503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room

Modern cocktail lounge with tasting menu.

07/21/2024

Friends, we regret to inform you that 503 Cocktail Lab has ceased operations as of Saturday, July 20. After careful consideration and evaluation of our business and the need to focus energies and resources on our other operations and future concepts, we have made the difficult decision to close 503 permanently.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to our community who has lovingly supported us for the past two and a half years of our little laboratory experiment. It has been a privilege to serve you, forge stronger bonds and create new friendships along the way.

We look forward to seeing you and having you join us at our other restaurants, and .dsm Until then, raise a glass and don’t forget to ALWAYS

07/19/2024

Join us tonight for cocktails and laughs; two shows - 7 & 9pm. We guarantee a good time and to keep the vibes flowing. Cheers friends

07/17/2024

It's buy an order of Wings get a bud light for $2

07/17/2024

The Coffee Mug.
An Old Fashioned with a coffee twist. On the pop up menu now!
Nola Coffee Liqueur, espresso, Mexican chocolate bitters.
Come get one today!
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07/16/2024

One more week to get the New Jersey Hardcore Waffle here at 503x !
Waffle topped with house made chocolate Oreo and m&m ice cream, caramel, and blueberry compote. It hits hard in this heat!

07/10/2024

Meet the new Happy Hour Crew, $5 beer and a shot, $6 brass monkeys, and $6 call drinks. We hope to see you here this week for 's noodle shop pop-up! (Select domestic beer and liquor)

07/06/2024

Sorry folks, we’ll be closed for a private event this evening. See you all next week. Cheers 🥂

06/12/2024

Come join us for Happy Hour cocktails that are crafted with care.

06/08/2024

Brat? Tacos? Drinks? All of it?? None of it???

Whatever you’re into, we’ve got you covered today.
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Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 06/06/2024

Stop by and see us this weekend during Pridefest ! We will be set up out front of and we are proudly serving brats + tacos (vegan tacos too!) See you out there! 🌈🪩🫧

06/01/2024

Everyday is the perfect day for a Spicy Marg 🌶️

blanco tequila | lime | blackberry | jalapeno | salt

05/30/2024

We call it the Smash!
bourbon | lemon | mint | strawberry
Yum! 🍋

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 05/28/2024

The Flautas of the Week!
mushroom | pinto beans | onion | chipotle | vegan sour cream

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 05/25/2024

Espresso Martini? Yea, we got em! ☕️🍸

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 05/25/2024

New Menu Items! 🪩
First up, Turkish Pizza!
beef | tomato | bell peppers | fried onion | feta | dill | mint | angry tzatziki
Y U M !

05/22/2024

Come eat with us! 🍽️

05/16/2024

R E F R E S H 🍊

05/14/2024

We are closed to the public today + tomorrow for private events! See you Thursday! ⚡️

05/12/2024

You + who? 👯

05/09/2024

Happy Thursday! You've almost made it to the end of the week - Reward yourself! 🥂

05/05/2024

Who are you sharing this deliciousness with? 👯

05/03/2024

Every Tuesday - Saturday from 4-6PM, get your classic cocktails for only $8! Old fashioneds, Margaritas, Vespers, Manhattans galore! Stop on in! 🫧

05/03/2024

See you at four! ☀️

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 05/01/2024

Have you gotten to try our Handmade Toasted Raviolis yet? Because - 😳

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 04/28/2024

503 is a great date spot + a great engagement photo spot too! Tag your date!

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04/27/2024

Trying to brighten up a rainy day? Come have a floral spring forward cocktail ☀️🌱

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 04/25/2024

BBQ Jackfruit Flautas 🤤
jacktruit | corn | black beans | chipotle bbq | citrus salsa

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 04/24/2024

"Ships With Holes Will Sink"
A tropically rum Negroni vibe with pineapple + coconut! Yum! 🍍🥥

Flor de Caña 7 year | sweet vermouth | Campari | grilled pineapple | coconut water

04/22/2024

Meet "Part of the Moment" - This one's for the Aperol spritz drinkers! It's lighter, with a floral profile. 🌸 Goes great with our Berry Salad!

Photos from 503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room's post 04/20/2024

Got the munchies? We got French Tacos!

chicken | shoe string fries | fried onions | bell peppers | beer cheese | paprika aioli

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503 East Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 4pm - 11pm

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