I believe the article in the Chicago Trib said "the best Jazz bar in the Universe" and I agree. This place has character, energy and it's one of the best kept secrets of the area. It's about music, so expect to pay cover as the money is for artists and feel good about that as the music is great! If you can, sign the book. The bartender depending on how busy they are will show you names dating back to prohibition when Capone's henchmen used to visit/own the place. The neighborhood still has a bit of a rough feel but If you like Jazz, this is where it happens late nights on the uptown Chicago scene.
My personal favorite gin joint on this entire rock, the place is legendary for all kinds of reasons. The staff are a bunch of sweethearts especially that hot can of applesauce Patrick, he really gets me sweaty when he does the lovers hotline bit. Thanks for being there Green mill, I couldn't have defiled myself in style w out you.
I’ve lived in Chicago for 12 years and I just went here for the first time. It was amazing. Get there early for seating. They don’t serve food but they allow you to order in. Easy street parking.
Historic, iconic, fun! If the walls could talk. It’s a step back in time to visit the Green Mill. The live music is fabulous. The dance floor small and packed. Get there early if you want a seat. Cover charge Thursday night. Drinks not great. Glad to have had this experience! Highly recommend!
Outstanding venue. I was only in Chicago for 3 days but I did my research and knew as a live music lover I had to check it out. The vibe was exactly what I expected. I had a barstool next to where one of the servers was getting drinks from the bartender and we became buds (thanks, Sarah!). I told her where I was going next and she knew the bartender and wrote me a note to take to him so he would take care of me and he did. The bartender here was also very good. Great drinks! Music was fantastic and made me think I was in an episode of Boardwalk Empire.
INCREDIBLE VENUE. Musicians on Sunday night were absolutely incredible. The entire place is a blast from the past. Bar staff not rude, but just busy. Cash-only but they do have an ATM. My suggestion, go on a Sunday when they put the musicians behind the bar instead of the regular stage.
It’s been said that Al Capone spent more time in this bar than even his own place. I can’t speak for the entertainment featured back then, but the big band orchestra that performed the night my wife and I were there had us dancing until the midnight hour.
The bartender took very good care of us and made exceptional martinis that seemed to get better with each additional order. It was the best night we had in a long time.
We loved the music, atmosphere and Caroline who was our waitress was superb. It could have been a perfect evening out if it wasn’t for a bartender by the name of Jason Cole. We had friends from overseas and he was so very rude and unpleasant to them on two separate occasions. We would love to go back as long as he wasn’t working that night. Great place to visit and enjoy jazz.
Green Mill was my first Jazz club experience and I will definitely be back! $15 cover and drinks are about $10 each which isn’t bad! Music was great but it was a bit crowded (it was Friday night). They made me the best amaretto sour!
Our server was a little bit too grabby on the drinks. My son and I had old-fashions which really did not taste. Good at all. Poorly made, or poor whiskey. Our server kept trying to take her drinks when we weren't finished lol. Nice try honey.....
The ambiance was good. And the music was exceptional. A good time was had by my wife, son and I.
This is said to have been
Al Capone's speakeasy.
Cover charge was $20 per person. Then drinks on top of that. Ran us about $110 beyond cover charge.
Unbelievable!! A throw back into another era. My favorite jazz venue in the world!! The lighting is amazing.
Miguel Alejandro Rodriguez Portella
+5
The place is very small because you need to do a row and wait, when there's a show they charge 15 bucks at the time of entering and then quickly search for chairs because there's no ha ha and enjoy the show the drinks are normal nothing woah and the bathroom is in the back. Pd: Don’t forget your Id.
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