The Violet Hour

4.6

157 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 14 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
Indoor Fireplace

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 157 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
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Violet Hour offers an exquisite cocktail experience with "amazing cocktails" and "incredible service." Guests adore the unique, expertly crafted drinks and the "warm vibe." While occasional seating issues arise, the intimate atmosphere and knowledgeable staff make it a "fantastic experience" worth revisiting. Perfect for date nights and special occasions.

157 Reviews

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Heather
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were tasty and ambiance was cool… but felt more like a bar than a speak easy and service was slow.
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Matt
Nashville
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best speak easy in North America. Knowledgeable service and great choices. Always love coming here.
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Randy
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Entrance to restaurant was hard to find. Had to wait 30 minutes after our reservation time for our table. Service was good but slow. Food was just okay. Great selection of interesting cocktails.
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Kim
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome waitress who helped highlight and explain several drinks. She was so personable . Loved the vibe and the experience.
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Kristin
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were amazing and inventive, and the atmosphere quiet and romantic, as usual. However, the service was exceptionally slow, which was unusual for Violet Hour. We were the only table that was not provided water from the start. After finishing our first cocktail and waiting over 30 minutes without our server coming by, I got up and found him speaking with another server at the bar. The slow service prevented us from trying all the cocktails we planned to try. Hoping it was just an off night.
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Melissa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice hidden bar. All the drinks we ordered were great and for the small selection of food, it was great.
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Chad
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service and drinks were top notch. The atmosphere was really enjoyable too
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Alana
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Overall not a great experience. The cocktail menu is over complicated especially considering the drinks are just ok and take a substantial amount of time to create. Service was sub par and the espresso martini was horrible. I’ve been to VH several times but this most recent experience will likely be the last time.
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Denise
Milwaukee
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
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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Peter
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
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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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 157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Indoor Fireplace

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.

The Violet Hour

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

The Fireside Experience

Old Fashioned Experience

Menu

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is The Violet Hour restaurant rated?

Is The Violet Hour currently accepting bookings?

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