The Violet Hour Closes Permanently After 18 Years in Wicker Park

Violet Room cocktail bar closes in Wicker Park, owners say

The Violet Room cocktail bar has now permanently closed in Wicker Park, the owners said on social media.

Another Iconic Chicago Spot Is Gone. Wicker Park's Game Changing "The Violet Hour" Announced They Are Closing After 18 Years. Here's An Ode To One Of The Best Bars In America

Eater - The Violet Hour won’t reopen along Damen Avenue, ending an 18-year run. The news comes three weeks after owners at One Off Hospitality Group announced that the pioneering cocktail bar was clos...

The Violet Hour, a James Beard-winning Chicago institution, closes permanently

After nearly two decades of serving cocktail connoisseurs in Wicker Park, The Violet Hour bar is permanently closing its doors.Located at 1520 N. Damen Ave., the James Beard-winning establishment made the announcement Friday on its Facebook and Instagram accounts.Several weeks ago, the bar closed temporarily due to unexpected damage to the building, according to a statement attributed to owners and partners at One Off Hospitality Group.“Despite …

The Violet Hour closes permanently after 18 years in Wicker Park

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Violet Hour, the acclaimed Wicker Park bar that helped define Chicago’s modern craft cocktail scene, is closing its doors for good, the bar announced Friday. The bar, located at 1520 N. Damen Avenue, has already been closed since May due to ongoing plumbing issues and internal repairs needed at the property. Award-winning Wicker Park bar “closed until further notice” “Several weeks ago, we closed temporarily due to unex…

Iconic Wicker Park cocktail bar closing after nearly 20 years

The Violet Hour, a revered Wicker Park establishment known for its discreet unmarked door that was one named among the best bars in the U.S., will soon close...

The Violet Hour, Chicago's Most Influential Cocktail Bar, To Close Permanently

The cocktail bar had temporarily closed a few weeks ago due to plumbing issues and building damage. "We were regretfully unable to reach a resolution with our landlord," management said Friday.