The Guru is a great event space located at the amazing Circa 1857 complex. It's tucked away toward…read morethe middle of the overall campus so it's conveniently located by the large interior parking area. This parking is off road, very large, fenced, and seems quite safe. The space itself is surrounded by other buildings and is medium sized. In keeping with the name, there are meditative motifs to the interior decorations. This space seems quite versatile, our group used the round tables with nice table cloths and folding chairs to enjoy a potluck and then hold a meeting. The space could be kept entirely open, used for talks or lectures, or ay sort of party. There are overhead doors on one wall that presumably could be opened for an indoor/outdoor event. Circa 1857 has such a great location on Government Street right be the Garden District, that it would be a convenient place to have a meeting or event. So don't hesitate to consider The Guru for your next gathering!

I hosted an event/mixer here last year and honestly the venue itself was the selling point for…read moreeveryone. The owner is very sweet and you can tell she truly wants to provide a unique event space at a reasonable price. Another thing I loved about The Guru was being able to bring in your own food. It was hard for me to find a venue that let me bring my own food but also had the right #aesthetic lol! I didn't even decorate the place because it already done. They provided me with the tables (high top, circle, & rectangle), chairs, and even have linens available. There are 2 bathrooms and a back room where you can have your food/buffet set up. They even have this really awesome bar cart that my bartender was able to use! It can double for a beverage/food station too. (You know I added plenty of pics :P ) This is an extra bonus but I recently learned they also can host meetings, interview recordings, and more so it's not just for parties or weddings. On top of that, learning that the owner works to give back to the community/non profits is heartwarming. If you need an intimate, "not too big but just right" space, give this place a look!

Beautiful venue. My goddaughter got dressed for her senior prom here. Everything was so nice. Large…read morespacious clean rooms. Great location. Venue could be easily used for a small wedding, reception, party, etc. Nice balcony with seating that you can see the Mississippi River from and views of bustling downtown streets. Street parking and a paid parking lot available. I'd recommend this venue.

Rented building for engagement photo shoot. Great intimate building two floors. Staff extremely…read moredelightful believe I made contact with Megan and also Felicia. We were able to get some great shots. I was aiming for the Louisiana Bayou feel however with a touch of class. Downstairs wooden bar is immaculate, stair casing esquire and I just loved wooden floors throughout the building. To top it off with a French style balcony. I have no regrets booking this place for my photos!

From intimate weddings to large corporate events, the River Terrace - the entire 4th floor of Shaw…read moreCenter for the Arts - is one of the most unique private event venues in Baton Rouge. The smaller indoor room has 22 ft glass walls and leads to a large "rooftop" style terrace overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Baton Rouge. Throw in a sunset and you have one GORGEOUS setting for any event!

Blend has great midweek specials! On Wednesday you get a flight of three half glasses of anything…read morethey sell by the glass for $10. It's lets you experience so many of their options. It was such a treat we went back on Thursday because they have half off wine by the glass. This will be a go to anything we are in Baton Rouge!

It was late and they were close to closing but the bartender, will I believe was his name, was so…read morehappy to have us. It was a group of 6 of us. We had multiple shots and cocktails during the 45-50 mins we were there. He even cut on some music for us to enjoy. My aperolz spritz was very good. I tried a tequila he recommended. The sazerac he made for my friend was really delicious.

We visited the Old Governor's Mansion for the 2018 YELP Eats event. It's a gorgeous location, and…read moreI can see that it would be a lovely place to hold a large event or wedding. The architecture is gorgeous, and the history is amazing. We were able to go upstairs and view some of the historical items, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The YELP event was awesome as well!

FREE Admission! Great historic site that is worth the visit. This site has two stories with…read moreaccessible elevators. The lower story has a ballroom and dining room, and the upper story is divided into bedrooms, each dedicated to a Governor that lived in the mansion. Upon entering, I was greeted by Alan who wonderfully toured me through the lower story and offered up some interesting facts about the site. I truly loved all of the exhibits and interesting facts about our Louisiana Governors. This site is in walking distance of many other attractions in the downtown area.

Beautiful ninth generation plantation. Breathtaking scenery and fascinating history…read more I didn't stay overnight, but walked the grounds and took the tour. Anne Butler is very friendly and knowledgeable. She wrote several books, including her autobiography, Weep for the Living (great book).

The initial presentation is a nice getaway to the country plantation life. Unfortunately when…read morestaying we came to realize each cabin is infested with bugs, one being covered in ants. The "continental" breakfast is a few stale croissants in a ziplock bag and expired orange juice. Turning to a highlight of an in house jacuzzi tub, don't expect the water to stay hot long enough to reach above the jets. Our tub button broke on first use. When mentioning to staff the front desk lady told us to figure it out with a broom. Also the older lady working in the front/main house should maybe rethink working in customer service.

Shelly and Jim were AMAZING to the 13 men getting ready there for our wedding back in August of…read more2010. I would recommend the Pourciau house to anyone looking for gracious, sweet, accomodating hosts. Thank you so much for the great experience. My husband raved about not only the house, but the service for WEEKS following our wedding. My only regret is that it took me this long to write a review (oops!) Thanks again!

Place has the best hushpuppies in town. The food and service have been on the upswing and it's now…read morea great place that I would recommend.