Apartment 58

Words cannot describe my frustration regarding my attendance at Apartment 58 this past weekend.
It was my birthday party, and as the birthday girl I decided to try Apartment 58. My 18 friends and I headed downtown and got to the bar at around 11:15. Obviously at this time the bar was rather dead, with about 30 other people in the bar besides my group. My girlfriends and I went to the bar, grabbed a few drinks, and made our way to the DJ booth to request a song. We stayed near the booth and danced, only to be stared at for 2 hours by a complete creep leaning against the wall. This guy didn’t have a drink in hand, nor was he dancing– just staring. A couple of my friends were feeling very uncomfortable, and being the most outspoken one of the group I decided to approach security about the matter. Boy was this ever a mistake.
I explained to security guy number one that some of my friends and I felt uncomfortable and asked if he could tell the guy to stop staring at us. I saw the security guard approach the man, only to be tapped on the shoulder by security guard number two. After waiting about 5 – 10 minutes I noticed security guy one & two traded posts. I approached security guy two and told him the same story as the first. His response was terribly upsetting. I was told that the creeper was a regular and that he wasn’t doing anything wrong, so technically there is nothing they could do.
At this point it was about 1 in the morning, and the bar was filling up. I decided to make eye contact with the creeper, and mouthed the words «no, no, no» while waving my index finger. 5 minutes later I was approached by security guy two and told to stop staring at the creeper. I said to security «he can stare at me and my friends for 2 hours but I can’t look at him?» Another 10 minutes passed and I was approached by a female bouncer– she was by far the most professional. She said that she was told by security I was causing problems with gentleman on the wall. I explained to her not to worry but that security guy two had already informed me that he as watching me closely– I decided to point and wave at guy number two. The bouncer said that everything was fine, but just for me to cool it.
Right before my friends and I decided to leave, security guy number one pulled my friend aside and said the only reason he didn’t kick all of us out was because my friend and boyfriend looked like they were having fun. Please note they were dancing like goofs trying to make me laugh because I was on the verge of tears.
My friends and I will never, ever be going back. Apartment 58’s security guards and regulars are complete low life’s. Spare yourself the aggravation and find another bar.
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What do I like about apartment 58? The slightly older crowd. The couches around the perimeter. The big, not too crowded dance floor.
This place is actually pretty cool, and considering you’re in a university town, attracts a bit of an older crowd (mid twenties rather than early twenties).
Expect your typical nightclub music (top 40, R&B, hip-​hop, you know the drill).
The drinks are not too over priced and I’ve never paid more than $ 5 or $ 6 for cover.
Beware if you’re new to the city, the cab situation at the end of the night in this city is atrocious. Don’t plan on getting one too quickly, and if it’s major party night (Halloween, New Years Ever, frosh week, etc.) plan alternate transportation home from the bar because changes are if you don’t, you’ll be walking.
Anyway, check this place out if you’re in town and looking for a night club.