My husband and I went for the first time last night and we really enjoyed it!
Our server (white, female, mid 20s dark hair) was so nice! I accidentally spilled my drink all over my dress and table. She was so patient and sweet!
The bartender (guy with a beard) suggested a French martini and it was fabulous! Great atmosphere and great musicians!
The RealM
A time capsule. They don't make them like this anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Modelo Especial
Mark K.
Cool spot, good acoustics, bar service was quick. Way too many people for seating to be possible, standing elbow to elbow is a vibe killer.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
Fransheska
WOW this place is amazing!!!! it was my first time going and i will definitely be back, i loved it so much, when you go on a busy day you’ll stand for a little but then you get seated a little after with random people which is fun and spontaneous, you get to meet new people! drink, and listen to live music!!!! i love it. the fat cat restaurant was right next door so we ate there first and then came here! best date ever. and yes there was a $20 cover (not always i was told) and CASH ONLY. they do have a atm ill definitely be back!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amy Thomas
Was quite disappointed with our visit here. I’m sure this is the place to go for die hard Jazz enthusiasts, but for the average person I wouldn’t recommend it. The servers/bar tender were rude and unfriendly. We were shushed any time we tried to order a drink. They continued to let people in even though there were no tables and very little space to stand, and we were constantly being asked to move when we did find a space. Ended up leaving after a few drinks.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Mary Buitron
Fantastic place for great music but bartenders are the wordt and so rude. They have to learn manners and be more polite. Worst ive ever been to. Other than that musicians are fantastic here
Seth Williams
While I have been a regular at the green mill various times in the past few years, I continue to find myself leaving with a sour taste every time. The atmosphere and music are amazing, with world class musicians performing in an iconic venue.
However, over the last 2-3 years the Service here has drastically suffered. An incredibly rude door officiant upon entry, and disrespectful bartenders.
I hope they improve this, as many groups around me noted the same thing. Such a cool place, but be prepared for rude service for wait and bar staff here.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Caroline Kirsch
Their servers are incredibly rude. Music was good but the attitude of the people working there was awful.
Service: 1
Chanwook Lee
This is a jazz bar frequented by Al Capone, the head of the Chicago mafia. There is a secret escape route leading to the basement, but it is not open. It is the floor near the entrance and is covered with something.
As it is a jazz bar, bands come and perform at set times, and the bands that come every day are different, and the admission fee is determined according to the band name value. I stopped by on a Monday and admission was $10.
They only accept cash for both entrance fees and drinks, so it would be a good idea to bring it with you in advance. There is an ATM inside, but the fees are likely to be high. Surprisingly, alcohol prices are generally not exorbitantly expensive.
I had a beer and another cocktail or something on the rocks, but the taste wasn't all that good. There was only one professional bartender, so it didn't seem like the tabs and drinks were being managed well.
At first, I felt like the customer service wasn't very good, but as I enjoyed the performance and atmosphere, I just accepted it as being blunt. It was a fun time listening to old school jazz in a historic place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nikki Resendes
Really enjoyed going to The Green Mill. I didn't know of the Al Capone connections until I came to write this review, but that makes it much more fun! There was a $10 cover the night I went, really enjoyed the band playing (Some of the regulars) and bought a record from them. I'm glad I went on a Monday night, because it wasn't nearly as busy as it could have been. We got the last 2 seats in the house, but people left by 10ish anyway and we moved to better seats. I was there in December and I can't imagine how packed it is in the summer, I'd recommend getting there a little early especially during high season and weekends.
I know people were having issues deciding what to order, I ordered an Old Fashioned and a Sazerac if that helps and they were both good and very reasonably priced. Pretty easily reached on the train. I'd definitely go again next time I'm in town!
Really cool spot. Low key Great old school vibe. Really good music. Definitely a gem worth visiting
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Мадина Беркимбаева
5 years ago in January 2020, me and my boyfriend we went to this bar to spend some good time but we came across one rude racist bodyguard. He was speaking with us rudely, saying some racist stuff and we walked away sad with questioning why owners hired racist personnel. Is it still the same racists people work in security right now too ? Oh i see by recent reviews that nothing has changed. Still they are racists and rude. I recommend more people put 1 star and we will ruin this racist business. Yay!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Esteban Aispuro
A must. Christmas themed jazz band, warm ambiance, and cash only. Come early for a decent spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Sam Y
best. Since it is a jazz “bar,” it sells alcohol. For minors, if the accompanying person is a family member (same last name or spouse’s last name) Entry is allowed, so please make sure to take everyone's passports with you.
Gerardo Chavez
Staff is out of control. Extremely rude and seemed rather drunk. How many shots are they allowed per shift? I witnessed a few.
My husband and I went for the first time last night and we really enjoyed it! Our server (white, female, mid 20s dark hair) was so nice! I accidentally spilled my drink all over my dress and table. She was so patient and sweet! The bartender (guy with a beard) suggested a French martini and it was fabulous! Great atmosphere and great musicians!
A time capsule. They don't make them like this anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Modelo Especial
Cool spot, good acoustics, bar service was quick. Way too many people for seating to be possible, standing elbow to elbow is a vibe killer.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
WOW this place is amazing!!!! it was my first time going and i will definitely be back, i loved it so much, when you go on a busy day you’ll stand for a little but then you get seated a little after with random people which is fun and spontaneous, you get to meet new people! drink, and listen to live music!!!! i love it. the fat cat restaurant was right next door so we ate there first and then came here! best date ever. and yes there was a $20 cover (not always i was told) and CASH ONLY. they do have a atm ill definitely be back!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Was quite disappointed with our visit here. I’m sure this is the place to go for die hard Jazz enthusiasts, but for the average person I wouldn’t recommend it. The servers/bar tender were rude and unfriendly. We were shushed any time we tried to order a drink. They continued to let people in even though there were no tables and very little space to stand, and we were constantly being asked to move when we did find a space. Ended up leaving after a few drinks.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Fantastic place for great music but bartenders are the wordt and so rude. They have to learn manners and be more polite. Worst ive ever been to. Other than that musicians are fantastic here
While I have been a regular at the green mill various times in the past few years, I continue to find myself leaving with a sour taste every time. The atmosphere and music are amazing, with world class musicians performing in an iconic venue.
However, over the last 2-3 years the Service here has drastically suffered. An incredibly rude door officiant upon entry, and disrespectful bartenders.
I hope they improve this, as many groups around me noted the same thing. Such a cool place, but be prepared for rude service for wait and bar staff here.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Their servers are incredibly rude. Music was good but the attitude of the people working there was awful.
Service: 1
This is a jazz bar frequented by Al Capone, the head of the Chicago mafia. There is a secret escape route leading to the basement, but it is not open. It is the floor near the entrance and is covered with something.
As it is a jazz bar, bands come and perform at set times, and the bands that come every day are different, and the admission fee is determined according to the band name value. I stopped by on a Monday and admission was $10.
They only accept cash for both entrance fees and drinks, so it would be a good idea to bring it with you in advance. There is an ATM inside, but the fees are likely to be high. Surprisingly, alcohol prices are generally not exorbitantly expensive.
I had a beer and another cocktail or something on the rocks, but the taste wasn't all that good. There was only one professional bartender, so it didn't seem like the tabs and drinks were being managed well.
At first, I felt like the customer service wasn't very good, but as I enjoyed the performance and atmosphere, I just accepted it as being blunt. It was a fun time listening to old school jazz in a historic place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Really enjoyed going to The Green Mill. I didn't know of the Al Capone connections until I came to write this review, but that makes it much more fun! There was a $10 cover the night I went, really enjoyed the band playing (Some of the regulars) and bought a record from them. I'm glad I went on a Monday night, because it wasn't nearly as busy as it could have been. We got the last 2 seats in the house, but people left by 10ish anyway and we moved to better seats. I was there in December and I can't imagine how packed it is in the summer, I'd recommend getting there a little early especially during high season and weekends.
I know people were having issues deciding what to order, I ordered an Old Fashioned and a Sazerac if that helps and they were both good and very reasonably priced.
Pretty easily reached on the train. I'd definitely go again next time I'm in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Really cool spot. Low key Great old school vibe. Really good music. Definitely a gem worth visiting
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
5 years ago in January 2020, me and my boyfriend we went to this bar to spend some good time but we came across one rude racist bodyguard. He was speaking with us rudely, saying some racist stuff and we walked away sad with questioning why owners hired racist personnel. Is it still the same racists people work in security right now too ? Oh i see by recent reviews that nothing has changed. Still they are racists and rude. I recommend more people put 1 star and we will ruin this racist business. Yay!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A must. Christmas themed jazz band, warm ambiance, and cash only. Come early for a decent spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
best.
Since it is a jazz “bar,” it sells alcohol.
For minors, if the accompanying person is a family member
(same last name or spouse’s last name)
Entry is allowed, so please make sure to take everyone's passports with you.
Staff is out of control. Extremely rude and seemed rather drunk. How many shots are they allowed per shift? I witnessed a few.
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