The Green Door Tavern

My wife and I love going to the Green Door! A short walk from our Chicago place, we've driven past this place for YEARS and finally gave it a try the week we signed our new lease. This place is self-proclaimed to be "the longest operating bar in the city of Chicago"! and an actual speakeasy from the prohibition - And I believe it. The building looks to "lean" as that's how they built structures when the building was constructed in the late 1800s/early 1900s. The building is filled with Chicago memorabilia, neon signs, decorations and lights. It's a history museum for the city of Chicago. So cool! They have Touchtunes so you can play your own music, and a back room that looks like it is straight out of the 70s with a Playboy Pinball machine that takes quarters. The food is incredible. My favorites here are the GDT Burger, the Chili and their fries. I've never ordered anything that I didn't like. They also have a variety of taps, cans, bottles, and a shot wheel if you want to take a risk on a bartender chosen shot. Service is always pretty good. It's fantastic when Caitlyn is around to wait on tables, but they tend to be short staffed on the slower nights - I get it. You can always walk up to the bar for immediate service if you've waited for a few minutes. They also have a "speakeasy" in the basement that looks pretty cool. But I've been turned away every time saying there was a huge line or I needed a reservation (I've literally tried 10-15 times). Kind of weird. It'd be fun to check it out sometime. Still, this has become one of my favorite places in Chicago. Come check it out if you have some free time and find yourself in River North!

Slice of Chicago history in a perfect venue for a night with friends on a random Tuesday. The ambiance was chill, yet buzzing. The memorabilia all over the walls gave us plenty to chat about, and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious!! The bathrooms are downstairs and provide a little adventure in and of themselves, so naturally, I highly recommend.

I love a bar with Christmas lights year round. Good bar, good service. I had the south side salad and it wasn't just iceberg lettuce which I always appreciate. Next to Mr. beef if you're into that.

Love green door tavern. It's a very old school dive bar with great cocktails and reasonably priced snacks. Most people swing by green door to wait out the long lines at Drifter, but on its own, green door tavern is a great place to casually hangout with friends. Their house cocktails are reasonably priced. After 10, they switch to a cheaper menu with $5-$10 snacks. The service is fast! The servers are nice except for this one server who is very mean. On asking politely for a dirty martini, she appeared snappy. I mean, what? The place screams of old 1900s Chicago with vintage decor, old school billboards and clocks. The fact that drifter is just downstairs is the icing on the cake. A must visit!

Great dive bar for the area. Good combination of being a historic pub with friendly staff. They do have a speakeasy in the basement but the topside was just fine for me. Grab yourself a Chicago handshake and sit back.

This historic pub (established 1921) in River North is a casual place for a drink and a bite. My partner and I both had chicken sandwiches, which were sizeable and filling. The place was a bit busy on a weekend afternoon but our waitress did a decent job of balancing everything. Eclectic decor and a historic setting.

Cute lil dive bar in the heart of the city. Great would like to go back & try an app next time. Friendly service

The Green Door Tavern in Chicago stays loyal to its historic roots, offering a cozy atmosphere with classic wooden decor. As one of the city's oldest taverns, it's been serving for nearly a century. The food and drinks are tasty, and the cocktail menu is reasonably priced, featuring plenty of local beers. It's a great spot to experience Chicago's history while enjoying a delicious meal and drinks.

I came in with a group of classmates for a happy hour on a Thursday. We were able to get a table immediately. My classmates and I met up with the express purpose of practicing our spanish with each other, but when our server found out she also offered to speak Spanish to us to help us practice. We only had a few drinks so I can't comment on the food, but it was a relaxed environment and we didn't feel rushed at all. Would definitely come back!

This is a historical Chicago site that is also a hidden gem. The inside is something that is so unique compared to most pubs/bars in the area. The food is pretty good, nothing out of this world. I got the burger, which I feel like is the go to here. The service here is great. Our waitress was super nice and curated an amazing experience.