This old bar is such a fun spot to kick back and grab a drink with friends. The service is friendly, and my husband and I grabbed seats at the bar. It wasn't busy when we stopped in, though I know it can definitely get packed. They have a solid beer selection, too. Be sure to head downstairs and check out the speakeasy hidden below--that was the highlight for me. The whole vibe down there is just so cool and unexpected. read more

The Green Door Tavern is a great place to visit whether you're a local or tourist. It's been around for a hot minute and it's history/vibe is the perfect combo for a quick drink after work, grabbing dinner, a night out with friends, AND your gateway to the speakeasy downstairs (The Drifter). Check it out if you haven't already! read more

The Green Door Tavern is right up the block from Mr. Beef, so if you're going there for a sandwich, this is a good spot for a drink after. That's exactly what we did this past Saturday. The Green Door is the oldest bar in Chicago. It was built one year after the Chicago fire and was one of the last structures built with wood. This was a very cool place to spend a Saturday afternoon. College football on TV and excellent food and drinks. My wife and I split the calamari appetizer which was very good. My Old Fashioned's were well made. Bartender and server were both very friendly. One other cool thing is that there's a speakeasy downstairs. I went down and found the bookcase which is the door, but it didn't open until the evening. If you're in town looking for a nice place for a drink, this is a fun stop! read more

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Great spot in Chicago with an incredible history. Went here as part of a tour so I was glad this place was one of our stops. Built 1 year after the Chicago fire it is one of the last buildings(or is the last building) made of wood before they passed the law that structures couldn't be made of wood. Didn't try their food on a menu, it was food made for a party which those are always quantity over quality. However, the drink list is great! read more

The Green Door Tavern - Old Style for the win! - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Quick pit-stop ! Ordered Dovetail Kolsch & La Chouffe Belgian Ale ! The bartender was quick, friendly & accommodating! The atmosphere of the bar really leans into maximalism in the best way. Apparently one of oldest bars in Chicago! And has a speakeasy downstairs! read more

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Feels like an old school dive bar, and I adore a good community based watering hole. Our poor server was the only waitress on staff today, but she was very kind, and despite being overworked, she still checked on us regularly. My burger was on the medium well side of the spectrum, but I wasn't going to raise a fuss, considering that it was still edible. The GBT poutine is an interesting innovation; I like it when my fries are extra crispy, not soggy, however the flavor of the dish works somewhat well. Ambiance = 4. Service = 4. Food = 3. read more

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Great local dive bar spot. Plenty of seating, but sitting at the bar is the best. Friendly service, great prices, and tasty drinks! Food is above average bar food - ceasar salad was delicious and a great big portion. Buffalo wings were okay and nothing special. Fries are the delicious crinkle cut kind. Get it with the cheese sauce! My fiancé loved his patty melt, but we both thought the Brussels side was way too syrupy. We are really looking forward to having this place be our new local spot though and trying all the other items! read more

The Green Door Tavern - Patty melt with Brussels side and buffalo wings - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice, spacious dive bar with great service. My friend reserved a table for 15 of us and we had a great time, drinks were good, our server was super nice and it was perfect for a pregame before our next spot read more

This is always a good time! We often spend 30-60 minutes here waiting to get into the speakeasy below. And honestly it's equally fun. My favorite is the shot roulette wheel. Especially when you get something undesirable - it's too funny! High quality beer and liquor (except for the shit wheel). A fantastic place to hangout! read more

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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. Friendly but busy wait staff--I appreciate the great service! I won't stay away so long! read more

Stopped in with a co worker while in the area I grabbed a tavern burger with fries made to perfection and my partner grabbed a corned beef sandwich. Food was great Service by Hannah was great and for the west loop atmosphere the price was right where I expected. A definite must stop if you're in the area read more

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After a trip to the Sloomoo Institute, we were starving and stopped by this place. They had a kids menu that my kids enjoyed. I had the corn beef sandwich and it was delicious! Our server was kind and attentive. The different signs on the wall and ceiling were vintage awesomeness. The legend burger was really good. The deviled eggs were decent, I probably wouldn't get them again. However, I would definitely have the corned beef sandwich. Great place to stop in for drinks, groups, and kids. read more

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Pinball machine alert! Green Door Tavern is such a fun and welcoming bar! My friend and I ordered espresso martinis and were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating too. I'd definitely come back! -AT read more

The Green Door Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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! read more

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I live 4 blocks away and been coming her for over 30 years. Don't know why they started charging me $4 for a kids drink when it's included. And my 6 year old had 2 meal orders $6 grill cheese and a $4 can of coke. Total $16 for a 6 year old girl? read more

The Green Door Tavern - They charge me $4 for a kids coke when it's included. Kids grill cheese = $6 Can of coke = $4 - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here wanting to go to The Drifter, but I came on a Monday and its only open Wed-Sat. Walked all this way from the hotel so I went ahead and ordered the Deviled Eggs and some water because they only have beer and a few seltzer/ciders. The Deviled Eggs were......eh. You could make them just as good at home. Probably better, but they were deviled eggs. This is supposed to be the oldest bar in Chicago and the inside is kitschy and what you would expect, so I would give it 5 stars for ambiance. Good music, perfect volume for a bar. Service was nice. Lady saw I was disappointed that The Drifter wasnt open, not her fault, and quickly took my order and the eggs came ut pretty quick. Checked on me and when I asked for the bill, she was very quick to bring it. 5 of 5 for service. If you want beer, they have it. If you want anything besides beer, they don't have it, but I understand that's more of a ME thing. After all, it is a bar and they have beer on tap and bottle. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

The Green Door Tavern - Inside the bar - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

The Green Door Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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food was good. Service was quick. The place was clean. would recommend to someone visiting

Cozy spot, which is very fitting for being one of Chicago's oldest bars. Lots of cool decor to look at while you eat. I had the feature burger with guacamole and it was pretty good but nothing outstanding. Poutine was also solid but not the best I've ever had. read more

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My love and I recently went to Green Door Tavern after checking out a few art gallery openings in the area. It's been a long time since I have been to the Green Door, but it was a worthwhile visit (apparently GDT was established in 1872 and again in 1921). It's fun to look at the random vintage stuff all over the walls. Temperance Beer brews a Green Door Lager, which was a satisfying drink. The GDT Chicago Poutine was delicious and filling, with Italian beef gravy, cheese curds and a cup of giardiniera on the side. My love and I also split The Feature, a burger with pepper jack cheese, onions, guacamole, and tortilla strips on brioche bun. I don't know if we were just filled up by the terrific poutine, but The Feature burger was just AOK to us. Our server was also AOK. The Drifter is apparently a funky speakeasy on the lower level, but we did not have time to visit on this evening. read more

Great vibes and cozy place to grab a casual drink with friends. The food tasty and the staff is friendly. Love this place so much!

Sat upstairs here while waiting on our table at The Drifter. This is a pretty standard bar with a lively crowd. They had a god selection of draft beers (even a sour!). I liked that it wasn't too crowded on a Friday night but there were more that enough people to make the environment fun and upbeat. The bartenders here are fast and friendly. They have a wheel that you can spin to get a surprise shot which is fun! read more

Claims to be the oldest bar in Chicago. It's something just to take their word for, but there's no denying it's old. Green Door Tavern is of course that color, so it's easy to find. Prices are pretty good especially for around here. The drinks are great but the food is too. After hearing good things about it we came in for drinks and bites. It was earlier in the afternoon so it wasn't jam packed. This place can get pretty busy though. Has lots of local beers. It's about $7 a pint. Good choices. Temperance Brewery makes the Green Door Lager. It's a light but tasty beer. The food actually sounds good, and there's a few choices for vegetarians. Each of us got the GDT Beyond Burger. It's about $13, which is the only bad thing about it. This came with mushrooms and sautéed onions. Other food items are typical bar items, not as healthy of course. They also have chicken sandwiches and fries. Be sure to check out downstairs. It has a little speakeasy with more cool drinks and food. The space gets pretty limited so get reservations if going in large groups or whatever. read more

The Green Door Tavern - Temperance Brewery Green Door Lager And GDT Beyond Burger - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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We've now been here twice because the food and service is amazing! Our favorites so far are the chili, chicken tenders which are hand breaded upon ordering, the deviled eggs, tuna melt and Reuben! The staff is friendly and eager to make your visit pleasure. The decor is a mix of vintage bar stuff which adds to its nostalgia and charm. Whether you're visiting Chicago or a local who hasn't been here, make it a point to stop in! You won't be disappointed. read more

If you're looking for a classic Chicago spot with history, character, and great food, Green Door Tavern is the place to be! Nestled in River North, this cozy, dimly lit tavern is a perfect blend of old-school charm and lively atmosphere. The moment you step inside, you're transported to another era with vintage decor and a welcoming crowd. If you're into history, ask about the speakeasy downstairs--it's a hidden gem worth checking out! Service is always friendly and attentive - we ab love stopping in to see Michaela - even when the place is packed. Whether you're stopping by for a casual drink, a fun night out, or just soaking in some Chicago history, Green Door Tavern never disappoints. Highly recommend! read more

My first time in Chicago and I absolutely loved this city and this tavern. I had the spicy chicken sandwich and a few great local beers. Service was friendly and the place is just a lot of fun. So many interesting things to look at within the decor. Looking forward to my next trip to Chicago! read more

It's a bar!!!!! We stopped in during our trip to Chicago to try some bars and restaurants we had seen on YouTube. When we stepped inside, we were happy to see the collection of oddities--a sign of a fun, established bar. It wasn't very busy. A few little clusters of patrons were spotted out of the corner of my eye. We sat down at the bar and a gentleman greeted us. He was definitely of Irish decent. He looked like he came straight off a Lucky Charms box! He took our beer order and promptly presented our drinks. We like to have a little bite with our cocktails so we chose the giardiniera deviled eggs--sounded interesting enough. They were delivered shortly thereafter. Although pretty on the plate, the taste didn't wow us. One thing we noticed about bars in Chicago, bartenders don't really engage with patrons unless you're a regular, unlike other establishments we've been to. So don't expect it. Or maybe we just smelled bad. Anywho, the beer was good and we checked this place off our list. We would definitely return! read more

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This place is my kind of bar ! The history , the look everything about it . Great place to have a couple of drink or 10

Outstanding cheeburger cheeburger here. Place has been here for a very long time and has character. Ole lady and I came here for a late lunch and it really hit the spot. Outstanding, very friendly service. On it with everything. I think this would be a great late night spot if you wanted to get some food before bed. read more

Delicious food, friendly waitress, great atmosphere! Loved the music and unique decoration. Highly recommended!! read more

The Green Door Tavern - The Bootlegger Burger Tavern Burger GDT Chicago Poutine - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot in the city. Friendly service, full bar, and lots of history. Downstairs is a speak easy. Had the Chicago poutine and it was awesome. read more

Awesome place to grab a drink with friends! Good atmosphere, fast service. We got drinks and a fried Nutella sandwich which was really delicious. There is a speakeasy here as well if you can get reservations or don't mind waiting! read more

The Green Door Tavern - Fried Nutella Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very causal Sunday afternoon, decided to go to Green Door for couple beers with a party of 4. Apparently, the blonde bartender will verbally cuss you out for tipping less than 20% on pouring ~10 beers in ~3 hours. Also, make sure you buss your own table or they'll make you. Not to mention she didn't actually yell or confront the person who actually paid. She instead intelligently decided to expel her rage at the rest of the party while he was in the bathroom. Powerful! Intelligent! We were happy to tip more on our next tab to make up for this heinous crime against humanity, but she decided to not serve us after that. For those that continue to go to Green Door, remember that 20% tips are mandatory regardless of service quality or she will come for you! They also don't check ID, so here's another spot for you college kids! read more

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

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I split the fried Chicago chicken sandwich with my brother because we saw someone else with it and it was HUGE! The chicken was fried to crispy perfection, nice and moist. The crinkle cut fries were delish and the other people in our party don't typically like crinkle cut fries. The buffalo chicken sandwich was also delicious, a little heavy on the celery but easily fixed. Waters kept full and beers replenished. Great place to stop in and the brown line was right down the block. I would definitely recommend! read more

"If you're looking for a dive bar... this is a dive bar" -my friend mia This place is good. A decent selection of draft beer & even Prosecco. Fun fact - it's even Chicago's oldest drinking establishment! (According to my roommate Abby) I enjoyed the ambiance except music only plays if people queue it on the juke box. Come here if you're looking for chill fun drinking vibes w/ friends. We like it but don't know if we'll be back simply because it's far enough from our apartments to not be a causal stop read more

The Green Door Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois