Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Many people come to Chicago to soak up its rich history as an origin point for blues, but few tourists remember that before the blues era Chicago was a jazz town. Luckily, this is a legacy that still breathes, and swings, at this legendary Uptown venue. The perfect way to end a long night, swathed in the ambience of real jazz and an art deco interior that makes the Cheesecake Factory look like a sad cartoon, The Green Mill offers free cover on Friday and Saturday, after 1am and 2am respectively. Here you can sip dry martinis until the sun rises at the same tables Al Capone once graced with his infamous presence.
4802 North Broadway
(773)878-5552
greenmilljazz.com
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