The Green Door Tavern Reviews

We were walking around Chicago on a cold and snowy day and decided to check this place out. It was recommended by a friend of mine as a cool place to check out. Walking in this place you feel like a local. It is not touristy, fancy or well lit. It is the perfect place to relax and have a few beers. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would be a regular.

Not too sure about this one. We wanted to go to 'Speakeasy' and the Concierge at Trump Tower recommended this one. We had a drink at the bar, then asked for the 'Waiting Room' which is code for the Speakeasy. After knocking on the Bookshelf we entered full of anticipation, ordered a drink at the bar and were asked for our ID. My husband had his, but I didn't, so we were asked to leave. I suppose it's part of the 'fun' and made for a great story, but we were disappointed and had looked forward to a fun evening.

Find the Drifter Bar inside the Green Door Tavern...it's worth the trip. Awesome cocktails and intimate setting..

They removed a classic St. Patricks Day calendar and the Shot Wheel! What is up with that? This was part of the character of The Door. They are trying to be something they are not. They changed the menu to be something other then a place for good old fashioned pub food. It's changed considerably and once a regular for over 7 years, I find myself going to other establishments.

I didnt know what to expect but I am so glad we went here. This was the most fun, unique bar in all of Chicago. Food was great (get the chili). Beer was local. Very cool history, and worth stopping in.

One of the oldest bars in Chicago. It is like an upscale dive bar. Several rooms and bars. Nice staff. Decent prices and decent food. Perfect place to visit for some drinks or beers.Perhaps not for a meal. There is always someone to talk to. I really like it and will come back when in Chicago.

My partner and I both had the five-course tasting menu. Three of the courses were absolutely outstanding. One was so-so, and the dessert was marred by stale pound cake. But this is still an outstanding restaurant, and we highly recommend it. People who think vegetarian is boring will be cured of this misperception before the appetizer is finished. The service is superb. When we mentioned the stale pound cake, we were immediately presented a complimentary alternative along with apologies. The tasting menu can be accompanied by either a wine flight or a non-alcoholic, house-made beverage flight, an interesting and welcome alternative. I'm still pining for the salsify soup!

Super fun bar, you walk in and it has a very old school feel to it. Had our own pool room for a friends going away party, the staff were nice and always smiled! Not a very updated place, like I said it has a old school feeling to it. Drinks are good and the bathroom clean. The only thing I would change about it is the room we were in had no music. Highly recommend though!

Stopped in here to visit one of the old mob hang outs. Asked the waitress about the history but she really couldn't tell us anything. Kinda disappointing. Ordered some drinks but have to say the Moscow mule didn't phase me at all. I think he left out the alcohol. Decided not to stay for lunch. The place did have a cool vibe.

One of things I wanted to try before leaving Chicago was visiting an authentic speakeasy. I researched this one as it was near our hotel and one of the oldest bars in Chicago. There’s a speakeasy underneath which was actually used during prohibition! I had read on the website that The Drifter bar underneath was closed on a Tuesday and so we decided to have a drink upstairs. The bar itself has authentic features with a lot of cheesy deco. The cocktails were quite nice and it was only when we were due to leave that I asked if we could at least see downstairs. It turns out the speakeasy was open and is accessed by a secret passage using a wall bookcase. It was so cool going inside and viewing a speakeasy which was actually in use during prohibition!

Stopped to get my car washed at River North Car Wash around the corner on Superior, and remembered one of my old favorite lunch spots. I was hungry so I walked over to the Green Door Tavern and grabbed what I remembered enjoying the most there—fried calamari and a patty melt. This quaint old fashioned tavern & restaurant has been around a loooong time because the food is excellent! I had the “CLASSIC PATTY MELT” - Cheddar, sautéed onions, marble rye and mustard, along with “FRIED CALAMARI” served with a very unique Sweet chili sauce and lemon. I won’t stay away for so long this time!

I visited here after hearing about it on a crime tour of Chicago,it's one of the oldest bars in Chicago and still has its speakeasy within it-with it's own hidden entrance. Green doors/tiles during prohibition signified a speakeasy or liquor could be drunk/bought from with in. This bar serves great food drinks cocktails and has a great relaxed feel , I would visit here again and recommend it to friends and family

Spent a few hours here catching up with an old mate on a recent visit to Chicago. Plenty of craft beer options and the food was fine and massive servings. Helpful and friendly staff. Would have loved to have seen the old secret speakeasy downstairs but I went on a Sunday which meant it was all locked up. I really enjoyed this quirky bar.

We stumbled upon this place not knowing the history, ended up having a great time with a nice beer and a bite to eat, even made my young daughter feel welcome with the etch a sketch which ive not seen for years.

Awesome piece of history! The whole building is amazing - the slight slant of the doorway, the basement bathrooms, the gorgeous bar. The food was mediorce unfortunately. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, but the food left much to be desired.

So many chain restaurants are decorated with stuff that looks like it came from yard sales. The Green Door Tavern is full of original pictures from about 100 years ago. It also has great food with some unique menu items. My wife, adult son, and I went there recently. I had chili, which was excellent, very thick with a nice heat to it. My wife had a good tuna melt and son had a burger. The highlight was the fried nutella sandwich for dessert, which was delicious.

The Drifter is a speakeasy hidden within the walls of Green Door Tavern. Once inside, very cozy; fun date night. My husband and I were visiting Chicago for our anni and it was a great place to have a drink after dinner. We caught the last few minutes on a comedian as well.

Cool place. Seemed more like a diner than a bar but, supposedly the oldest bar in Chicago. Great food, I had beer. I hear if you go on the right night and ask the right questions you might be led to a speak-easy type burlesque show. We did not go on any such night but was still a pretty cool experience with friends and family. Would definitely go back. I recommend you go at least once. Not exactly in the city center but easy to Uber if you are staying in the downtown area.

The Green Door Tavern was our last stop on a weekend night out in Chicago - not too late, maybe around midnight. When you get there, go downstairs toward the basement. When you reach the landing, the bookcase on the right is a door into a "secret" room - good old speakeasy feel! Two sassy bartenders serving quirky, tasty cocktails, and a piano performer on a small stage. Loved it!

We had a groupon for the weekend brunch, which is fairly new. Not an extensive menu, but good enough that everyone could get what they wanted. I had a mimosa, French Toast, and sausage; which was good. My husband had the fresh squeezed orange juice and the veggie skillet. Overall, it was a nice meal in a bar/tavern atmosphere.

This ex speak easy still has a real basic attraction. If you like old, noisy bars ( and I do ) then you should visit. A wonderful selection of local beers on tap and some good basic ‘pub grub’. Busy, lots of loud music so just right to start or end your evening.

This is one of those must go places when in Chicago. It's off the beaten path a bit and worth every effort. No fussy craft cocktails here. Just an honest to goodness American bar with history that includes Al Capone. No place like it in Chicago. What a great chance to go back in time!

Great selection of craft beers, good whisky, a distinct atmosphere, the best bouncer in the city, and a cool speakeasy in the basement. It's not fancy, it's not Michigan ave, but it feels like home which has got to count, right?

We came for dinner. I ordered the Green Door beer which was green in color as well. The food was bland. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with a Sriracha sauce. There was hardly any sauce making it a very dry sandwich. Fries were ok.

I stopped in for lunch and a beer, both of which were excellent... I even had seconds (and thirds) of the beer. This is an awesome pub with a lot of history attached to it; it's worth a stop just to take a look around the place. The food is very well done and accompanied by a seemlessly endless list of quality beverages.

We went to Green Door the night before a friends wedding. The drink menu is great in quality and variety. The service was great and we had an amazing time!

One of the best bars to visit. Had a fire place and a couple tvs to watch college football. Great old pictures fill the walls.

So glad we stumbled across the Green Door Tavern (while on way to speakeasy bar downstairs which we thought was open)! Didn't eat there but wish we could have. Great atmosphere with my favourite part being the bar mans solution to help me make my decision of a rose wine or cider...he offered me a type of cider with rose in it! Genius idea which actually tastes great.

So fun! Classic pub … went there years ago and returned with friends this weekend. Fun crowd and drinks. Ask about the Speakeasy …. Not to be missed … atmosphere and drinks are awesome!

The food is probably above average but the Green Door does not qualify for fine dining in Chicago and that is not why you go. What makes the place interesting is it opened in 1921 and is one of Chicago's oldest restaurants. The building was built just after the Chicago Fire of 1871 and is one of the few wood frame buildings downtown. This helps to explain the pronounce lean the walls take but don't worry, they have been like that forever. If you are looking for a place to grab a drink or bite to eat unique to Chicago, this is a good choice near downtown. The place does not feel like any other restaurant/tavern and you won't tire of looking at the stuff on the wall. It is a bit run down but that again is part of the reason to go as it is not trying to be a hipster house. The layout is a bit weird but that is what happens when you have a building that has been updated and added to for 140 years. As a result there are a lot of nooks to the place but it was a speakeasy during Prohibition so that may be part of the original plan. The website gives the history and lists events. The food is typical bar food and I would give it 3.5 of 5 stars. I would not suggest it is special but satisfying and much better than the food you get at a chain like Chili's. They have a lot of beer on tap and mix drinks at the bar. My negatives were my first beer was frozen and the wait staff was a bit slow at times. They were very nice but I think a bit overwhelmed as the place was packed by 6:30 on the Tuesday night I was there. Green Door is easy to get to and located about 2 blocks from the Chicago L Stop on the Brown Line train and there is street parking around. The River North neighborhood has grown up quite a bit in the last 20 years so there are a lot of people living in the area and the place does fill up so get there early if you want a table or be prepared to wait.

Stopped in for some drinks and snacks through our walking around the city. The staff was friendly, the décor is really interesting... you could spend so much time just reading and looking at the décor. The value for the drinks and food was the best I have seen this trip. Our party had the chili, which was okay, nothing special. Now I didn't try it but everyone else in my party did and they said it was AMAZING... the nutella sandwich... they all raved about it. I look forward to coming here again next time maybe for dinner and drinks.

We recently visited the Green Door for beverages and bar food before going to a Chicago Eagles game. This is a true "old time" bar - even has a Speakeasy in the lowest level. There were people of all ages, young adults, old timers, bachelor party attendees, etc. You can watch sports, play pool, or just hang out. There are several craft beers on tap and great bar food. The service was very friendly and quick. Try the crispy beef sandwich and the potaine fries. Both were unique and tasty.

Our waitress was very good and the food was okay. This is a place to go with the guys. Very loud in the room where we were. My beef sandwich was cooked to well done. Others in our party enjoyed their food.

The food was very good, especially the butterscotch cheese cake. Mix the food with some quality drinks and the 3 hours we spent here on a snowy Chicago night made this place special forever. I will definitely be back the next time I find my way to the windy city.

Went here for lunch and had a good burger at a decent price. It's a really nice bar with a cool old school vibe.

Great bar and friendly staff. Big mention to John for making our visit very welcoming! If you are going to Chicago for the first time make sure you stop by this place! Definitley make The Green Door Tavern your holiday destination. If you are feeling thirsty you are spoilt for choice and hungry... well the Putini (correct spelling?) you have to try it as the house special... Not to be missed. 10 out of 10

well i have been pretty drunk in this place so two stars, can't remember the food

Definitely embodies the vibe of River North and its history! The only wood-framed structure in all of downtown. Food was excellent (order the poutine, even if you don't know what it is and don't think you want it - believe me- you do!) A real treasure of a building. Make sure you visit at least once!

Met old friends at the Green Door Tavern while visiting Chicago on a business trip. We sat at the bar on a Friday night and watched the World Series. The atmosphere of the Tavern is spot on, the “oldest bar in Chicago” is well deserved as the owners have gone to lengths to push that theme. There is a “speak easy” in the basement, harkening back to the 1920’s. We did not go to the speak easy because they do not have TVs (so no World Series). There are several tables for eating. We ate at the bar. They have a variety of bar food items, all good. We settled on the poutine and a couple corned beef & sauerkraut sandwiches. All good. Recommend the Green Door Tavern if you are looking for a drink and a pub style meal with a bit of history.

The Green Door Tavern is one of those great neighborhood taverns. The distinctive green exterior invites you in. The interior is a visual delight of signs, posters, turn of the century ads and Chicago memorabilia. Be sure to read the history of the building on the menu. Service is great. Many craft beers on tap as well. While we didn't eat on this visit, there is an extensive menu, including brunch. Comfortable, friendly, the Green Door Tavern is worth a stop.

sat at the bar during happy hour and tried a few appetizers, very good. the history of the speakeasy was interesting and the staff was very friendly and fun.

Went there on a Sunday evening to meet a high school friend - hadn't seen each other in 36years (gasp) - I chose it because it is an historic speakeasy with a great history. Great space. Wonderful bartender - Noah - awesome local beer - but, the kitchen and bar seemed to close early. I had checked on google maps, but...so if you are heading there on a non-traditional evening, you might want to double check. That said, the place was close to empty so that was nice. I am not big into crushes.

original Speak-easy from the prohibition era ,a bar so packed there is no space on the walls or ceiling for any more memorabilia,the hidden speak-easy is behind.............go find it yourself

This is one of the oldest buildings in Chicago and has an underground speakeasy under the house next door - its available for private hire but unlike the Green Mill the staff are friendly and accommodating and let you go downstairs for a rummage around the speakeasy. Food and drink and atmosphere great - had the best veggie burger ever. Would definitely recommend

Good times for drinks. Brunch. They just began doing this over the summer and we tried it. Not bad. I liked the Skillet. My husband was not impressed with his chilequilles as that's his staple item for brunch as he's quite the conisseur! Lunch. Burgers are good and so is the service. I recommend coming through if you never have!

This is a really nice bar upstairs but operates the bizarrest policy for admission for the club downstairs. We put our names on the list and waited to be called but others behind us were called ahead of us. When we queued on the stairs to then go downstairs, the bouncer complained stating this was 'typically Irish'. When we complained, we were refused admission. We had spent a lot of time (and money) upstairs and the bar staff were very friendly but we were surprised by this discrimination. I've never experienced it anywhere else in the world. Go upstairs for a drink but be careful about the random policy downstairs. Those who know me know I am quite mild mannered so quite shocked by the anti Irish attitude.

My husband and I stopped in after work to grab a drink at the speakeasy located in the basement here (The Drifter). It is just down the stairs and to the left through a door with knick knacks on it. It is a very small space, but has some of the original memorabilia from when it actually was a speakeasy during prohibition. There is a small stage where you might see a performer, we did not as it was right when they opened around 6 p.m. We had a few drinks which were amazing, and picked them from a set of tarot cards they give you. The ladies that run this place are pros behind the bar and the service was wonderful. A great place for a date, plus the small plates were so good (they come from the kitchen upstairs). We had the Venison sloppy joes which were surprisingly delicious, and the devils on horseback which were also very tasty.

Visited here during lunch our with the family during a summer vacation to the area. It was highy recommended given it's the oldest former speakeasy place in town. The atmosphere is cool--really cool. And not that bad attempt and making someplace look old. It really does have a great warmth about it. As for the food, my wife could not take more than a couple bites of her spinich (I believe) salad. I tried it and it tasted borderline rancid. We returned it for a credit on the bill as we did not really eat it. The wings were overcooked, and the chicken tenders were simply dry. I don't know what the fuss about food is here. Would I go back? Absolutely. For beer or light snack only, however.

Great food and quality. Best burger I've had in a long time. Plan to come back next time I'm in the city.

This place had the worst service of anywhere I've ever been. We were the oldest people there so maybe that was the reason. 50's is too old. Definitely will not be back.

Stopped in here for a quick bite and a couple of drinks. We shared a plate of chicken wings, very nice, and had a couple of beers. Was nice to see that they had a lot on offer, not just your normal draught beer selections. Staff were friendly and chatted away to us, but weren't intrusive. We also ended up visiting the speakeasy downstairs, but I'll let you find the secret entrance to that yourself if you visit!

Had a quick drink and bite to eat here during our visit to Chicago. Bartender was super chatty, friendly and gave great recommendations- the chili wasn’t bad either!!

I live in a suburb 60 miles from downtown Chicago. I visit Chicago 3 or 4 times a year - each time eating at different restaurants. This time, on the recommendation of 2 TV food shows, I ate here, and very glad I did. I started with their pepper stuffed with sausage appetizer. It was unique and excellent. My wife and I both had a cup of their chili. It comes with the meat in a bowl and the beans, onions, cheese, and jalapeños on the side. You make it they way you want it. Great idea. It too was excellent. My Chicago chicken "sandwuich" was average. My wife's triple decker grilled cheese with bacon sandwich was excellent. She got brussel sprouts instead of fries. They were in a maple-walnut sauce and were excellent. Generous portions of everything at very reasonable prices. Great service, nice atmosphere. I highly recommend eating here.

My wife and I have lived in downtown Chicago since the 1970s. Over the years, we have found that Green Door Tavern is a very enjoyable venue for introducing old friends and colleagues to the history of the city. Located at 678 North Orleans Street, north of Ontario, Green Door Tavern is the oldest tavern in Chicago. The building, a two-story balloon frame structure with an attached cottage in the rear, was constructed in 1872, a year after the Great Chicago Fire, and the tavern has been in business since 1921. Many of the bar fixtures date to the 1920s and are original to the restaurant and bar. The wooden interiors are filled with memorabilia. Open from 4 to midnight on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 8 on Sunday, Green Door Tavern satisfies its customers with brews and burgers and much more. On our most recent visit, we started with the house's famous deviled eggs. Also chicken fingers, fried calamari and house-made crinkle fries. I also had a Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, parmesan and house-made croutons. And how about those sandwiches? We ordered corned beef on marble rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1,000 Island dressing, classic tuna melt with home-made tuna salad and Swiss cheese on marble rye, classic patty melt with cheddar cheese and sauteed onions on marble rye, the Legend with cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun and the Bootlegger with American cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, over easy egg and whiskey ketchup on a brioche bun. For dessert, we shared carrot cake with caramel, chocolate and cream cheese frosting, turtle cheesecake with graham cracker crust, caramel, chocolate and toasted pecans and fried nutella sandwich with fudge, strawberry glaze and vanilla ice cream. If all of that was on the menu in 1921, it's no wonder than Green Door Tavern has been in business for 100 years.

Me and my husband tracked this place down while in Chicago and it was worth it! A very down to earth and unique bar with some great bottled beers on the menu. I had an Old Fashioned with a really nice bourbon and the waitress told me some facts about it. She was very friendly and was happy to serve my husband a couple of glasses of water because he only drinks Magner's! Some great memorabilia on the walls. This place was well worth the walk!

Very bizarre place! The outside is great and I love the historical side of it but that's it. The inside decor is like a car boot sale; walls and ceilings covered in what I can only describe as crap! But beneath all of this is some original features which is such a shame it's all covered over. The service by a mature woman was awful but the younger staff seemed pleasant. It is worth visiting like I said for the historical factor but thats it, I was very disappointed.

Excellent drink choices and delish burgers. This visit, we discovered a beautiful, authentic 1920s/1930s bar in the basement-thanks to GDT being a stop on the Chicago Prohibition Tour. Great Chicago gem.

If you want a laid back experience with better-than-average bar food, check out Green Door. I've been here many times, but they re-vamped their menu to be more upscale in the past several months. They got rid of their turkey burger, which I thought was great, which is a bummer, but the other dishes on their menu look great. I had their burger, which was very good. Service is always friendly but average.

It was a Saturday during the holidays and our group of friends decided to hit the Windy City for some folly. We had a 7 pm reservation. We arrived after an urban hike at about 6:15 to enjoy a drink at the bar and check out the Speakeasy downstairs. Half our group went immediately downstairs while the rest sat at the bar. Bartenders were just plain rude. Andrew was condescending and insulting. Gabe admitted he didn’t wish to engage with us he was just bar tending for the quick money. Very poor service. One of us asked for an Amber beer, the reply”we don’t have any amber.” When she questioned this because there were amber beers listed, the response was equally rude. There were only a few people at the bar and 2-3 bartenders yet service was slow and unfriendly. They certainly had no interest in engaging with the customers. Additionally drinks were minimal quality. When the other members of the group joined us, I and another member decided to go check out the Speakeasy based on what our friends had reported. We went down and were not even allowed to look inside. We were told we’d have to pay the cover charge just to look in, ridiculous! Especially since a different host just had allowed other members of our group to peek in and even snaps some photos. So we returned and waited for our table. We were seated and at first we were the only people in the entire section. Thus, the place was not busy. Our server Amy was wonderful as was another worker, Amalia. They were engaging and helpful. Dinner was nothing special. Decent burgers. We didn’t care for the fries doused in celery salt. By the time we ate several of us had such a “bad taste” from the rude bar service, we’d wished we had just left instead of giving our business to the establishment. It seems like looking into the speakeasy if we are there for dinner should be allowed. The novelty of going to a unique place is to enjoy the experience. I was actually really excited to check this restaurant out but it was a bit of a let down and my excitement was diminished.

A friend of mine invited me over for brunch! Wow the place was amazing, full of history and memorabilia and for a tourist like me, I spent most of my time looking everywhere instead focusing in decrypting the brunch menu... That, said, have to admit that I was more impressed by the place and the chilli options for the traditional Bloody Mary than the food...rather heavy and overall lacking of taste.

I come here pretty much every week with some friends after work. The atmosphere is great and it’s a nice place to have a few beers with some friends. They have a decent number of options, and they make sure you’ve always got something. I haven’t actually had any food outside of some apps yet, so maybe that’ll change in the future but for now I’ve enjoyed my time at the Green Door Tavern.

The staff and menu are outstanding. Incredibly friendly and cool people here. The drink menu is vast.

The bar itself is fine. The bartender was friendly and helpful. The real gem of this place is the speakeasy in the basement: we stayed through three performers, I would go back. It was a lot of fun!

You walk into the bar and immediately feel at home. The people are friendly and the staff is on top of it in getting anything you need. We were told this is one of the first buildings built after the great Chicago Fire and one of only a few wooden buildings as they were banned shortly after this restaurant was built. We tried several dishes to share and all were delicious. Be sure not to leave until you have visited a the speakeasy downstairs. Great experience!

Had brunch with the groupon. Great mimosas and bloody Mary bar. Good prices near the brown L stop. Had the hash whic was good but different as it had cabbage in it. Husby had the brunch tacos which he enjoyed. Very cool old place.

I was very pre-disposed to liking the Green Door tavern, both from the outside and the interior décor. Given another occasion, and some nice Google reviews, I might still be inclined to stop by on a Friday or Saturday night for a beer, but then maybe not. The tavern is not particularly well-located (about three-quarters of a mile west of Michigan Avenue). I would not have noticed it had I not been en route to Declan’s farther north on Orleans Street, and because it seemed like a possible bunch choice from my hotel at the Holiday Inn-Chicago Mart. I returned to give it a try on a Sunday just before noon, and the place was deserted except for one family and a couple. Despite the lack of business, it took the waitress ten minutes to get to my table, then another ten to return to take my order. The menu was very sparse, (breakfast items and a few sandwiches), and I was in much more of a hurry than the staff, so I declined to order and left. The waitress seem nice enough, and other reviews say that the burgers are good, but I guess I am just more accustomed to better service.

We had a few drinks and lunch in there recently. We were slightly before the lunch menu was on but they allowed us to order anyway which was good. Really interesting place and we were forever just looking at the various things on the ceiling and walls, mostly fascinating. Food came, I had turkey club which was great and friend had the calamari which he said was great too. Generous portions. Staff were great too. My only slight criticism is that the floor was really sticky, which I am sure was just a one off, otherwise I’d had given it 5 stars.

The Green Door Tavern is the oldest pub in Chicago, and is still going great! Look up it's history! A festive atmosphere with muliti-colored lights strung throughout, lots of seating, great bar. It's the type of pub you want to go to in order to have fun and wind down. Street parking, or nearby lots. Enjoy craft beers, domestic and foreign beers, and a full service bar. Food too!

Late Friday night dinner---burgers for all, done up right. Lots of brews to pick from---altho I had a horrific cold and couldn't partake-- fun décor. Most of all, NOT a chain, a true Chicago original. My daughter loved the fried Nutella sandwich for dessert! (Wait staff could cheer up a bit!)

Even if you are from Irish decent don’t waste your time here. The staff are unfriendly. The place could’ve been great but it lacked friendly staff.

When you go to the Green Door, go downstairs to peak at the original speakeasy that was here. It's not open regularly to the public, but ask them to give you a peak. This place oozes with history and charm and has a storied past. And the food is really good too. Try the Burgers with a side of Poutine. They can make poutine right up there with the best of them.

Called in at 3:30 pm after a guided walk about Prohibition gangsters, bar tender friendly and gave us a free coke with my beer so good customer service from him. Total let down was when I asked another member of staff about the speakeasy to be told it was downstairs but not open until 5pm. After travelling 4000 miles would have been nice to be offered to look in anyway but no offer forthcoming. Why are they not maximising on the tourist curiosity potential when they mention it in their publicity? My advice is that it’s not worth the detour.

I go to the Green Door pretty frequently for work or for a quick dinner. The food is pretty good, especially the burgers and wraps. I honestly have never had anything I didn't like there. If you are looking for some good pub food, a little charm and a large selection of drinks, this is the place.

What a gem of a find! Walked way to many blocks from my hotel but was happily surprised and well worth it. What a neat place fabulous craft cocktails and saucy but tasteful entertainment. Want to transport back in time this is a must do for you! Went early on Friday and had no trouble getting a table.

Visited the Green Door Tavern on a busy Saturday for lunch. I would have expected more of a wait but had no trouble getting a table for four. I had the "United States of Bacon" Triple Decker Grilled Cheese with a side order of fried Brussels sprouts made with maple syrup and walnuts. The grilled cheese was delicious and different from other restaurants. The Brussels sprouts were delicious but maybe overcooked a bit. The server was attentive and friendly. For those who like to experience some history when they visit a city, the Green Door Tavern is a must. Loved the atmosphere, the winding trek to the restroom, everything!

We liked this place! It was the first stop on our tour. Good beer selection and great history of one of the oldest bars in Chicago!

This is a place with lots of Chicago history and a fun environment. Good attention from personnel. Perfect for a gathering with friends to grab some drinks and food. Delicious hamburgers! They have a secret door that leads to a secret part of the tavern, downstairs, where you can enjoy a nice time.

Great small bar with great food in a great community with a ton of historical charm. Highly recommended. Also ask about the secret speak-easy like hidden bar downstairs.

Somewhat of a hole in the wall- which I love! The walls are not straight- actually leaning. It was part of the city that did not burn. The service is great. I love the dark atmosphere and old bar like feel. Great little dive for a burger and some history.

This place was definitely worth the visit. Grabbed a small snack upstairs I'm this historic last wood standing structure (it predated fire ordinances stemming from the great chicago fire). But save your money for a drink downstairs. Confused? Ask your waiter or waitress about the hidden door...

Great service, good food, great location. Very friendly staff. Plus you can hear each other talk. There were multiple rooms for dining and the bar is way cool. The real fireplace is a plus. Can't go wrong for a snack or dinner here. Large selection of local beers.

The history of the Green Door Tavern is almost as entertaining as having brunch at Chicago's oldest tavern from 10 to 2 on Saturday or Sunday. Located at 678 North Orleans Street, the Green Door Tavern dates to 1921, when Vito Giacomo opened a restaurant on the first floor of the two-story wood frame structure. Many of the bar fixtures installed in the 1920s still exist in the present bar and restaurant. But the building goes back to 1872, a year after the Great Chicago Fire, when James McCole built the structure with a detached cottage in the rear. He rented it out to Lawrence P. Ek, who ran a grocery store with living quarters in the rear cottage. In 1921, Giacomo bought the property and the rest is history. Over the years, the restaurant was sold and renamed the Green Door Tavern, which has become a popular neighborhood gathering place and watering hole. My wife and I are historians so it's not surprising that we frequently visit the Green Door Tavern for brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. They advertise the world's best Bloody Mary with Titos vodka and my wife won't argue. For starters, we usually order deviled eggs, wings and a Scott egg, a boiled egg with sausage, mustard and arugula. I can't resist a fried egg sandwich, two fried eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and house-made sauce on rye. Or the corned beef hash skillet with corned beef hash, two scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese and griddled onions. My wife favors the traditional farmers breakfast, two poached eggs, bacon, sausage, crispy potatoes and toast. We also enjoy the roasted turkey club sandwich and the triple decker grilled cheese sandwich, which contains muenster, Swiss and American cheese with a bowl of tomato soup. Oh, we usually share a Cobb salad. Hey, the good food and conversation make for a very enjoyable brunch.

A lot of knick knacks on the walls, definitely has the vibe of an old bar. Decently priced drinks. Cool place to stop for a drink

This bar is a mainstay of our neighborhood in River North. Friendly staff, great beer selection and decent food. Great place to bunker in and hang out.

Food good, service not so good, the tables are so closely packed together and it is incredibly noisy. Perhaps at a quieter time it would be better. We didn’t bother staying for dessert.

Not everyone knows about the Great Chicago Fire that killed at least 300 people in 1871, the Green Door Tavern was there and yep its still standing today. A place of refuge back then in October but a favorite of many that visit and call Chicago home. Recently in May we went to try the new menu and it has a little for everyone especially those into the Craft Beer fresh comfort food. If you haven't been in a while take your time the service is great but go for a while and enjoy.

--was in Chicago for a buddies 50th --there were 8 of us in our party and stumbled upon the Green Door Tavern. --it is basically a pub atmosphere and serves all kinds of alcoholic beverages, beer, spirits, ryes, whisky's etc. --albeit we were there in the afternoon for mostly cheers we did stumble upon some pickled eggs which were on the menu. While am I glad we did, they were faboulous and wish I had a plate of the in front of me right now. --the booze was the booze, always good and a good selection. --the staff were very nice and friendly and there is a spinwheel where you spin and do that shot. yes you have to still pay for the shot but added to the fun of not knowing where it would land. --when in Chicago again I will visit the GDT for some cheers and the pickled eggs 100%. see picture and sorry about our little lego buddy, the_real_dr_a --thanks, keep up the good work.

Had brunch here Sunday morning. The veggie skillet was delicious, and the bloody mary bar very nice. I had the City Omlette which was also very good. Love how the hashbrowns have carmelized onion in them.

There is so much on the walls at this place, it would take a week to look at all of it. The food is great, as well as a good beer selection. Also, there is a $4 "shot wheel" on the wall if you want to start the night off with some fun. *Downstairs, on your way to the restrooms, look for the bookcase with knickknacks, it's actually a door to another bar called the Drifter. Knock to enter.

What a wonderful way to de-stress after a long day. My friend and eye shared an order of Poutine which was absolutely amazing. My friend's side order of Brussel sprouts was the best version of that dish I've ever had, as was my side of broccoli, which was paired with some kind of sesame sauce and nuts. The service at the Green Door was great. Our server was friendly, quick and always willing to answer any questions. We sat near the fire place which really enhanced the already cozy atmosphere. I would go back to the Green Door any day.

Came here from out of town with a group of friends and we were so glad we did. Great menu, great crowd, really good service staff considering how packed it got, and try the $4 shot wheel. You won't be disappointed. We put our name on the speakeasy list but didn't really care if we got in or not (we didn't).

Cool neighborhood bar. Chili was to die for. Great place for a casual dinner and drink.

After eating at Brunch, we had some time to kill before attending our show in the theater district. We decided to stop here for a drink beforehand. The atmosphere and theming of this bar is very cool and has a vintage feel. It wasn't anything fancy, but that's what we liked. They were serving brunch (maybe 2 tables were eating) but it looked good.

I thoroughly enjoyed the bar food and craft beers here. More enjoyable was the small speakeasy on the basement level. Awesome environment!

My colleagues and I were in town for a conference. One of my co-workers used to live near here and took us one night for dinner. We all had amazing burgers, but the shining star was the roasted brussel sprouts.

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A really great evening out. Excellent traditional bar. High quality food. Very friendly and efficient service. Had a great meal. I can recommend the local Green Door lager. Well worth a visit.

The finest non-pretentious burger in River North with a great beer selection. The burger comes with fries and the usual toppings. For some reason, maybe it's the historic wooden building or the fine wait staff, burgers tastes better here than in the several other joints nearby.

I went to the Green Door Tavern on the Friday of St. Patrick's Day weekend with my cousin. The doorman was so pleasant and instantly made me like the place. Once inside, I love the decor and style. It was a mishmash of all kinds of random signs and knickknacks on the walls. The lighting was also nice and gave it a warm glow. My cousin order a peach beer and it was great. I order a cocktail that unfortunately, I cannot recall the name of, and it had flower petals in it. Both were good drinks. We ordered some calamares and definitely enjoyed it. I was much less impressed with the kimchi mini-burger. It was definitely not worth $5. It can also get a bit loud and difficult to have a decent conversation. The staff was also not very accomodating. I would recommend it for a night out for light conversation and hanging out. Definitely not a place I see myself getting more worked up in. I would go back to explore the basement and maybe get a better experience.

The hotel concierge pointed us toward the Green Door since we were looking for a bar with history. Loved the signs, light fixtures and furniture. Waitress recommended the triple decker grilled cheese. It was wonderful. I know how could a grilled cheese be so good. It was really that good. Marble rye bread and bacon did help it. Beer choice was nice. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.

So my wife Carrie and I traveled to Chicago in the beginning of June for a family wedding and we went a couple of days early so we could catch a few sights. One of Carrie's old friends, Dave took us to the Green Door Tavern where supposedly THE Al Capone had one of his many speakeasy's during the 1920's! Dave has been hanging at the Green Door for years and knew the bartender by name (which unfortunately escapes me because he was fantastic). He asked the bartender if we could go down and take a look at the old speakeasy, which is actually located in the basement of the building next door. They have the original fixtures, hangings, register and bar from the 20's and it was like stepping back into time. Now granted I was feeling pretty good that night, but it was so cool to actually be in a place where Al Capone & his boys were hanging back during prohibition. Anyhow, the staff was fantastic, the story of the Green Door Tavern being Chicago's oldest tavern and the history that goes along with it made for a fantastic end to a great night! Carrie and I highly recommend going there. The menu is fantastic and the service & drinks were amazing... Check out their website below!

Stopped by for pints - great local historic pub. Great atmosphere - cheap prices - huge selection. Would highly recommend.

Great decor with a lot of classic Chicago memorabilia. Friendly service. Nice draft beer selection. Food is elevated bar food, but I didn’t think what we had was prepared very well. Bread for the turkey sandwich seemed stale. Pastrami skillet sounded really good, but the flavors just seemed off, like it wasn’t seasoned properly. Definitely worth a visit from an historical perspective and we didn’t have a bad experience, just not somewhere I’d return.

Very good (fresh) beer, solid cocktails and good pub food. Ya, the menus changes a little from time to time - which is also good. But the best thing about the Green Door is who tends to come through it. Interesting mix of politicos, media and other friendly folks in a tavern with character.

Stopped here for a night cap last night. We searched out this pub because we found out it's the oldest Irish pub in Chicago and we wanted to check it out. The atmosphere was very lively and our barmaid was good. I don't drink Guinness but my buddy said they pour a nice pint. It's worth a stop.

This bar is close to the Loop and the Brown Line, has plenty of seating, and a cool atmosphere. It's a great place to grab a drink before dinner, but it's NOT a good place to eat. The burger I had wasn't very good. And the service was very slow even though it wasn't very crowded the night we ate there.

We had a large group here for dinner and had pre-ordered our food. It was tight and there were other patrons in the room with us, but it wasn't a problem. Had the patty melt and it was very filling. Good price too. There is a speakeasy downstairs but it is small so it is hard to get in

I was in Chicago with work and we wanted to find a smaller pub downtown for dinner. There was parking kitty corner to the green door. This was great. The staff was super friendly. I ordered then chili and bootlegger burger. The chili was great. The beans, onions, cheee, and jalapeños were in little cups to dress the chili the way you want. The bootlegger burger was just as good. I highly recommend the green door taven. You won’t be disappointed.

Good food in river north. try the dark and stormies

Cool local place with great food. Drink selection is pretty good as well. Service could have been better, but we were a large group. Don’t order a Moscow mule unless you don’t mind drinking it in a glass (no fancy copper cups), which was fine by me. Great time here!

As I understand it the Green Door Tavern is one of Chicago's oldest standing bars. This is easy to see when one passes through the front door, slanted from years of settling and shifting. The bar/dining room is full of antique junk and everyone seemed very friendly. They also have a signature drink called the French 75 which is made from gin and champagne and a couple other ingredients. I don't recommend it unless you are a gin fan, but "when in Rome," right? The GDT is hiding a much bigger secret, though. It was once home to a speakeasy which still exists and functions somewhere in it's bowels if you can find it. Or, if you can't the bartender will tell you.

Built in 1872 and the last wood-framed building allowed near the loop, this place has some serious history. Fantastic ribs.

The nostalgia of the place is overwhelming. Great beer selection and liquor. Bartender was a great guy to talk to . I had a cheeseburger and fries .A big meal and very tasty . 20 bucks with 2 beers . Can’t beat it !!

Stopped here as the beginning of the Prohibition tour. A really quaint bar that is apparently named after the signal of the prohibition with a green door at the front in the 1920s. We only stayed a short time but were given a quick tour of the downstairs bar which also has a stage area. The staff there were lovely charm and are very friendly, overall it was a very relaxing place.

Although the start of the night is very noisy and hard for some it was a fabulous night I’ve entertainment and such good value We had the sliders and there was super delicious All the staff are very happy to help you the evening has given us an amazing memory Have to keep the review simple because I really don’t want to tell you any of the secrets just that you are going to have a great time. Sit back and enjoy.

Very cool atmosphere for this tavern. Great Chili Cheeseburger. I would definitely go back if in this area again.

Enjoyed an early dinner at Green Door Tavern. Lots to look at with their eclectic decorations. A food tour was also there - so not the normal neighborhood crowd. Food was OK.

An old historical building the tavern sits in. Built in 1872. I ordered the "bootlegger burger" and it was worth the $10 dollars I paid. However it was a light lunch crowd and the service was very slow. I wanted to see the room that was used as a "speakeasy" during prohibition but no one had a key. Worth it if your near there otherwise no need to go out of your way.

Visited this place twice in a four night stay. It is an ex speakeasy with lots of character. The beer is excellent with local and national craft beers. Ate both times, the food is OK; my friend particularly enjoyed the corned beef sandwich. A friendly local bought us a shot of the local spirit, Malort, At least I think he was being friendly, the taste is , to say the least, unusual and lingers.

The place is very much filled with history and has that natural kitschy/cool bar environment that's not created or bought..all the pic.s and signs on the walls the tables and chairs speak to a rich history of a solid neighborhood bar. The service was great as were the drinks but the food was just o.k. Still I'm glad we stopped in

This place has been around since 1921. Great bar food, pub and night speak easy in the basement. Full of history, everyone’s been here - event the bathrooms have nostalgia. Try the chili - it’s the best stuff anywhere...

We visited the Green Door Tavern because of a recommendation from a friend. We knew about the speakeasy in the basement. It was really cool. You will have to find the foor on your own (part of the fun). As you enter the speakeasy you are greeted by a host and they ask about your drink preference. It was more of an interview - a different way of ordering a drink. The drinks were different but we were amazed at the Then we were treated by entertainment on stage. Very fun night but get your drinks upstairs.

I quick stop into the Green Door Tavern in River North is a great place to grab a bite and a brew. I meet up with my friends here because it is close to the expressway and easy to get to. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. Per the Green Door website, this place has traditional Chicago History = 100 Years of Trouble! In 1872, immediately following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, James McCole built this two-story balloon frame wooden structure with a detached cottage in the rear. Engineer McCole rented the front of the building to Mr. Lawrence P. Ek who ran it as a grocery store with living quarters in the rear cottage. Following the fire, Chicago passed a fire code ordinance prohibiting construction of wooden commercial buildings in the Central Business District. 678 North Orleans is one of the few remaining frame structures built prior to this fire ordinance. The Racking (leaning) of the building occurred shortly after the building settled and has been that way for over 100 years. In 1921, Vito Giacomo opened the restaurant on the 1st floor and many of the bar fixtures installed in the 20’s still exist in the present bar & restaurant. Over the years, the restaurant was sold and renamed the Green Door Tavern — if the door of a restaurant was painted green during prohibition, it indicated the presence of a speakeasy in that establishment. History + Great Burger + Brew = Great Night out alone or with friends!

The Green Door Tavern has been pouring drinks in Chicago since 1921. How many restaurants can make that statement? It's like going to old Comiskey Park or Wrigley Field and recalling all the great baseball players who played there. Can you imagine all of the celebrities or politicians or gangsters who spent an evening at the Green Door? But the history of the building dates to 1872. Following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, James McCole built this two-story balloon frame wooden structure with a detached cottage in the rear. McCole rented the front to Lawrence P. Ek, who opened a grocery store with living quarters in the cottage. In 1921, Vito Giacomo opened the restaurant on the first floor and many of the bar fixtures installed in the 1920s still exist in the present bar and restaurant. Over the years, the restaurant was sold and renamed the Green Door Tavern, which was originated because if the door of a restaurant was painted green during prohibition, it indicated the presence of a speakeasy in that establishment. Today, the Green Door on North Orleans retains its old Chicago roots. The menu has changed but the theme has remained the same: "East, drink, be merry." It is pub food at its best...burgers, fries, sandwiches, bottled beers, lively bar, reasonable prices, friendly service, entertaining atmosphere. It's an Irish tap so why not order the fish and chips? On Saturdays and Sundays, the brunch with its Bloody Mary Bar is very popular. The list of sandwiches includes crispy-braised beef, roasted turkey, corned beef and fried chicken. Order the Feature is you have a big appetite--1/2 pound of sirloin with pepper jack, griddled onion and guacamole. The Angus burger or the patty melt or the Angus Steak of the Day or the Kentucky Truck Stop pork chop will have you toasting St. Patrick on the Fourth of July. Relax with a cool drink and big burger and soak up the history that fills the walls. Don't be surprised if Alderman Paddy Bauler walks in the front door.

We went here hoping to order and eat some macaroni and cheese to go with our beers. They don't offer mac/cheese, so we ordered chili topped fries, which was just okay. Bar tender and our waitress were both very nice. The Green Door Tavern is very old and cute inside and I'm glad we went there!

We're on honeymoon travelling around America and Chicago is our first stop. We visited the green door tavern last night and loved it! It made out visit! The place is fantastic! We stopped in for a bite to eat and a drink, we both had the slow cooked boar sandwich and it was delicious! The waitress that served us (blonde lady) was very chatty and helpful, the food, drink and atmosphere was first class! We heard there was the original speakeasy room downstairs and thought we'd be cheeky and try to see it as it not public at present, we met the owner down there who was so friendly and invited us in to have a nosy, they are in the process of converting the room to make it a feature. I would highly recommend a visit especially when you can drink and dine in the speakeasy once the rooms been opened to the public.

Interesting to see this old tavern historic. neat to see but expensive and the staff could be more outgoing and friendly a little chit chat goes a long way. nothing special

The music was to slow for drinks, the bartender was rude, the lady who served did never arrived again to the table once she served what we asked for. It’s kind of far from downtown, it’s a big place, BUT nothing wow! I don’t recommend to come here to anyone! Regards dear travelers!

Had drinks with a friend and enjoyed the classic ambiance. The service was good, even though they were very busy. They make a good drink, too!

Drove 8 hours from Kentucky to see the Cubs. And The Green Door Tavern is what the entire family will be talking about for a while! They were quick to offer to set a table for us when we called for parking information. Our server was FaNtAsTiC! Super sweet and on top of everything. Even the bus boys were very courteous and insightful to our needs. Now, on to the food. It was amazing! We expected a well-made burger, but all of the food was way above perfect. From the fresh cut pineapple on the kids plate to the thick sliced corned beef on the Reuben, or the crispy slow-roasted beef and havarti on a pretzel bun...awesome! We will come back to The Green Door Tavern every time we're in Chicago.

This was the meeting point for a Prohibition History Tour I took - it was a great first start with amazing history hidden to the eye without an informed guide. The bar tender was great helping me pick a drink for my palate and making me feel comfortable while I waited for the tour. Definitely go back if I get the chance

This has all the makings of a fun night full of food fun and don't for get the drinks. It was my Birthday weekend and this was a character club that made my night

The Green Door is as much a part of Chicago History as is Mrs O'Leary's cow. The last wood framed building built after the great Chicago Fire it captures the look and feel of the time. The green door is a reminder that there is a speakeasy downstairs. Simply the very best burger we have had in a long time, even comparing to those places that advertise they have the best burger in Chicago, this is the real deal. Good drinks, good food, good conversation with locals.

Full of atmosphere and history. This location has a hidden door/speakeasy on the lower level. Service was prompt - worth stopping by!

This was rated as one of my uncle's favorite places in Chicago when he was still living. Passing by during a gallery swing, we had to go in. It's a fairly classic old pub. Good pub-grub type food, great beer prices, and an interesting history, as one of the last wood-framed buildings in the CBD, and maybe the only with a noticeable lean. They still have the speakeasy in the basement, although it wasn't accessible on our visit.

I would actually give this 0 if the review let me. We experienced the worst customer service here that we’ve ever had. We visited around 10.30pm on a Saturday night to kick off our honeymoon, grabbed a table and my husband headed to the bar to grab some drinks. A server then came over and said she’d be right with us, so I said my husband was already at the bar. She replied that to sit in this area it had to be table service (in such a rude tone) to which I apologised and tried to inform my husband. By then it was too late and he arrived to the table with drinks. With the worst attitude we’ve ever experienced, she said we had to order drinks at the table. We tried explaining we were tourists and didn’t realise the policy, and that we were happy to order again through her. She went on a rant on how she hadn’t got any tips all night (no surprise whatsoever) and then stormed off. She then kept walking past and knocking into my husband on purpose, pushing into him twice. It was so shocking. We downed our drinks and left. Her attitude was absolutely disgraceful. Luckily we found another bar around the corner with the nicest staff.

We stopped by after dinner for a drink and the bar. Lively place with lots of history and a funky interior. Good beer selection, but the French 75 is also a good cocktail to try. We'll be back!

Cool place all kinds of history and great memorabilia everywhere staff was great beer cold a must if your a history buff

Had a great time, but the service isn’t quite up to par. We went on a Sunday afternoon and there were a few people there, but the workers certainly didn’t play up the historical aspects while we were there. (They barely made a showing). We went for a couple drinks after seeing them on a show called Drinking Made Easy... still was a fun place - apparently you don’t need the staff to see its historical roots. The drinks were good. Plus they have some different products than other places. I’m betting it’s better when they’re busy and have employees scheduled.

This place is so good...must stop by for great food, drinks and service. Been there twice so far when visiting Chicago and I'll keep coming back for more. Great selection of craft beers on tap, creative sandwiches and they have a signature GDT sauce..a spicy mayo with sirracha. Good portions and served with fries at a great and reasonable price. Get the brussel sprouts...ohhhh la la!

Doesn't look overly auspicious from the outside but it's got a great atmosphere once you're in. We had chicken burgers and some crinkly chips and it was just what we needed.

We saw this place on Chicago’s Best and had to try! We went for lunch. A good selection of craft beer however they were out of many options. The food was good and huge portions. We tried the tuna melt and Chicago style poutine, both yummy! The ambiance is very cute and plenty of tables. The service was just okay.

The unbelievably rude hostess sadly ruined our experience. She accommodated our group of 5 on the wait list, and when our table was ready, she told us we had to separate 4 people from 1, because there were no 5 person tables—which was strange, when she accepted the 5 of us in the first place. After a friendly patron offered an extra chair to us in order to accommodate our group, we were told we had to leave. Extremely subpar and disappointing

My husband took me on a mafia tour so we ended up here. It was a fun atmosphere and beer selection was good. We got 2 apps as well and they were pretty tasty. I just wish we could have spent more time here.

Had a lunch there, burger, french fries and chili. Was really great and really big. Being a foreigner, who just arrived to US, expected 'stomach' issues after such lunch (like in the other restaurant). I am sensitive on 'heavy' food. Nothing like that happened. Food was fantastic and my feel after that was great. Service responsive and fast. My bill was 17$. I do recommend this place. Cheers -

Found this on all list about bars in Chicago and it didn’t disappoint. Some great craft beer choices and cocktails. Didn’t eat here but food going by us to other tables looked great. Nice bit of history on back of menu about building and bar. Actual Speak Easy downstairs hidden in a bookshelf. Must do if you are in Chicago.

A friend told us about this place and we were not disappointed! A great beer selection and bloody Mary bar on the weekends! Everything from the bacon wrapped dates, chili, burger & fries and the reuben exceeded expectations. Excellent service and affordable prices make this a top ranking spot to grab a bite. Cool history as a wood framed building and a speakeasy too!

We swung by the Green Door for a couple drinks on a Friday night, easy to find and get a table inside. Reasonably priced beers and friendly, attentive staff. After chatting with our waitress, we found out about the speakeasy in the basement. It's very small, so forget about it if you're there with a big group (aka probably larger than 4). We put our names on the list and stopped in when there was space available. Pricier than drinks upstairs obviously, but you get what you pay for--cocktails were outstanding and you definitely feel like you've just stepped back in time to the Prohibition days. I assume it's the original wood bar--beautiful. Worth a stop at both places!

We actively searched for this place, I do like somewhere with a bit of history. I was unaware there was a speak easy there we just went for beer & food! It’s decked out in Americana great if you love American pickers. We had a few beers and some food, good atmosphere & ok service.

Whenever a "Best Burgers in Chicago" list doesn't have Green Door Tavern on it, something is wrong. Definitely one of the best, beats out many restaurants that are constantly on a top 10 list. Service is fast, atmosphere is very cool (old pub), price is great for the expensive neighborhood it's in, and the food is delicious.

Was here for the first time 2 weeks ago when we were in Chicago for a restaurant show. Highly recommend the wings, burgers, and brussel sprouts. I think from now on this'll be a place we try to hit up at least once whenever we're in Chicago. One of my favorites!

Two visits on our trip. Excellent beer, good pub food and an open fire made it a perfect refuge in the freezing cold Chicago winter

Good atmosphere, great food choice at reasonable prices and good service. Dependant on what you want you can get a quiet table to chill or sit I'm the lively bar and soak up the history around the walls.

Just out of town looking like somewhere an inexperienced traveller might shy away from, well don't. This place for all its quirkiness is steeped in history and a trip to the basement is a must. An original speakeasy with original bottles and tills you have to take a look. Didn't try the food but the staff were nice and the drink was cold.

Old school neighborhood tavern. Excellent sandwich and burgers. Old memorabilia all over the walls. Games on big screen TVs. In the river north neighborhood away from the main tourist areas with more locals the visitors.