The Aviary

Cocktail bar · West Town

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Chicago’s Essential Bars and Taverns

"From the owners of Alinea, the Aviary takes chef Grant Achatz’s approach to molecular gastronomy and applies it to beverages. That might be off-putting to dive bar lovers, but the result is a bar with vintage spirits, unusual cocktails, and prices that make the well-to-do feel like they’re shelling out for something worthy. For pure cocktail fans, the presentation, glassware, and whimsical approach to beverages are worth scoring a reservation. There’s also a more exclusive space, the Office, located downstairs." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

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955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 Get directions

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