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    Aalto Lounge

    4.0 (276 reviews)
    InexpensiveCocktail Bars, Filipino
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Ploy N.

    A super vibey and casual spot serving some of the best happy hours I know of! $15 bottle of wine, $5 drinks, $3-$7 food. Daily from 5-7pm. Crazy! We really enjoyed the bottle of red we got, as well as the Cheese Curds in Hot Honey which were gooey and crunchy. Their Seasonal Jello Shot this time around was meh, sadly. The cocktail was also not so great...Very strong star anise. BUT still a great spot, especially for all the deals. Would definitely be back!

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    Asha B.

    We came for a round of birthday drinks for a friend and stayed because the food was surprisingly yummy and the seating in the second room was cozy for a group of 9. The patio looks cute as well (although it was too cold for us that night to hangout there). The happy hour at this place is wonderful! On the appetizer menu definitely try the grilled cheese and tomato soup and the fried cheese. I enjoyed the pretzel as well. No complaints on the food. The bar does get a bit full in a Saturday night but still cozy.

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    Olive M.

    Drinks are so delicious, and you really can't find a better happy hour price anywhere! Our bartender was really friendly, he definitely made us feel welcome. I definitely recommend trying the dandy, a refreshing lavender cucumber gin cocktail. Vibes of this place are very cool and moody, would be super cute for a first date. I look forward to coming back!

    Adult jello shot!
    Kimberly M.

    Best Jell-O shots for sure - classier and tastier than the basics. Love the ambiance, in front and back patio. Bartenders are friendly. Always enjoy it!

    Belmont Jewels
    Morgan H.

    Still one of the best happy hours in town! Aalto is great because of the various spots to sit with different vibes (casual, moody, outdoors) and their drinks and food prices are great (although more expensive than they used to be, for sure). The bartenders are always so friendly and great service. We each got the Belmont Jewel and the pretzel and the hummus plate to share for a little over $20. All were delicious (the Belmont Jewel is incredible) and we enjoyed it sitting outdoors. One note about outdoors - definitely a smoking patio. If you're sensitive, I'd recommend sitting in one of the indoor spots.

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    Jason V.

    I've walked by this bar several times, on the way to Circa 33 or Sweet Hereafter, being completely unaware of its existence. It's easy to overlook, but that's a mistake I hope you will not also make. It's narrow, it's dimly lit, with a J-shaped interior that hooks around the bar into a private nook around the backside. The cocktails are reasonably priced, the bartenders and servers attentive and helpful. It's clean, cozy and classy, good for small groups, as well as private, hushed conversation between fledgling lovebirds. The Aalto Lounge is the sort of place I would frequent when I want to get out on the town and feel social, but also want to avoid the crush of crowds, karaoke butchers, the clack of pool cues, the inane droning of broadcast sports, and the roar of noisy drunks. So basically, all the time.

    Happy Hour  (July 11, 2023)
    Erik H.

    New happy hour. Inflation has finally hit Aalto as happy hour cocktails are now a whopping $5. OMG! No Portland happy hour list is complete without including Aalto Lounge. 2021 - $4 2016 - $3 2012 - $2

    Happy hour Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
    Diana X.

    Came for happy hour and got great prices on each menu item we ordered. We got all the food options on the HH menu for $4 each and some drinks as well. Good portions!

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    Don R.

    Good people and good cocktails. Unique and interesting atmosphere. Location is typical heart of inner Eastside Portland vibes.

    Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
    Cici G.

    Love this lounge! Their tomato soup and grilled cheese is a must and you can't beat $3 on HH! There are plenty of seating inside or outside, great lil neighborhood hangout. Perfect for grabbing a drink and a quick snack solo or with friends!

    Pita and hummus + pretzel.
    Michelle O.

    Great hummus and chips. Pro tip, if Sugar Hill has a a good DJ, just go to Aalto's back patio to enjoy the music without the crowds. Aalto feels like a Portland staple, and their happy hour can't be beat.

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    It was a nice revisit after over 15 years! Same cozy nice energy inside there. Thank you for keeping there that way!

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    3 years ago

    Probably the best happy hour I've been to. Snacks and drinks are fantastic. The service is the best, very friendly.

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    6 years ago

    The first bar I visited when I first landed in Portland 13 years ago. Always been one of my favs.

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    3 years ago

    The food, the excellent service, the ambiance, and the insanely decent happy hour prices!! Aalto Lounge is a hidden gem!

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    3 years ago

    Best Happy Hour around, whether it's beer or cocktails or grilled cheese or tomato soup!

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    9 years ago

    Good happy hour and have large outside seating for the summer time. Have live djs most nights and great ambiance.

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    Ask the Community - Aalto Lounge

    Are they offering happy hour?

    Yes. 5-7 PM Daily (Tuesday-Saturday). One of the best in town.

    Are minors allowed?

    No, 21 & older only.

    How are drink prices?

    Happy hour cocktails for $3! Otherwise wine starts at $6... other cocktails either $9 or $10

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