The Violet Hour

Name: The Violet Hour
Address: 1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (773) 252-1500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (204)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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

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
Catering
Take your party over the top with the addition of The Violet Hour's world-renowned cocktail program and beverage service! Email us at events@oneoffhospitality.com to plan your event!
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. Contact greg@oneoffhospitality.com to plan your party today!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

What 204 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Romantic
Chicago / Illinois
Cocktail Bar
Chicago
Romantic
Chicago
Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Violet Hour offers a "creative cocktail experience" with "knowledgeable bartenders" and a "romantic, cozy atmosphere." It's praised for its "excellent service" and "fantastic drink selection." While some note occasional slow service, the "chill vibe" and "inventive drinks" make it a must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts in Chicago.

204 Reviews

R
Robert VIP
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had been wanting to check this bar out for a few years. I had high expectations and my expectations were greatly exceeded. Amazing spot. Great cocktails. Attentive bartender. And what I did not expect was absolutely amazing food as well. Come for the cocktails. Or the food. Or both. Excellent spot for a fun evening.
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Ernie
Glasgow1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience at this bar. I came for the Paper Plane. Tried it and some others and loved them all. Highly recommended.
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Mary
Chicago8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The drinks at the Violet Hour did NOT disappoint. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. The only thing we did not enjoy was the loud music that started playing around 10pm. I know it’s a Saturday night, but in such an intimate setting it was distracting and made it difficult to hold a conversation or hear the server.
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Tracy VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very sexy vibe. Creative, tasty cocktails with passionate, knowledgeable and pleasant bartender Brandon. Overall, a lovely place.
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Angela
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
oustanding! Brit was the best bartender, thank you so much for this experience!
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Dean
Detroit7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go to Violet Hour each time we visit Chicago. They always have an excellent variety of cocktails to choose from. If you like Craft Cocktails this is definitely the place to stop.
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Paige
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing hand crafted drinks! Our bartender was amazing!
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Enyd VIP
Chicago68 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really cute! I enjoyed everything about it. I recommend not driving, parking is limited.
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Craig
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Annie is an exceptional bartender! We gave her some off menu challenges and every cocktail was amazing. Kudos!
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Rebe
Seattle4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Start to finish a great time. Our server was excellent, he knew the ins and outs of the entire drink menu and steered us in the right direction each time. We never felt rushed and the vibe is great. We’ll be back!
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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 4.8 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.theviolethour.com/
Phone number
(773) 252-1500
Catering
Take your party over the top with the addition of The Violet Hour's world-renowned cocktail program and beverage service! Email us at events@oneoffhospitality.com to plan your event!
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. Contact greg@oneoffhospitality.com to plan your party today!

The Violet Hour

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About this restaurant

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What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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