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The Violet Hour

Bar / Club
Chicago, IL

Venue Type

Bar / Club

Address

1520 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood

Wicker Park

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The Violet Hour

Venue Type

Bar / Club

Address

1520 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood

Wicker Park

The Violet Hour is a James Beard Outstanding Bar Program winner (2015), serving thoughtful cocktails at the core of Wicker Park since 2007.

Number of Spaces

3 Spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 150
Max Standing: 150

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Spaces

Back Salon
Back Salon
Seated: 30 / Standing: 30
Middle + Back Salon
Middle + Back Salon
Seated: 70 / Standing: 70
Buyout
Buyout
Seated: 150 / Standing: 150
Back Salon
Back Salon
Seated: 30 / Standing: 30
Middle + Back Salon
Middle + Back Salon
Seated: 70 / Standing: 70
Buyout
Buyout
Seated: 150 / Standing: 150

About

The Violet Hour is widely recognized as the pioneer of Chicago’s craft cocktail movement and incubator for some of the world’s top bar talents. Our curtain draped, candlelit salons accommodate private and semi-private groups for cocktail-style events, featuring cocktails from our award-winning list. The pre-prohibition style interior features three distinct salons with a marble bar spanning the length of the room. Features like the cornflower-blue walls, white crown molding, crystal chandeliers and hardwood floors, give the space an elegant speakeasy vibe and make for a completely unique event space.

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Accolades

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Outstanding Bar
James Beard Awards


Details

Capacity

Max Seated: 150 Max Standing: 150

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service





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