The Violet Hour

Fun, quaint, speakeasy wanna be, in the center of wicker park, what more could you ask for? I went to The Violet Hour with a small group of friends for...

Check out the brunch at this place! Food quality is good, especially for the price you're paying. They have some classic food choices as well as some stuff you don't typically see on a menu. I tried the Hangover Soup, which is basically breakfast ramen. Bottomless mimosas to top it off and fun music that plays in the background. Very friendly staff.

The entrance is quite hidden. There was a sign for delivery drivers that helped us be confident about the door. Super dark atmosphere with interesting...

They take care of you here. Such a fun hidden location, great staff, cozy yet elegant atmosphere, bar seating that managed to be intimate, and a wide variety of delicious cocktails. Very flavorful and well crafted.

The Violet Hour is a great place for drinks. We definitely though there would be more in terms of decor and a speakeasy feel, and the music was really too loud for us. However, our server and the bartender were very knowledgeable. I got the Que Paso, a fruity drink which was phenomenal and my partner got a dealer's choice, a bourbon based drink. He loved it! Our second round, I got the dealers choice with gin and they made me a lovely cucumber, salted gin drink that hit all my favorites. Our server took the time to explain our drinks, listen to us, and make our experience fabulous.

I first went there for a date night and kept coming back until this day! I love everything about it: hidden original entrance, dim lights with many candles, yummy seasonal drinks, great music, very friendly, attentive, knowledgeable staff, speakeasy, and seats that allow privacy. What else can you ask for to have a perfect romantic date night? Thumbs up! The whole atmosphere is great for not only a date but for friends catching up. Even after fifteen years, the Violet Hour keeps evolving from a damn fine cocktail lounge to an exceptional destination. A favorite spot in the Wicker Park neighborhood for sure! And one of the best places for well-crafted cocktails in the city!

Fun little speakeasy vibes bar right in Wicker Park (across from Big Star). The door can be tricky to find but totally awesome space. Great for a date or a...

A really great way to end the night—this place has cozy vibes, a great range of drinks, and the prices don’t make your eyes water. The service we had was attentive but not pushy, and was very helpful in assisting our choices in drinks. I would definitely recommend for an intimate night out or date.