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    Teddy's Juke Joint

    4.8 (20 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars
    Closed 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    What a gem! My husband and I are visiting the area from MA and had a great time stopping by for drinks and visit with Teddy on a Sunday afternoon. Very cool spot with relaxed vibe and great music and memorabilia. If you're looking for eclectic, funky spot to hang out and chill, stop by Teddy's! Everyone is welcome. Highly recommend. Teddy is a legend not to be missed.

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    Owen S.

    Perhaps the only thing to do in Zachary, Louisiana after 9:00 p.m. that isn't illegal. Still, it is a great time. I would give them five stars if there wasn't a $15 cover charge. I would also go every weekend if there wasn't a $15 cover, but if you are prepared to shell out that money it is worth it when you get inside. It is actually a legitimate blues bar. Walking up, you may be scared. I drove past it hundreds of time before I was told it was actually safe to go inside. Walking up, don't worry they are very friendly and welcome everyone/anyone. Teddy is still around, inserting quirks into jukebox songs over the microphone from the back table and underneath a massive cowboy hat. He is also the elderly gentleman with a ring on every finger. You will most likely get a chance to chat with him at some point in the night, be prepared. We caught a Saturday night with "The Sharecroppers." They were a really good local blues band. $22 for a bucket of eight beers and cheap bar food- hamburgers, fries, onion rings, etc. After Teddy got done managing the music, it got handed over to the Sharecroppers who took over for the night. The atmosphere is complete dive bar with plywood floors and random junk hanging all over the bar. Cigarette smoke also fills the air, but that is Louisiana for you. If you settle back in a booth or head out in front of the band and dance- or both. If you are in the area and looking for real "local flavor" I would recommend it highly.

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    Gillian W.

    Oh Man.. was this a cute lil joint! We were coming back from a long vacation in NOLA and flying out of of Baton Rouge, and wanted to have one last hurrah! Before leaving, so we were looking for places to go and found this little hole in the wall. We met the guy who the place is named after, he is an amazing artist and musician. I really loved this place and wish it was here in Oregon!! It was someones birthday too, and everyone was so damn friendly! I ordered three of the chicken wings since they said they were out of Turkey wings and OMG! Can you say BIG! Soo good! DH got the dirty rice or the red beans and rice..looked good. Too bad I wasted the food because I left it in the fridge- but couldn't take it with. There is normally a cover charge here but there wasn't one on a Monday evening the house band was playing and were amazing! I would love to go back here and see some great acts.. but .. live here in Oregon.. where I enjoy home.. but if you have the time.. go here and experience some real southern music!

    Wife and I posing with Teddy himself, who is a very friendly and welcoming host in addition to being the resident "record spinner."
    Eric P.

    Gem of a juke joint! Teddy's is literally a local treasure and Teddy himself is a legend in his own right. The atmosphere is laid-back, friendly and very welcoming. Always dressed to impress, Teddy will sit with you at the bar and chat as long as you'll let him! After 38 years in business he's seen it all and seen just about everyone walk through his doors. He's very knowledgable about the blues and music in general so you're bound to learn something new talking to him. The juke joint itself is full of character, just like Teddy. A patchwork of old show posters from past acts cover the walls along with music memorabilia and gifts people have given Teddy over the years. It's really impossible to describe--you just have to see it for yourself. Everything on the wall or hanging from the ceiling has a story that Teddy is more than happy to tell! Neither pictures nor words due this place justice.... you really just owe it to yourself to check it out in person. Even if it's a slow night with only 5 people sitting at the bar you'll have an unforgettable experience. Authentic spots like this are getting harder to find, and big-money operations like casinos are making it harder for those that remain to stay in business. Whether you're a music lover or just like to meet interesting local legends, you'll enjoy a trip to Teddy's!

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    Historic out of the way place to get a drink and listen to music. Teddy is a great host. Highly recommend!

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    Built behind the house where he grew up Teddy DJ's his own style of radio show for himself, his wife and whomever else is in earshot.

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