The Violet Hour
The Violet Hour
The Violet Hour
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 Jeremy Nelson in the same seasonal cadence.
The Violet Hour’s exterior facade features an ever-changing mural with a discrete single entryway...
Outstanding Bar Program WinnerJames Beard Foundation, 2015
Reservations
Now booking through Thursday, December 31, 2020.
The Violet Hour Group Experience
Experience The Violet Hour like never before. Groups will enjoy two hours of priority seating in The Violet Hour’s intimate back salon and will be welcomed with a champagne cocktail upon arrival....
- Reservation for parties of 8-15
- $35–$45 deposit per person
The Violet Hour Fireside Experience
As the weather drops, our cozy fireplace beckons. Come warm up at the hearth of our exclusive fireplace in our dramatic high-backed chairs for a special tasting of our House Classics. Enjoy a...
- Reservation for parties of 2
- $25–$130 deposit per person
The Luxury Old Fashioned Experience
In celebration of the holiday season and the imminent beginning of a new decade, we're pulling out some very special, allocated and one-of-a-kind bottles for this version of our Old Fashioned...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-4
- $45 per person
Upcoming Events
Cocktails 201: The Martini
The Martini is an under-appreciated and often misunderstood classic, which is exactly why we're making this crown jewel of cocktails the focus of our next 201 level class!
This 201 Class will taste...- Monday, Dec 16, 2019
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $140 per ticket
Cocktails 101: End Of Year Splurge Edition
We're celebrating the end of a year of cocktail classes in style by dressing up our classic, Cocktail 101 class in its finest attire.
What qualifies as fancy dress for a cocktail class? We're...- Sunday, Dec 29, 2019
- 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
- $155 per ticket
Cocktails 101: End Of Year Splurge Edition
We're celebrating the end of a year of cocktail classes in style by dressing up our classic, Cocktail 101 class in its finest attire.
What qualifies as fancy dress for a cocktail class? We're...- Monday, Dec 30, 2019
- 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
- $155 per ticket
New Year's Eve Pre-Party at The Violet Hour
Join us on Monday, December 31st as we continue our tradition of sending out the old year and ringing in the new in Violet Hour style! Perfect to kick off your final evening of 2019, our NYE...
- Event for parties of 1-13
- Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019
- 6:00 PM
- $25 per ticket
New Year's Eve At The Violet Hour: A Black Tie Bash
Join us on Tuesday, December 31st, from 9pm to 1am, as we continue our tradition of sending out the old year and ringing in the new in Violet Hour style!
Sip on award-winning cocktails from our...- Event for parties of 2-6
- Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019
- 9:00 PM
- $250 per ticket
New Year's Eve At The Violet Hour: A Black Tie Bash - Large Parties
Have a group of 8 or more? Guarantee that you'll all be able to sit together by snagging one of our large, cushioned banquettes for your group. Maximum capacity 14 guests.
Join us on Tuesday...- Event for parties of 8-14
- Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019
- 9:00 PM
- $3,300 reserved banquette
'Winter Cocktails 101' Class at The Violet Hour
Winter may be here, but snow on the ground won't keep us from making tasty beverages! Our hands-on cocktail class will warm you up quickly as you shake and stir your way through cocktail...
- Weekly from Jan 12 to Feb 9, 2020
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- $125 per ticket
Cocktails 201: Whiskey and Whiskey Cocktails
We love whiskey and we don't care who knows it! In this class we'll be pulling bottles from our expansive back bar to aid us as we delve into all things whiskey. We'll review the various categories...
- Monday, Jan 13, 2020
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $150 per ticket
Cocktails 101: Prohibition Edition
Prohibition went into effect 100 years ago in January 1920, plunging the US into a long, dry, decade. While the thirsty masses on US soil had to find their booze where they could in illicit...
- Saturday, Jan 18, 2020
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- $125 per ticket
Hours and location
Private Events
If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please fill out the request form and we will contact you to discuss details.