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The Violet Hour


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4.0 of 5 stars 72 ratings
72 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#30 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Bar
  • Address: 1520 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

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5 of 5 stars
BaltimoreFrancophile   20 contributions
Baltimore
Oct 14, 2009

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 "artisanal drinks" and took a "culinary approach" to their beverages, which made me wanna barf (I'm a pretty no-nonsense kind of girl and loathe that kind of pretentious BS).... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 19, 2009

Incredible drinks, incredible food, cool place. more

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5 of 5 stars
cmgervais   4 contributions
Chicago, IL USA
May 21, 2009

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 -- and expensive -- I could drink them all night! The bartenders are knowlegable, but also very busy... it takes forever to make a drink... more

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5 of 5 stars
chicagotravelgirl   43 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Apr 23, 2009

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, if you want to have a toad's chance in you-know-what of getting in without waiting for an hour or... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 5, 2009

Best kept secret in town! Enjoyed their Spanish margarita! Delicious! Love the decor, love the crowd and the fact that not everyone can get in...Hyaaaaa! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Feb 21, 2009

Great concept! Good drinks. But be prepared to wait for those drinks, they all take awhile to make and bring your wallet. Not a place to meet new people (seating room only) but great for a intimate date. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Dec 14, 2008

Kinda like alice in wonderland. come for the theatrics not the service. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Sep 11, 2008

Mixology at its best. Pricey, but great cocktails. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 17, 2008

what an amazing concept. i love this bar. they have the best drinks- creative and tasty! $11 per drink (not bad for chicago) and it is worth every penny. i always take out of town guests there now. love it!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 12, 2008

Great for dates...awesome cocktails! more

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The Violet Hour Address

1520 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.