The 20 Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago
"For Chicago, The Aviary in the West Loop is the special occasion cocktail bar. Which isn’t surprising since it’s from the Alinea group—so expect elaborate, Alinea-esque drinks on the menu here. Cocktails start around $27, and vary in the amount they look like science experiments. For example, The Jungle Bird has little clear tapioca-like balls filled with rum that pop in your mouth, and the In The Rocks goes even further—it comes in a ball of ice you need to snap with a rubber band. You can make reservations, but you can also walk in (there might be a wait, but that will give you some time to quickly reread your eighth-grade science textbook). Plus their basement speakeasy, The Office, is also great if you want to keep things going afterwards." - adrian kane, john ringor
