto 2nd Avenue. Take 2nd Avenue downtown to 42nd Street. Make a right onto 42nd Street and continue west, across town, until you see B.B. KING BLUES CLUB AND GRILL between 7th and 8th Avenues.

FROM BROOKLYN:

  1. The Brooklyn, Manhattan or Williamsburg Bridge: Take the FDR Drive North to 34th Street. Take 34th Street west until you hit 8th Avenue and continue until you hit 42nd Street. Turn right onto 42nd Street. B.B. KING BLUES CLUB AND GRILL is between 7th and 8th Avenues.
  2. The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel: take the West Side Highway North to 42nd Street. Take 42nd Street east until you see B.B. KING BLUES CLUB AND GRILL between 7th and 8th Avenues.

Parking:
If you are coming to our club by car, please park at 250 West 43rd street (between 7 + 8 Ave). You must present a stamped/validated ticket stub in order to get a special rate on parking. You can get your stamp/validation at the B.B. King Box Office.


Address:

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

237 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036-7211

Directions

 

Phone: (212) 997-4144
Site: www.bbkingblues.com