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The Violet Hour

The Violet Hour Chicago United States 41.909048 -87.677593
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Bar / Lounge

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Camouflaged behind a colorful plank façade adorned with an ever-changing display of graffiti art, The Violet Hour offers an unexpected touch of upscale luxury to a neighborhood better known for dive bars and hipster hangouts. A series of dark blue floor-to-ceiling curtains part to reveal the various rooms of the venue, the first being a lounge filled with candlelit islands surrounded by unusual blue leather chairs with massive five-foot backs, creating an air of privacy for the groups of young professionals and swanky couples chatting over drinks. A marble and mirror bar offers space for the fashionable clientele to enjoy intricate cocktails like the Juliet and Romeo – a frost-colored cocktail of Beefeater, mint, and cucumber with a touch of rose water – while those looking for a full meal can make their way through the curtains to the dining area, which features high-backed booths and a nearly identical bar. Patrons in the mood to mingle can continue on through the next set of curtains into the venue’s final room, a warm and welcoming hideaway where strangers come together around the fireplace to drink, chat, and eat. Fostering a community atmosphere with a stylishly unpretentious vibe, the venue ensures a relaxing and cozy retreat for high-end drink enthusiasts to while The Violet Hour(s) away.

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Neighborhood:

Wicker Park / Bucktown

Address:

1520 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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Train:

Blue Line: Damen

Phone:

773-252-1500

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

M–F, Su 6pm–2am, Sa 6pm–3am

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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The Violet Hour Review

Tip from Adriana:

“You probably don’t want to hang in the small waiting area for very long, so either arrive early (between 6 and 7pm) or give your cell phone number to the host. She’ll text you when a spot opens up – but she won’t hold it very long, so don’t go too far!”

The Scene

Camouflaged behind a colorful plank façade adorned with an ever-changing display of graffiti art, The Violet Hour offers an unexpected touch of upscale luxury to a neighborhood better known for dive bars and hipster hangouts.

Wicker Park / Bucktown, Chicago – Camouflaged behind a colorful plank façade adorned with an ever-changing display of graffiti art, The Violet Hour offers an unexpected touch of upscale luxury to a neighborhood better known for dive bars and hipster hangouts.

A series of dark blue floor-to-ceiling curtains part to reveal the various rooms of the venue, the first being a lounge filled with candlelit islands surrounded by unusual blue leather chairs with massive five-foot backs, creating an air of privacy for the groups of young professionals and swanky couples chatting over drinks.

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Crowd

Trendy young professionals, business people, and upscale couples, late 20s to mid-40s.

Entertainment/Music

Ambient chill, down-tempo music including contemporary trip-hop and a bit of jazz.

Food/Miscellaneous

Assortment of small bites and seasonal dishes including spiced beer nuts, artisan cheese plates, fruits, and a variety of fish and meat specialties.

Prices

Spiced beer nuts $4, seasonal dishes $6–$24. Beer $5–$12, wine $6–$8/glass or $40–$75/bottle, cocktails $12, brandy $12–$30, rye whiskey $7–$25, seasonal punches $30.

Dress

Nice casual to dressy: women in blouses, skirts, and heels or cocktail dresses, men in button-downs and slacks or business suits.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Thursdays through Saturdays for a younger and more casual crowd, or Sundays through Wednesdays for a more business and industry-oriented scene.

Close By

Across the intersection is Rodan (1530 North Milwaukee Avenue), a restaurant with more filling dishes and the same contemporary lounge atmosphere.

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