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Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Type: Late Night / After Hours, Live Music, Lounge
10Best Says
Trendy folks and jazz aficionados regularly flock to this cool joint. Once a hangout of Al Capone, Charlie Chaplin and Gloria Swanson, the place oozes character. It was also a speakeasy during... Read More
Trendy folks and jazz aficionados regularly flock to this cool joint. Once a hangout of Al Capone, Charlie Chaplin and Gloria Swanson, the place oozes character. It was also a speakeasy during Prohibition, meaning that Green Mill retains a historic air of the Roaring '20s. Swing music is offered Tuesday and Thursday, Wednesday night features a gypsy jazz band (with guitar, violin, oud, reeds, cimbalom and drums) and Sunday features poetry slams and more jazz late night. Cocktails are reasonably priced but if you want to sip from a table, get there early and definitely before the bands go on because Green Mill can get packed.
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Hours:
- Sun-Fri: Noon-4am
- Sat: Noon-5am
Admissions:
- Cover Charge: $4 - $15
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Live Music: "If you want a table, arrive early and enjoy some cocktails or whiskey before the bands take the stage."
- Jazz & Blues Clubs: "If you want a table, get there at least an hour before the set and enjoy some sturdy cocktails."
- Best Nightlife: "If you want a table, get to the cash-only venue early and enjoy cocktails before bands play their first note."
- Best for Live Music Because: It's a unique, historic venue that's unlike anything else in Chicago, and once a hangout for famed gangster Al Capone.
- Best for Jazz & Blues Clubs Because: Green Mill is perfect for those who appreciate live jazz in an understated, speakeasy atmosphere.
- Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: Green Mill is perfect for those who appreciate live jazz in an informal but classy atmosphere.
