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Aloft Atlanta opened in the spring, bringing along with it a super-​slick, urban chic bar. Think cement, metal chairs, modern couches, a lovely gas fireplace, and a large-​screen television. I imagine that they’ll need that fireplace come winter, not because Atlanta winters are harsh, but just because it gives off a very cool feel. I personally like a cozier atmosphere, but then, you know what you’re getting when you go to an Aloft.
We sat at the bar and were immediately assisted by our lovely bartender for the evening, Kameel. He told us about the drink specials, and I was instantaneously bamboozled by the second: watermelon, blueberries, vodka, and a splash of lemonade. I can’t remember the name, but it should’ve been called summer in a glass! It was really light and delicious, and pink! How can you go wrong there? Kameel poured tastes of the drink into shot glasses for my friends, which was a really nice touch. They chose to go with their go-​to drinks instead, but it was nice that they could taste it to see if that’s what they wanted.
I was surprised by the number of people who were in and out of the bar during the hour and a half that we were there. We work just across the street, so I think this will likely become our go-​to happy hour spot (even though that doesn’t happen all that often), just because it’s so convenient to our parking lots.