The best place for jazz in Chicago. Period. Run by the old Capone outfit, the Green Mill was a speakeasy during Prohibition and gained nationwide notoriety as the place where comedian Joe E. Lewis got his throat slashed. The interior is dark and old. I... More [+]
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"This place is a classic!The interior is very cool, and the acts typically are top-notch.Not the place to go if you are a loud drunk, as the staff takes the entertainment very seriously." more
"Although the music is good, this is one of the most uncomfortable bars in town.The doormen, bartenders and servers act as if they are doing you a favor by allowing you to patronize their establishm..." more
" First off, for anyone who loves jazz, this is probably the best club in the country, not just Chicago. I find it funny some think it is pretentious of the owners to ask people to be quite during t..." more
"Lot's of history wrapped up in this old hang out, it's small and crowded get there early and see some terrific Jazz, make sure you order a schlitz." more
"To be fair, let me begin by saying that I haven't been to the Green Mill often, but that's partly because I'm not sure it's everything its rep says it is. I'm from New Orle..." more
"The Mill is everything they say - full of History and with a great club atmosphere. Drinks are priced just right and the sound is good. The best thing thought is Blue Note artist, Kurt Elling on We..." more
"I agree some of the patrons are pretentious and take it too seriously you should be able to talk in a quiet voice at a bar without being shushed! I recommend going when the music is more bluesy or ..." more
"If you go to poetry slam on Sunday' get there atleast by 6:30 for a good seat.No guarantee's that all the poets will be great, but if you like interactive, this is it.There's a jeer ..." more
"went to see oscar brown jr. and the show was incredible. he fit the atmosphere of this classic jazz venue. if you have never gone , go and give it a try." more
"Well the woman who wrote about the shhhhh!ing incident obviously doesn't know the rules & regulations @ Green Mill.There is NO TALKING during performances, especially when top acts are in ..." more
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$11-$20
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Sun-Fri: 12pm-4am;
Sat: 12pm-5am
Sat: 12pm-5am
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