Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Apartment Lounge
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Apartment Lounge pairs a Michigan-heavy beer list with bargain wine nights and a steady calendar of themed specials. The beer selection is the deepest draw, featuring Odd Side Ales, Old Nation, and Bell's, alongside non-alcoholic options from Athletic Brewing. A casual spot for value-driven drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Michigan draft from the Happy Hour selection, like Bell's Two Hearted or Old Nation M-43. On Wednesdays, the $4.25 house cocktail is the value play; on Tuesdays, Sangria Tuesday's red or white sangria by the glass at $5.25 is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the rotating Michigan craft lineup, while value seekers can lean on the daily Happy Hour and themed nights. The recurring events like Tequila Tuesdays and Sunday Bloody Mary Bar give groups a reason to return.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday's Wine and Well event offers the broadest drink specials, with house cocktails and wine at $4.25. Sunday's Bloody Mary Bar and Industry Night provide a low-key end to the weekend.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Most drinks fall between $4 and $7: house cocktails and wine are $4.25 on Wednesdays, sangria is $5.25 a glass, and Bloody Marys are $5.50. Happy Hour craft beers range from $4.75 to $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The lounge leans into themed days—Tequila Tuesdays, Wine Not Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, and a Sunday Bloody Mary Bar—creating a rotating schedule that keeps the drink menu lively. The beer list is notably Michigan-centric, featuring ten local breweries and ciders.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is event-driven, with recurring Tequila Tuesdays and Wine Not Wednesday, plus a nightly Happy Hour discount on House Mules. A customer praised the bartenders' recommendations, though one found the Old Fashioned's fruit mixer off.
Menu strengths
- — Recurring themed cocktail events (Tequila Tuesdays, Wine Not Wednesday).
- — House cocktails at $4.25 on Wednesdays provide a low-cost entry.
Standout selections
- — House Mules – $1 off during Happy Hour.
- — Old Fashioned – a customer order, though preparation drew criticism.
Pricing: House cocktails $4.25 on Wine and Well Wednesday; House Mules $1 off during Happy Hour.
Wine
Wine gets dedicated weekly attention via Wine Not Wednesday and Sangria Tuesday. House and premium tiers are clearly priced for both glass and bottle, and sangria is offered in red or white. Specific labels are not listed, but the structure and pricing are solid.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated wine events with clear pricing tiers.; Both house and premium options available by glass or bottle.
- — Sangria Tuesday offers red or white by glass or pitcher.
Standout selections
- — Premium Wine – $7.25 glass/$20 bottle on Wine and Well Wednesday.
- — Red Sangria – $5.25 glass/$9 pitcher on Sangria Tuesday.
- — White Sangria – $5.25 glass/$9 pitcher on Sangria Tuesday.
Pricing: House wine $4.25 glass/$15 bottle, premium $7.25 glass/$20 bottle on Wednesdays; sangria $5.25 glass/$9 pitcher on Tuesdays.
Beer
The beer program is the deepest category, with a broad Michigan craft selection including Odd Side Ales, Old Nation, Atwater, Vivant, Cheboygan, and Bell's. Happy Hour discounts apply across bottles, drafts, and cans, and Michigan Monday offers late-night specials.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive Michigan craft beer list with ten noted producers.
- — Multiple weekly specials including daily Happy Hour and Michigan Monday.
- — Pricing is clearly discounted across formats during Happy Hour.
Standout selections
- — Citra Pale – Odd Side Ales, 5.4% ABV.
- — M-43 – Old Nation, 6.8% ABV.; Two Hearted – Bell's, 7% ABV.
Pricing: Happy Hour: craft bottles $4.75, craft 16oz drafts $6, Michigan drafts $5.75, Michigan 16oz cans $5.25.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options come from Athletic Brewing, with four beer styles including Free Wave Hazy and Run Wild IPA, plus hop water in Blood Orange and Mango. No pricing is listed, and customer feedback is absent, but the range is respectable for a bar.
Menu strengths
- — Four Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beers available.; Hop water offered in two flavors.
Standout selections
- — Free Wave Hazy – Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beer.
- — Run Wild IPA – Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beer.
- — Hop Water (Blood Orange) – non-alcoholic hop water.
Spirits
Spirits are most visible through the Sunday Bloody Mary Bar, offering three base options at a flat price. Tequila Tuesdays points to a tequila focus, and Saturday Happy Hour includes spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirits events: Tequila Tuesdays and Sunday Bloody Mary Bar.
- — Bloody Marys are priced at $5.50, a clear value.
Standout selections
- — Absolut Bloody Mary – $5.50, vodka base.; Sobieski Bloody Mary – $5.50, vodka base.
Pricing: Bloody Marys with Absolut, Sobieski, or Hornitos are $5.50 on Sunday.
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