West Loop · Craft cocktails

The Aviary

It's the closest thing Chicago has to a cocktail tasting menu: multi-sensory drinks built and presented as courses, not poured and forgotten.

Date nightCelebrating
Neighbourhood
West Loop
Style
Craft cocktails
Known for
James Beard Award, Outstanding Bar Program (2013) · Repeat World's 50 Best Bars honoree · Pioneered the multi-course, tasting-menu-style cocktail format
Prices
$$$$ · cocktails $21+
Getting in
Reservation required. Book on Tock well in advance
Hours
Historically Tue-Sat from 5pm, closed Sun-Mon; confirm current hours
Recognition
James Beard Award, Outstanding Bar Program (2013); repeat World's 50 Best Bars honoree
Address
955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

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Checked: Checked Nov 2026: official site live with active Tock booking and current menu. Time Out Chicago's current roundup lists it as an active West Loop venue. No closure reports found.

Photo: The Aviary, from their website.

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