I love apt 503, the vibes are always great and im happy theres one so close to my childhood home. I come here out of nostalgia. The only con are the security. Girls are obviously going to drink a little too much. I was a little buzzed but in a "ok lets leave, i dont want to get too crazy" but i was a little tipsy enough to not go the right direction lol and the way the security yelled was not cool. Tell me where the exit is instead of yelling at me for being lost. It was packed so i didnt really know which direction was the right direction. Anywho other than that i always have a nice time read more

Went to a Halloween event here and the vibe were the Halloween vibes I was looking forward to. Love that it's in a golf range, unsuspecting! My drink was small but mighty. More Halloween decor next time please! Service was chill, music was delicious. Smaller place but indoor/outdoor so there's options. read more

I like the fact that it was in a golf range. I like that the parking was $5 with validation... in K-town that's a steal. Drinks were great and enjoyed the lighting. Staff was friendly but also a bit aggressive at times. Sound system left a lot to be desired though, and it kept cutting out a lot. read more

APT503 doesn't feel designed--it feels drawn from a dream. Literally. Every wall is hand-inked in black and white, transforming the space into a living sketchbook. It's immersive, cinematic, and completely unforgettable. Whether you're booking a private event or just out to soak up a unique night in LA, this Koreatown loft hits every mark: vibes, views, and the kind of character you can't fake. The cocktails are clean. The layout flows. And the energy? Just right. APT503 isn't just a place--it's an experience you step into. read more

Pretty empty for a Saturday night and the DJ only played Latin music, which would've been fine, but the evening wasn't advertised as a Latin night. One of the bathrooms was either locked or out of order, so there was only a single stall for the entire establishment. read more

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I was extremely sick and the security guards went above and beyond by bringing me water, a chair, and checking on me constantly. Their kindness made me feel safe and cared for! It meant so much more than I can say. Thank you so much to the staff. read more

It's a small venue, either inside or their outside patio. I've gone and the drinks were already $16-18, a bit pricey in my opinion. The music was good and usually have fun with my friends. Their staff could be trained better. I went one time and paid early bird prices and the service girl came out to the line and told me I had to pay the door price (in addition to the early bird price I paid). She went inside and after coming back out she said that I didn't have to pay the door price since I did pay for early bird. read more

Venue is very very small , no room to even move and enjoy yourself . The music choice was terrible . My whole group wasted 20$ for this . Very upsetting and left right away . Never coming again , could not even be comfortable how hot it was read more

Came here to end the evening for my brother's bachelor party and had a blast. It was pretty packed and people were down for a good time. Overall good vibes from everyone there. If you're single, I would definitely check this place out. Also super unique decor / atmosphere. Security guard in front who checked me prior to entering (some Hawaiian looking dude) was super chill when I told him I had a little fireball shot in my pocket from our festivities earlier - he appreciated the honesty and said I could pick it up after the event if I wanted to. Thought that was a pretty good start because usually security guards act like they hate their lives, jobs and especially you if you're male. The security guard monitoring inside/ clearing paths for the bottle service girls was power tripping a little, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that he has to deal with drunk idiots all night. My one issue was that, while the music was decent, they definitely could have played more EDM. As a person who used to be a huge festival guy, I was sad that I didn't hear any at all (it's all hip hop). But it wasn't terrible, just my only complaint. Overall, will come back to this place when we're looking for a fun night out. read more

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I came to support my friend in the DJ community. Ambiance was laid back and I enjoyed the aesthetic. Would def come back to support other DJs. Parking was a struggle and the place was difficult to find. Luckily I was on the guest list so being fashionably late wasn't an issue. read more

Cover fee is $20 per person and parking is ass but you're in LA so that's reasonable for the area. I like this place I would come back. It's a bit of a late twenties vibe but DJs are nice and funny and I like that there's plenty of seats you can sit and chill at if you don't want to dance. The decor is cute too. Didn't get to try any drinks but it's definitely a good place to club. read more

Last week I celebrated my 30th birthday at this venue, I reached out to their Instagram page and got a hold of Sam, which helped me through out the booking process. I was able to get a good deal on the table. I have around 30 guests. We got there around 10:45 PM, there was no line and even tho they were short on staff they were still able to take care of us. My group got in pretty fast and the club was popping already. Saturday night they played hip-hop songs like hypy type of vibe, bangers after bangers my friends and I can't stop dancing. It was not crowded but just enough for it to be lit and comfy at the same time. We ended up getting 4 bottles! My friends told me that the drinks at the bar is reasonably priced-$15 drinks which is a steal! It's like having a house party with strangers! The crowd is classy and more matured but still knows how to throwdown without being annoying! If you're looking for a venue where you want to celebrate this is the place! You can dance and have fun but if you wanna take a break have conversations you can go to the outdoor area. Btw there's also food! After 12 my friends started to have the drunchies so we got some fries and pizza!!! Thank you so much Apt 503! read more

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You`ll regret it! I`ve been quite a while and have explored various venues. I used to frequent this place a lot befor it changed. The door staff and bouncers have an extremely questionable reputation. They attempt to impose a $40 cover charge, which is absurd. The lounge is subpar, and drinks are excessively expensive with only one bar available. The crowd is unimpressive, and the bouncers and door staff seem low-budget, apiring to work at a more upscale establishment. Save yourself the trouble and explore the numerous free alternatives in Ktown. Steer clear of this place, take my word for it! read more

Listen, they hosted a cumbia night here and I was so excited to attend! We arrived around 10:30 and it was pretty empty. The music was SO GOOD, the servers were gorgeous and kind, and the views were nice to ! However because it was empty we left after 2 drinks to go party somewhere else. It's unfortunate because this place has so much potential but for some reason it just doesn't pull a good crowd in. read more

This place is a great place to lounge and hang out with friends while having some drinks. There's such a positive vibes and a really cool atmosphere. We celebrated a friend's birthday with about 30 people and this place was more than accommodating. They have really cool artistic paintings and scenery on the walls throughout the place. Great for selfies. The bartender was super cool and at the end of the night, she was making her own concoctions . I will have to come back here with more friends. read more

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Regina the bartender AMAZING BEST PERSON EVER!!! Makes the best drinks ! Very respectful and nice!!!! read more

Great view Great music Great security Beautiful artsy cartoony lounge Drinks was strong They also had champagne by the glass very nice read more

TLDR: spend your money else where at a bar. The way they run things and security is really rude. They don't answer questions directly and won't let anyone in the line use the bathroom even though the bathroom is right next door. We bought a table and they still weren't welcoming to us. Not that we should receive privilege but they barely acknowledged us after we confirmed the table. After spending lots of money I would've assumed they would treat us nicely but the hostess and security guard were really dismissive of us. read more

The ambiance was decent after the buff manager came and told the entire lobby full of people that they have decided to open an hour later than posted. The food smelled better than ot tasted and the drinks were watered down worse than Vagus. Also the staff were quite confused. This was to have been a wonderful Experience but sadly it wasn't so. read more

Good but not as big or fun as it looks better if you just want a chill party , to be in needs to be more better djs people kinda boring

Ok vibe. No free pizza at check in :( very disappointed that the establishment would lie about this promotion. read more

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The place is not really as advertised imo. It's superrrr tiny and there was drinks spilled all over the floor which is an inconvenience if you have heels because your feet will get constantly wet. The charge was $20 but it is NOT worth $20. At most $12 for what you get here. Crowded area, below average music, and being uncomfortable??? Honestly it's hard to have a good time because you are constantly being pushed and elbowed since there is no space to dance or walk. It wasn't worth $20. If I could go back in time and not come here I would. :/ read more

Absolute scam. I went on a Saturday night around 10, so there was basically no one there. The earlier group was charged 20/person and the hostess charged my group 40/person. This is discriminatory charging different amounts when we were next in line. The music is way too loud for the space provided, the floors are sticky, and the drinks are trash. We ordered an AMF that wasn't properly made. It was green LMFAO and a lemon drop I ordered was not even a shots worth of alcohol served in a standard cup. Drinks are overpriced and garbage. The space is unique, but I would never pay a cover to enter this place again. Do not go here. I have been in the past and it was a better experience, but it's trash now. read more

If you're looking for a fun night in KTown this is NOT the place. For starters, they charge a pretty expensive cover ($20 as of writing). The dance floor is pretty big but is completely outside and takes up most of the bar's space. Music selection can be summarized as a rip off Spotify's "Classic Party Hits". If you're hoping alcohol can get you into the mood don't get too excited. The drinks are ridiculously expensive ($17.50 w/out tip for ~5oz) and small. The bar itself is small and alcohol selection is very limited. I didn't see a drink menu with specialties despite the rails being charged as if they were craft cocktails. This bar doesn't seem like a favorite among locals either as it was pretty empty on a Saturday night. Probably won't go back again and would not recommend going. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday. When you first walk in, you'll see that the decor is very unique and pretty cool/cute! Lots of places to take pics! I really enjoyed my time here. The music is great -- (it's nice to hear something besides edm for a change). The vibe was really chill as well. Had a great time with my girlfriends! Parking is only $2 with validation! :) Or you can find street parking No entrance fee, but you do have to RSVP. read more

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I will never come here it is illegal to charge a cover fee ! They should know better. They charged some people 40 some people $60 The general manager knows what he's doing and it's not right ! read more

Got table service for my birthday last weekend and I loved it! One of my best lounge experiences! All the service members were super friendly and wished me a happy birthday and constantly checked up on us. No cover was required, and we were given a bottle of champagne ontop of the ciroc! We were given 3 choices of chasers and received tickets for their delicious tacos. We were given the best table right by the DJ! Lovely view of the city from the window as well. Cute backdrops everywhere to take pix! The music was awesome-my kind of jams. Hip hop but some goodies from earlier 2005-2012 that bring up reminiscent times from the jr high and high school days. It wasn't crowded at all which I appreciated, and the DJ even gave me 1-2 birthday shoutouts. I loved feeling like a star for my bday! read more

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BEWARE OF THIEVES!!! I had been here a few times pre-pandemic because I had friends who used to DJ here. It used to be fun. I came here recently and it was the first time in a really long time. It was the weekend before Halloween weekend '22 and I came to celebrate a birthday. We had a group of at least 10 people. We bought drinks (which were small and not that great, a rip off for $16). I lost my purse which was found later at the end of the night (someone who worked there returned it to me) but my wallet was missing and all my cash was gone. I had two fraudulent charges from my stolen credit card one charge for $150 (gas station) and another charge for $300 (Nordstrom gift card). This goes to show that the people who stole from me probably do this often. My friends cell phone was also stolen out of her purse while she was dancing here. And my other friends purse went missing at this place. So I feel that some of the people who come to party here or (maybe some of the people who work here) know how to steal and who to target. read more

This place is open during COVID-19 illegally. I came here for a birthday party which I thought was going to be just a small group but it seems as though it was open to the public. It was absolutely jam packed and no one was wearing a mask. I felt uncomfortable and wanted to leave but my ride didn't. But the absolute WORST part is that my phone was stolen there among multiple other phones and the security had the audacity to say to me "I don't give a shit." I hope this place gets shut down. read more

Bustdown Thotiana ayeeeeeeeeeee (aside the dance)!!! The Dj here is the off the chain! The people here are beautiful and diverse with so much positive energy. I was here recently for a bday party and to my surprise, I had a ball. I'm usually the mellow guy in the corner watching the scene as opposed to being the scene but that night I found myself standing on the couch w my shirt off as I was the hottest rapper out Rt now. Lol. Ayyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee. Lol Okay I'm done. read more

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I booked bottle service here for May 25th to celebrate my 22nd birthday! My friends and I were a group of 22 people and I loved that the service was so accommodating! I really liked that there was no cap on the number of guests that I could bring and the price for bottle service was extremely reasonable. It was really easy to check in and the restrooms weren't difficult to locate. The aesthetics of the place were very cute and also interactive. Although most of my group and I ubered here, some of us parked in a lot for $2 all night. I would say that's pretty unbeatable for LA. We all had an amazing time and would love to come back! My only issue would be service of unlimited tacos. In my email with Apt 503, we were told that the table would come with unlimited tacos, but my friends and I had some issues getting the tacos. We were told by the vendor that tacos would cost us. I then spoke with one of the workers who then got us someone else who was in charge of distributing us tickets for the tacos, but there wasn't enough tickets given to us to consider it as "unlimited." It would have been difficult to find the same person who distributed the taco tickets again so we just didn't bother. HOWEVER, I also don't fault the Apt 503 staff for this minor mixup because the tacos vendor is something new that they just added. I am only suggesting that there can be an easier system set up for this in the future. Besides that, Apt 503 is a great place to party at and I would recommend getting bottle service here! read more

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Came back to celebrate a friend's birthday after a not-so-great first experience about a year ago. Needless to say, I attended with much hesitation and more speculation. Surprisingly enough, the management and staff improved exponentially, so I deleted my old review and upgraded it. Please note you need to call in and put your name down on a guest list in order to enter their establishment. The lounge is inside a nondescript, multipurpose building with no signs leading you to the main elevator except for an office directory sign next to the security guard in the lobby. My first time was a bit confusing and I wish they had some better signage. After your first visit, it's not that hard. When you get up to the floor, the hallway is a shared space with an indoor golf course and the entryway is very plain. Feels like you're in a banquet hall space and not the entry to a hip lounge. Once you get your ID checked and name struck off the list, you can go inside. They even let me keep my skittles bag in my pocket. There are two spaces - the indoor and the outdoor. The indoor space is "[ | ] " shaped with the "|" being a wall in the middle. The left "[" has a very long bar area, a few tables and the DJ booth. The décor is very unique and feels like you're in a modern art gallery. The right "]" has a few more tables and is open to the outdoor area. There is one additional bar area on this side. The outdoor space is an outdoor patio surrounded by walls. The space could definitely be renovated to match the indoor space as it currently has a wedding gazebo and some peculiar décor, which I'm assuming is from the previous establishment. Plenty of space heaters and areas to hang out including more tables for bottle service. The DJ is great. He played 90s music all night and it was perfect for the people who come here, 20-30 year old affluent Asians for the most part. The bartenders were as efficient as they could be but the shape of the bars allowed for line cutters to sneak their way to the front. This is a common aspect of various establishments but it was something I noticed here. All cocktails are $13, from a simple vodka soda to their signature cocktails, which to me is a little bit odd. Time and ingredients vary greatly, but the cost is the same? There are two restrooms (one for men and women) inside the establishment. For men, specifically, it's one room with no separation between the toilet and the urinal. Before closing, I attempted to use the restroom and it was an utter mess. It did not look like anyone was maintaining it throughout out the night. I was told that there are restrooms outside in the common area, but that's a bit of a tedious attempt as you would have to go back through the security line and enter again. Considering the elevated atmosphere and crowd, I would expect their restroom facilities to be just as elevated. I usually encounter sharing the bathroom with another gentleman at the urinal while I'm at the toilet in dive bars. Ultimately, I had a great time with my friends. Only critiques and why I took 2 stars off was the pricing on the drinks and the state of the bathrooms inside. Definitely come check it out sometime! read more

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Place was really intimate and had lots of photo opportunities. The lounge tries to make it very exclusive by being strict with dress code. The night I went, they weren't being too strict, but I have heard otherwise. Other than that drinks are very expensive. Around $14 for well drinks. Lots of asians if you're looking for the demographic. They do serve food too. Saw a few burger and fries platters as people got table service. Wouldn't come here again. Plenty of other places that are far better. read more

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I love this place! You have to email them ahead of time with a list of names, basically like a reservation. I actually appreciate that they do this so it doesn't get overly crowded. There's a parking lot at the building if you drive, but you should also probably take an Uber if you're planning to drink! It's very central to Ktown and there's always taco trucks outside for some late night snacks :) What I love most about this place is that they have good music!! I've been to different bars and clubs in koreatown and I think this place has the best music. Their drinks are tasty and the decoration is super cute! It kind of feels like you jumped into a cartoon...but classy and hip. I had a great time with my friends here multiple times. If it's your birthday, I've seen them bring out sparklers!! Overall had a really great time. The only downside I think is that they only have one bathroom...so it can get crowded waiting for the bathroom (especially for girls) haha. Overall a super fun place to chill and hangout, and dance too! :) read more

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# F U N - B R E A K D O W N (# of + stars = rating) * A T M O S P H E R E/C O N C E P T: +1 star * P R E S E N T A T I O N: +1 star * C O S T: +1 star * S E R V I C E: +1 star * R E V I S I T: +1 star B I R T H D A Y I had THE best time with my gfs here for my bday! Checking in was easy, guest listing was easy, admission was free, drinks were great and the backdrops are SO cute for photos! L O U N G E The best thing about this place is that you can lounge or dance! They played excellent nostalgia inducing music from the 90s! All the old school hip hop, r&b, and pop. LOVEEE! P A R K I N G The structure is probably your best bet. read more

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I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Waited in line. They took our drinks for no reason then demanded payment to wait in line. Worst place ever. Avoid at all costs read more

Randomly found this bar and decided to go for my boyfriends bday celebration. We saw it on TikTok and it looked lit, however once we got there it gave high school dance vibes. The venue was sooo small! Literally the size of my living room. So imagine the size and then it was so packed. We couldn't even go to the dance floor, we stayed by the bar. The music was alright though read more

Looking for a place to impress the ladies? Apt 503 will not disappoint! I've heard about Apt 503 for weeks now since they opened, and it seems to be one of the most happening and talked about places in LA. I'm glad I was finally able to check it out and see what all the hype is all about. I felt like I was transformed into a cartoon world as I entered. There's photo ops everywhere in this venue. They have the cutest wallpaper, frames, props, and backdrops for the most instagram-worthy photos! I really liked how the venue is spaced out nicely so the crowd is pretty dispersed. There's a spacious outdoor patio area with a gazebo, two bars that serve really delicious drinks, and couches and seating everywhere. The parking structure is also adjacent to the venue and there's also plenty of metered parking in the surrounding streets.The only complaint I have about this place is the lack of restrooms. There's only two restrooms and there's always a line forming outside. I would suggest them to make the restroom with several stalls to fix this problem. Tip* I came on a night where an event was being held, but I heard you have to be on the guest list to get in. Parking in the structure is $2 if validated all day. read more

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This place is brand new. My friend is the owner so there was an unofficial opening party for friends and family. If you want something out of the ordinary, not just a simple bar to get wasted but candy for your eye as well, then this bar will please you in every single aspect. Let the photos speak and may you find all the hidden things in the wall. The bar is located on the 5th floor with DJ, outside area and plenty of space for you to dance. It's even bigger than some clubs. read more

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If you're looking for a cool, buzzing spot for a night out, or a birthday celebration, look no further than Apt 503! It's an insta-cool top floor lounge with an outdoor patio, and it's decorated kind of like an actual apartment. There's a fake shower, a couch, and other cool wall art for all your snaps and IG photos. Hip-hop and R&B vibes and interesting drinks complete the space. Drinks are about $12+. To get there, enter the building through the doors (kind of going into an alley) on Serrano. Take the elevators on your right to the top floor. There's no cover, but the only way to be let into the lounge is to be on the guest list. Email info@apt503.com with the full names of everyone in your part to get on the guest list. I've emailed same day before and have had no problems getting in at night. They do have a dress code, so make sure you all dress up a little, and guys, no sandals! I've always had a good time whenever I've gone there, and look forward to going back! read more