Green Mill, Uptown
10 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/chicago, r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Green Mill in Uptown draws praise for live jazz and its old-fashioned decor. One visitor recommends it for cocktails, and another suggests a swing-orchestra night for a date. It also attracts criticism: one patron finds it too rowdy for a quiet, romantic evening, another doubts the value of the visit, and others give negative verdicts. The jazz and atmosphere remain the principal reasons its fans recommend it.
Address
The Green Mill, 4802 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Live music, Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Live jazz, Cocktails, Swing orchestra
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/capncrud in r/chicago · Jan 2024ambience
Says it looks dated in an appealing way and is a fun place for cocktails.
- Caveatu/jazzadelic in r/chicago · Dec 2023value
Usually finds a visit unrewarding for the effort and expense.
- Recommendsu/PointClickPenguin in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026ambience
Praises the lounge's live jazz and its very polished atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/jarewdoit in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Describes it as an iconic local bar worth a short trip north.
- Recommendsu/trina-cria in r/AskChicago · Mar 2024
Names Green Mill as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/SirBowsersniff in r/AskChicago · Mar 2024ambience
Recommends a swing-orchestra night as a date outing.
- Recommendsu/halibfrisk in r/AskChicago · Feb 2025
Commenter says this lounge meets the jazz-club requirement in their neighborhood suggestion.
- Caveatu/DagonThoth in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026
Mocks Green Mill's inclusion, implying the list is poorly curated.
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- Recommendsu/araignee_tisser in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024ambience
Remains a local gem with great music.
- Recommendsu/annaxdee in r/chicago · Jan 2025
Recommends this venue as a place to dance, listed among several music and bar options.
- Recommendsu/globehoppr in r/AskChicago · Mar 2024
Casts their vote for Green Mill.
- Caveatu/uuuuuuuuuuuuum in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024ambience
Says Green Mill gets rowdy, too lively for a cozy, romantic night.
- Caveatu/toxicoke in r/AskChicago · Mar 2024ambience
Shares a negative view of the venue.
- Recommendsu/ginrumryeale in r/chicago · Nov 2024ambience
Calls it their favorite venue in town, valuing its unchanged decor and strong jazz.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.