Awesome spot with a hidden door. Staff is excellent and friendly, the drinks I had were well balanced and interesting.
Absolutely dreamy and magical! I adore this place so much and it is always, always special. The amazing cocktails, music, and the beautiful interiors just add to the utterly dreamy atmosphere.
Definitely one of the best bars that I have been to. The ambiance is soothing and the drinks are fabulous. Our server was very quick and sweet and came up with the best recommendations.
What a great and unique experience! Once we've found the place ;-)
The drinks and the snack were excellent and the service from Levi, very professional and warm.
It's a must, in Chicago!
Thank you
Pascale and Martin, from Montreal
The drinks and service were amazing. Staff was very knowledgeable about the whole menu down to the ingredients. Very intimate spot. Music was at the right volume to zone out but still have a conversation.
Patrick and the staff were great. Atmosphere was what I expected and more. Cocktails were on point.
The Violet Hour is the best place to have a cocktail in Chicago. They're leaders in the modern day cocktail revival and a class act.
Our waiter last night, Levi, was amazing. He noticed I wasn't feeling well (I have a chronic illness) and made me an amazing mocktail with ginger, mint, and lemon. Today is the first day in months that I have felt better. It's probably the new medication, but I'm giving Levi full credit!
The ambiance of the room was exquisite and the staff was very accommodating.
Cocktails created by the bartenders and all the variations to choose from will please almost every palate. I chose the ding dong ditch and was very pleased.
I visited this lovely establishment this past Thursday evening. I made the right choice. The mural outside was beautiful, and Abe, my bartender, was the sweetest. My Kingslayer cocktail was delicious too. I highly recommend if you want a classy spot with some phone-free conversation.
Simple, yet intimate! Great tasting cocktails!
Hush money is a good cocktail to start if you like something light and slightly sweet. Water Lily is another great cocktail 🍸 super light and refreshing. Love that they have small bites! The truffle fries helped with the cocktails
It was one of the bars I really enjoyed in Chicago. We had a seat at the bar and were able to see the bartenders in action. Our bartender was Carly, and she was great! She was very knowledgeable about the cocktails and spirits. One of the cocktails I enjoyed was the Hush Money, a very refreshing cocktail. I also had some great bourbons, which I am thankful for.
Sasidanai Koi Tasaniyom
+4
An elegant cocktail lounge with a sophisticated ambiance. The staff is welcoming and friendly. They specialize in delicious crafted drinks, many of which are perfect for sipping, although some might be stronger than expected.
I've been here, probably seven years ago, and still excellent craft cocktail. It's really tasty kind of strong, and two glasses will get me drunk. Interior lights are much brighter than before, and I can use my phone now.
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Katherine and I have visited the Violet Hour numerous times over the last 5 to 6 years, and I will provide you my first comprehensive review on our behalf.
For both of us, there was an evolution of becoming connoisseurs of craft cocktails. Katherine and I have journeyed and taken many day trips, road trips, and travels in between. Discovering The Violet Hour, for us, was initially the result of well-crafted Internet searches via the likes of numerous articles and the Yelp app, Later on, I would incorporate Google search and reviews into the mix for seeking out even more nuanced craft cocktail bars throughout Chicagoland and in every state we visited.
The Violet Hour represents the high holy ground of craft cocktail bars in the city of Chicago. Just like Gene and Judes in River Grove, Illinois is the high holy ground for hot dogs and fries in all Chicagoland (and subsequently the entire USA), The Violet Hour is the quintessential craft cocktail bar in all of Chicagoland, and in essence, one of the BEST we have frequented in all of America.
In our most recent visit, we confirmed what we have consistently experienced at the Violet Hour every visit: well-crafted, meticulously balanced craft cocktails with unmatched , innovative, nuanced, and refined ingredients.
For a lover of mixology as myself, I am always in awe of not only the spirit selection of the Violet Hour, but of the innumerable handcrafted ingredients, bitters and herbs, and everything in between as you observe and peruse the bars and interact with the mixologists.
We were pleased to see the more expansive food offerings, and the truffle fries with lemon aioli were as good as ever and the chorizo stuffed dates were off the culinary charts!!!
Our sever Madison was as pleasant and balanced as every aspect and experience at the Violet Hour, and offered authentic customer service right on point
Concerning the atmosphere, Katherine added that it was just a tad brighter inside than the usual lower lit atmosphere that she prefers there, but I contended and she agreed that the pretty and festive Christmas holiday lights at the bar was adding more of that light.
We loved the individual lamp at our table that you can tap and have three illumination settings: low-lit, medium, or high—-and also turn off.
Out of all our Google Reviews, the Violet hour achieves some of our highest ratings for all establishments and places visited:
Drinks: 5 stars
Cuisine: 4.9 stars
Atmosphere: 4.5 stars
Service: 5 stars
Drink menu was amazing to try new flavors in your to-go drink order. Even the mocktails looked great! Our waitress, Amanda, helped walk is through the menu and pick drinks. Make a reservation before hand! The amount goes towards the final bill. This is definitely a place to drink and have a good conversation.
Absolutely wonderful experience. The ambiance is quiet, candle lit, and wonderful for having a conversation. The drinks are out-of-this-world creative and tasty. The bartenders are very inviting and clearly love and are deeply knowledgeable about their craft. We got to meet Ryan and Nikita behind the bar and both were utterly lovely and made us feel so welcome. Now our favorite bar in the city!
Must visit for any cocktail enthusiast. A lot of creative cocktails came out of this place. The bar is lounge feel and the best part is the bartenders. You can actually talk to them to choose a cocktail out of their seasonal menu. Their small plates are yummy too.
Will definitely come back.
Amazing experience in Chicago. Very experienced and friendly bartenders, who are willing to discuss the different tastes in the cocktail. Atmosphere was spot on for what one would expect here, dimly lit, and a comfortable seating area.
I really enjoyed my time in this place with my friends. Great drinks and food! Even mocktail was good as well. I want more selections of mocktail haha
Great vibes, with the low lighting and the “secret” entrance. I always bring out of town guests and they always have a blast. Cocktails are pricey but you get what you pay for. Bartenders are knowledgeable and will even make a custom cocktail based on your tastes if you ask nicely!
The Violet Hour was a truly fantastic experience from the moment we finally decided to ask Rory the doorman if we had actually found the right place. We arrived about 30 minutes early to an experience that normally requires 24hrs notice that we booked 4 hours in advance. Not only were they accommodating, but Rory the doorman was a pleasure to talk with as other guests were arriving for their reservations. Ken, one of the bartenders/hospitality people led us in our old fashioned cocktail experience which he delivered a fantastic presentation. He then handed us off to Dee and Ryan who might be two of the best bartenders in Chicago. They both created masterful cocktails that need to be experienced. Cudos to The Violet Room and their staff for a fantastic evening!
Came in on a Wenesday night my partner. The atmosphere was an amazing. Along with the music selection Our server Madison had done a great job with her recommendations and attentiveness. Loved the Mai Thai and will definitely be back soon!
Very cool bar. The staff was so nice and the drinks were very good. It pays to be adventurous. Some of the drinks seemed odd when reading the description but the mix of the flavors is done perfectly and the taste is amazing an unique for each drink! Definitely recommend
I finally made it out to check this cocktail lounge that has been on my list for years and it did not disappoint! We were celebrating my brother’s birthday and it was a great time. The drinks are some of the best I’ve had and I will definitely be back again soon! Service was the best as well! ✨
Didn't eat, only had cocktails. They were great, the atmosphere was awesome
Drinks are super well made, staff super friendly. Just tought that its not really comfortable to sit.
What a great place! We weren't sure we were in the right place, looking at the outside, but when we went in, we were blown away. Great cocktails and sitting at the bar was the best, we had Carly make some classics from past menus and a couple of her favorites.
The ambiance in this place is very unique and classy. The drinks are very creative and delicious but still honoring classic. The Manhattan was one of the best I've had. I highly recommend this place if you want great drinks.
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