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Since 1921

Chicago's Oldest Tavern

100 years of trouble

(THE GOOD KIND)

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.

PARTY LIKE IT'S 1921

Whatever the occasion — a Birthday party, a Holiday party or just getting together with friends and family to watch a game, we have the perfect environment for an unforgettable experience.

Parties are available for 20 - 200 of your favorite peeps. And best of all, at the end of the night, you go home and we clean up.

WANTED: WAITRESSES NAMED "EILEEN"

Shortly after the building settled, it began racking (leaning)... and it has been that way for over 100 years.

Stop in and find somebody to lean on. Even if just for the night.

Located in the only remaining speakeasy room from the days of prohibition, The Drifter holds many secrets. One step inside is a step back in time. Come on, have some fun…

Our snaps :-

Green Door Tavern Chicago exterior with hanging sign on Orleans Street River North

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN NOTHING HAPPENS

We send emails about once a month. And don’t worry, we won’t share your email with anyone. We hate that too.

Customer Reviews

    
 
 
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   greggory simpson 
 
 
 
  
  
 
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   Dave morris 
 
 
 
  Spent three days in Chicago and visited the Green Door twice.  The staff were great, food was very good (especially the chicken strips) and a good choice in beer.  The Green Door is on my rotation when visiting Chicago.  Loved it!
  
 
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   Robert Casler 
 
 
 
  
  
 
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   Artek Nogartek 
 
 
 
  
  
 
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   Christopher Whalen 
 
 
 
  If you're a fan of unique dive bars, this is your place. It felt like home the moment I walked in. This cannot be a place that is missed if you have a trip plan for Chicago.
  
 
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   Jennifer Winthurst 
 
 
 
  Great place. I had the patty melt on rye bread it was good. They have Coke products. Only cans. They have a big beer selection. The decor is great a lot to look at.
  
 
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   Luke Williams 
 
 
 
  Great food great service in a historical landmark.  Try the Italian Beef Poutine.
  
 
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   Andy Russell 
 
 
 
  Always a great visit when I'm in chicago
  
 
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   Raymond Francis

678 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60654

678 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 664-5496

Since 1921

Chicago's Oldest Tavern

100 years of trouble

(THE GOOD KIND)

PARTY LIKE IT'S 1921

Whatever the occasion — a Birthday party, a Holiday party or just getting together with friends and family to watch a game, we have the perfect environment for an unforgettable experience.

Parties are available for 20 - 200 of your favorite peeps. And best of all, at the end of the night, you go home and we clean up.

WANTED: WAITRESSES NAMED "EILEEN"

Shortly after the building settled, it began racking (leaning)... and it has been that way for over 100 years.

Stop in and find somebody to lean on. Even if just for the night.

Located in the only remaining speakeasy room from the days of prohibition, The Drifter holds many secrets. One step inside is a step back in time. Come on, have some fun…

Our snaps :-

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN NOTHING HAPPENS

We send emails about once a month. And don’t worry, we won’t share your email with anyone. We hate that too.

Customer Reviews

Since 1921

Chicago's Oldest Tavern

100 years of trouble

(THE GOOD KIND)

PARTY LIKE IT'S 1921

Whatever the occasion — a Birthday party, a Holiday party or just getting together with friends and family to watch a game, we have the perfect environment for an unforgettable experience.

Parties are available for 20 - 200 of your favorite peeps. And best of all, at the end of the night, you go home and we clean up.

WANTED: WAITRESSES NAMED "EILEEN"

Shortly after the building settled, it began racking (leaning)... and it has been that way for over 100 years.

Stop in and find somebody to lean on. Even if just for the night.

Located in the only remaining speakeasy room from the days of prohibition, The Drifter holds many secrets. One step inside is a step back in time. Come on, have some fun…

Our snaps :-

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN NOTHING HAPPENS

We send emails about once a month. And don’t worry, we won’t share your email with anyone. We hate that too.

Customer Reviews

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