Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Chicago, IL 60640-3622
Phone: (773) 878-5552
- Cross Street:
- West Lawrence Avenue
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 12pm-4am, Sat 12pm-5am
Editorial Review for Green Mill Cocktail Lounge – by Neil Tesser
The Scene
The Mill's notoriety dates back to Prohibition, when Chicago gangsters used the club as a headquarters. With only passing regard to the featured attraction, young hipsters crowd the club these days, with fervent jazz lovers squeezing into the spaces between. This joint is almost always jumping, with top Chicago jazz bands during the week, local stars and visiting dignitaries for the weekend showcases, followed by jam sessions that run till 4am and 5am (Friday and Saturday, respectively).
The Draw
Despite the seedy neighborhood, the Mill has become the Chicago home for annual appearances by such national artists as sax player David Liebman, vocalists Sheila Jordan and Mark Murphy, pianist Henry Butler, and the Either/Orchestra. To ensure that you can actually hear the music you came to enjoy, arrive for the first set Friday at 9pm, or even better, Saturday at 8pm.
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Insider Tips
When to GoAt 7pm every Sunday night, the city's original Poetry Slam draws a steady clientele; cover is only $6.
The ExtrasAfter the slam, at 11pm, Patricia Barber takes the stage. A rare jewel of Chicago nightlife, this adventurous pianist-vocalist has built a large, loyal following.
User Reviews for Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
12/03/2005 Posted by mgsc
Although the music is good, this is one of the most uncomfortable bars in town. The doormen, bartenders and servers act as if they are doing you a favor by allowing you to patronize their establishment. When national acts perform, the employees demand silence. This is a BAR, not a cathedral.
Pros: music
Cons: surly, arrogant staff
04/07/2005 Posted by lurchl
This place is a classic! The interior is very cool, and the acts typically are top-notch. Not the place to go if you are a loud drunk, as the staff takes the entertainment very seriously.
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