Visited on a recent Sunday. It wasn’t crowded (which was great) and had a fun eclectic decor. I tried a Bloody Mary and was rather disappointed, and underwhelmed. I asked about the base—store bought and a bit too salty. The accompanying “garden”consisted of a small piece of celery, pickle, and one olive (and the usual lemon/lime that no one really uses). While they did use Tito’s vodka, the $14 price tag wasn’t worth it. The bar service was attentive and warm. I may come back, but not for a bloody.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Marcus Davis
Sat at the bar with a friend for lunch. Ordered a patty melt, was asked if I wanted fries, and fried calamari. Was give the patty melt first and it and the fries were cold, then the appetizer of calamari came out cold as well. I had to refill my own water twice. Bartender never checked on us. My bill was $56!!! Did not eat the calamari and only a portion of my patty melt. Will never go back. I do not remember it being this bad before. It really sucked. - such a cool place also. The friend I was with was shocked as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Temuulen Erdenekhuu
02/2025 Went after not having visited in over 4 years and it's no longer what it was. Ordered a burger for takeout during lunch, and found out that there is a $5 takeout fee added onto my $18 burger when paying my bill at pickup. No prior communication, and what is a takeout fee?
Burger was pretty dry, and under seasoned. Fries were a little soggy/soft. Ended up paying almost $30 with taxes and fees for mediocre burger and fries. Absurd for even river north prices.
Disappointed as I used to be a regular 5/6 years ago.
Old review: Good food and reasonable prices. Fun old timey bar ambiance and quick turnout for food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
George Parker
Solid bar, cheap beer good environment, no real complaints
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
John McIntosh
Stopped by for happy hour. IPA was good and nice tavern feel. Did not have any food.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Adam Kato
Server and bartenders were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips
Branko Bilicich (MSgt Bilicich)
2 stars for the outside and historic value, service was below average. And the hype of the speakeasy is overplayed
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeffrey Rose
This place used to be my go-to. However lately the service is absolutely horrific it is next to impossible to get any help. I was there a few days ago they told me the kitchen closed at 4:00 but I've been there in the past and the kitchen and close at 8:00. The server told me that the Cooks this Saturday to go home? Anyway this place used to be amazing and now it's horribly expensive this service is horrific it is just not the same
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jacquelyn & Corben Masterson
Got stung by a wasp right in front of the restaurant so BE CAREFUL! They thankfully helped us get an ice pack though. Drinks were okay - they were out of the cider we wanted so we got a different one. Worth it to get to the speakeasy downstairs though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Joe Lannan
Fun thing to do downtown. We didn’t have reservations, so the “downstairs” was a wait. After almost 2 hours, we gave up and left. Then we got a text that our time was ready when we got to our car. Sad we missed the show. We will try again! Food was good. Drinks were reasonable for “downtown.”
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: GDT Famous Deviled Eggs, Fries
We had a great time at the green tavern Amalia was a great server. She was kind and super friendly to us all the time we were there! If coming again to Chicago we will visit de green tavern again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jorge Velasco
Very good place to eat and have a drink. The service can improve, but it is good. Don't forget to visit the secret tavern. The burger is better than the triple cheese sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ginny Bond
Great burgers and fun atmosphere too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corben & Jackie Masterson
Got stung by a wasp right in front of the restaurant so BE CAREFUL! They thankfully helped us get an ice pack though. Drinks were okay - they were out of the cider we wanted so we got a different one. Worth it to get to the speakeasy downstairs though!
Visited on a recent Sunday. It wasn’t crowded (which was great) and had a fun eclectic decor. I tried a Bloody Mary and was rather disappointed, and underwhelmed. I asked about the base—store bought and a bit too salty. The accompanying “garden”consisted of a small piece of celery, pickle, and one olive (and the usual lemon/lime that no one really uses). While they did use Tito’s vodka, the $14 price tag wasn’t worth it. The bar service was attentive and warm. I may come back, but not for a bloody.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Sat at the bar with a friend for lunch. Ordered a patty melt, was asked if I wanted fries, and fried calamari. Was give the patty melt first and it and the fries were cold, then the appetizer of calamari came out cold as well. I had to refill my own water twice. Bartender never checked on us. My bill was $56!!! Did not eat the calamari and only a portion of my patty melt. Will never go back. I do not remember it being this bad before. It really sucked. - such a cool place
also. The friend I was with was shocked as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
02/2025
Went after not having visited in over 4 years and it's no longer what it was. Ordered a burger for takeout during lunch, and found out that there is a $5 takeout fee added onto my $18 burger when paying my bill at pickup. No prior communication, and what is a takeout fee?
Burger was pretty dry, and under seasoned. Fries were a little soggy/soft. Ended up paying almost $30 with taxes and fees for mediocre burger and fries. Absurd for even river north prices.
Disappointed as I used to be a regular 5/6 years ago.
Old review:
Good food and reasonable prices. Fun old timey bar ambiance and quick turnout for food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Solid bar, cheap beer good environment, no real complaints
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Stopped by for happy hour. IPA was good and nice tavern feel. Did not have any food.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Server and bartenders were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips
2 stars for the outside and historic value, service was below average. And the hype of the speakeasy is overplayed
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place used to be my go-to. However lately the service is absolutely horrific it is next to impossible to get any help. I was there a few days ago they told me the kitchen closed at 4:00 but I've been there in the past and the kitchen and close at 8:00. The server told me that the Cooks this Saturday to go home? Anyway this place used to be amazing and now it's horribly expensive this service is horrific it is just not the same
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Got stung by a wasp right in front of the restaurant so BE CAREFUL! They thankfully helped us get an ice pack though. Drinks were okay - they were out of the cider we wanted so we got a different one. Worth it to get to the speakeasy downstairs though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fun thing to do downtown. We didn’t have reservations, so the “downstairs” was a wait. After almost 2 hours, we gave up and left. Then we got a text that our time was ready when we got to our car. Sad we missed the show. We will try again! Food was good. Drinks were reasonable for “downtown.”
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: GDT Famous Deviled Eggs, Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
Great pub. Didn’t have food but looked fab
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We had a great time at the green tavern Amalia was a great server. She was kind and super friendly to us all the time we were there! If coming again to Chicago we will visit de green tavern again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very good place to eat and have a drink. The service can improve, but it is good. Don't forget to visit the secret tavern. The burger is better than the triple cheese sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great burgers and fun atmosphere too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got stung by a wasp right in front of the restaurant so BE CAREFUL! They thankfully helped us get an ice pack though. Drinks were okay - they were out of the cider we wanted so we got a different one. Worth it to get to the speakeasy downstairs though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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