We happened into Backstreet Lounge last night on the recommendation of one of our neighbors, who…read moreenjoys going there for live music. It wasn't crowded at all, but this *was* the night before Thanksgiving, so that made sense. That said, there was a decent group of regulars that seemed to love the place. And we can see why. As the other reviewer mentioned, this bar caters to an older crowd (baby boomers with a sprinkling of Gen X), which isn't to say that younger people wouldn't be welcomed ... but the shenanigans that sometimes comes with being younger would be out of place here. Don, Jared and the Konspiracy was the band last night, and they did a fine job of playing classic rock standards that kept the dance floor busy. The food at the back (jambalaya) was a really nice touch, and the bartender did a wonderful job of keeping everyone topped up with good cheer. We're glad to have discovered this locals hangout and we'll definitely be back.

My favorite "hole in the wall"…read more I'm someone who loves good music and good people. Both can always be found at backstreet! As a former bartender, I am not a fan of college crowd bars or bars where the owner is wasted and causing drama. Im not a fan of drama, period. I like an older crowd that you can have fun with, drink with, dance with, etc. The owner is awesome, as are the regulars. When the dancing gets going, they salt the floor! Cap'n & Gayle do karaoke on Friday nights and it's the absolute best in town!!! if you're into karaoke you have to check it out! Not to mention, Friday nights, band nights, game nights and special events they have food cooked. I know you're thinking "yea, ok bar food". No. I'm talking home-cooked crock-pot food. I will bet that the chicken & dumplings are the best 99.9% of people that try them have EVER had. For LSU football they've got a projector screen and the game going on loud. Commercial breaks they put on 98.1 or the fight song, etc. Definitely my favorite place to watch the game. Long review but there's so much greatness about this place I know I'm forgetting to mention a million things. Bartenders are wonderful (especially Leslie!) bands are great, karaoke is great, drinks are great! Food is phenomenal as are the people you'll meet!

Great bar to stop by after work. Has a dart board, ping pong table outdoor, and board games. Great…read moreplace to just unwind and hangout during their happy hour with plenty to choose from between their drafts and wells.

Enjoyed the outdoor seating area and the drinks. It's a bit on the expensive side but it's…read moreotherwise pretty good :)

Not as great as the old Londoner, but it's still a decent place. The music is apparently controlled…read moreby the bartenders and is variable and usually pretty good and very eclectic. Lots of good pool tables. The food is probably still good although I didn't have any last time I went. One bartender was kind of grumpy, but that's OK. I used to be a bartender and I used to get grumpy sometimes too.

Cute sports bar vibes. The sports on TV were dog agility and Savannah Bananas so I loved it. Went…read morefrom Sunday brunch so not very busy. Sat ourselves, and the staff were very nice! They didn't come by a lot, but a waitress told us where we sat gets forgotten about a lot. Overall, we definitely want to come back for dinner! Cajun Benedict - eggs poached pretty well! Hashbrowns were very good Two poached eggs served on top of biscuits with a mix of boudin and barbecue pulled pork, sausage patty, topped with bacon gravy and green onions. Served with your choice of grits or hashbrowns. Breakfast Shepherd's Pie - nothing special but I did like it! Breakfast sausage sauteed with onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, scrambled eggs and hashbrowns. Topped with bacon gravy, grits and melted cheese.

Great after hours spot that a coworker & I went to! There was lively music & people chilling on the…read morepatio area. We sat & ordered at the bar. I had the cookies & cream bread pudding with poydras poutine: fries covered in chicken & andouille sausage gumbo! I had mine w/o the pulled pork but it was just as described on the menu.. succulent! The service was subpar but not bad. The bartender seemed a bit flustered & it took while for our food to come. That's the only thing that kept me from giving a five star review. I've heard great things about their brunch so I'll be back to try it soon.

Overpriced drinks. Atmosphere is foul. Like moldy and gross. Bathroom was nicer than the actual…read moreseating and thats saying something. Dont get me wrong i like a trashy local bar but this place aint it. I wont return for any reason.

Phenomenal establishment. The owner makes phenomenal food. The bartenders are top notch. The…read moreperfect neighborhood bar in the middle of downtown BR.

Not the "Happy" place it used to be…read more After I casually asked whether the karaoke microphone could be sanitized between singers, because I once got COVID after using a shared karaoke mic, the staff seemed irritated and the tone toward me changed noticeably from that point on. After being treated poorly inside, I went outside to a large open area and was singing to myself, not bothering anyone. One of the managers then came outside yelling and shockingly, threatened to call the police if I did not leave. What made the situation even more upsetting was that I was completely sober and trying to find my glasses because of my low vision issues and disabilities. I also had my large purse with me. Instead of allowing me a reasonable moment to collect myself, locate my glasses, and gather my purse, staff continued yelling and said they did not care whether I had my things or not -- I had to leave. The situation felt unnecessarily aggressive, humiliating, and unsafe. I was not causing a disturbance, and what began as a simple health-related request turned into being treated like a problem. I used to think of this as a fun, welcoming place, but this experience left me feeling disrespected, intimidated, and unwelcome. Apparently disabled people are not welcome at O'Hara's.

I love a good sports bar, let alone bar food. Give me some good American fried food with a cold…read morebeer and I'm in ! This place is exactly that. They have plenty of TV's to keep up with your sports team and a good mouthwatering menu to choose from! The service was extremely tentative and kept the drinks coming ! We ordered only their meat pies during this visit and they were SO delicious! A little kick of spice with them but very good! Highly recommend coming here rather it just be for drinks or to enjoy some delicious food from their menu as well, either way you can't go wrong with stopping by here!

Nice space, with plenty of options for sports watching. Food was really good across the board…read more The only minor detractor was several local craft beers that weren't available (might have been from LSU's graduation over the past weekend). Definitely worth another visit!

Awesome bar to hang out with friends. Good drinks, food, and lots of space for everyone. This is my…read morefavorite bar in BR because the staff is very welcoming and plenty of TV's to watch your team. They have Mango Cart beer on draft so that is my go to when there. Awesome atmosphere and best decorated bar for the holidays. You can't go wrong going to The Station!

Absolutely horrible!! Something is terribly wrong with the…read morepeople who work up there Especially the white older lady who is nothing but a complete bitch My friends and I sat there and watched her snip and Snap at other employees and other customer As a matter of fact, she tried to trip one of them. A customer who had had too much to drink. She literally tried to trip him to get him to fall on the ground. It was horrific.! Then she turned around and winked at some big tall guy who did not like it So I'm sorry, but I will never go back up there. OK the tables were not cleared when we went to sat down. We had to wait in line forever waiting forever to be seated. The onion rings were cold. The mushrooms were from a can. The table was sticky. The waitress was totally stressed out because of the other lady apparently she's the "manager "over her?? What owners of a popular sports bar would have some mean rude crude excuse me, bitch up in there, tripping customers and treating everyone like only her shit didn't stink and everybody better just bow down to her. It was unbelievable we almost left but because we are decent humans we waited to pay the tab but God dang it took 25 minutes to get the damn check OK, y'all got a serious issue up there, especially with that white woman I wish I knew her name. The waitress would not give us her name. She doesn't like her. She rolled her eyes at us like God I hate that woman. So to whom the owners are Y'all need to get rid of her and a lot of those little young boys that are working the door and beating up people in the parking lot. I have never been at a place that was just that unorganized, violent, unwelcoming cold food. Oh my God get rid of her get rid of the little young punk kids. Seems to me management ain't working up there Especially that Oh, and by the way, you could tell that she was flirting her ASS off with all the other young boys going out and smoking a joint with them in the parking lot coming back in smelling like a damn giant marijuana plant. It was just it was horrific we will never ever ever come back and there were six of us.! Good luck!

This might be my favorite casual meal in Baton Rouge for 2025…read more Since George's closed I havent found a reason to be in this area. It was too painful for me to not be driving here to get jalapeno cheese fries, a burger, and putting a dollar on the wall. But damn, this place has cured me of that sadness. I am disgusted that I had not been here sooner. We arrived during the lunch rush but were able to sit at a high top in the bar. The place is small so you may have to wait. It will be worth it. We started with some cheese curds. I cannot accurately convey how amazing these were. I have no idea what kind of cheese it was, what they did to make it so great, or how ranch added an additional wow. Trust me, get these. They are awesome. The burger, oh the burger. This is likely the best burger I have ever had in BR. If you are a burger fan, you must ad this one to your list. I haven't had every burger in BR but I have had a few. This one is the tops. Great patty, cooked perfectly to order, juicy, and super flavorful. Service was friendly but slightly slow which was likey due to the lunch rush. Parking is under the overpass and a little muddy at times. You will be fine. Come here. You won't be disappointed.

We visited the Overpass Merchant to plan a party over lunch. We sat on the patio because it was an…read moreabsolutely beautiful day. Our server was very polite, however not very attentive and we almost had to seek her out a couple of times. The cheese curds were amazing as always. Unfortunately, I did not care at all for the shrimp tacos. I was a bit disappointed because this is not the experience I have grown to expect.