Aalto Lounge
Bar · Sunnyside
3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Highlights
Sleek bar with midcentury decor, DJs, patio, & amazing happy hour
Sleek bar with midcentury decor, DJs, patio, & amazing happy hour
"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
"One of the longest spinning mod lounges in town, Aalto originally opened alongside a vintage furniture store in the twilight of the ‘90s swing revival. The space features a mix of trend-friendly looks: the long and lean multi-level bar is polished to high gloss, the back room leans into exposed brick, and the back patio might be mistaken for a brutalist Scandinavian sauna — if it weren’t for all the millennials smoking Parliaments there. There’s a reason Belmont hipsters have congregated at Aalto for the last quarter century, as the friendly bartenders and generous happy hour make for a welcoming atmosphere in a scene that can otherwise be a bit frosty to outsiders." - Ben Coleman
"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
"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
"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
