The Green Door Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
The Green Door Tavern, a historic pub nestled in Chicago's River North, offers a casual atmosphere with a rich Prohibition-era charm. Known for its authentic ambiance, the tavern boasts vintage decor and a welcoming vibe that transports guests back in time. While the drink selection leans towards traditional options, the bar excels in delivering a lineup that complements its historical allure.
Menu highlights include the GDT Burger, Chili, and delectable fries, showcasing the tavern's focus on hearty and satisfying American pub fare. From the Chicago poutine to the corn beef sandwich, the dishes offer a blend of classic flavors and modern twists. Whether you're a history buff or simply seeking a slice of authentic Chicago, The Green Door Tavern provides a unique experience that captures the city's storied past while offering a welcoming and unpretentious setting.
GDT Crispy Braised Beef
Havarti cheese, horseradish cream, pretzel bun
Buffalo Chicken
Fried chicken, house hot sauce, blue cheese, celery salad, brioche
Classic Tuna Melt
Housemade tuna salad, Swiss cheese, marble rye
The United States Of Bacon Triple Decker Grilled Cheese
Cheddar, American, muenster and Swiss cheeses, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, toast, marble rye "moist-maker"
Famous Corned Beef
Housemade corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, island, marble rye
Blackened Chicken
Grilled chicken, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche
Chicago Fried Chicken "Sanguich"
Applewood smoked bacon, sriracha mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche
Lawrence Avenue Wings
Sweet and spicy soy chili sauce, scallions, toasted sesame, celery and ranch
Fried Calamari
Sweet chili sauce, GDT special sauce and lemon
Classic Chicken Fingers
Traditional with honey mustard or buffalo style
GDT Chicago Poutine
Fan favorite at Chicago's Poutinefest! Italian beef gravy, cheese curds, giardiniera
Fully Loaded Fries
Piled high with chili, jalapeno, cheddar and bacon, scallions, sour cream
House Crinkle Fries
Crispy, hot and crinkly
Caesar
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, housemade croutons
Cobb
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, blue cheese, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomato, onion, cilantro ranch dressing
South Side Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle vinaigrette
The Legend
Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche
The Bootlegger
American cheese, applewood smoked bacon, over easy egg, whiskey ketchup, brioche
Classic Patty Melt
Cheddar, sauteed onions, marble rye
The Feature
As seen on WGN Chicago's Best!Pepper jack cheese, sauteed onions, house guacamole, crispy tortilla strips, brioche
Tavern Burger
American cheese, sauteed onions and mushrooms, brioche
GDT Beyond Burger
Vegan, arugula, sauteed onions and mushrooms, brioche
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Maple butter, toasted walnuts
Chow Chun Broccoli
Soy chili, roasted peanuts
Baked Cauliflower
Blue cheese, bacon, scallions
GDT Famous Deviled Eggs
Four eggs, paprika, parsley
Classic Side Salad
Mixed greens, cucumber, onion, tomato, house vinaigrette
Fried Nutella Sandwich
Fudge, strawberry glaze, vanilla ice cream
Carrot Cake
Caramel, chocolate, cream cheese frosting, toasted walnuts
Turtle Cheesecake
NY style, graham cracker crust, caramel, chocolate, toasted pecans
Green Door Kids Burger
Mini cheeseburger with french fries
Grilled Cheese
White bread, American cheese, with french fries
Chicken & Fries
Chicken fingers with french fries
Kidsadillas
Flour tortilla, muenster cheese, with french fries
Kiddos Menu
On Tap
Krombacher
Krombacher Brauerei, Kreuztal, Germany
Oktoberfest Wiesn
Paulaner Brauerei, Munich, Germany
Oktober Fest-Marzen
Ayinger Privatbrauerei, Bavaria, Germany
Guinness
St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland
Stella Artois
Anheuser-Busch InBev Brewery, Belgium
Zombie Dust
Floyd's Brewing, Munster, IN
Radio Free Pils
Wild Onion Brewing Co., Lake Barrington, IL
Oktoberfest
Revolution Brewing, California
StereoHopic Vol.
Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, CA
Hell Or High Watermelon
st Amendment Brewery, San Francisco, CA
Oktoberfiesta
Around the Bend Beer Co., Chicago
Rubaeus Nitro
Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan Apple
Virtue Cider, Fennville, MI
The Hakushu Year
Suntory Toki
Hibiki Suntory
Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Speyside
Auchentoshan American Oak
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Balvenie Double Wood Single Malt yr Speyside
Balvenie Caribbean Cask Single Malt yr Speyside
Balvenie Single Barrel Single Malt yr Speyside
Balvenie Peated Cask Single Malt yr Speyside
Benriach yr Islay
Bowmore Single Malt yr Islay
Bruichladdich Islay Barley Islay
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Islay
Compass Box Oak Cross Vatted Malt
Aged in American & french barrels
Compass Box Peat Monster Blended Vatted Malt
Peaty & smoky
Chivas Regal Blended yr Blended
Dewars White Label Blended
Glenfiddich Single Malt yr Speyside
Glenglassaugh Evolution Highlands
Glenlivet Single Malt yr Speyside
Glenlivet Nadurra Cask Strength Single Malt yr Speyside
Glenmorangie Single Malt yr Highlands
Highland Park Single Malt yr Orkney Islands
Johnnie Walker Black Label yr. Blended
Jura Prophecy Heavily Peated Single Malt Isle Of Jura
Lagavulin Single Malt yr Islay
Laphroaig Single Malt yr Islay
Macallan Single Malt yr Highlands
Macallan Fine Oak Triple Cask Single Malt yr Highlands
Oban Single Malt yr West Highlands
Pigs Nose Blended
Sheep Dip Vatted Malt
Talisker Single Malt yr Isle Of Skye
Angel's Envy Barrel Strength
Blade And Bow Bourbon yr
Octomore Edition . Islay
Old Rip Van Winkle Year
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
John J Bowman Single Barrel
Henry & Sons Barrel Strength
Ridgemont Reserve Barrel Select Bourbon
Angel's Envy Bourbon
Basil Haydens Bourbon
Benjamin Prichards Double Chocolate Bourbon
Berkshire Bourbon
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon
Bookers Barrel Strength Bourbon yr
Breckenridge Bourbon
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Small Batch yr
Calumet Farm
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Small Batch
Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon
Cyrus Noble Small Batch San Francisco Bourbon
Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon yr
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon yr
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon
Four Roses Single Barrel
Hancock Reserve
Hudson Baby Bourbon
Jeffersons Very Small Batch Bourbon
Jim Beam Bourbon
Jim Beam Black Double Aged Bourbon yr
Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon
Koval Single Barrel Bourbon
Makers Mark Bourbon
Medley Brothers
Noahs Mill Small Batch Bourbon
Old Forester Bourbon
Old Forester Proof
Old Forester Prohibition Style
Pearse Lyons
Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel
Rowans Creek Small Batch Bourbon
Russells Reserve Bourbon yr
Town Branch
Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon
Wild Turkey Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Distillers Select Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
Bushmills Black Bush Sherry Cask Aged
Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Bushmills Single Malt yr
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Michael Collins Irish Whiskey
Powers Gold Label
Redbreast yr
The Sexton
Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask Finished
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
Collingwood Toasted Maplewood Mellowed
Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whiskey
Forty Creek Barrel Select
Amador Hop-Flavored Whiskey st Batch
Balcones Brimstone Oak Smoked Blue Corn Whiskey
Garrison Brothers
Gentleman Jack
George Dickel No. Tennessee Whiskey
High West Campfire
Smoky Blend of Scotch, Rye, and Bourbon Whiskeys
Stranahans Colorado Whiskey
Jack Daniels Old No. Tennessee Whiskey
Pine Barrens Batch No. Single Malt Whiskey
Wyoming Whiskey
Fathers Pure Rye Malt Whiskey
Benjamin Prichards Rye
Bulleit Small Batch
High West Double Rye
Hudson Manhattan
Knob Creek Small Batch Rye
Koval Single Barrel Rye
Lock Stock & Barrel Year Straight Rye Whiskey
Old Overholt Straight Rye
Rock & Rye Low And Slow
(Ri) Rye
Sazerac Rye
Whistle Pig Straight Rye yr
Templeton Prohibition Era Recipe Small Batch Rye
Catchers Rye
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel
Ginger Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Ginger Syrup, Aromatic Bitters
Manhattan
Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Cherry
Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Agave, Triple Sec, Lime
Smokey Margarita
Tequila, Mezcal, Agave, Lime
French
Gin, Simple Syrup, Lemon, Sparkling Prosecco
French Martini
Raspberry Vodka, Vanilla Vodka, Chambord Raspberry Liquor, Pineapple Juice
Moscow Mule
Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer