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The Violet Hour, Chicago, IL

The Violet Hour

4.6
4.6
186 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
This James Beard award winning bar program, serves seasonally-driven libations amongst candlelit tables and a sprawling marble bar. Centrally located in the heart of the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood, surrounded by delicious restaurants and boutique shopping. Cocktails are inspired by trailblazing head mixologist Toby Maloney.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (773) 252-1500
  • Website
    http://www.theviolethour.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Violet Hour would be thrilled to host your next special event. Events are organized in "cocktail party" fashion with passed drinks and appetizers available from our seasonal menus.
  • Location
    1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
  • Area
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Cross Street
    N Milwaukee & N Damen
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    - 1 minute walk from Damen Blue Line Station - 1 min walk from Damen & Milwaukee North Ave Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Fireside Experience

    USD 100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Oct 2023 - 22 Mar 2025
    Indulge in a flight of 3 bartender-selected favorites from The Violet Hour's exclusive back-catalog of cocktails paired with each beverage's origin story. Enjoy reserved VIP seating at the hearth of our beautiful fireplace as our team leads you through each handcrafted beverage.

Menu

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What 186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Violet Hour is celebrated for its "phenomenal drinks" and "intimate ambiance." Guests rave about the creative cocktails and the "attentive service," particularly praising servers like Murdoch and Sydney. While some find the food options limited, the overall experience is "worth it" for those seeking expertly crafted beverages in a cozy setting.

186 Reviews

  1. Marija

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion! We celebrated our anniversary and we loved it!

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  2. Michael

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Violet Hour has a great vibe and really friendly service

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  3. Don

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were phenomenal. The setting is really cute and conducive to conversation.

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  4. Marc

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Murdoch was attentive and made good suggestions. The ambience was wonderful , but we would have rather sat at the bar. The hot crab sip was fantastic! The cocktails were very good as expected but I found them slightly lacking as compared to their sister bar, The Patterson House in Nashville TN. If you find yourself in Nashville and want a truly elevated cocktail experience, seek out the Patterson House.

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  5. Sandra

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not the first time at the Violet Hour-best cocktails I've had in my life. Service was top notch as always. Wish there was a bit more food but the drinks are the main focus. Pricey but sooo worth it if you enjoy fine crafted beverages.

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  6. Jenna

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic drinks, great service - but I wish they would update their space and the music. They have a great opportunity to be sexier… it’s the same as it was 10 years ago.

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  7. Jorge

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been there a few times and I like it. Just this last time drinks took a little longer to arrive but nothing too serious.

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  8. Abigail

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really creative cool cocktails and a fun atmosphere. Very cozy. Not impressed by the food personally but would go back for the vibe and the drinks.

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  9. Nat

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Was excited to revisit as it’s been a while. The magic is definitely gone. Not sure if it’s a new layout or lighting, or the vibe from the staff or all of the above. We would have loved to stay longer and have a second cocktail but the server was simply not attentive. We sat waiting with empty glasses for a while and ultimately flagged someone down for our check so we could spend our hard earned money elsewhere.

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  10. Katie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were amazing, food not so much. Loved the vibe, but could have been more comfortable seating.

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FAQs

The Violet Hour offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 252-1500.

The Violet Hour is rated 4.6 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Violet Hour

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Milwaukee & N Damen
  • Area
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    - 1 minute walk from Damen Blue Line Station - 1 min walk from Damen & Milwaukee North Ave Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theviolethour.com/
  • Phone number
    (773) 252-1500
  • Private party facilities
    The Violet Hour would be thrilled to host your next special event. Events are organized in "cocktail party" fashion with passed drinks and appetizers available from our seasonal menus.
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