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50% ambiance
“The Mill is everything they say - full of History and with a great club atmosphere.”
100% drinks
“There are decent breaks between shows and plenty of time for people to hang out, drink, and converse.”
100% food quality
“I'm from New Orleans, so I agree that little bars with great, authentic jazz are gems, but there's something almost pretentious about this place.”
100% overall
“This is the best place to listen to jazz in the city, if it was good enough for Capone it's good enough for me!”
100% service
“There are decent breaks between shows and plenty of time for people to hang out, drink, and converse.”
0% wait time
“The atmosphere was kind of somber, the tables were dirty, and the place lost its luster a long time ago.”
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What Our Expert Scouts Say
April 26, 2013
Al Capone's famous bar that is now a fantastic jazz venue. Come here with friends to listen to music, take a step back in time and drink like the old days. If you haven't tried malort yet, this is probably one of the most appropriate places to have a shot. Check behind the counter, because Al Capone's trap door is still there.
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October 27, 2012
The quintessential Chicago jazz spot remains virtually unchanged from its early days. A very, very mixed crowd fills the room. You'll pay an admission charge, but drinks are inexpensive.
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May 22, 2002
Outsider view. To be fair, let me begin by saying that I haven't been to the Green Mill often, but that's partly because I'm not sure it's everything its rep says it is. I'm from New Orleans, so I agree that little bars with great, authentic jazz are gems, but there's something almost pretentious about this place. It is taken so seriously, that it almost sucks the pleasure right out of it. Bars and music are to be enjoyed, not revered -- lighten up, everyone!
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Heart
May 17, 2002
Chicago classic. If you're into jazz, this should be #1 on your list of places to visit in Chicago. It's a teeny, crowded place in a grubby neighborhood, worth braving the scary intersection of Broadway and Lawrence. You'll be lucky if you get a seat, but you'll be a happy camper regardless.
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