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!

This is one of the longest standing bars in downtown Baton Rouge. They've survived all the…read morecraziness of the early 2020's and kept their name. Relaxed upscale atmosphere with fresh ingredient ingenious cocktails. Friendly staff that can even create something for you on the fly. The interior has exposed brick front wall, exposed wooden columns, and is tastefully decorated with old pictures of Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra to give you that real home feel. There's a relatively long bar with barstools and comfortable lounge seating in the main room. There is a small patio outback for the beautiful days, and there's an upstairs (usually reserved for private parties) with its own bar and an overlook of the Mississippi River. They are open everyday and usually offer a seasonal cocktail menu for Christmas, Halloween etc. If you are downtown looking for a craft cocktail, this is a great place to sit back and enjoy a fresh ingredient cocktail.

Pearl was a doll and very welcoming. The Air conditioning was perfection!! (nice and cold in there)…read more Lots of fun drinks to try. Bathrooms were clean.

A time was had!! We saw J Anthony Brown and he was hilarious as always. There's a 2 drink per…read moreperson minimum. I wish they offered snack trays or wings, because 2 hours with no food bothers my spirit. We sat at a 4 person table very close to the stage and it was perfect. Joking Brady is soooo funny, he needs to make a recording about his preacher uncle. The DJ was lit!! I will say, that the bartenders take too long, because it shouldn't take 10 mins to make 2 drinks.

Music, atmosphere and crawfish were great. I went on a Wednesday and the Dj was awesome.read more

This is certainly the most entertaining karaoke venue I've been to in a long time! The guy on…read moreFriday nights really knows how to put on a good show. His sound system is top notch and the lighting and fog effects are a nice touch as well!

A friend sent me a flyer about steak night with dance lessons and Karaoke. I'd never been and…read morefigured, Why not. It has a very warm atmosphere. Plenty of seating and a large bar. The steak was wonderful! It looked perfect, was cooked perfectly and tasted great. The potato was bigger than the steak. This is a a hidden gem! It is a little of an older crowd, but everyone is very friendly. I'll definitely be back.

If you are 40 and above i recommend this place highly, its a safe, quality run, and staffed venue…read morewith the top bands Round, like Eddie Smith, Ryan Foret, mo jos, and more slow dancing and jitter bug ,flavored with swamp pop music and line dancing. Give it a try, with 100 dedicated patrons, we welcome you to club Coozan, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and specials on sunday. I am a patron. RJT AND CMC

Chill spot with great drink selection. Lawn chairs are fun and had live music. They had two food…read morevendors in front. Tried the Thai had the pad sew ew, it was good just needed a little more sauce. Had the imperial stout jule maelk rhum which was delicious. Pricey but worth it. Also had the brasserie dupont farmhouse ale. It was decent. Friendly people and definite nice spot when weather is good.

Closest thing there is to a true pub in the United States. Pelican to Mars is so much more than a…read morebar with great drinks and food provided by food trucks. It's a community gathering place where people and their dogs gather to watch a game, listen to a band, or even just talk in their quiet room.

Lord have mercy!! Ok the older I get the more of a lightweight I am plus acid reflux BUT wow was…read morethe daiquiri I got today on point! The bartender was so helpful and kind. The ambiance was also nice, they had a little stage in one corner and I saw a pool table and there might have been more but I was trying to decide which drink to get. I ended up with a large peach Bellini...SO GOOD!!! And where I've only had about 1/4 of a cup and a heck of a buzz I did put the rest in a plastic container in the freezer.

Was in Baton Rouge on yesterday. My husband and I stopped and got two large daiquiris. When I lived…read morein Baton Rouge, this was one of the best daiquiris in town in 2008 / 2009. My husband had a strawberry daiquiri and I had white Russian and I forgot the other flavor. The white Russian was spoiled. My husband strawberry daiquiri was very sour. It wasn't sweet at all. My husband and I stomach were upset. Not sure if they clean the machines. If you want a daiquiri from this establishment, I would advise you taste it first before wasting you money.

Love this place!! Jordan, Natasha are awesome! Always feel welcomed!…read more Great live music!!

Dive bar in the best way. Pool tables. Great vibes. Bottled beer and good pours on cocktails. Don't…read morelet the pic fool you. It's a great dive. Outdoor space for smoking

Service was okay the bartender was more interested in the game then us plus the drinks made us sick…read moreand we only had 2 of them and one shot each probably won't be back

Early hours, funky bar smell, expected hospitality but were ignored and no food or snacks. Was…read morehoping for at least some music but yea just walkers away instead. Probably gets better at night but unsure

Love this place my boo and I had a blast!! And the drinks were amazing will recommend a friendread more

Fun & funky spot. Great drinks and usually great music too…read more The night we were there, the bartender was willing to try a few new recipes (with my instruction) and did a great job. The music was fun, lots of dancing too. Great spot for a night out with friends!