10. Aviary, Chicago
If you didn't know better, you'd walk into the Windy City's swankiest cocktail lounge and think it was a Michelin starred restaurant. We mean, there's technically no bar in sight, and cocktails are whipped up by bartenders who could give the world's best chefs a run for their money. With 39 different types of ice (we told you it was important) and cocktail tasting menus that could run up to $195, this spot is for serious drinkers only.
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