The Aviary
The Aviary is a cocktail bar that emphasizes molecular gastronomy. Grant Achatz, the mastermind behind the bar and owner of the world-famous restaurant Alinea, has evolved into an experimental cocktail connoisseur.
The staff is trained in the same way that chefs are in order to truly develop their palates and understand the depth of the variety of fiery flavor combinations. Utilising infusion flasks, rotary evaporators and blast chillers, there are cocktails with a fine-dining approach. All of the ingredients are carefully sourced and combined to create some of the most intricate and revolutionary cocktails in the world.
For a true taste of this gastronomic drinking experience, try their famous Rooibos cocktail, served in what looks like a Bunsen burner contraption. It is perfectly crafted by brewing rooibos tea with cinnamon, saffron, vanilla, cardamom, crushed almonds, mint, verbena and lavender in a vacuum flask. Or for something even more theatrical why not try the In the Rocks where you’ll have to extract the drink by cracking open an ice shell with a small tool? The innovation of this bar knows no bounds.
All of these cocktails perfectly complement the selection of delicious light bites served up throughout the evening. How about a nibble of some tempura crab or premium wagyu beef when sip on your cocktail creation? This is more than an evening out, it is an experience. An experience that absolutely cannot be missed.
- Google Rating: 4.4/5.0
- Price Range: $15 - $20
- Opening Hours: Sun & Wed - Fri 6:00 PM - 02:00 AM, Sat 6:00 PM - 03:00 AM
- Phone: (312) 226-0868
- Website: https://www.theaviary.com/
- Address: 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
