The Violet Hour

4.6

187 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 34 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.

Additional information

Location
1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone number
(773) 252-1500
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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.

What 187 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
4.4Value

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.

187 Reviews

M
Michael
Chicago
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Marija
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days 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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Michael
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 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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Don
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Marc
St. Louis
1 review
4.0
1 review
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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Sandra
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Jenna
VIP
Milwaukee
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
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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Jorge
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
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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Abigail
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 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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Nat
VIP
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 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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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 187 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

Phone number
(773) 252-1500
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

The Violet Hour

Make a reservation

Select a time

Additional information

Experiences

The Fireside Experience

Menu

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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