Great drinks, cool vibe, & fantastic service! Couple things to note: it is pretty dark inside (which is fun but just a heads up!) & the music can be pretty loud which made conversation a little hard at some points (unsure about how the music is closer to opening; we were there from 8-10:30 & it was BUMPING). I definitely want to come back in the future :)

Very creative cocktails and awesome small bites. Mexican-Japanese inspired. The ambiance of the bar is very speak-easy-esque, plenty of seats at the bar and big tables if you are with a large party. Great happy hour deals, will certainly be coming back.

Valedor is small sexy cocktail lounge with Asian and Mexican inspired bites. The cocktails are batched and the service is attentive. The lounge is dimly lit with a solid playlist just low enough to hear your dinner companion. Worth checking out if you're not starving and want to grab a nice libation. 4.1 stars.

Great place for a date. Good food and a reverse happy hour (which more restaurants in Chicago should do ) . I'll be back to check out even more food and drinks (they are strong )

My lovely wife and I were on a "crawl" through Bucktown and Wicker Park recently, and we heard about the Cantina Hour at Valedor. A fancy drink at a slightly discounted rate sounded like a good idea - so why not? We popped into Valedor, which gave me the impression of a cool nightclub upon entry. We arrived only a few minutes after they opened, so it was relatively quiet at that moment. Oddly enough, a boisterous group came in soon and occupied what seemed like a VIP-ish seating area. The dudes looked and sounded like average bros who liked to swig beers, while their dates tried to compensate by ordering classier cocktails. We sat at the bar and experienced attentive service, with at least three servers asking us how we were doing and if we needed anything. During the Cantina Hour (daily from 5-7PM, except Mondays) they also offered random free tapas with our drinks. My TokiOl' Fashioned was a nice strong drink, while my love enjoyed a Sakerita. The apps procured for us were unusually zingy edamame, and tasty potato croquettes. Since we were having a late dinner that evening, the free apps were a welcome touch to complement our drinks.

Came to Valedor because they have a later starting happy hour. This is good but also it was bad in our situation as we had already been to a few happy hours. Needless to say we were pretty lit by the time we walked into this establishment. The bar is very sexy, modern and hip. Vibe was really chic. We had a table in the corner. We only order one round of drinks because we were too intoxicated and needed to go get some food. We did order an appetizer here and it was good. They also served some complimentary tapas and they served us a round of chips and bean dip. The chips and dip was good...we would ordered a whole round of that. I would return to Valedor. That happy hour selection was nice. The drink presentation was nice. This spot is more for intimate engagements. Not sure I would come if wanted extensive conversations.

Valedor in Wicker Park is a hidden gem! Their happy hour is a steal, with amazing drink specials and complimentary appetizers. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic date. But the real surprise came when we celebrated a birthday there. The staff went above and beyond with a special surprise and champagne toast. It was a truly memorable experience!

Definitely a hidden gem in the city! Great tasting cocktails with delicious bites to go with. We got most things on the menu (to eat) and some of my favourites were the shishito peppers and the birria dumplings! The cocktails we tried were also super creative and fun - I really liked my beets'n'yogurt stranger things special - felt like a childhood yogurt drink but with some added magic (booze) Service was great! Both servers were so friendly and nice! The interior design was also nicely done - felt luxurious but also gave a relaxed and laid back vibe

Valedor is a great moody bar, perfect for a date night or group outing, with delicious Japanese + Mexican inspired cocktails and food! I recommend getting a reservation ahead of time through their website, otherwise you may wait a while to get seated. The drinks were all so unique and tasty, and the presentation for each of them was well thought out. Photos of each drink are available on their website. I came here with my partner before a concert nearby. We started with the mizu fresca and the Pina colada. I enjoyed the mizu fresca, the aloe and cucumber notes were super refreshing. The Pina colada was good, especially if you have a sweet tooth. It came with a fun coconut cookie/cracker on top. For the second round we got the greener the better and cucumber sakerita. The greener the better cocktail was presented with a chip on top with a wasabi guacamole dip which was really good. The presentation was memorable as you sip out of a bowl. The cucumber sakerita comes in a sake can with some lychee foam. This was my favorite drink of the night. We ended by sharing a midnight espresso, which was really tasty and had the perfect amount of caffeine to keep me up for the next two hours. The taste reminded me of the Kopiko coffee candies. We got some nice seats along the back wall with a great view of the bar. The service was really on top of it, coming by frequently to place orders and bringing out drinks pretty quickly. The bathrooms are really clean here too. Definitely recommend this cocktail bar and I'm excited to try out their happy hour (5-7pm) deals in the future. Also I appreciate that there wasn't a strict dress code. It is a nice establishment so you would want to dress somewhat nicely, but you can get in wearing a nice polo and jeans/chinos. I enjoyed the moody but casual vibe.