The Green Mill has cocktails, jazz and history. Feel free to look up the history, but that has little to do with why I spend time here. I am lucky that the Green Mill is my neighborhood bar and that I can drink bubbles here for 6 dollars. I am lucky that it is open during the day for me to enjoy on a Friday when I am off work. I am lucky I can end a night of drinking at 3am here and listen to jazz. I am lucky I always feel comfortable here whether I am in a dress or if I am hungover in athleisure wear. I can spend my time here reading a book or meeting new friends.
It is a home away from home for me. In order for you feel the same: bring cash, know your drink order and be kind to your bartenders. My favorite times at the Green Mill are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Fridays at 5 pm and Saturday afternoons. When you are here, look around and enjoy drinking in really the best bar I can think of.
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