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The Violet Hour, Chicago, IL

The Violet Hour

4.6
4.6
189 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Fireside Experience

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 20, 2023 - Mar 22, 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 189 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Violet Hour shines as a cocktail haven, lauded for its "best cocktails in the city" and inventive drinks crafted by knowledgeable staff. With a speakeasy vibe, it offers an intimate setting perfect for date nights. Although service can occasionally lag, the overall experience is "fantastic," leaving patrons eager to return.

189 Reviews

  1. JOSSELYN VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josh took good care of us - if you have a date, ask to be seated in his section. 🙌

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  2. Scott VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a joy to try new cocktails - excellent service and beautiful vibe.

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  3. Michael

    Chicago40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a winter warmer upper and private conversation.

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  4. Marija

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    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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  5. Michael

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    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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  6. Don

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    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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  7. Marc

    St. Louis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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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  8. Sandra

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  9. Jenna VIP

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  10. Jorge

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 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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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 189 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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