503 Cocktail Lab and Tasting Room
$$ • Bars, Cocktail Bar, Tapas
Hours:
503 E Locust St, Des Moines
(515) 412-1001
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
Really love the place! Gabe especially brings a lot of cheer to a quaint but upscale lounge. A place that takes itself seriously enough to appreciate craftsmanship, but not a stiff shirt.
This place is a lot of fun. My friend and I wound up here on Saturday, looking for some nice whiskey. 503 has a very classy interior and an incredible drink selection. The cocktails are carefully crafted using largely ingredients that were made in-house (including the cherries, which are delicious!). I highly recommend the Manhattan, which I didn’t get, but I wished I had after having a sip of my friend’s. The staff was also some of the most delightful people, and we wound...read full review
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Menu
Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 4 - 10PM |
Wednesday | 4 - 10PM |
Thursday | 4 - 10PM |
Friday | 4 - 11PM |
Saturday | 4 - 11PM |
Sunday | Closed |
My wife and I had a great experience. It was evident that the cocktails were made by someone who takes pride in their craft. The service was exceptional. Laid back and easy-going atmosphere for 5pm on a Friday. We didn’t try any of the small plates, but they looked good as they came out of the kitchen.