Aalto Lounge

"No happy hour roundup is complete without Aalto Lounge’s, which is likely one of the city’s best when it comes to price point. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, oven-baked pretzels with Cheddar sauce and citrusy cocktails all clock in at $5, while shrimp cocktail or grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup are $7. To get the party started, opt for a couple $3 Jell-O shots." - Dianne de Guzman

"No happy hour roundup is complete without Aalto Lounge’s, which is likely one of the city’s best when it comes to price point. From 5 to 7 p.m. daily, oven-baked pretzels with Cheddar sauce and citrusy cocktails all clock in at $5, while shrimp cocktail or grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup are $7. To get the party started, opt for a couple $3 Jell-O shots." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Maya MacEvoy

"The famous happy hour at menu at the midcentury-chic Aalto Lounge has kept on the same three cocktails for years now, with no sign of them ever leaving. There’s the crisp and refreshing Dandy, with gin, lime, and lavender syrup; the rich Belmont Jewel, a whiskey sour with pomegranate and orange blossom water; and the zesty, refreshing Slow Burn, with vodka, pineapple, lime, and a touch of serrano pepper. Getting all three will set someone back just $9, less than the price of a cocktail at most bars in town." - Alex Frane

"Aalto is an obvious choice for most parties, mainly because anyone can reserve a room within the sleek space without a food and beverage minimum or deposit. Plus, the bar’s cocktail menu includes party-friendly options like fancy Jell-O shots." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Kate and Alex Wood, the husband and wife duo behind Aalto Lounge, are opening a new cocktail bar in the Beaumont neighborhood this winter." - Alex Frane