An absolute oasis in Riverside. Our impromptu visit to Aura turned into a memorable experience thanks to their incredible hospitality and ambiance. Despite our last-minute large group, the owner Andy warmly welcomed us and ensured we had a fantastic time. Our waitress was not only patient but incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home. The hidden (and heated!) back patio was a delightful surprise, transporting us to a tranquil oasis away from the hustle and bustle. And the beverages included amazing custom mocktails that left us in awe. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Wong
Poor service if you're not out on the patio. Seems like we were forgotten sitting at the front table. They weren't offering food but be enjoyed burgers from the place next door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Shiva Moin
Popped in here on a Thursday night for drinks after an event and it did not disappoint! Such a cute bar with very creative drinks and a nice atmosphere. New smell every few minutes from the extravagant garnishes on the drinks. They were able to make us mocktails as well.Vegetarian options: Fries, hummus balls, lots of veggie based dips
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francis L
Fantastic spot in Riverside for drinks, great atmosphere and wednesday vinyl nights are the best. Andy the owner is a great host.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wilfred Evertsz
Had an amazing experience here with fantastic cocktails. They have the best Negroni I’ve ever had in the city. I’d highly recommend here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel
Best food and cocktails I’ve had in a while
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Kuhlmann
Went with some friends on a Wednesday for their Record Night. You can bring in your own vinyl records and they’ll play them. It was so fun! The atmosphere was amazing, drinks were phenomenal, and service was a 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails, great atmosphere and the staff are all so nice and welcoming!! Aura's Wednesday Vinyl nights are fun, you can even bring in your own record that they'll play :)
Zhanna Buriachenko
The cutest bar with good music &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Ocean
Olga G
Aura bar is always having warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have a nice variety of cocktails for any taste. Turkish night parties have cool entertainment such as live music and belly dances. I will certainly be back!!!
A magnificent venue where you'll have endless fun! We had a blast with our friends in a cozy atmosphere and it's our favorite place ? We would like to thank Berk first, then Çağatay and Berkay separately, we had an incredible birthday party ? Cheers to your voices and efforts ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Impossible
The cocktail bar section seems very nice but the backyard where they host Turkish events is far from being descent. We were there for a bday party with a group of about 15 friends and most things either came late or were forgotten. The servers seem to be Turkish people who have no serving experience whatsoever and there was a lack of communication. I ordered meatballs and asked to double check after half an hour. The server said he brought them, but I wasn’t there so he didn’t deliver them (I was in the bathroom) lol. It was the most bogus excuse I’ve ever heard. A simple ‘I’m sorry, I’ll look into it’ would suffice. A friend got a cocktail spilled on her because of the inexperienced server but they comped her bill. Overall, it was an overpriced and poor experience but I’d def consider the bar section in future. They also charged entry fees of $20 for my individual bill that cost $140.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Elvis Cal
Amazing drinks! They pay attention to every detail of each drink they make. Great staff, very friendly. Great ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Ma
They have a back patio that you can rent out for a minimum spend of $1000. Drinks are pretty good (loved the Scottish Kiss) and the staff are super nice. Their burgers (Friday and Saturday only I believe) are also pretty bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Qiming Weng
First time, we came here for an after work cocktail with colleagues. The vibe is great and the drinks are tasty. The appetizers (we had cabbage and hummus) were very cozy and delicious.
An absolute oasis in Riverside. Our impromptu visit to Aura turned into a memorable experience thanks to their incredible hospitality and ambiance. Despite our last-minute large group, the owner Andy warmly welcomed us and ensured we had a fantastic time. Our waitress was not only patient but incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home. The hidden (and heated!) back patio was a delightful surprise, transporting us to a tranquil oasis away from the hustle and bustle. And the beverages included amazing custom mocktails that left us in awe. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Poor service if you're not out on the patio. Seems like we were forgotten sitting at the front table. They weren't offering food but be enjoyed burgers from the place next door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Popped in here on a Thursday night for drinks after an event and it did not disappoint! Such a cute bar with very creative drinks and a nice atmosphere. New smell every few minutes from the extravagant garnishes on the drinks. They were able to make us mocktails as well.Vegetarian options: Fries, hummus balls, lots of veggie based dips
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic spot in Riverside for drinks, great atmosphere and wednesday vinyl nights are the best. Andy the owner is a great host.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an amazing experience here with fantastic cocktails. They have the best Negroni I’ve ever had in the city. I’d highly recommend here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food and cocktails I’ve had in a while
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went with some friends on a Wednesday for their Record Night. You can bring in your own vinyl records and they’ll play them. It was so fun! The atmosphere was amazing, drinks were phenomenal, and service was a 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails, great atmosphere and the staff are all so nice and welcoming!! Aura's Wednesday Vinyl nights are fun, you can even bring in your own record that they'll play :)
The cutest bar with good music &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Ocean
Aura bar is always having warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have a nice variety of cocktails for any taste. Turkish night parties have cool entertainment such as live music and belly dances. I will certainly be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A magnificent venue where you'll have endless fun! We had a blast with our friends in a cozy atmosphere and it's our favorite place ? We would like to thank Berk first, then Çağatay and Berkay separately, we had an incredible birthday party ? Cheers to your voices and efforts ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cocktail bar section seems very nice but the backyard where they host Turkish events is far from being descent. We were there for a bday party with a group of about 15 friends and most things either came late or were forgotten. The servers seem to be Turkish people who have no serving experience whatsoever and there was a lack of communication. I ordered meatballs and asked to double check after half an hour. The server said he brought them, but I wasn’t there so he didn’t deliver them (I was in the bathroom) lol. It was the most bogus excuse I’ve ever heard. A simple ‘I’m sorry, I’ll look into it’ would suffice. A friend got a cocktail spilled on her because of the inexperienced server but they comped her bill. Overall, it was an overpriced and poor experience but I’d def consider the bar section in future. They also charged entry fees of $20 for my individual bill that cost $140.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Amazing drinks! They pay attention to every detail of each drink they make. Great staff, very friendly. Great ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have a back patio that you can rent out for a minimum spend of $1000. Drinks are pretty good (loved the Scottish Kiss) and the staff are super nice. Their burgers (Friday and Saturday only I believe) are also pretty bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time, we came here for an after work cocktail with colleagues. The vibe is great and the drinks are tasty. The appetizers (we had cabbage and hummus) were very cozy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5