Fantastic place, great music (thank you Jon Irabagon) and great staff. You know who's leaving bad reviews? People who stand in front of the service bar, don't tip and drink water and expect to be catered to. Bartenders and servers have a great sense of humor considering what they have to deal with. If you're coming to have some well made cocktails and listen to excellent jazz, enjoy. If you're coming here to BE SEEN or because you think Al Capone is still here, go somewhere else. Cheers, Tiger!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tom Wood
Agree with what many others have said, the overcrowding here makes the environment uncomfortable. We arrived early in order to secure a table, but it becomes difficult to see when the room fills up. Maybe worth it if you're at a loose end for something to do and already in the neighborhood, but I won't be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Dexter Cuizon
Iconic, historic and beautiful Chicago speakeasy jazz lounge! Joel Paterson and friends were amazing and the whole experience was surreal! Place was packed at 8pm on a Chicago marathon medal Monday and Columbus day!
Isaac
Incredible gem with reasonable prices and amazing talent. We got a vesper, gimlet, and daiquiri— all of them delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
narzissund
This was by far the rudest service I’ve ever experienced. When my friend and I arrived, there were no available seats, so we stood at the back of the hall near an unused piano, making an effort not to block anyone’s view. Instead of addressing us politely, the manager approached us aggressively, shouting and using profanity in nearly every sentence. We tried to explain that we were simply trying to be respectful of other guests, but he had no interest in listening. It was an incredibly disrespectful interaction that completely ruined the experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eric Pabon
It's an amazing jazz bar from the 1930s, however the constant shhhhh, please, shhhhh, with Jazz music that makes you fall asleep. Not cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Masoud Hemati
Loved the beer/cider. Had a flight
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Frank D. (Frank D)
Vintage music venue. If you're looking for a fancy modern place, forget it!. If you're looking for a venue with history ambiance and Good vibe, this is it !
Atmosphere: 5
Katie
Our cosmos were awesome and the musicians were so talented! My friend and I got there around 8pm, so we luckily got seats at the bar. It ended up packed on a Tuesday night! It seemed like all the patrons were having a great time boppin along or on the dance floor. The bartender waaas hilariously rude when I accidentally asked for a drink they don't serve, and the doorman acted like I was an idiot for asking a question, so even though I laughed it off, I have to rate their service pretty poorly. But hey, it's a 1920s gangster bar - at least it was on theme! Still 100% worth a visit in my opinion, and I'll be back for more punishment 😉
When I showed a picture to ask about the menu, the server just kept saying, “Don’t show me the picture, just remember it yourself.” Since communication wasn’t working, I went to the bar to place my order directly. Then suddenly she brought me a strange drink I hadn’t even ordered.
When I told her, “You didn’t take my order,” she just shouted, “It’s 13.5 dollars!” If you want to have an unpleasant experience, come here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Ken and Autri B
Cash only! Ten dollar cover to see live jazz, it was pretty full but some other patrons made room for us at the bar. Great music, respectful atmosphere (the bouncer asked us to keep chatter to a minimum), and the bartender was very friendly. We hate carrying cash but it was worth it for this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sali
Very fun place!
Atmosphere: 5
Stephen Ellis
We went to see the Greg Ward Quintet and it was a transcendent experience. The lounge has a distinct identity, being historic. You do feel like you’re in a legacy establishment from the decor and the ambience. The jazz band was amazing - the cover was $10, not the most this place has. However, the real charm is the regulars that add so much to the experience by taking up the dance floor. Our group was content watching people dance for hours: the people there are really good and the entire scene was magical. On this night, I wish I could freeze time and live in a snow globe of just this night. Kudos to the Green Mill!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lillian Risser
I have never written a negative review but even months after visiting this place im left with a sour taste in my mouth and everyone i know has had the same experience. Service was downright cruel, yelling at me and other customers that night for not tipping high enough, standing in the wrong spot according to them, or simply having a bad order in their opinion. It was so loud and crowded depsite having a bouncer and cover charge to avoid this issue, I was unable to speak to my boyfriend or hear the music most of the time we were there. We left after one drink and I don't think I would ever return. First time being somewhere I felt I caused an inconvenience for being a patron of a business. Would give 0 stars if I could.
Fantastic place, great music (thank you Jon Irabagon) and great staff. You know who's leaving bad reviews? People who stand in front of the service bar, don't tip and drink water and expect to be catered to. Bartenders and servers have a great sense of humor considering what they have to deal with. If you're coming to have some well made cocktails and listen to excellent jazz, enjoy. If you're coming here to BE SEEN or because you think Al Capone is still here, go somewhere else.
Cheers, Tiger!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Agree with what many others have said, the overcrowding here makes the environment uncomfortable. We arrived early in order to secure a table, but it becomes difficult to see when the room fills up. Maybe worth it if you're at a loose end for something to do and already in the neighborhood, but I won't be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Iconic, historic and beautiful Chicago speakeasy jazz lounge! Joel Paterson and friends were amazing and the whole experience was surreal! Place was packed at 8pm on a Chicago marathon medal Monday and Columbus day!
Incredible gem with reasonable prices and amazing talent. We got a vesper, gimlet, and daiquiri— all of them delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This was by far the rudest service I’ve ever experienced. When my friend and I arrived, there were no available seats, so we stood at the back of the hall near an unused piano, making an effort not to block anyone’s view. Instead of addressing us politely, the manager approached us aggressively, shouting and using profanity in nearly every sentence. We tried to explain that we were simply trying to be respectful of other guests, but he had no interest in listening. It was an incredibly disrespectful interaction that completely ruined the experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's an amazing jazz bar from the 1930s, however the constant shhhhh, please, shhhhh, with Jazz music that makes you fall asleep. Not cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Loved the beer/cider. Had a flight
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vintage music venue. If you're looking for a fancy modern place, forget it!. If you're looking for a venue with history ambiance and Good vibe, this is it !
Atmosphere: 5
Our cosmos were awesome and the musicians were so talented! My friend and I got there around 8pm, so we luckily got seats at the bar. It ended up packed on a Tuesday night! It seemed like all the patrons were having a great time boppin along or on the dance floor. The bartender waaas hilariously rude when I accidentally asked for a drink they don't serve, and the doorman acted like I was an idiot for asking a question, so even though I laughed it off, I have to rate their service pretty poorly. But hey, it's a 1920s gangster bar - at least it was on theme! Still 100% worth a visit in my opinion, and I'll be back for more punishment 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Supeerbb music ang great drinks!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Rudeness.
When I showed a picture to ask about the menu, the server just kept saying, “Don’t show me the picture, just remember it yourself.”
Since communication wasn’t working, I went to the bar to place my order directly. Then suddenly she brought me a strange drink I hadn’t even ordered.
When I told her, “You didn’t take my order,” she just shouted, “It’s 13.5 dollars!”
If you want to have an unpleasant experience, come here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Cash only! Ten dollar cover to see live jazz, it was pretty full but some other patrons made room for us at the bar. Great music, respectful atmosphere (the bouncer asked us to keep chatter to a minimum), and the bartender was very friendly. We hate carrying cash but it was worth it for this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very fun place!
Atmosphere: 5
We went to see the Greg Ward Quintet and it was a transcendent experience. The lounge has a distinct identity, being historic. You do feel like you’re in a legacy establishment from the decor and the ambience. The jazz band was amazing - the cover was $10, not the most this place has. However, the real charm is the regulars that add so much to the experience by taking up the dance floor. Our group was content watching people dance for hours: the people there are really good and the entire scene was magical. On this night, I wish I could freeze time and live in a snow globe of just this night. Kudos to the Green Mill!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have never written a negative review but even months after visiting this place im left with a sour taste in my mouth and everyone i know has had the same experience. Service was downright cruel, yelling at me and other customers that night for not tipping high enough, standing in the wrong spot according to them, or simply having a bad order in their opinion. It was so loud and crowded depsite having a bouncer and cover charge to avoid this issue, I was unable to speak to my boyfriend or hear the music most of the time we were there. We left after one drink and I don't think I would ever return. First time being somewhere I felt I caused an inconvenience for being a patron of a business. Would give 0 stars if I could.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
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