The Green Mill
3.1
- Neighborhood: Uptown
- 4802 N. Broadway
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-878-5552
Gangsters and celebrities haunted this nearly century-old club in its early days. Now well-heeled jazz enthusiasts and urban hipsters make the scene. Touring and local acts, from cool jazz to big band, take the stage each weekend; local performers play regular slots on school nights. Every Sunday since 1986, the Green Mill has hosted the Uptown Poetry Slam, the verse performance competition that sparked the poetry slam movement. The club fills up quickly on weekends, so come early to get a view of the stage -- and even earlier if you expect to get a seat.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Broadway and Lawrence.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street. Free Lot: at Lawrence and Magnolia from 6pm on.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #36-Broadway, #81-Lawrence. Red Line Train: Lawrence stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance yes, restrooms no.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-4 a.m. Sunday; noon-4 a.m. Monday through Friday; noon-5 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Ranges free-$8
- Bar Style:
- Lounge. Chicago classic.
- Music Style:
- Big Band and Jazz
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. Live jazz nightly.
- Features:
- No food.
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago classic. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Live jazz seven nights a week; world-famous poetry slam every Sunday evening 7-10 p.m. ($6)
- Payment Methods:
- American Express
- Seating :
- For 110
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"Too snobby for my taste"
Til1975 from Uptown - August 12, 2008
The only good thing about the Green Mill is the music. The staff are rude and arrogant. The last time I was there, the bartender really had a perso...
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"Disregard the review below"
sjkichler from lakeview/wrigleyville/uptown - March 10, 2008
The Green Mill is the oldest running jazz bar in Chicago and one of the oldest in the nation. It has been running for over a century since 1905. ...
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"A $12 cover in Uptown is why people go to Lakeview "
Bornlucky07 from Uptown / lakeview - February 9, 2008
Last night a friend and I were searching for some great new bars in uptown. Like many people from the area, we typically go to lakeview/ Lin...
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Calendar of Events
The Green Mill
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Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
8/21/2008 - 9:00 PM -
Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam Session
8/22/2008 - 1:00 AM -
Chris Foreman
8/22/2008 - 5:00 PM
