Aalto Bristo & Lounge
(503) 235-6041
3356 SE Belmont St
Portland,
OR
97214
45.5164
-122.6302
Neighborhoods: Sunnyside, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
Last updated 4.01.09
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In Short
Named after the modernist Finnish designer Alvar Aalto, this inviting joint on Belmont is decorated with the sure hand of a true collector. Spare, clean lines in the chairs, consoles and art decorate a dim lounge presided over by gentlemanly bartenders who mix a mean martini for an artsy crowd of Southeast locals. The bar features an alluring, French-dominated wine list with 17 vinos available by the glass, bracing cocktails and a well-executed cappuccino.
User Reviews
jo_portland
June 26, 2009
I hate places that can't read their own writing. Maybe I am out o place and don't know the current terminolgy. Besides that, it has always been hit-or-miss from day one for me. The best thing about the place for me was when awesome people I knew worked there. Other than that it is uncomfortable and I don't care for it.
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jpickner
January 22, 2009
Good music, good drinks, good food, and good service!!! Love the lime drop. Very casual atmosphere.
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Anonymous
January 17, 2009
I like this bar, if you have too much coffee next door just grab a drink and relax in this tiny little space. The bartenders are cute and make great cocktails. Good place for a date
read full reviewThe Details on Aalto Bristo & Lounge
Where to Sit:
Smokers can visit the room in the back of the lounge reserved for smoking.
On the Menu:
Snack options include crusty bread and imported cheese or bruschetta with tapenade. More substantial plates include the gargantuan Tuscan salad and comforting soups like chicken and dumplings.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Wine Bars, Taverns, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
