Hayride Scandal is one of our favorite places to hang out before or after dinner. It has an elegant…read moreatmosphere, a great selection of drinks, and live jazz that creates the perfect vibe. The bartenders are polite, top-notch mixologists who provide friendly, attentive, and speedy service.

This place has a beautiful aesthetic and a relaxed atmosphere. The music was low enough that you…read morecould actually have a conversation, making it a great spot for a date, especially if you're trying to get to know someone. There are plenty of seating options for couples or larger groups, and the sofas were sturdy, comfortable, and clean. The drinks were excellent, and the bartenders were attentive, friendly, and made each drink with care. I believe they offer happy hour all day on Sundays, and the happy hour menu includes several great drink options. I would definitely come back and grab a seat at the bar.

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.

Good People, Cold Drinks, Good Music, and Friendly Atmosphere; this basically sums up my experience…read moreeverytime I come to The Beer Vault of Denham Springs

Walked in this little corner bar and was welcomed like I was family. Great friendly environment.read more

LOVE this place. It's definitely the "Cheers" type place. The owners are such AWESOME people, and…read moretheir bar manager Mechelle is the BEST!! Tables are decent, and I know the owners are doing what they can to make it better.

Kind of a dive bar. A fun place with great people. If pool is your thing, they have 4 tables and…read moretournaments several nights a week. There's always a good crowd playing. There are several large flat-screen TV's usually tuned to football or baseball, so it's a great place to catch the game. Thursday and Saturday nights also have karaoke, which is my favorite. Adam is the regular karaoke dj - he's great! The bartenders and management are all friendly and know what they're doing. It's a bar filled with regulars and they know almost everyone by name. Being a bar I guess I should cover the drinks - they have all the standard domestics, several on draft, a few Louisiana beers and a few imports. Decent selection of liquors for mixed drinks, very small wine selection. I think most folk could get the drink they're looking for as long as you're not expecting a craft taproom or fancy whiskey bar. It's a straight bar - so no food. But if you're hungry there's a Pizza Hut and Greek and Chinese restaurants all within 100 yards. You can call in your order, have it delivered to the Tiger or just walk over and pick it up to bring back. Just ask your bartender - they have the menus and phone numbers! There's not much to complain about, but to justify not giving that last star, I'd say it's sometimes too crowded, especially Saturdays. Ideally they'd have about twice the square footage and another 15' or more of bar. Things are a little awkward now since EBR banned smoking in bars too - there's not a well-planned option for smokers like a deck with a bar so there's a lot of in and out the front door for smokers. The smoke free barroom is a nice development but also an inconvenience to the many smoking customers. I notice the Yelp profile for here is quite old. Ownership changed after the Great Flood of 2016 and I think the bar was pretty much gutted and rebuilt, so the profile really needs to be updated.

Don't sleep on this food. Stopped by because we were hungry and ordered to go. We ordered a…read morehamburgers/fries and a brisket and 2 meats plate but, realized when we got home, we were given a hamburger w/fries and a chicken and 2 meats plate. The food was really good and they really have great smoked meats. Baked beans and greens beans were tasty. You can smell and taste the smoke. Returned and they corrected the previous problem with no drama!.

Nice addition to the Baton Rouge BBQ scene (the Baton Rouge BBQ desert). Nice atmosphere (live…read moremusic Friday and Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon), decent service, and decent food. Not the absolute best BBQ ever, but certainly worth trying and it will satisfy a craving. Brisket and ribs are a bit dry but have a good flavor. Both are very tender (ribs fall off the bone). Chicken is very good and moist and the leg quarter is a decent size. Overall, generous portions of everything. "Fried potatoes" on the menu means shoestring french fries. Pretty good, but those words made me think skillet fries. No big deal. Potato salad and coleslaw are both good, but the coleslaw is dry. It has a bit of vinegar dressing that is good, but not quite enough. Three stars - I'll be back, but it's not my favorite BBQ place in town (even among the few choices available).

I was in town for the night so I decided to get dinner somewhere close to my hotel. I read the…read morereviews for this Hooters, and I just didn't feel like sear searching Yelp anymore, so I went in. The bartender greeted me as soon as I sat down. I couldn't decide between a burger or wings, so I got both. Both were fantastic. The place is very nice and clean, and everyone seemed really friendly. I will definitely return, and I do recommend it. I'm not sure if there is new management from the previous reviews, but I really disagree with them.

My husband and kids love wings so we stopped in. Typical Hooters decor and vibe. The staff was…read morefriendly. Our food came out and the sauces were a lot different than past Hooters experiences. The medium buffalo sauce was predominantly butter - no heat, no vinegary balance, just butter. The hot buffalo sauce had a little more balance, but very little heat. Our server was nice enough but drinks ran empty and she was nowhere to be seen for quite some time. Maybe it was just an off night but it wasn't a great experience.

If you have an hour or more to spare and are in Baton Rouge, this is a go to! I went on a whim, on…read morea random Friday, and had a great time! It wasn't packed, there may have been at most 10 people at any given time. I did do the 1hr rum tasting tour. It was very informative and the "tour guide" (I wish I remembered his name) ended up being a replacement for the person who called off. I'm actually glad this happened, because the person who led the tour was funny, informative and didn't mind me taking a million pictures. He even let me snag a selfie with him which was awesome! During the actual tasting he shared with us, not only his favorite rum but his favorite frozen drink too. I will say The False River Barrel Aged Spiced Rum is one of the bottles I ended up ordering (you have to order online, LA doesn't allow Oxbow to ship from the actual location). The Cane Killer frozen drink is a drink I will order each and every single time. The mule was the only drink that was ok. Other than that, 10/10!

If you are in downtown Baton Rouge, this is a spot to not miss if you like Rum. This distillery…read moreoffers a variety of rums that you can try through flights or experience in a variety of traditional cocktails or in frozen mix drinks. Each drink is handcrafted. The rum and cocktails made for us were solid. The bartenders were awesome. Great interaction with guest. Bartenders were very knowledgeable of the distillery plus the drinks they were pouring. I appreciated the enthusiasm. The distillery is very nice space. The distillery offers bar seating, lounge chairs and tables. Plus there is an expansive outdoor seating area. As the distillery does not offer food, they often coordinate food trucks to enjoy with your drinks. A crawfish boil was going on the day we were there. At the distillery you can purchase bottles of rum to go. Plus they sell various shirts to me and women. Distillery owns a parking lot adjacent to the building. Parking is free. Inside scoop: the distillery offers tours for 15 dollars

Found this cute little gem on Oak St. I ordered the martini, and it had the perfect balance of…read moreflavor and alcohol. My friends enjoyed their drinks as well. This spot is ideal for happy hour or cocktails before or after dinner. I'll definitely be back soon to try more of their menu.

We happened to stumble upon this cute distillery on Oak St before we were heading to a show at…read moreMaple Leaf. The ambiance was fun, chic with friendly bartenders. Espresso martini was an easy 10/10. The bees knees cocktail with honey and gin was delicious and would get it over and over again! So glad this place opened up on Oak St!