We stumbled upon this bar as we were staying at the Marriott which is walking distance from this…read morelocation. The bar is next to hooters in a relatively run down strip mall. And when you drive by this bar, you may think it's closed too as it's super dark looking from the outside except for the bar sign and the gas lanterns. It gives that speakeasy vibe. Nice you walk in you'll see where the party is happening. Multiple spaces within bar, each offering its own character. The seating gives off a relaxed vibe with couches and carpets a long the floor. Order drinks at the bar and then a place to lounge. The menu offer some unique drinks, including a caviar drink that will set you back somewhere in the low 30s. Worth a visit just for the vibes. Definitely a unique place in Baton Rouge.

WOW...very cool! Travelling through Baton Rouge and read about the craft cocktail. Went on a…read moreWednesday so not crowded. Drinks were delicious and bartender very nice. Old time vibe with velvet and marble. Usually has music but not when we were there. Nice jazzy music in background. Interesting things around the place and relaxing comfort seating. Loved it.

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.

It's cold inside! If you like Hayride Scandal but hate when it's crowded, you'll love Lost Cove!…read moreIt's a cocktail bar with maybe more of a variety in normal to high end liquor. They have food which is blessing, closed in outdoor patio, and they have few TVs for sport or whatever. Only complaint they had one bartender on a Saturday, but i definitely be back.

The bartenders are trying so hard to cultivate a certain vibe that they end up turning people away,…read moreeven kicking them out, just for being different. The result is a space that feels more sad than stylish, more closed off than cool. Instead of cultivating a vibe you get the feeling that they are instead simply afraid of change and difference. Stale, insular, and unimpressive.

One of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! I love they have local spirits. My food was…read moredecent. It was a very large crowd and they didn't seem staffed well enough to accommodate that sized crowd. I've been twice before & I'll definitely come back. I love the ambiance & would like to enjoy the rooftop once the weather cools down

It's A VIBE immediately when you walk through the door! I have been only one other time maybe a…read moreyear or two ago. It was late night and they had just opened. Wasn't too memorable, but something told me to stop by this afternoon! Definitely a much calmer and welcoming energy 2nd time around. It's been a pleasure seeing spots (especially Black-Owned) around the Baton Rouge area. I think they really have something special here. Yes, the drinks and the food are great. But there's something about this spot that is unexplainable: the vibrancy of the environment, maybe it's the small groups that will gather and chill on the couch, or have a drink at the bar, or go hangout in the rooftop patio. I don't know what it is, but I will not hesitate to come back sooner than later.

Building Five is one of my favorite spots. They have a ton of options and their food is…read moreconsistently good. I love that they offer a variety of boards you can share, and their drink options are great too. You can sit inside or outside, and they even have live music on some nights, which adds to the atmosphere. The service has always been great every time I've gone. They also have the cutest merchandise available for purchase. It's a great place for date night, hanging out with friends, celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, or just spending time with family. Highly recommend!

When you read the reviews below, most people know what this restaurant is and how it works. My…read moreresponse is less harsh about the service or it's overpriced charcuterie board concept. I have lived in BR for 6 years now. Many departments at LSU take guests there and in that time, Building 5 has done nothing to improve its parking lot. The restaurant sits underneath an overpass and the parking is pothole marked unpaved gravel. This means that there is no room for wheelchairs or accommodations for anyone who is differently-abled to get into the restaurant. The whole restaurant makes no room for handicapped persons. On the occasion I did get food, the food is slightly overpriced. All meats were cooked adequately but the food was lukewarm probably owing to sitting in the kitchen under the heat lamp than being delivered promptly. When I have gone, I regularly have to ask for refills on soda as I am the designated driver often for department functions. Servers pay you no heed if you do not buy alcohol. Because I go here because of academic reasons, I would barely go here myself. I've been here many times and found it wanting. It's an ableist place in its infrastructure. It's fine I'm atmosphere as a cocktail bar but would little recommend it to people I call friend.

Cute little bar and great staff. Has good drink and food options. I would definitely go back.read more

The cutest little bar in Baton Rouge! Go early to enjoy quiet coziness and boudin egg rolls (yum),…read morego a little later for live music and superb cocktails! Bartender Luke will make you an awesome drink suitable to the season! (It's very wee. But very cozy)

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!

Yes, oh yes, Dark 30, yes! A dark bar after my dark little heart. How could I resist stopping in…read morewhen doing a search for cocktails in the area? Impossible. Let's start with ambiance. It's what will lure you in, with a small sidewalk patio that's perfectly inviting (perhaps less so on a 90 degree night) and then you walk in and hit dark nirvana with black walls, stunning patterned accent walls and amber fixtures and lighting. An enormous, really cool chandelier hangs from the very high ceiling. I could probably stay here forever (and I haven't even gotten to the drinks yet). The bartender was really nice, offered us wifi right away so we could use the QR code. I knew I wanted a sparkling rose and she recommended one for me. Then, because my husband asked about mezcal, she made him a cocktail that she's testing out for the menu. On the sweeter side, but delicious and beautifully concocted (I felt fancy as I drank it). Wall art! Oh yes, it's beautiful, too. I particularly admired two huge framed portraits of black cats dressed in finery. Seating is at the large bar or at a number of small cocktail tables lining the wall. What a surprise lurking in sleepy Downtown Baton Rouge. While it's been a while since I've been here, it's in a league of its own in an area that you'll be more likely to find sports bars.

Great after hours spot that a coworker & I went to! There was lively music & people chilling on the…read morepatio area. We sat & ordered at the bar. I had the cookies & cream bread pudding with poydras poutine: fries covered in chicken & andouille sausage gumbo! I had mine w/o the pulled pork but it was just as described on the menu.. succulent! The service was subpar but not bad. The bartender seemed a bit flustered & it took while for our food to come. That's the only thing that kept me from giving a five star review. I've heard great things about their brunch so I'll be back to try it soon.

Overpriced drinks. Atmosphere is foul. Like moldy and gross. Bathroom was nicer than the actual…read moreseating and thats saying something. Dont get me wrong i like a trashy local bar but this place aint it. I wont return for any reason.