The Violet Hour

Chicago, IL · Cocktails · $$$

A pioneer in Chicago’s craft cocktail community, The Violet Hour serves seasonally-driven, pre-prohibition style libations to cocktail enthusiasts across Chicago. The James Beard Award-winning bar program is critically-acclaimed for its artisanal selection of approachable and highly-sought-after spirits. Light bites are prepared by Chef de Cuisine Justin Kaialoa in the same seasonal cadence.

The Violet Hour’s exterior facade features an ever-changing mural with a discrete single entryway...

Outstanding Bar Program Winner
James Beard Foundation, 2015

In light of new challenges facing the restaurant industry, One Off Hospitality is introducing a 3% Hospitality Supplement to support record-breaking rises in food costs & the addition of required personal protective equipment for our dedicated team members. This charge will be added to your final bill. In the case that you would like to opt-out of this charge, please tell your server or contact our team directly at info@theviolethour.com. We thank you for your continued support.

- Pickup
  The Violet Hour Jack Rose Slushy
  As American as apple pie, our Jack Rose in slushy form brings apple brandy, pomegranate, and fresh citrus together in an ice cold summer-time refresher. Celebrate Independence with our special...
  Prepaid pickup for parties of 1-10
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  Cocktails To Go! 🥃
  Bring The Violet Hour home! You can now order favorites from our menu, in a ready to drink, pre-mixed cocktail! Each To Go Cocktail includes a 12 oz serving (2 full servings) and is available for...
  Prepaid pickup for parties of 1-10
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- Pickup
  Weekend Special: Sazerac + Absinthe Bar Kit and Virtual Cocktail Class!
  Imagine being in New Orleans right now at the end of the 19th Century, at a place called “The Sazerac Coffee House,” smelling the ocean breeze, enjoying their signature “old fashioned” style...
  Prepaid pickup for parties of 1
  $125 package fee
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- Delivery
  The Violet Hour Old Fashioned Bar Kit - Delivery
  Everything you need to make The Violet Hour Old Fashioned at home!
  1 bottle of Buffalo Trace
  1 bottle of TVH+ Batch No. 1
  1 barspoon
  1 jigger
  1 TVH Unicorn Tote Bag
  DoorDash delivery
  $100 per person
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