Swinging former speakeasy
Neighborhood: Uptown
Nearest Train: Red Line, Lawrence Ave stop
Phone: +1 773 878 5552
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The best place for jazz in Chicago. Period. Run by the old Capone outfit, the Green Mill was a speakeasy during Prohibition and gained nationwide notoriety as the place where comedian Joe E. Lewis got his throat slashed. The interior is dark and old. It has not changed much since Al Capone frequented the establishment, and the jazz is just as hot as ever. Cover is free on Friday and Saturday nights after 1am. Come at that time to hear the thundering Sabertooth Jazz Quintet, or head in earlier to catch one of a number of other acts, from big band to sultry torch singing. The Mill also hosts the popular "Poetry Slam," where would-be bards read their poetry and brave the heckling of the audience.
Reviews
best bar in chi town
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Reviewed by:factorygirl21 from on Jun 13 2005
love it!
i had an excellent evening at the green mill - a perfect place for a fun evening of music and friend...
Reviewed by:jessica from chicago, Il on Feb 13 2005
jazz and cocktails...the lush life at the green mill.
i work with alejandro escovedo and the band was in chicago for three sold out nights. after one of ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! User from on Feb 11 2005
