If you’re with mates and feel like sharing then grab a bunch of the small plates, like the pulled pork tacos or a couple of haloumi sliders. And don’t forget a jug of Pimm It To Me or a Tequila Mocking Bird cocktail. If you’re feeling fancy and like to live on the edge then get yourself the steak tartare; it’s a hard thing to do well but the Aviary get it just right and when you take a mouthful of their raw meat it’s truly blissful. However if raw meat ain’t your bag then jump on board the mussel train. Stocked high with SpringBay mussels drenched in a white wine and garlic sauce, at $15 for a massive bowl it’s a fucking steal. If you don’t have a best friend or a long term lover to share with there’s no need to feel bad; just jump on tinder, swipe right to life and meet them in the bar by the DJ booth. If your date goes exceptionally well then why not balance out the booze and indulge in the late night menu? Available from 10.30pm it’s is a nifty range of nibbles, like the New York cheeseburger, the pork carnitas sandwich with spicy slaw or a kransky hot dog. All late night menu items are ten bucks a pop and you can grab them until late every Friday and Saturday. Oh, and they’ve got your Sunday session covered with two for one espresso martinis and $18 cocktail jugs. If you want a fun and fine dining experience without the stuffy pretentiousness, swoop on down to the Aviary.
Food In Focus: Aviary Hotel
