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The Violet Hour Chicago Reviews
Cute and intimate cozy space that is great for a quiet
Cute and intimate cozy space that is great for a quiet night with friends or 1-1 date time. Great cocktails and the servers are very out of your way. Makes for a really nice vibe.
One of My Favorite Speakeasies in the U.S.
You would never know it's there because the external façade is a wooden barricade that has been covered by (rotating) graffiti. Once inside, you walk up a nondescript hallway and into what can only be likened as a swank speakeasy. No cell pho
We started our visit to Chicago visiting this speakeasy! It
We started our visit to Chicago visiting this speakeasy! It wasn't labeled on the outside, but in true hidden bar fashion had a purple, violet, light above the door. The inside was understated elegance. The drinks were great, the nibbles were f
This is a true speak easy experience! The door is within a
This is a true speak easy experience! The door is within a mural, so if you're admiring the mural you might miss the door handle! This is a prohibition bar - this means you're sure to find unique drinks you can't find elsewhere. The
This is my favorite cocktail bar in the city.
Great date night spot for the dim lighting and atmosphere. Drinks are strong and priced well. I love how they change up the menu too!
Very nice cocktail bar.
I like the hidden entrance. Modestly priced and decent, small, shareable plates.
Genuinely some of the weirdest and worst service I have
Genuinely some of the weirdest and worst service I have ever experienced going out. Booked a party of 10 for a relative's birthday party, the server sat us down at a corner booth, with four 1ft x 1ft large tables. There was absolutely not enou
We visited this chic speakeasy on a Saturday night.
It's the perfect spot for a relaxing evening, whether it's a date night or a group gathering, with great cocktails and snacks. The interior is beautifully decorated with long, draped curtains separating sections, mood lighting, and comforta
Nice calm atmosphere with low music so you don't have to
Nice calm atmosphere with low music so you don't have to raise your voice to talk to eachother. The drinks are spectacular if you know and like crafted cocktails. The drinks are well thought out and from the scent all the way to the taste, every
Amazing ambiance for a chat with a friend.
Cocktail inventiveness is off the charts especially if you luck out and sit at the bar and are lucky enough to get custom cocktails made on request. Decent though small food menu.
This swanky speakeasy definitely lived up to the hype, as I
This swanky speakeasy definitely lived up to the hype, as I was looking to get a couple cocktails with my family member from out of town. It's a bit pricey, but the ingredients are very fresh, and the alchemy is spot on. Some of the most unique
A very enjoyable experience, but they need to keep their liquor better stocked
7 of us enjoyed our time here sampling a variety of drinks. A couple of us like bourbon and were able to try a few different offerings, but they were surprisingly out of a several selections listed on the menu forcing us to jump to 2nd or even 3rd c
Fun cocktail class
My daughter took me here for a Mother’s Day mixology class. So much fun they helped me pick out booze so it turned out great.
I appreciated my time at the violet hour.
My group and I had a bit of trouble finding this spot because it is incognito. We had to ask around to find the entrance. The entrance blends in with the wall. There wasn't much of a wait. The host was able to seat us pretty quickly. The inside is d
Very nice elegant speakeasy capture prohibition time with
Very nice elegant speakeasy capture prohibition time with low lightning and privacy. A must for excellent cocktails and a pleaser for dates.
My friends and I came here after hitting a Happy Hour that
My friends and I came here after hitting a Happy Hour that was fairly close. My crew always hits more than 1 spot so when I saw this location was nearby we had to go! My friend also said she heard about this place from another friend, so at that poin
Peeked in this speakeasy on a late Wednesday evening.
Heard some good things from others and thought to give it a go. While reservations are highly recommended, my friends and I came at just the right time. We were able to slide in before the place really got packed. I chose to order the mustache deli
What a literal hidden gem! With true speakeasy vibes.
The perfect date night. Be sure to check out their house rules in the restroom. When I visited, the featured bartender was Amanda Figueroa, showcasing drinks that are reminiscent of her cultural background and hometown. The drink were phenomenal! I a
I was sitting with my back up against the curtain wall,
I was sitting with my back up against the curtain wall, which kept having my chair bumped as people went to the bathroom. This was incredibly frustrating, as I nearly spilled my drink. We had the steep climb, bogdaddy, twisted by nature and imperma
Really cute in the dark speakeasy.
I found this place two years ago on a random day and they had a in the dark theme which was really cool. And coming back now was just an enjoyable experience. Their liquor is pretty strong as they tend to be hand heavy pour but still pretty good tast
Went there with a friend for the first time.
Was very excited about going. Had heard that the drinks were amazing. That part was absolutely correct. We had a great mixologist sat at the bar and shared several drinks. Had their truffle fries, which were very good and their crab dip. Ambiance wa
Nikita is the best! We had drinks for our 1st wedding
Nikita is the best! We had drinks for our 1st wedding anniversary and he made the experience so special. Definitely will be back!
The Violet Hour is surely one of my favorite speakeasies in
The Violet Hour is surely one of my favorite speakeasies in Chicago! We recently visited this place during Happy Hour to kick-start celebrating a friend's birthday. I know very few places that extend Happy Hours till Friday timings 5-7 pm! We all or
FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS
Did I mention that this place is fabulous? The drinks are boozy and the atmosphere is lovely and feels very private even in a full house. We sat at an intimate table with tall high back very comfortable chairs that lend to the intimate atmosphere.
Cozy spot for some truly great cocktails
Add this to your Chicago Date night! In the heart of wicker park, this is a great pre-dinner, post dinner for stand alone stop on a fun night out. I am a huge tequila fan, and their tequila cocktails did not disappoint.
Had a fantastic evening
Had a lovely evening here, great cocktails, friendly helpful staff, easy taxi ride there and back from the city. Lovely ambience and seating.
I visited this place recently due to really great reviews
I visited this place recently due to really great reviews from my friends. I love the speakeasy feel to the place, and the decor. They also have amazing desserts. It can get a little crowded, but definitely worth the wait.
The drinks were amazing and so were the appetizers.
The downfall was in the security staff. They made my sister visiting from Mexico take out all her IDs and told her in front of other customers that she needed an American form of ID to be let in. Kind of ironic considering they had a "all countr
Went here for a first date tonight and reallyenjoyed it!
Went here for a first date tonight and reallyenjoyed it! The ambiance is sleek and sexy - individual cocktail tables in a big, dark open space. We order 2 cocktails off the menu and thendid 2 "dealers choice" from our server, Mandy, and the
Good cocktails with lowkey vibes in the busy neighborhood
Good cocktails with lowkey vibes in the busy neighborhood of Wicker Park! The cocktails are delicious and balanced and the atmosphere is perfect for a date night.
The service was friendly.
The drinks and food were great! We ordered the burger with fries to share, before we could finish it, we ordered another round of the food. It was AMAZING! Reminiscing about it at the moment & can't wait to go back. It reminds me of a Big Mac, bu
Very cool spot for craft cocktail drinks and conversation.
Interesting drink menu. I had the Treat Yourself Rice, which was nice. My friend had the Got My Mojo Back, which I thought tasted like medicine. Light bites available. Ambiance was really nice.
Drinks are great but that's it, I went last night with my
Drinks are great but that's it, I went last night with my friend and our server was sooo rude, we both work in the restaurant industry and we would never treat a table like she did, she gave me a dirty look after I ask what would she recommend for co
TL;DR:Props to the Violet Hour - I walked right past this
TL;DR:Props to the Violet Hour - I walked right past this cocktail bar because the door really is camouflaged! Inside this place, it is dimly light with flickering lights on all the tables. The truffle fries were okay, but they could have had more sa
Overall okay vibes.
The space is very dark, intimate and expensive looking. Experience would have been better but service was not great. We had 3 different people running food and drink to our table so we were constantly interrupted for orders that we already put in. Th
Dim, candlelit, and romantic.
Cocktails were great! The door is hard to find LOL, its on a graffiti wall and covered in graffiti
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