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    Apartment Lounge

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveLounges, Gay Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    APARTMENT LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Good for groups

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    Na X.

    It's cute I guess. Pretty empty, when I went. Lots of space and is spacious compared to what it may look like on the outside. The bar mural in the back is sooo pretty. They have a Bloody Mary bar on the weekend. Did not seem like anyone was getting it. The drinks are strong in the sense that it comes in a smaller size. Bartenders are nice too.

    I had a very fun time here on Halloween night!!
    Lisa H.

    I really liked this bar!! It was cozy and the people were friendly! By the time we got there, we could only get a drink but I had my Sex on the Beach as usual and really loved it! I had wanted to come here for the Halloween Costume Contest but we couldn't find it until I remembered we could use Google Maps and found it right away!! Maybe next time we can be in a Halloween Contest! It was still a memorable night And we were told about a Haunted Mansion that my husband and I have to check out one day!! Hey, Halloween makes ya think of the Ghosts and Ghoulies and we are very Spiritually open!! Hopefully one day, we find a place with real Hauntings, super exciting!! If you want to be around good people who care and a small time feel where people know each other, this was That Place!! Definitely a fun time had by us both!!

    $10 pitcher of strong sangria! $5/ pitcher special in the summer!
    Jazz M.

    Ahhh, the Apartment lounge.. I truly hold this place dear to my heart and it will forever be my go-to for sangria! First, the sangria that I rave about is strong yet deceivingly sweet. It tastes fruity with a hint of a bite but I have definitely learned to stop at 1 despite the coy flavor. I usually go for the red pitcher of sangria but I switch it up now and again and enjoy the white which is just as good. The atmosphere is vibrant, welcoming and lively. They have popcorn to munch on while you enjoy the festivities which I always ask for 2 baskets of. lol The LGBT+ community is definitely celebrated in this establishment and anyone else for that matter, truly. J'adore the sense of camaraderie here! I would recommend for sangria lovers and anyone whom enjoys an animated, friendly, inclusive environment!

    Lauren W.

    I had never been here before, but was instantly made comfortable by the guy who waited on us. Such an amazing sense of humor. Not only that, but I greatly appreciate when I'm talked to line a person and not a patron. 100% going to come back for Daniel alone. They clearly knew what they were doing and despite how busy it was gave perfect service.and I loved that when I asked for their name I got an amazing note. Made me feel so good after a busy day at work.

    Corey H.

    I just got called out for being a dirty whore with my four stars. Well, I think I brought it on myself since I mentioned it a few weeks ago myself... but it's one thing to call yourself a whore and a whole 'nother thing when someone else calls you one... right? Right. Well, The Apartment Lounge is well deserving of the four stars. It would get five, but nowhere gets five. One reason for four is that it's cash only. And one reason that it's not three is that it's way too good to be a three. Four is the new five anyway. It's like being a teacher and never handing out an A+. Four is the rule, five is the exception to it. If we were to be grading on a scale of ten, I'd be giving eights. If it were a scale of seven, five would prevail, six would happen often, and seven even more rarely than a five or ten does or would. I miss The Apartment.

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    Micheal, the bartender in the sparkly mask, the dancing server, etc MADE MY NIGHT!!! Ive never been here but I WILL be back!!

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    Amber H.

    Just arrived in the GR and stopped to get a drink and loved the place. It just so happened to be a gay bar which worked out even better for me. I love the inside decor being dark, leather and old fashioned. Serves free popcorn on request (because I definitely was not given any). Affordable drinks with a great neighborhood vibe with the locals. If I am ever back in the GR, I will definitely stop back in :)

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    11 years ago

    Great place! Everyone should go ar least once to see this place! Great staff! Food could have more variety.

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    It's a solid spot to meet up before/after a show or if you're otherwise hanging at the Amway. I've…read morebeen here at least a dozen times. Servers and bartenders have always been friendly--and fast. They know their cocktails and they're remarkably consistent with the mixes. My old fashioneds tasted the same every time I've gone. Very limited menu, but it'll do the trick when you're in a rush (or if the Lumberbaron Bar has already closed its kitchen). I like the pizzas, especially the mushroom. Don't let the name fool you. It also comes covered with savory cubes of bacon and fresh greens. It's good! I also like the wide open layout. You never feel crowded. Great place to spread out for a cocktail and light bite.

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