$15 cover per person and the management staff kept hushing and hissing at all the patrons. Not a good place to go if you want to socialize and talk with friends while enjoying the music as well. They want it as quiet as a library while the music plays. Was annoyed beyond belief. I don't expect it to be loud but don't expect not to be social at all either.
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The Poetry slam last Sunday was a wonderful experience. Such a great vibe, awesome band & talented people. I'll be back :)
The vibe is fantastic whatever you see, but make sure you get there early or you'll likely be standing in a corner looking for a seat.
Great music in a 20's ambience! Feel like a mobster listening to great jazz but be quiet if you don't want to be given a sour look from the staff
Kinda dark and dingy. I know it's an old chicago location but it could definitely use some freshening up
It was my first time and I really enjoyed the Sunday night open mics!
Dive bar. Good music. Friendly service. Great performances. Sunday night poetry slams
Beautiful place with a great history. Don't forget to bring cash.
One of the best blues location in Chicago! Great music, great atmosphere, great everything!!!
They have the best jazz in Chicago, they are always trying to find the best music in the country and the ambiance is very original.
My favorite bar in the world. THE WORLD. Most eclectic mix of musical and spoken art anywhere.
Had a blast here but it s really a shame how awful the bartenders and servers are. I ve never had bar tenders as rude as the ones at The Green Mill. On multiple occasions I witnessed the male bar tender get into arguments with patrons while they were ordering drinks. Unfortunately I don t really see the costumer service getting better because the staff know that they will always be packed and busy because of the history of the bar. If this wasn t Capone s old bar, this place would fail due to how they treat their guests.
Gorgeous interior and very welcoming atmosphere. will definitely be going again. One critique of the open mic slam night, it seemed odd that all the poets were white- at a jazz club- in Chicago. Perhaps these were the only people that signed up that night but maybe they should do more outreach to people of different races. Just a thought.
Wonderful live music performances and true jazz lounge atmosphere. My first visit most certainly won't be my last!
Great funky bar. We were there on Jazz, poetry and comedy night. Very cool entertainment. Lots of regulars interacting with the entertainers. 'Most fun I had a a bar in years. Highly recommended! (Get there early for a good seat).
***Cash Only***
If you're looking for great jazz music along with the speak easy feel of the 30s, this is the place to go. Also, bring cash, no credit cards accepted.
Did I mention Al Capone was a frequent patron?
The Saturday afternoon satirical troupe Paper Machete has always proven to be a thought-provoking and at times rip-roaring laughter event. Every Edition has a new first-time performer and the musical groups vary from comedic to somber. I encourage everyone to get into the Green Mill, but it is a" no talking during the performance" show so don't expect to go in and gab with your friends.
This place was awesome. House jazz music and some amazing talent. It is very small and CASH only.
Famous Chicago jazz club that fills up fast. Come early to get a good seat and chat before the music starts.
You must visit this place at least once in your life. Be prepared to be silent during performances, this place takes jazz seriously. It appears to have not changed since being owned by Al Capone. Top notch.
A time machine to 1930s: interior kept untouched since that time, great jazz music and crowd. Cash only. Must have experience in Chicago.
Nice place with good music. The place also has an amazing history.
Small cosy place with live music. Band was amazing, drinks cold and atmosphere welcoming. Just remember to bring cash.
Best place in Chicago for late night jazz party on a Saturday night. This place has history, ambiance and a whole bunch of character and characters.
First time visiting tonight all by my lonesome. Met great people and danced. Such a great experience.
Great ambience. Decent beer selection. Stopped by on the way to Aragon Ballroom. Staff was friendly.
Manager is terrible and rude! He has no respect for guest or clients. Made me and my friend feel incompetent and discriminated against.
This place brings me back in time. I feel like I'm stepping back into the 20s...soothing jazz...people dancing...speakeasy feel. You can't beat it. Everyone needs to experience the green mill.
coming from the city where jazz was born, this place isn't crazy special. still had a good time listening to some good traditional jazz, new orleans style. I would have rated this higher but my complaint is about the bar and our waitress. She had a pretty limited knowledge about classic cocktails one would expect to order in a classic jazz club, so it was like speaking a different language to her. She got flustered, and kind of came off snotty from her lack of knowledge and had that mood the rest of the night. I just wish they had a wait staff who seemed like they enjoyed being there. One thing is for sure, though this is a jazz club, wait staff in new orleans are much less snotty, and a ton more knowledgable about anything classic, either drinks or jazz.
What a wonderful place! We had a phenomenal New Year's Eve there. Dave, the owner came by to chat several times and the rest of the staff was equally superb.
Amazing atmosphere!! the decor is amazing!! you can watch people actually swing dance here!!
There's a unique vibe with incredible energy in this cozy, historic bar. The Uptown Poetry Cabaret show is an especially great show. There's a reason why it's been happening every Sunday night for 32 years.
Lovely atmosphere. Great music and wonderful people.
Chicagos best jazz club! Check out the midnight shows, inexpensive and the crowd really gets colorful. Fun bar set up too.
A must go in Chicago. You can feel the history in this place.
Fantastic venue for jazz and swing music. Excellent sound wherever you sit, the only dilemma is finding a seat. I had Shaun as a bartender and never wanted for a thing.
It was a Friday night, the city is cold and the jazz is warm, we stepped inside. On a busy night don't expect to get a great seat right away. Green Mill is a place without cocktail menus and reservations. You come in and sit at a booth, unable to see more than a glimpse of the musician, but you hear his work. Give it 30 minutes and you'll find yourself at the bar, and you'll feel the glory of this place.
Very cool historic jazz bar, I felt like I went back in time during the early 1900s.
Amazing music and awesome cocktails. Sometimes you even catch a celeb or two.
Come for the booze and music, and stay for the music and booze. The Mill is legit. Save the chitchat for later and get those toes tapping. Don't miss Paul Marinaro if you're a visitor and wondering what Chicago sounds like.
This place is awesome if you want to losten to good music. I really enjoy coming here to do my homework and its so close! i love it so much and i never have to worry about any distractions
The old fashioned ambience paired with live music made for an overall enjoyable experience.
Great ambiance and good music.
That's all the positives though.
Bartenders were rude, slow, and forgetful. It took multiple attempts to order drinks while sitting bar-side. Bartenders also weren't able to make any mixed shots because they "didn't have ingredients" or had "never heard of that before". A rude staff member cut the band off early and told everyone to "down" their drink and "get out".
Our whole group was very excited to check out this historic venue and left disappointed. We will not be back.
An authentic jazz lounge straight out the early 20th century.
Great music but very snobbish staff. Just unfriendly.
They should call it the shhhh.. room. There is no talking when the band is playing. It's a cash bar and no flash photography. Overall has a cool atmosphere and I had a great time.
This bar hasa great atmosphere, great empoyees, and excellent entertainment!
Amazing jazz club. Too notch experience. Highly recommend. So authentic.
It's a beautiful venue with good swing music. However the door person was very miserable and the female bar tender very rude. When I asked if they had a cocktail menu she sounded annoyed and said no ( That's strange for a cocktail bar not having a cocktail menu). When I ordered a Mai Tai she said " It's like ordering a steak at McDonald's " . I still ordered it and it was simply terrible. There a small dance floor if you know how to swing dance..
Great ambiance for a chill drink on a Saturday afternoon. I've gone here for their Paper Machete show which had a great combination of wit, humor, and Colbert-esque satire. Drinks were great quality for the price. Booths super comfy and overall good atmosphere to enjoy with friends.
The best jazz music. There is so much history here dating back to capone but you come here for the music, plain and simple. Goto spot for visitors in chicago and great to bring friends from out of town to...
Walking into the bar you you feel as if you have been transported back into the 1920's. It still has the air of an old speak easy. Great food, and spoken wood. A true chicago staple.
One of the best live music experiences I've had in a long time
Great local brown bar with local players, nice atmosphere with jazz.
Old classic jazz bar in an old semi seedy neighborhood.
The music and atheistic is five starts but the service and drinks are three starts.
We had awesome time - the band, the music and the atmosphere were great. You can feel the old jazz times in every cm in this place. We paid $8 at the entrance, for the band on Thursday. The place can easily accommodate about 40-60 people.
Cool place, good entertainment, but the bartender shorted me $10.
good drinks, great entertainment if you come during a live show
A must see in Chicago. It was packed when I was there!
Great drinks and amazing music! I recommend if you're in the area visiting.
If you like good Jazz and want to feel like in the time of Al Capone, you can not miss this site.
Best jazz and blues place in Chicago. Always standing room. Sitting if you're lucky!
A beautiful trip to Chicago's past with great music and fantastic staff.
