Green Mill

We loved the music, atmosphere and Caroline who was our waitress was superb. It could have been a perfect evening out if it wasn’t for a bartender by the name of Jason Cole. We had friends from overseas and he was so very rude and unpleasant to them on two separate occasions. We would love to go back as long as he wasn’t working that night. Great place to visit and enjoy jazz.

It’s been said that Al Capone spent more time in this bar than even his own place. I can’t speak for the entertainment featured back then, but the big band orchestra that performed the night my wife and I were there had us dancing until the midnight hour. The bartender took very good care of us and made exceptional martinis that seemed to get better with each additional order. It was the best night we had in a long time.

This place is cash only (cover, drinks, etc) There's an automatic $20 CASH cover. If you get in early and get seats, you're lucky. If you come later, you end up paying $20 to stand there. Otherwise, it's a great place for jazz! I wouldn't take new dates here bc it's not really a "talk while they play the songs" environment.

Outstanding venue. I was only in Chicago for 3 days but I did my research and knew as a live music lover I had to check it out. The vibe was exactly what I expected. I had a barstool next to where one of the servers was getting drinks from the bartender and we became buds (thanks, Sarah!). I told her where I was going next and she knew the bartender and wrote me a note to take to him so he would take care of me and he did. The bartender here was also very good. Great drinks! Music was fantastic and made me think I was in an episode of Boardwalk Empire.