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The Violet Hour, Chicago, IL

The Violet Hour

4.7
4.7
150 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 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 <br />- 1 min walk from Damen &amp; 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

    Multiple dates available
    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.

  • Old Fashioned Experience

    USD 30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us in an interactive evening with "front row" bar seats as our team guides you through the creation of The Violet Hour Old Fashioned. Learn the tips and tricks to crafting this classic cocktail. It is the perfect way to kick off your evening. Guests are welcome to order a la carte following their demonstration. The experience is about 30 minutes.

Menu

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What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Violet Hour is a celebrated cocktail destination in Wicker Park known for its inventive drinks and knowledgeable staff. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "unbelievable cocktails," with many praising the intimate ambiance. Although some mention seating delays, the overall experience is deemed "absolutely wonderful" and "a must-try."

150 Reviews

  1. Denise

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails are creative and playful. Service was amazing, they go out of their way to make sure you're happy. Loved the chill vibe, not at all pretentious. Will be back

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  2. Peter

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience overall. Fantastic drink selection, quality cocktails and an intimate, inviting floorplan.

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  3. Heidi

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Violet Hour is our absolute favorite spot in all of Chicago!

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  4. Bridgette

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, amazing cocktails. Definitely a place to visit if in Chicago.

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  5. Sharad

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ad usual! It’s the best cocktail place in Chicago!

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  6. Michael

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Great food and cocktails, and the service was excellent. Can't wait to go back.

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  7. Avery

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always. Everyone was attentive and the drinks and food were great!

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  8. Jack

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My only complaint is that I couldn't find the front door. This place was really cool. The drink menu was really interesting, and my fiance even ordered a drink not on the menu that they made really well. Their bartenders do a fantastic job.

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  9. Cathy

    Sacramento

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had 5:00pm reservations, were at the door a few minutes before 5:00 and yet we did not get our first cocktail until 5:50pm. I think we got stuck behind a bunch of walkins so the hostess spent a long time figuring out how to seat them. And then once we were seated, it seems like we were the forgotten table. Customers who came in after us were still served well before us. And it wasn't because we were indecisive about our order. The cocktails were otherwise very good but unfortunately the 50 minute wait time colored the experience for us.

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  10. Anusha

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I was disappointed by the service. We were a group of 6 with a reservation. We ordered drinks but didn’t receive them for 30-35 minutes. When we received them, they switched a NA mocktail with an alcoholic cocktail. Thankfully, the person who drank it was okay drinking alcohol but it would’ve been a problem for anyone who doesn’t/can’t drink. Drinks were inventive and decent. But probably won’t be returning.

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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 4.7 stars by 150 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 31 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 &amp; 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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