This a 5-star Dive Bar. Absolutely what you had in mind. A perfect hangout with great music, great staff, and awesome atmosphere. As a connoisseur of Dive Bars, this one gets a big thumbs-up. read more

Good college bar.... Service was ok, there is no food that we found. Martini's are smooth and dangerous, in a good way read more

Duvic's - Outside - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The bartenders are so friendly! The ambiance is nice and they have great deals throughout the week. The drinks are always strong and they'll make whatever you like! I even have my own special drink there read more

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It has been a hot minute since I have been to Duvic's. My friends and I dropped in the other night, and it was like stepping back to my 20s. All the staff members were super friendly and I saw some awesome drinks being made. I stuck to wine as my evening was coming to a close, but I remember those martinis and now I want to go back and enjoy them. Duvic's is a dive bar, remember that when you look at the aesthetics -dark, dirty, but charming. The bathroom is utterly disgusting, as I more or less expected it would be. They have pool and large booths for groups. There is a lot of space for a lot inside, and the bar is large, well stocked, and well staffed. Might have to drop in here more often. read more

I now have a love for Cajun martinis because of this place. Super chill and a great place to reunite with friends read more

Duvic's - The outside - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Always a great spot to a grab a drink. I finished dinner at BLDG5 then walked over. I had two dirty vodka martinis while my buddy enjoyed 3 drinks recommended from the bartender. It was a nice crowd not too packed but not dead. read more

Duvic's has their classic martini nights on Wednesday and it's something you can't miss! My friends and I love to enjoy some mid-week drinks and catch up. Super cool dive bar atmosphere to have some after dinner drinks at or to catch up with friends. The staff is super nice and they work quickly! Can't wait to come back. read more

Duvic's - The Cajun martini - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Good atmosphere, love all the workers. But this is just a sad excuse of food. I originally ordered the boudin egg rolls and they were out at the time . Instead I ordered the chicken tenders and fries , and the "garlic Parmesan fries". I revived some extremely dry chicken tenders that were burnt. :( . Was very hungry and would have been happy with ballpark microwaved chicken tenders. Didn't even come close to microwave chicken tenders . The breading on the chicken was like a beignet for some reason ? New to me but it tasted like a burnt beignet with some chicken in it . Extremely disappointed. Also "garlic Parmesan" fries were the same fries that came with the chicken tenders, but with a little Walmart Parmesan sprinkled over a couple fries on top . Maybe I caught them on an off night , atmosphere is nice and good place to drink , but I STRONGLY recommend eating before you come here to drink. read more

Duvic's - Chicken tenders and "garlic Parmesan fries" - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Martinis are always good - well made and always busy on Wednesday martini night. Be ready to wait a hot minute for your drink (it's okay, it'll be WORTH IT). read more

Duvic's - Cucumber martinis ($6 martini night) - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Amazing spot. Have been coming here with my gf since we met. Perfect for a date night, not amazing for groups. Sometimes it's hard to find a table and awk to stand. Wednesdays are the BEST with $6 martinis. Cucumber is my fav! read more

Duvic's - cucumber martini - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Definitely a local dive bar but in the best sense. If I lived here this is where I'd be. Amazing martinis without the pretentious lounge feel or price. The feel of the place somehow reminded me of home. read more

Duvic's - Cucumber Martini - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I wasn't sure what to make of Duvic's, given the varied reviews and opinions we'd read. It was billed as a dive bar in one place, a nice cocktail bar in another. We visited in the Time of COVID, and reasonable measures were being taken, at least in keeping with the rest of the city. We must've caught Duvic's on a slow night. There were a few people sitting at the bar who seemed to know the staff and I didn't see anyone else. The pool table area was dark and blocked off by spare furniture. We grabbed a table by the window and asked about a beer list, since reviews claimed they had a good one. Alas, there was nothing current printed. So our only option was to stand at the bar and look at the cans ten feet away to pick something out; since we're from out of town, we wanted to try the local favorites but couldn't read the labels from that distance. A bartender offered to help, but I felt kinda silly asking so many questions and made a quick choice. After one beer, we ordered cocktails, but was told they couldn't make what I requested (a rusty nail and an old-fashioned, I think) - times are tough, so maybe they just aren't stocking everything right now. I should've tried asking for their specialty; it wasn't til we were home that I realized they're into martinis. Maybe next time! read more

Duvic's - a can and a can of cake - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Great little dive bar. Love the ambiance and the weekly drink specials. A regular meet up spot for me and friends

Duvic's has got to be one of the better bars in Baton Rouge. Their good prices, solid selections, and friendly service have people coming in and making it a strong crowd even on week nights. The ambiance is dark, however, amidst all of the smoking one will find that there are a couple of large rooms and a main bar in the middle. There are TVs showing sports highlights and people playing pool in the background. Recommended drinks definitely have to be "The Cajun" and "Chocolatini." Try to sit in an area that allows you to see the TV and avoid the smoking at the same time (next to impossible). read more

Had an absolutely lovely time here! The place has a really good vibe and a good variety of table, so it can be good for going solo or in small/large groups. Great cocktail selection (lots of variety) and it definitely converted me into a martini lover. The staff were also great at suggesting drinks. Cannot recommend enough!!! read more

I love Duvics! Their martinis are always so good! Even though every worker is always so kind, Joe always makes it feel like home. Not only is he a familiar face, he always has new recommendations!!! read more

Always the best conversations And they serve food again And great bartenders. Just do it. ....................................... read more

Duvic's - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This is your typical, dark, bar scene. Pretty nice size with seating at the bars and also tables and booths throughout. The bartender was awesome and made superb drinks for us. We ordered the burger with cheddar cheese and bacon. The burger was amazing and so good! It was cooked perfectly and was just the right size. We also had an order of cheese fries, which had cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and jalapeños on the side. I just wish there were more cheese on the fries. Now here's the biggest problem, for me personally. This is a smokers bar. Having not been in a smoker's bar in years, it took me back when I walked in. No judgement to smokers, however, if you're sensitive to the smoke you may want to keep this in mind. We tried sitting in a booth in the very back to make it more tolerable, and it helped. read more

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TUESDAYS: $5 Burger and $12 all you can drink wine.... Here's the thing .. I love small, dark, bars with good food and personality and Duvic's fits the bill. Yea, I hate that my hair smells like a pack of cigarettes when I leave but that's a part of the atmosphere... Right? Anywho, the drinks are strong and the bartenders are attentive and skillful in thier drink making abilities. Now as far as the burger... YESSS the burger is so worth it just a simple burger with the typical fixings, but you can tell by the taste that the quality of the meat is up to par and seasoned well. For about $2 more you can add the TO DIE FOR Duck fries and have a serious cheap eats night. I heard the brunch on the weekends is worth my while ... Stay tuned..! read more

Duvic's - Yum! - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Martinis. Pool. Burgers. And I can smoke when I eat my duck fat fries. Best kept secret in Baton Rouge. A dark horse of Sunday Brunch. Get some read more

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This bar is a semi hidden gem. The bartenders are well trained to be able to help any taste profile and know how to make an array of cocktails. The food that comes out of the kitchen is honestly impressive. I highly recommend the grilled cheese. The owner, Robert, is an incredibly charismatic person and always super friendly. It's honestly a pleasure to come here every time. read more

Duvic's - Chocolate martini - Dive Bars Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The scene here is more like a dive bar. Theres some pool tables, and a sit down area as well. Me and my gf really enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries! Definitely a good place to grab food (or a drink) late night. Service was good, drinks were good, food was good. Overall a chill hangout spot and I would return. read more

Went for a late evening bite and after visiting three others places in the area, we settled with Duvic's. It's def got that dive feel with all the walls and ceilings painted black. The place was pretty crowded for a Tuesday night. Plenty of hipster college kids drinking wine. We made the mistake of sitting at the bar right at the spot where everyone comes to get refills. The menu is small but has some pretty good stuff. They were out of the makings for the debris poboy so we had to go with shrimp. We ordered a couple of martinis which were very good. The food took quite a while but arrived hot and was good. We would have stayed for another drink but the noise level was pretty bad. read more

Divey dynamo with some pretty righteous burgers and fries! I have never been here, but the impression has been left and now time to spread the news of their yummy food! Arrived around 7pm and it wasn't busy yet. I was there for the burgers and duck fat fries. So, on Tuesdays they have $5 burgers (bacon, cheese and grilled mushrooms are extra $). I could hardly believe it, but the burgers were huge and the plate of duck fat fries were fairly large, too. My husband and I were able to split the burger (that was just a personal preference though). Oh burger where have you been? It was so juicy, with large strips of bacon, perfectly grilled mushrooms, just the right amount of cheese and the bun wasn't too shabby either. The duck fat fries were on point - hot, crispy and not too salty. If you can put passed you that smoking is allowed here, you can come here and enjoy their yummy food. I also ordered a martini, but was so enamored with the fabulous burger & fries that the spotlight moved away from the martini. After reading the most of the reviews about it being smokey, I was a bit hesitant. As soon as I opened the door, I was immediately hit with the scent of cigarettes - kinda like getting a pie in my face. Fortunately, I got there early enough before any smoke clouded the air. Perhaps next time, I will go there just for cocktails! Thank you Christine and John (you know who you are) for spreading the good news about this place! read more

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Alright, Duvic's... I was so excited to visit you. I heard you were just the perfect spot when I described to my new friends at the Radio Bar that I liked dimly lit quiet dive bars. I'm from New Orleans so I'd really been searching for a place with character all day. I arrive and there seems to be two entrances? Really large bar area but with one space being utilized. I came during happy hour -- hallelujah! A well vodka soda was $6 during happy hour, $7 normal and happy hour was ending soon. Sheesh! That was steep especially after spending some time at the Radio Bar where the same drink was $3 during happy hour. Overall, it was stale inside. A couple of patrons but just nothing really happening. Quickly chugged my drink and got out of there...$9 later. read more

The drinks were really delicious, and I think I found my go to bartender for an old fashioned. She has short blonde hair and she was definitely the most helpful bartender there. There is definitely a lot of smoke that fills the bar and I guess I expected a martini bar to not be as grimy. I will still be back there though for an old fashioned. read more

I've been to drink with friends in the service industry, and on that front, the place is a smokey hole of good times. Little more than a hole in the wall, I normally wouldn't rate a bar like this at all. Brunch is a different story. The menu leaves much to be desired, being nearly identical to the regular menu save 4 or 5 items. The food is only mediocre. Half of my party (of four) waited over 40 minutes for shrimp and grits and a burger. My boyfriend and I got ours in about 20 minutes, and when it became apparent that our food would be cold if we didn't eat soon, we began and finished before our friends received their meal. Oh, and French toast was on our friends' tab. Really shouldn't have taken so long. The place had fewer than 20 customers. I gave it three stars instead of two because of the general fun atmosphere as a bar at night. As a restaurant, the place is abysmal. Edit: my boyfriend specifically asked for a medium cooked burger. It was charred black. Down to two stars. It was on the ticket, too. read more

I'm a fan of dark and dingy bars so of course duvics is one of my favorite places in town. The location is great with several other bars and restaurants within walking distance. The place is dark but not so dark that you can't see where you're going. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Duvics has a variety of great drinks, wine, and beer but I always get a martini. They take the time to chill the glass properly and wash it out with vermouth. You get a properly made drink and it is very strong so be aware! Wednesday is martini night when they are only $5. That's a great deal considering it's really two drinks... Oh and the burgers here are awesome so I recommend you get one. The only drawback is that the bar gets very smokey. read more

I was in a generally bad mood when I entered this establishment, most likely because I knew I was stuck in BR for the night. While this would have been the ideal dimly lit dive to drink away my geographic sorrows and pass out beneath the interstate, I had some economizing to get back to and was unfortunately unable to imbibe a suitable quantity of libations to forget where I was. That being said, it is smokey, noisy, vaguely over-priced and a generally bad place to be when you know you have a desk full of math waiting for you. However, I can't deride this boozeitorioum based solely on my sour demeanor. In better spirits, I image Duvic's may be the local of many a palatable evening. If the drinks are a little poorly made and pricey, the company is affable and the specials plentiful. I'm inclined to stop by Duvic's for another round. With it's prime spot beneath the interstate (and adjacent to Chelsea's), I imagine I will be patronizing this poorly lit lounge in the near future. read more

I want to love this place. I love the drinks, the bartenders are great, but the smoke cloud that slaps you in the face as soon as you walk in the door is a complete turnoff. It's such a bummer too because they have this very delicious looking food menu now and have updated their drink menu, but I would not under any circumstances want to eat in this place. Expand the patio and/or ban smoking inside and you'll see me again, Duvics. Until then, I must bid you adieu. read more

Tuesdays $12 all you can drink wine and $5 burgers, 7 to 10. Really? We had to try this place. The outside is a bit dated and the sign advertising a Martini bar left us even more curious. Inside was a large bar, pool table and table seating. It was pretty dark and a bit smokey, but not enough to scare us away. The staff was very friendly. Great service. The burgers were good. Moist, large, pink center, soft bun. We ordered some duck fat fries, as a side. One word, AWESOME! Hot, lightly salted and served with katsup and a creamy ranch sauce. I'm going back and making a meal out of these. The $12 wine was pretty good. Several whites and reds to choose from. And you can mix it up. There is a nice beer menu, and even a Martini menu with a dozen house speciality martinis. They also have a Sunday brunch with two for one bloody Marys and mimosas. Sounds like a reason to return. read more

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Duvic's is the quintessential dark and smoky dive bar / late night greasy spoon. Badass burgers and (duck fat) fries (*drools*) plus a cadre of specialty martinis that are delicious and inventive without being overpriced. There's plenty of seating with booths and tables in addition to lots of bar space. Sitting at the bar is a real treat, because the bartenders are extra chatty :-) This is one of those local staples of the drinking community. P.S. They have a small but delectable brunch menu with bottomless mimosas and $5 Bloody Mary's as well for those of you who are Sunday Funday inclined ;-) read more

Best martini menu. Try the burger you won't regret it. Brunch is on point. Service is always on point. Loving this smoke free BR!!

Duvic's is great. A lot of people here are complaining that it's very smokey and a bit divey, but that doesn't bother me. The bar staff is super friendly and the service is great. They even have a pretty good beer menu. They do keep the place a bit dark and it definitely makes me think of a cave when i walk in. Duvic's also has really good food. The burgers here are awesome. They also have brunch, though I have yet to try it so I can not comment on it. Basically if you don't mind smoke and dark bars, you'll probably have a good time here. read more

I was looking for a good martini so I looked at the reviews on here and since they were mixed I gave it a try. My first impression of this place was not a good one. This place was very dark and old. But I got over that because I know that this is how some bars can look. What I did not care for was the waiters customer services. We order buffalo wings and the waiter brought them back to us basically raw. My husband told him that the wings were still bloody. The waiter replied, no they are not that is the bone marrow. My husband told him that we were not comfortable with eating the wings that way. He asked the waiter could he get them re-cooked or just give us our money back. The waiter took them back with an attitude, brought them back overcooked. We cashed out and left and will not return. read more

I had a surprisingly good experience at Duvics. Went on a week day evening and there were plenty of places to sit at the bar. The bartender was so sweet and made great recs for food and drink. Didn't eat there but heard the burgers are really good. Had a grapefruit martini which was delicious. Atmosphere is laid back and comfortable. Didn't feel out of place despite the fact that the majority of people there appeared to be regulars. The place is def a dive bar. But the martini menu gives a classy twist that makes it much more memorable. Overall a good experience. read more

Great martinis, friendly bartenders! This place is a bit of a dive, but now I can go without coming home smelling like smoke... I see that as a plus, because the smokiness often influenced my decision on whether or not to stop by when in the area. Now I don't have to sacrifice my lungs to have a delicious martini. The mint chocolate chip and classic cosmo are my favorites. And they are potent! It's a chill place to hang out or play some pool. read more

Woah. Just woah. Honestly I was skeptical, but after my friends talked me into going, I ordered a burger thinking it'd be just a regular burger but instead I was slapped with the grace of god himself. This burger is hands down the BEST burger I've had in YEARS. It looked amazing, it was juicy, the pickles were delectable, and the sauce blew my mind. Oh and did I mention the fries? The best. Thank you Duvic's for showing me a whole new world of burgers. read more

Bar for grown ups with good, strong drinks! They always have the best bartenders on staff. It's dark and smoky, for sure. It's not too loud; you can sit and have a conversation. read more

Oh, Duvic's. No no no, Duvic's. No. Nooooooooooo. First, I guess, a few qualifications: this review has to do with the brunch experience. It's entirely possible that, during normal bar hours, this place isn't an abomination composed of broken dreams and old man farts, but it's a little hard to see how. Also, there seemed to be another room full of people having a good time on the other side of the bar. But can you really judge a place only by how they handle the great times? I can tell you I've been there two weekends in a row - the first time to try someplace new, and the second time in good faith - and Duvic's has bummed me out so much I don't think I will ever go back, even if they send me flowers. Yep, this is one of those "incident-based reviews" that I try not to do because I usually find them unfair and unrepresentative, but in this case it's pretty much all Duvic's has given me to go on. Last weekend my wife and I visited with another couple. It was relatively quiet and subdued for the entire time we were there because, horribly, there was an active shooting situation on Airline Drive. Many of our friends are police or television and print journalists on scene to cover the events, so we were watching the news with particularly grave concern, although perhaps no more than everyone else. One of the bartenders even tried to help us turn on Closed Captioning on the TV so we could follow events more closely. You can imagine, though, when the other bartender delivered our food and said "that's the first time I've seen you smile all day," we privately found it tone-deaf and inappropriate. Come on. This is a pub, not TGI Fridays and certainly not Walt Effing Disney World; some people go because they're happy, sure, but some people go because they really need a drink. You don't get to tell people you just met to smile when their friends could catch a bullet any second. But that was not a great day for anyone, and the food was tasty enough, so we kept it to ourselves. This weekend, though, the place was full, busy, and ostensibly normal; I certainly wasn't told otherwise. So you can imagine that, an hour and fifteen minutes after we had ordered, when the six other people at our table had finished their food and we had yet to even receive our appetizer, I was a little confused. I walked up to the bar to check on our food (incidentally, they certainly kept the mimosas flowing to our empty stomachs) and was told it was coming. Somewhere in there, the bartender made no apologies and said there were only two people working in the kitchen. Ten minutes after that, we were told it was being plated. Somewhere in there, the manager on duty told my wife that our food had been dropped on the floor while being made. Really? All of it? All three dishes? Ten minutes after that, I got my shrimp and grits. Ten minutes after that, we got our boudin balls. Ten minutes after that, my wife got her cheeseburger. Duvic's eventually paid for our meal, which was nice. But the thing is that they wouldn't have done it if we hadn't said anything about waiting nearly two hours for our food, and at the end of the day what I really wanted was an apology, a "shucks, honestly we simply forgot your order; we got it wrong this time and we're sorry about that." But apparently it's not that kind of place; it's the kind of place that employs people who expect you to smile through police getting shot and be glad that you get your food at all, the kind of place that would rather pay you off than acknowledge your frustration and connect with you as a person. All of this is a real shame, as the food at Duvic's is really pretty good if you can get over the smoke and relatively lax service. Our brunch group is always looking for a new place to go, and I can't speak for all of them, but I know that several won't return. Look, Duvic's is obviously entrenched. It seems like one of those old, Phil Brady's type bars that somehow got taken over by late thirty-somethings and sees itself as a neighborhood hub that doesn't really need to, say, justify its existence or, I don't know, ban indoor smoking like every other place that serves food in the twenty first century. And for these reasons, they have no incentive to change, or improve, or not blame and defame their patrons when they get something wrong. If that's the kind of place you want to call your Sunday brunch spot, or your hometown bar, be my guest. For me, it's not and likely won't ever be. read more