Artmosphere

We stayed here in the balcony room in 2023 and had such a fun experience then we came back recently…read morein 2026 celebrating both spring break and my 60th birthday. This being a roadtrip this time around I took advantage of the full kitchen versus using my camp stove. With both fructose and lactose malabsorption it's very comforting to cook for myself. And having access to a full kitchen allowed me to make a rice and steak dinner and then in the morning make a cup of rice for the road, plus hard boil chicken and duck eggs I gathered the day prior. The duck eggs were fantastic! Just like in 2023, the Cajun jam night on Wednesday didn't disappoint. Such great music and wonderfully friendly people. One experience I was hoping to relive from 2023 was the ghost encounter in the balcony room; ghost sat on my feet! Unfortunately this go around in 2026, no ghost experience so just be aware there is a spirit, albeit a friendly spirit, inhabiting the Blue Moon. This isn't just a place to stay but a place to experience. We look forward to coming back.

I'm from California. Wanted a local vibe. I sure found it! Great music and great people!read more

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Brown chicken eggs with 2 duck eggs.

The Yard Goat

4.1(25 reviews)

1.7 mi

Came here for a late night glass of wine and French fries. I know so random, but I loved the…read moreatmosphere. My wine was so good and relaxing. Fries were crisp and hot. Loved it! I will be back to try more drinks and more of the menu.

Excellent selection of beer and nice atmosphere. As for food, we only had an appetizer (fried…read moregreen beans) and they were delicious. Will definitely be going back.

Cornhole area

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Well stocked bar with multiple TVs

The Grouse Room

3.8(17 reviews)

0.4 mi

Ray hosts Blue Monday at The Grouse Room once a month from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event brings together…read morewell-known jazz singers, retired performers, and rising talent for an incredible evening of music. For $20, you get entry and a delicious bowl of red beans and rice. Last night, Anthony Dopsie took the stage on keys. A 2012 Grammy nominee and a 2021 Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, his performance was nothing short of phenomenal. The music, the energy--there's just something about Louisiana. The soul of the music here has a way of bringing everyone together.

I think its kind of @##%. That you charge a cover, extra fee to reserve a table, and then have top…read moreshelf whiskey over 20 bucks served on a Plastic cup because "that's what you do"... Anywhere else I spend over $75 walking in the least I would expect is my scotch on the rocks... well on a rocks glass.

This is my cup in my new used car that my amazing cousin donated to me! God is Good... Thanks Michelle!

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Rent receipts

The Greenroom

3.9(32 reviews)

0.4 mi

I was in town dealing with my dead mothers estate. Keep in mind I have been coming to this bar…read moresince I could go to bars. I can't find my ID so the bouncer asks why I don't have it and I mentioned I was in town because my mom died and must have left it at home , he then laughed and I told him this was not funny then left in tears. The next day my friend & I go, we have 1 round then the bartender cuts my friend off for no reason despite only having 1 drink and kicks him out for being black. He was the only person of color in the bar. To make matters worse she then charged an unauthorized $10 tip to his card. This bar is horrible, I went back for nostalgia but will never go again

This is a great place to stop for a few drinks. The bartender was amazing - great gal gave us the…read morebest suggestions for a different drink or two.....

New Louie Louie THC Beverages

Driftee THC beverages

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HighRise Blueberry and Pineapple THC/CBD beverages

Legends Downtown

3.4(18 reviews)

0.4 mi

The service last night was horrible. Don't know if this is every night or just because it was a…read moreholiday. Very hard to get service as the music was too loud and the bar tender couldn't hear us. Finally placed an order and got our drinks then just sat. Waited and waited for our food, asked about it multiple times, were ignored. Finally saw our food sitting on a back counter but no one brought it to us. When I finally went to the counter and asked if we could get our food was told "It's not my job to serve food". I had to ask to be given the food and brought it to our table myself. By that time the food was over cooked, cold and the cheese on the hamburgers had hardened again due to the cold burgers. Not what I would have expected of Legends. Very disappointed.

This is one of the best bars in Downtown Lafayette and a big part of why this bar is so fun is that…read morethe bartenders take fantastic care of you! You get really top notch excellent service here that is fast and friendly. They always seem to be having a good time in this joint and you also have the option of the huge patio in the rear of this spot where you can have a totally different environment which is also lots of fun. Overall this is just a great spot where they take great care of you.

Legends prides itself on cleanliness, presentation, and professionalism. No one does it as well as we do!

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Chicken wrap with chips

Bolt Bar & Patio

3.6(17 reviews)

0.5 mi

Friendly staff and great service. We went on a weekend night, kinda early and had a great time.read more

The best time downtown! Every time I want to dance I go here because the people are SO nice &…read moreeveryone wants to dance! There's no shame in it & I LOVE IT. I moved here from Southern California, where in Los Angeles we have a whole strip of gay bars that I would always go to because they were always more fun than your basic bar. Also the drag shows are PHENOMENAL. Thank you Bolt, till next time!

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Le Grenadier

4.5(2 reviews)

We arrived a little before 8 on a Saturday night and it was pretty quiet. They do ask for the…read morepassword at the door, and it's readily available on social media. I expected a longer menu of specialty drinks, but the choices on the short menu are well rounded. The service was fast, helpful, and attentive. You can call for service by touching a lamp on the table, which changes color. It's kinda like a fancy Poncho's. I tried an Ava Gardner and the hubby ordered a Manhattan. Both were well executed. This is a nice, upscale addition to downtown.

So fun! Love this speakeasy. It classy, romantic,…read moremysterious, great atmosphere. Drinks are on point! The staff is excellent. The noise is not too loud. It's calm and a great setting, Probably my favorite in Lafayette. Perfect night out.

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Ava Gardner

Hideaway on Lee

4.0(55 reviews)

I love the "feel" of the place. Food and service was great! Poisson Rouge band was perfect! Dancing…read morewas so much fun. I can't wait to return!!

Food was awesome as well as the friendly waitstaff!! Ambiance had jewelry tones. Great place for…read morehappy hour and food after.

Stage area and Patio

Steak Frites

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Sign Front

Vestal Restaurant

4.7(90 reviews)

•$$$

Vestal has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in the Lafayette. Every dish was…read morethoughtfully prepared, and even the simplest ingredients ended up being memorable. The grilled octopus was the best I've ever had. It was incredibly tender with a perfect char, and the sauce had an amazing balance of rich umami flavor and acidity. Surprisingly, one of the highlights of the meal was the charred green onion. I never expected an onion to stand out, but it was packed with smoky, sweet flavor. The pork porterhouse was cooked perfectly and had excellent flavor. My only minor critique was that the mint on the zucchini was a little stronger than my personal preference. Overall, it's not quite a 5-star experience for me because a few menu items don't quite justify their price. Even so, the attention to detail in both the food and service really stood out. Vestal is a beautiful restaurant, and it's one we'll happily return to whenever we're in the Lafayette area.

Took my dad here for Father's Day. Food was amazing!!!! My…read morefavorite was the bone marrow so delicious. Our server was great, very hospitable, kind, and knowledgeable. Perfect for date nights, solo dates, and outings with friends. Not so loud where you cannot hear yourself think. Parking is a little bit tricky being downtown esp on a weekend night. I highly recommend

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Half shell red fish, potatoes, steak, bone marrow butter, green beans, all delicious

Rhum Room

5.0(2 reviews)

We recently reserved Warehouse 535 (the Rhum Room) for a work happy hour and it was an AMAZING…read moresuccess! It would not have been a success without, of course, the gorgeous and functional space ... but most importantly because of the staff and event planner, Denise. You can truly leave everything in her hands and your expectations will be exceeded! I had to plan the event from out of town and simply couldn't have done it without Denise. We all know location is important, but it's the staff of Warehouse 535 that make this place specular. Only wished I lived in Lafayette to check it out more! Highly recommended for company / organization events!!

Great place to have some after work cocktails and beers. We love the feel of this place. We'll have…read moreto try on the weekends when they have a band. Great addition to the Lafayette cocktail scene.

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Todd C.

9 years ago

Went there this past Friday night for the first time in 6 years. Had a total of 6 people at our table. We sat outside on the patio, showed up around 7pm. Was fairly slow when we showed up. The bartender took our orders and said, they usually don't have table service but he would come and check on us. We ordered drinks and 3 appetizers. Bean dip Crawfish dip Crawfish and grits (small portion) Bean dip (ice cold) crawfish dip (ice cold) crawfish & grits (clumps of uncooked grits, ICE COLD, and no crawfish in it) we sent 2 back to kitchen , they came back (luke warm), it was then I realized my crawfish & grits didn't have any crawfish in it. By that point I just gave up. A few minutes later 2 of the people ordered burgers. One was a brisket burger and the other had a white cream sauce on it. Brisket was TOUGH and CHEWY. I'm not sure if it's inexperienced kitchen help or just not scheduling enough help, but you need to fix it. read more

Beryl M.

12 years ago

Now THAT is a dinner to remember! Had a blast. Artwork all over. Sat on the front patio and enjoyed the happy vibe. Ordered a cup of Gumbo and a Portobello Mushroom appetizer. The Gumbo was like I would make at home with a dark roux. Had a Sweet Salty and Savory pizza because I wanted something "different". It was just as the name says - never had bacon and apple on a pizza before but I will definitely do it again. I had heard that they had service problems in the past. Well I guess that fixed it. Everyone was super nice and my food cam out hot and fast. Bartender knew a lot about all the local Craft beers. I ended up staying until close. Couldn't resist the music, an all girl Cajun Band called Bonsoir Catin. Check this place out! read more

Becca C.

12 years ago

My boyfriend and I love to rode our bikes to Artmosphere and catch music. Most nights the drinks are good and the service is decent, although the bar can get a little packed and the bathrooms are small. There food is hit or miss, but they are quick and obviously trying to get more items on the menu. The Sunday brunch thing they do is a great time, but they do need a few more people working because it gets a good turn out from what I have seen. Overall, a place worth checking out for great atmosphere and music/comedy shows. read more

Rachel D.

10 years ago

This place was listed as a restaurant. Need to change that on Yelp to college bar/club. Don't get me wrong the food was ok and the service was about what one would expect. Not overly great, but normal. It's just we were not expecting to eat sour at a bar filled with drinking college students. If Yelp listing was correct. I would have stayed away or came back when I was looking for something other than a quiet meal. Don't think I'll be back here though. read more

Eric N.

10 years ago

One of my favorite places to dine al fresco. There is nothing I've tasted there that isn't at least good and most is very good. Now this isn't a typical, mundane, forgettable restaurant venue. It's funky. But I enjoy it, partly because it is unique, but mostly for the good food and good service. read more

Beryl K.

7 years ago

Did the Rio Mardi Gras parade Saturday. What a blast. Right on the parade route. Had a big ole hurricane. Listened to incredible music by Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole. Met super friendly people and danced. Can hardly wait for next weeks happenings! Cool place!! read more

Rhea T.

12 years ago

Absolutely love this place, It's so nice to have this in Lafayette rather than just a sports bar, and every night is a different theme. It's unique and fun, and the food is very good! highly recommend. read more

Winnie T.

9 years ago

i like the music list .. it were just good :D good food .. clean place... nice friendly staff they were kind :) i love that pizza :D and drinks were good too ... gonna comeback soon ^_^ read more

Andrew S.

237

9 years ago

The best time to come are Tuesday's for karaoke and Fridays and Saturdays for always great always original live music!

Jerry T.

13 years ago

Pretty fun place to hang out when there is good weather!

Robert B.

12 years ago

Not great service.

Artmosphere - musicvenues - Updated October 2026

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