The Green Door Tavern

Green Door Tavern can be found at N Orleans St 678. The following is offered: Restaurants: Grill. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Chicago there are 64 other Restaurants: Grill . An overview can be found here.

Where to Sit: In the winter, grab a table by the cozy fireplace. In the warmer months, you'll want to perch next to the open windows in the airy side room.

The Extras: Call ahead to reserve the "speakeasy" on the lower level for your private gathering.

A former speakeasy, this old-school River North stalwart (built one year after the Chicago Fire) is a comfortable, laid-back place to sit and sip, offering classic cocktails and a long list of craft beers. Sure, the space might be light on frills, but there's pool, a diverse jukebox and an adjunct dining room dispensing hearty pub grub.

One of the first buildings to be built after the great Chicago fire of 1871, this is a two-story structure that actually leans to the south. There is a bustling bar in one room, with an appendage on the north side that serves as a dining room. We like the casual vibe of the place and the no-nonsense approach to comfort food. Grilled salmon and carne asada are quite good, but it’s the patty melt...

In Short
One of the few wooden buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire, this pub is festooned with Chicago-themed bric-a-brac, like antique signs, posters and political buttons....

The Green Door Tavern is what every good neighborhood tavern should be - friendly, warm and welcoming. Housed in a building that was originally built in 1872, the tavern boasts an ambiance that exudes classic Chicago style. The decor is made up of antiques, memorabilia and curios that add a touch of nostalgia to the setting and make for great conversation starters. The tavern's green door dates...