Nestled in the Wicker Park area is The Violet Hour, which is known for potent shots, delectable bar-food and Kubrick-esque decor. The oft-overlooked location is apt for a secret rendezvous or if you want to keep a low profile. The uniformed bartenders... More [+]
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"Based on a "speakeasy" from prohibition times, The Violet Hour simply has a graffiti mural outside and a yellow light to indicate they are open - no sign. When you walk in you have to push past hea..." more
"Gosh loved it will come back soon!!!! Great atmosphere, great menu, great service and well my date made it even better." more
"Speakeasy concept where you have to know what door to open to get in. Dark and dramatic space with a terrific artisanal cocktail menu" more
"Cool little place. The hidden door aspect is a little contrived, but a cool idea. Great place for a few drinks with friends." more
"You have to know where this place is on Damen in Chicago. It has no marking other than old wood plank fronts. Just south of North Ave. in Wicker Park, this is a shi-shi place with Shi-Shi drinks at..." more
"Playing off of the hey-day of the Chicago Prohibition-era, this bar not only has a great atmosphere of a would-be speak easy in the 1920s, but it also has a great variety of inspired and clever mix..." more
"I'll be honest - I hated the place at first. It seemed so incredibly over-the-top pretentious and snooty. Our waitress (who was very nice) explained to us that their "mixologists" offered "artisana..." more
"Incredible drinks, incredible food, cool place." more
"The drinks at Violet Hour are really incomparable. My favorite is the Dark & Stormy, made with fresh squeezed ginger juice and dark rum, along with about 10 other things. If they weren't so strong ..." more
"It's crowded enough already! I love this bar. It is very elegant. I feel as though we are traveling back in time to a place in Paris to have a drink. It's fun to get all dressed up to go. However, ..." more
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Address:
1520 North Damen AvenueChicago, IL, US
Phone:
(773) 252-1500
Price Range
$11-$20
Hours
Mon-Sun: 6pm-2am
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