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The Violet Hour, Chicago, IL

The Violet Hour

4.7
4.7
144 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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 17:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (773) 252-1500
  • 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.
  • 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

    US$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

    US$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.

What 144 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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."

144 Reviews
  1. Avery

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jack

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Alexandra

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It took 30+ minutes to get our drinks after we ordered. The bartenders did not seem to have a high sense of urgency even though it was busy. The drinks were good but the food was NOT good. Really disappointed overall.

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  6. Phil

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, friendly service. Relaxing ambiance with outstanding cocktails.

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  7. Tay

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience, our server was very informative and she took her time to explain the drink menu to us, because it was our first time there. Great date night spot.

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  8. John

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Violet Hour lives up to all the superlatives. Each of the four cocktails we tried were inventive without being party tricks. Delicious and perfectly balanced as only a top notch creative team can do. Bartenders were friendly, bar patrons were friendly. My only regret is that I'm not in Chicago often enough to become a regular.

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  9. Markus

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great atmosphere, special occasion or date night I would recommend. They do special requests for example proposals. My girlfriend liked the presentation. onwer was real cool too 

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  10. Christina

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibes were swanky and romantic! It was our first time to The Violet Hour and our waiter was lovely!

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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 144 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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 17:00–01:00
  • 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
  • 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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