The Violet Hour

This isn’t a get up and mingle kind of joint, which makes it the perfect dark sexy lounge for romantic dates and quiet conversations about world domination. Try the pimento cheese toasts . Read more

It's the perfect date spot . Whether you go before dinner , instead of dinner , or after dinner , you won't be let down. I liked the Midnight Stinger.

8 - Romantic , cool place. Did a good job making a large open place feel intimate . Drinks are super strong and tasty. Not great for large groups (long wait ), but got right in with two!

Nice and intimate atmosphere , great for a cocktail date! The cocktails with egg white are interesting, but I prefer the sweeter ones. The entrance is very hidden so you gotta be looking for it.

Best cocktails in the city . Never had a bad drink here. Go on a week night or Sunday to avoid the crowd. Have some drinks then cross the street to Big Star and grab some tacos .

You feel like you're in a Tim Burton movie as you enter this beautifully absurd space with high top chairs and romantic lighting . Their egg white cocktails , for example the Oofta, are delicious.

Hard place to find if you don't know about it. Great for dates or anyone who enjoy well made drinks. Dark, cozy , and intimate .

AmaIng cocktails , bartenders a ale to help you discover what you want, a lovely and pretty authentic speakeasy feel, and again: the cocktails . Amazing.

One of the highlights of my weekend in Chicago. Funny place, a surprisingly airy and large speakeasy with a great selection of (strong) cocktails . Approved! ????

Put your cell phone away (house rules) and enjoy the carefully crafted cocktails amongst your friends or with a date. You might have to wait to get in, but you're treated like royalty once inside.

Put your cell phone away (house rules) and enjoy the carefully hand-crafted cocktails amongst your friends or with a date in this cozy & intimate spot. Avoid the crowds on a weeknight or Sunday.

Walking through the curtains takes you into the world of Alice in Wonderland. Take it all in while sipping on a cocktail and seated a seat at one of the high backed chairs.

Low lighting , excellent cocktails and great music makes for an awesome date spot . On weekends, come early or be ready to wait to be seated!

Fantastic date spot . Intimate setting, great mood lighting , and delicious cocktails . Perhaps what I liked most was the music had me vibin'

Simply a must! Sophisticated, chic , and everything you want for a one of a kind night out. The most hidden of all the gems but the biggest reward if you find it!

Violet Hour exudes a 1920s speakeasy vibe. While the drinks are innovative, the bar remains old-school: Don’t be surprised if the bartender gives you a sideways look when you pull out your cell phone. Read more

Behind a nondescript door in Wicker Park , Violet Hour serves handcrafted drinks (try the Hush & Wonder, made of Matusalem rum , lime , and crème de violette).

entrance is unmarked door on damen between the clinic and the montessori school. if you go lurking around the back of the building looking for a way in, you will get glared at by the pizza store guy.

Amazing cocktails all around. Get "the end of the earth" if you like Madeira and pineapple it is fantastic. Good atmosphere and even if there is a wait, the line moves fast

Few would be able to see unless for the fireplace inside this infamous, dark cocktail spot in Wicker Park . Read more

Find Abe and ask him to make you something based on how you're feeling and qualities of a drink you'd like to experience. E.g. "I want something vibrant to lift my spirits ."

Perfect place to get lost in conversation. Draped in periwinkle velvet with sparkling chandeliers and a fireplace , it's a very romantic atmosphere . Read more

If you don't want to loose yourself in the menu, just tell what flavor or season your craving and they'll come up with perfection.

One of my favorite places in wicker park . Get the Juliet and Romeo , so something along the lines of that name

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lose yourself in the blue curtains. this place has an energy that makes it something to behold once found in chicago. it is tasteful and classic with an edge of biggie rap.

The best cocktail bar with huge options for creative drinks . Amazing bartenders will make you custom drinks. Great ambience

$12 here buys you perhaps one of the best cocktails you've ever had. They take things so seriously, they have like a dozen different ice cubs for certain drink variations . Read more

Get any of their drinks with potable bitters . I am never disappointed! Ambiance is unmatched, modern spin on an old speakeasy . Excellent service and knowledgeable waitstaff .

Good place to impress a date, their cocktail menu is expansive and the bartenders are sublime. Keep in mind that it’s on the intimate side.

Great drinks and awesome atmosphere. Definitely great for having reservations as well finally.

An original selection of cocktails , and an impressive whiskey selection ! Hidden location and quiet design, bringing a date at Violet Hour is a winner.

The intimate atmosphere let's you focus on your private party and forget there are even other patrons. Cozy , trendy , and amazing cocktails .

They make great non alcoholic drinks here. They will try most anything on the menu, within reason. My favorite is their twist on a Pimms cup .

On the menu under each spirit, each cocktail is listed shaken and refreshing to stirred and bold. I had the French Professor, it was epic

If you're looking for a place where you can actually talk, this is your spot. Sophisticated bar . Beautifully decorated.Excellent drinks. Cheers!

It's a little too dark to see the menu, but I really like the unique setup and their cocktails are delicious. Also, fiddling on your phone is forbidden here!

It's pristine (the carefully constructed cocktails are excellent), pretentious (you won’t find a sign on the door–just look for the long lines ) and, ultimately, completely and unarguably gorgeous. Read more

I love the variety of cocktails there are! Largest menu I've seen in awhile. I liked the gin based drinks :)

The small plates are delicious, full of flavor, & help soak up the buzz from the amazing cocktails . It's dimly lit, & perfect for a discreet night out.

Had the Sunday Best. One of the best cocktails I've ever tasted - incredible. Ambience is dark and private but classy

If there’s a single place in the city that signifies “cocktail bar ,” it’s this Victorian-esque Wicker Park lounge . Order the First Snow cocktail : http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr

Really amazing speakeasy . Line really starts to stack up at 7 on Saturday and moves really slow. Definitely don't try to come with a group larger than four

Perfect date spot , and of course the cocktails are off the chain. DJ is on his game too: Ghostface and Madlib....u serious? Added bonus.

Craft cocktails . Appis are good too. They don't take reservation . Go early before the line gets too long.

Love the atmosphere & all the drinks I had here so far. Perfect ambiance for a romantic date .

Fancy cocktails and sophisticated ambiance if you feel like feeling sophisticated... Or impressing a date in this low-lit speakeasy .

Here, the bar is a stage, and the tenders are the actors. High ceilings , giant mirrors, hell, even curtains to either side of the bar . Snag a Maloney Negroni , then watch the performance .

It's pristine (the carefully constructed cocktails are excellent), pretentious (you won’t find a sign on the door–just look for the long lines ) and, ultimately, completely and unarguably gorgeous.

Sitting at the bar is fun to check out how they make all the drinks but I also love the high backed throne chairs