The entrance itself plays into the theatrics: a disguised steel door with a sign that reads only 'Aviary,' no marquee, no obvious storefront. It's globally recognized enough to land on World's 50 Best Bars lists, and reservations are generally the way in, though walk-ins can sometimes get a spot with a wait.
Directly beneath it sits The Office, an invitation-only speakeasy that takes the exclusivity even further — a genuine two-tier hidden-bar experience under one roof.
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