The Violet Hour

4.6

191 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

Private dining

What 191 people are saying

The Violet Hour reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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.

191 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Columbus6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Violet Hour had a chill vibe and the cocktails were incredible. I normally wouldn’t spend that much on a cocktail, but they were incredible and you can tell the bartenders carefully thought out every little detail.
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Luis
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had such a wonderful time will come back! The dunkin cocktail I got that was off menu was delicious!
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JOSSELYN VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Scott VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
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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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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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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Michael VIP
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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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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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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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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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 191 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 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

The Fireside Experience

Private dining

Private Event

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Violet Hour offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is The Violet Hour currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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