The Aviary

The Aviary A cocktail bar, redefined. By Grant Achatz and The Alinea Group. Chicago. The Aviary is the Alinea Group's cocktail lounge concept.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, 5 nights a week. Our menu features creative cocktails and chef-designed bites. We are currently offering a 3-Course Cocktail Progression as well as a la carte drinks and bites experience. Also available is a carefully selected list of some of our favorite spirits, beers, wine, and Champagne. Reservations can be made at https://www.exploretock.com/theaviary

We happily accept

walk-ins (space permitting) throughout the evening on a first come–first served basis. If you are interested in booking space for your next private event, please email us your contact information: [email protected].

The iconic Black Truffle Explosion, a testament to just how much flavor can be packed into one bite. From Alinea to The ...
06/18/2026

The iconic Black Truffle Explosion, a testament to just how much flavor can be packed into one bite.

From Alinea to The Aviary and The Office.

Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn | pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano
06/15/2026

Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn | pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano

Engage your senses before your first sip. The Partridge is one of the many cocktails on our menu that utilizes aromatics...
06/12/2026

Engage your senses before your first sip.

The Partridge is one of the many cocktails on our menu that utilizes aromatics to enhance the flavor, depth, and balance of your experience.

05/27/2026

Wish You Were Here | pisco, guava, lemon, pink peppercorn

Experience it at The Aviary.

05/21/2026

Giant Onion Ring | beer battered, herbed ranch

Completely unexpected, only at The Aviary.

05/07/2026

At The Aviary, you should always expect the unexpected.

Cereal Killer | whiskey, genever, sweet vermouth, aromatic spices

Available only at The Aviary. www.exploretock.com/theaviary

The porthole: a window into the creation of your cocktail.While creating The Aviary, we were curious: how can we infuse ...
05/01/2026

The porthole: a window into the creation of your cocktail.

While creating The Aviary, we were curious: how can we infuse new flavors into spirits and cocktails directly at the table?

The answer came from our friends at —the porthole, offering guests a front-row seat to the art of liquid infusion.

Experience one for yourself at The Aviary Chicago or the limited run, Aviary popup at The Vault Bellagio Las Vegas this month only.

Reserve now for Chicago: www.exploretock.com/theaviary
Reserve no for Vegas: www.exploretock.com/alinea-las-vegas-bellagio/

04/30/2026

15 years ago, we dared to ask “What if…”

What if a beverage could engage all the senses: sight, sound, smell, temperature, and taste?

What if bartenders were more like chefs, crafting a cocktail the way a chef would a meal?

Since 2011, we’ve created hundreds of original cocktails. We’ve made drinks inside of ice. We’ve used time as an ingredient. We’ve experimented with pressure, heat, and evaporation to transform what a drink can be.

We're honored to be recognized among the best—by the James Beard Foundation for Outstanding Bar Program in the US, Chicago Magazine's Best Bar in Chicago, and Esquire's Best Bars in America.

15 years in, the questions haven’t stopped. Cheers to everyone who keeps asking them with us.

04/29/2026

The drama of the vacpot.

From Austin to Kingston | jamaican rum, barbeque amaro, black tea, chipotle

Available only at The Aviary.May reservations now available: www.exploretock.com/theaviary

Address

955 W Fulton Market (Entrance On Morgan Street)
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 11pm
Tuesday 5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 1am
Saturday 4:30pm - 1am
Sunday 5pm - 11pm

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