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The Violet Hour

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The Violet Hour

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Where To Go Out When You Don’t Go Out Anymore

"The “House Rules” at this spot in Wicker Park (which ban baseball caps, Cosmopolitans, and any drink that’s a -bomb, jager or otherwise) manage to keep it pretty low-key inside. It really feels more like a lounge than a bar - it’s dark, with lots of candlelight, comfy chairs, and tables that can be sectioned off for privacy. Just know that the door is unmarked, so it might be a little hard to find. But it does exist, we promise." - adrian kane

https://www.theinfatuation.com/chicago/guides/where-to-go-out-when-you-dont-go-out-anymore
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Sophisticated bar with creative cocktails & small bites

speakeasy
craft cocktails
dimly lit ambiance
intimate atmosphere
hidden entrance
great cocktails
house rules
fireplace
Google Rating
4.6 (2K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
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1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Get directions

$30–50

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Sophisticated bar with creative cocktails & small bites

speakeasy
craft cocktails
dimly lit ambiance
intimate atmosphere
hidden entrance
great cocktails
house rules
fireplace
Google Rating
4.6 (2K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
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1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Get directions

$30–50

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Cozy
Dressy
The Violet Hour by null
The Violet Hour by The Violet Hour [Official Photo]
The Violet Hour by Edsel Little / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by Violet Hour [Official Photo]
The Violet Hour by Edsel Little / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by Chloe List
The Violet Hour by One Off Hospitality [Official Photo]
The Violet Hour by Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago
The Violet Hour by star5112/CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by star5112/CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by The Violet Hour [Official Photo]
The Violet Hour by Photo by John/Flickr
The Violet Hour by star5112/CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by Michael Robinson
The Violet Hour by Sean Davis / CC BY-ND 2.0
The Violet Hour by Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago
The Violet Hour by notoriousFIG (Atlas Obscura User)
The Violet Hour by star5112/CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by Michael Robinson
The Violet Hour by Joni Kat Anderson
The Violet Hour by @TheInfatuation
The Violet Hour by @TheInfatuation
The Violet Hour by Michael Robinson
The Violet Hour by star5112/CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by Edsel Little / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by @TheInfatuation
The Violet Hour by whitneyinchicago/CC BY 2.0
The Violet Hour by Michael Robinson
The Violet Hour by Edsel Little / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Violet Hour by The Violet Hour [Official Photo]
The Violet Hour by Michael Robinson
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