BOSTON (AP) — The hottest new bar's dress code? Your sweatpants. And you don't even have to leave your couch.

With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat to commiserate and keep spirits high amid the new coronavirus pandemic. In one community, neighbors are toasting to one another every night from the ends of their driveways to unwind — while keeping a safe distance, of course.

"Let's be honest, we could all use a break and a drink right now," said Nick Minerd, who recently took part in a virtua...