This social sippery is a casual cocktail space above the downtown location of Sleepy Bee Cafe. The beverage director and Bee chefs worked together to create a menu that brought “the farm to the cocktail world.” Tapping into the latest trend in mixology, there’s also a smattering of non-alcoholic and low ABV cocktails that go beyond soda and virgin mixed drinks to accommodate everyone in your party. Socials — carafes of drinks for sharing with friends old and new — are perfect when imbibed on the rooftop patio. The bar also offers sharable bites like burrata, ember oil hummus, cheese, charcuterie and more.

Aster, 8 E. Fourth St., Downtown. asteronfourth.com  

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Interior of Aster Hailey Bollinger
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Giacomo, former beverage director, preparing cocktail Hailey Bollinger
Valerian Steel Hailey Bollinger
Voodoo Lilly and Moonville cocktails Hailey Bollinger
The bar Hailey Bollinger
Giacomo preparing the Valerian Steel cocktail Hailey Bollinger
Fig Dandy Hailey Bollinger
Interior of Aster Hailey Bollinger
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Art installation decorates the ceiling Hailey Bollinger
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Spread of shareable plates and cocktails Hailey Bollinger
Aster’s lounge space and bar Hailey Bollinger
Voodoo Lilly Hailey Bollinger
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Spread of shareable plates and cocktails Hailey Bollinger
Valerian Steel Hailey Bollinger