Social Profile: 
… View more
Swanky cocktail lounge with intricate drinks in super creative presentations & clever small bites.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Website: https://www.theaviary.com/
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
The Aviary – Chicago, IL
The Aviary is a cocktail lounge that engages all the senses – sights, smells, sounds, temperatures, tastes. An intimate speakeasy below The Aviary, …
The Aviary – Chicago, IL – Tock
… The Aviary. Chicago, IL · Cocktails · $$$$. A modern cocktail lounge by The Alinea Group, The Aviary is a chance to engage all your senses – sights, smells …
The Aviary (bar) – Wikipedia
The Aviary is a craft cocktail bar in Chicago, Illinois. The bar is part the Alinea Group, in of the same “culinary universe” as Alinea, …
Reviews
Brandy Jay
The Alinea group always delivers an amazing experience and The Aviary is no exception.
We did the 3 drink experience which gave us an opportunity to get 6 different drinks from their menu. Some presentations came with fire, others with smoke. No matter what, they all came with incredible flavor. I had one pick that didnt sit well with me, and the waitstaff replaced it with a different option immediately. Incredible service.
It is not cheap, but it IS worth it.
… moreWe did the 3 drink experience which gave us an opportunity to get 6 different drinks from their menu. Some presentations came with fire, others with smoke. No matter what, they all came with incredible flavor. I had one pick that didnt sit well with me, and the waitstaff replaced it with a different option immediately. Incredible service.
It is not cheap, but it IS worth it.
Adam
**Rating: 4/5 ⭐**
The Aviary in Chicago is definitely a unique and memorable experience. The drinks are incredibly creative and presented in ways you probably won’t see anywhere else. Every cocktail feels like a little performance, and the staff does a great job explaining the ingredients and concepts behind them. The atmosphere is modern and stylish, which makes it a great place for a special night out.
The only downside is that it’s a bit overpriced for what you get, but you’re really paying for the experience and creativity as much as the drinks themselves. If you enjoy trying interesting, experimental cocktails and don’t mind spending a little extra, it’s definitely worth checking out at least once.
… moreThe Aviary in Chicago is definitely a unique and memorable experience. The drinks are incredibly creative and presented in ways you probably won’t see anywhere else. Every cocktail feels like a little performance, and the staff does a great job explaining the ingredients and concepts behind them. The atmosphere is modern and stylish, which makes it a great place for a special night out.
The only downside is that it’s a bit overpriced for what you get, but you’re really paying for the experience and creativity as much as the drinks themselves. If you enjoy trying interesting, experimental cocktails and don’t mind spending a little extra, it’s definitely worth checking out at least once.
Mad Buy
I have been to a lot of restaurants with the chef’s tasting menu and paired drinks, but this place is above and beyond any tasting experience I’ve ever been to. The drinks are part delicious and part entertainment. They are masterfully crafted and truly enjoyable to watch being made tableside. The food is amazing and just as unique from sweet, salty, sour and savory. From the lined coconut shell, the mini Japanese grill at tableside to opening the popcorn bag with the cracker jacks and drink inside – each dish is a surprise. I don’t know that I can recommend this restaurant enough and I’m sure I will be talking about it to my friends for a long time coming.
… moreJack Shirley
What a tremendous and unique experience! The staff was incredibly accommodating in celebrating our anniversary dinner with us. We chose The Kitchen Table experience with 7 drinks and tastings. It was a journey of the senses through a culinary wonderland! The pairings and presentations were unlike anything I’ve had before and we’re already thinking of when to return!
… moreHagz
Straight up crazy…l’m not much of a drinker…but am a total foodie. My favorite drink was the jalapeño one!! It was amazing Let me tell you this was super cool experience the show of the drink preparation was amazing. This is definitely an experience worth $$$. You definitely walk out of there buzzed feeling good. It’s important you make a reservation. Also dress accordingly. The servers are very helpful. The cocktails are well developed and presented. If you aren’t sure of what to get or need suggestions the staff is well trained they can for sure give you the right suggestions. 100% recommend!
… moreManuel Pena
We the did the 7 course chef plate. Well worth the price for the one of kind experience. The food paired with the drinks, has humbled me as a chef and foody. It’s a very private and intimate dinner, the staff were very kind of knowledgeable about all courses.
… moreDabitha
Went for our 10 year anniversary- Such a unique experience for those who appreciate cocktail culture and bartenders alike. Nothing about this place radiated pretentious or stuck up. The vibes were amazing, art deco inspired decor with some low key hip hop playing on the speakers. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable, and didn’t mind my slow pace or try to rush us! The cocktails were boozy and portioned well along with the small bites. We expressed to our server we based our trip to Chicago around our love for the books and coming to The Aviary, so she offered to have someone give us a tour of the establishment. It was pretty dope, got to see behind the bar and kitchen counter, the basement/prep areas, a few other spots, and ended in the speakeasy. Honorable mention to the wonderful Host who gave us a list of food and cocktail recommendations in the city. Thank you for the awesome hospitality! We will be back 🙂
… moreTony Steuer
I have done the 5 course Aviary experience and I am about to do the 7 course experience. I have no doubt it will be exquisite based on past visits. Cocktails are fun and innovative and food pairings are a treat and fun as well. I also wish to note. Service and hospitality are amazing. I had to cancel due to snow storm the first time at the last minute and they refunded and let me pick my own rescheduling I have also emailed hospitality services with questions and requests and they have always been helpful and pulled off most any request I had. And if they are not, well, no one is perfect, but they come pretty damn close to perfection in my opinion!!! My thanks always to staff!!!
… moreTaylor Thum
Artfully crafted to play with your taste buds from dish to dish. A popsicle looking dish that was actually foie gras with white chocolate and bacon. A savory to sweet to smokey transition of plates leading to a memorable evening. Highly recommend, an experience I will not forget
… moreErica Garcia
I did the three course experience with my husband last night for his birthday. This is a place we’ve been talking about going do years because we love high end cocktails. The presentation was great, the service was great and it was definitely a great date night vibe BUT honestly the cocktails didn’t taste great. They were beautiful but I only enjoyed 1 of the 3 ( The Buzz Aldrin) . The other two were too syrupy and bitter. They just were not very balanced honestly . I’m glad we went but won’t be coming back, especially at the price point.
… more