“ We visited this chic speakeasy on a Saturday night. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing evening, whether it's a date night or a group gathering, with great cocktails and snacks. The interior is beautifully decorated with long, draped curtains separating sections, mood lighting, and comfortable seating. All the team members were super friendly and made great suggestions. ”

“ This swanky speakeasy definitely lived up to the hype, as I was looking to get a couple cocktails with my family member from out of town. It's a bit pricey, but the ingredients are very fresh, and the alchemy is spot on. Some of the most unique fusion of flavors have ever encountered in the city of Chicago, and it's a place I look forward to returning too soon. The service was very informative and hospitable, and one day I'd like to meet the bartenders and the creators of these wonderful concoctions. ”

“ Met up with the guys as the violet hour. The Uber dropped me off in front of a mural and I spend like 10 minutes looking for the door. If I would have examined a little bit more closely I would have seen the door hidden right in front of my face. The vibe in here was date night chic. The low lighting and cozy casual seating makes it the perfect place for a date or small group of friends to catch up over really tasty cocktails. The menu was really extensive and the drinks got more complex and daring as you got further down. In addition to the regular menu they had a seasonal menu. The description of each drink is eerily accurate and blows your mind when you think about how they make it work. We ordered some fries which were amazing and a cookie which was cool. I would just stick to the cocktails though. If you have a date coming up, make reservations for violet hour. There is plenty of seating and the severs are all super knowledgeable to help you pick the right drink for you. ”

“ I was brought to the restaurant on a date and went a few times afterwards because I love it so much! - The wait time is typically longer than I would entertain, but once the curtain is pulled back, you feel like Alice in Wonderland. - The cocktails and vibe are well worth the weight and the location is discreetly located in a fabulous neighborhood. ”

“ Love. Love. Love. We had a hard time finding it so that means it's an excellent speak easy! When I called they were so helpful and even stepped outside to find us. Greeted and seated in the bar with no reservations, we got lucky. Drinks amazing. Bartender very nice and friendly. ”

“ I had a bit of trouble finding Violet Hour as there are no signs. There's a door under the small lamp on the brick mural wall. The inside is beautiful. They have a happy hour from 5 to 7PM, but there are a limited number of drink options for $13. I ordered the el Diablo, which was sweet and refreshing. We also ordered the chorizo stuffed mejdool dates and warm crab dip. I will say that their drinks are much better than their food. The chorizo dates were decent, but the crab dip was very disappointing. Highly recommend just grabbing drinks here. ”

“ Intimate speakeasy with excellent service and delicious cocktails! There were so many options to choose from it was hard to pick which cocktail to start with! Definitely make a reservation or try to walk in right when it opens as they tend to have a line and get filled up pretty fast! ”

“ Very discrete and hidden entrance. If you didn't know that it was there you would easily walk by without even realizing it was a business. Very dim lit and moody inside which was awesome! The seating was unique with very large chairs so even though the tables are relatively close it feels very intimate at your own table. The cocktails were both very delicious and very spirit heavy which I personally enjoy! We decided to snack on a little dessert and got a cookie which was a nice little treat! I can't wait go back and try some more cocktails in the future! ”

“ Super cool & elegant cocktail bar hidden in wicker park! I had heard of the violet hour but definitely wouldn't have found the door if I wasn't with someone who had been before. It's super hidden and easy to miss! And the inside feels like a whole other world! Service was top tier. Both the manager and our server took the time to explain the intricacies of the menu and how to navigate it. Each cocktail has so many unique flavors and the menu ranges in boldness and complexity. We all got something different so it was so fun to try them all! I got the "All Yolks Aside" since I tend to love the texture of egg whites in cocktails. It was delicious! My favorite one was probably the "Matthew Bacconaugey" (the description is scary but it was so good!!). We also got the fries and olives to share. The olives were quite oily, the fries were yummy and kind of reminded me of five guys in the best way. A fun spot to try fancy drinks! Would definitely come back. ”