Indy F.
Yelp
I absolutely love the concept of a rooftop bar and the Aviary's Nest Rooftop is the best in town! It ticks all the right boxes, al fresco area, cool seating, cosy nooks and even fabulous hanging egg chairs! I have still to experience the joy of sitting in one of the swinging egg chairs as they are always highly coveted. Never you fear, I will get there early one day and snag one and then it might be a struggle to get me out of it. Can you almost picture me, sitting there, serenely sipping my cocktail a look of pure pleasure on my face swinging away to my heart's content? Bliss!
The cocktails at The Nest are lovely to look at and pack a punch. I am working my way through the cocktail menu and so far I have enjoyed the Marshmallow Sour (complete with marshmallow swizzle), French 75 and the Mojito. The food is always amazing no matter what you choose. The fish and chips I tried was delicious and had a spicy edge to it. The lamb ribs and the popcorn shrimp with Tabasco mayo are so tasty, you will not want to share them! I also love the soft shell crab sliders and the Reuben sandwich. The soft shell crab sliders are a steal at $20 for three and the flavour is enhanced by the Singapore chilli and the crunchy slaw.
There is always a fun event to celebrate special days! This year alone, I have had the pleasure of attending Canada Day, Christmas in July and The Ice Bar party. The celebrations are themed, so you enjoy the food and drink pertaining to the event. On Canada Day, there was a moose, poutine, Montreal sandwiches, Bloody Cesars, Canada Dry cocktails and more. There were giveaways and everyone had a great time. Christmas in July was wonderful with an Ugly Sweater competition and really brightened up our winter! The recent Ice Bar party saw the Nest transformed into a winter wonderland. Snowflakes, giant ice sculptures and cocktails served in glasses fashioned from ice were the order of the day! There was a competition to win several bar cards! All you had to do was pick away for 2 minutes at a giant ice block and release your prize! It was a hoot, watching people armed with the ice pick, shearing away at the ice!
There is always music and on some days there is even some live entertainment. The staff at the Nest are young, friendly and efficient. They are good sports as they always get into the spirit of things and dress up for event days. Join up as a member of the Aviary and you will reap the benefits. You will receive invitations to exclusive members' parties, a complimentary cocktail for you and your friend on your birthday, a point for every dollar you spend and much more!
So, if you are looking for a lovely, relaxed venue for you and your crew, take the stairway to the top and enjoy a break from frenzy that is life!