I rented the 1st floor of The River Room for a private event. It was truly a 10 out of 10…read moreexperience. From the planning to execution, I highly recommend this venue for a small/medium size gathering. The space is unique and beautiful. I hired a decorator who provided a back drop and small decor throughout the venue but it really doesn't require much. Prior to the event I communicated with Ms. Julie who was always helpful and prompt. The only available catering was Cecilia and they did NOT disappoint. Guests absolutely loved the food. Our bartender was also great for the event. He worked solo but he did a good job with keeping up with request. I would definitely book another event with The River Room if needed.

For Baton Rouge standards, The River Room is one of the more unique downtown venues to grab a…read moredrink. It's been around for close to a dozen years, specializing in a number of different whiskey cocktails. The vibe screams date night, but it serves as a great place to lounge and people watch. There are sofas, loveseats, and a lot of casual lounging seating options that makes it feel more like someone's home than a nightlife establishment. The staff seems extremely down to earth, and the bar has chatty bartenders that are quick to recommend all sorts of drinks. Scotch and whiskey cocktails are their specialty, but they will make anything as long as they carry it. The place also seems like an interesting venue for group activities and buyouts. It feels like an ideal private space, having two floors means there are some custom options worth exploring. There's also an outdoor patio and the crowds are never too overwhelming.

I made reservations for the Tunnel for my boyfriend's birthday. I am so glad I did. We arrived…read moreabout ten minutes early and found the entranceway to the speakeasy by the clue given which was such a cool experience. Once in the restaurant, we went to the bar and got their amazing Golden Gatsby cocktail. It was sweet and fruity and had a nice kick to it. The bartender made great drinks our entire visit. I also got an old fashioned which was great. We ordered the beef wellingtons minis and the duck confit tacos which were very yummy. There were not a lot of people there at all. It was us and another couple. We did not have any long wait times at all which was one of the reasons I chose an earlier reservation time not a time later in the afternoon. The ambiance was perfect for date night and the vibe was very intimate. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic evening with their significant other!

Warm atmosphere with a sultry feel. Old style drinks with a modern twist and absolutely great small…read moreplates. Professional, talented staff. This is a great date spot for intimate conversation and scratches the itch of any person that appreciates history.

Nice spot to grab a drink and light bite with a friend or group of friends. The balcony is nice on…read morea night when it's not too hot. They have a bar up there but if you order food you have to go downstairs to order and pick it up. The egg rolls are good, but so are the wings and fried pickles.

Had to stop by The Main Lobby for drinks after an early dinner. As downtown residents, we love to…read moresupport our neighbors. The interior is pretty nice, and we liked the vibe. Unfortunately, the drinks were downright awful. She returned hers for something only slightly better. We ordered a couple of their specialty cocktails. Hard to believe anyone would order a second one, if that is the way they are supposed to taste. Needless to say, we won't be back anytime soon. Thankfully Blend renewed our faith in excellent cocktails.

First time here and it was a nice time. The drinks were good and the bartenders were friendly…read more There was a live DJ and the vibe was nice. It's a spot to stop in for a few drinks for date night, girls night, or even a solo night out. There's indoor seating as well as outdoor balcony seating.

Had fun with my girls in this upbeat lounge space above Violet on grad night. Would love to go…read moreagain!

I celebrated here with my entire group of family of friends after graduating recently! We had an…read moreexcellent experience here from the service to the ambiance of the place. No food was ordered, however. This is a bar located on third street close to Violet. The ambiance and wall art is amazing here. It is full of clocks. The bar was great and looked very nice. The drinks were fantastic although on the pricey side. Their music selection was perfect the entire night and the vibe was unmatchable. We were able to come out and celebrate graduation at an amazing place.

The service was so friendly that I felt I had been friends with the bartender for years! It's so…read moreconvenient to The Watermark Hotel & directly across the street so perfect for drinks & then a relaxing stay! Perfect for a date night or weekend because you can enjoy the delicious craft cocktails and then just walk to your room without having to call Uber. The lemondrop martinis with flavors of strawberry & blueberry were amazing! Perfect taste! Beer was cold! The place is dimly lit which sets a mysterious, sexy vibe! Yes, I recommend this place. Cheers!

I had an excellent shot from a bartender named Tim. He called it a dead turtle but it made me as…read morealive as a rabbit after 8 hours of sleep. ****EDIT: he then presented me with a cement mixer and I am more dead than the turtle

Visited from out of town and had the best time here over the weekend. They were the only bar on the…read morestrip that had a live band. The crowd wasn't over run with young college kids and everyone at the bar was friendly. The bathrooms were clean, along with the rest of the facility.

Divey with a huge outdoor area and live music if you're there at the right time (we missed it). No…read morecomplaints, especially because by 1:30am it's actually nice enough to be outside.

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.

best bar chillest vibes great drinks…read more great music wonderful personaliTy I will recommend to visit as a tourist

No food offerings but the drink choices are nice. Mainly just a regular bar, this place also has a…read morenice list of margaritas and martinis to choose from. Dark, casual atmosphere and friendly staff. Come in early or late.

I had a very upsetting experience at Mother's Lounge during pub quiz night…read more I am autistic. I arrived late, did not have a team, and was standing alone in the corner trying to be unobtrusive. There was a small stage with a folding table where the quiz host was asking questions. Between questions, music would play while people wrote down answers, and I was singing along quietly. Staff told me to move away from the stage, and I did. Then they told me I was not allowed to sing along with the songs between questions and called it disruptive. The situation escalated from there. The context matters.This was a bar that does karaoke regularly, and there was already a loud song playing between quiz questions while people were writing down answers. I was singing along to music that was already in the room, not trying to interrupt the quiz or perform over anyone. I also stood as far away from the quiz participants as I could without going outside, and when I sang louder than softly, I turned toward the wall/corner because I was trying not to project into the room. Maybe the sound carried more than I realized, but my intention and my behavior were not careless or hostile. When I became visibly upset, they threatened to call the police if I did not leave immediately. I said I needed five minutes to gather myself and my belongings. They refused and told me I had to leave right then or they would call the cops. That is when I raised my voice. I understand venues have rules. But there is a big difference between enforcing rules and escalating an overwhelmed disabled customer who is trying to comply. This was humiliating and frightening, and I hope ownership takes disability awareness and de-escalation seriously.

I really liked it inside here. I went for taco Tuesday and the tacos were BOMB. Montana gave us…read moreamazing service as well! The vibe was cute and colorful and the upstairs bar area was nice and intimate. I will be returning.

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.