The Violet Hour

‼️UPDATE‼️ To friends & guests of The Violet Hour — we wanted to drop in and give you a few updates from our end. As some of you may know, The Violet Hour has been temporarily closed for the past few weeks due to internal repairs needed at the property. During this time, we’ve been working closely with our landlord to determine next steps, and those negotiations remain ongoing. While we don’t have a set timeline yet, it is very much our intention to reach a resolution and make the necessary repairs to the building. Until then, we will be closed until further notice.

We’re working hard to resume service and will continue to share updates as they become available, so please keep an eye on our social media pages for the latest news. Thank you for your continued support — we can’t wait to welcome you back, if and when the time is right.

In the meantime, if you’ve reserved a spot at our Scotch Lodge Takeover for James Beard weekend on Sunday, June 15th, please note that the event has been relocated to Friends of Friends , a brand-new neighborhood bar from a former Violet Hour alum, Abe Vucekovich, which is located at 2001 West Grand Avenue. Same good vibes and stellar drinks, just a new address! Your name will still be waiting at the door for your existing reservation. Thank you graciously for your patience and understanding.

And if you have any questions about your reservation for the event, please reach out to [email protected]

Meet our new favorite wall.

A mural inspired by some of our most iconic cocktails—painted by the brilliant .lu.hoo and now living inside The Violet Hour. 💜

It’s Chartreuse Week, and we’re celebrating the legacy of the ‘Elixir of Long Life’ until May 16th! On this day back in 1605, the Carthusian monks received the manuscript that would eventually become the Green Chartreuse you know and love—followed by Yellow, VEP, and Cuvees.

To mark the occasion, our friends at Chartreuse are bringing some fun with a decider game at participating bars! Give it a flick and let it choose your pour. (All Chartreuse cocktails are game-ready except the Daily Mule, Attitude Adjustment, and the flight.)

Not feeling the game? No worries—all drinks are available à la carte.

Plunder Gatherer: Mijenta Tequila Blanco’s smooth agave, Plantation 3 Star’s deep rum, and Aguaviva Cachaça’s bold edge, all tempered with crisp Blanc Vermouth, maraschino, and coconut water. A complex, captivating blend—waiting to be uncovered.