Surprisingly large space with an elegant art deco meets speakeasy vibe to the decor. A lot of seating options, from the standard bar seating to tabletops and booths. Service was impeccable and our server, Rachel, was so sweet and well informed about the menu items. She was able to recommend some excellent drinks and food options for us. We had the chicken tenders with Thai sauce, truffle fries and pretzels - all excellent. The specialty martini menu is outstanding: standout drinks were the lemon drop martini and the purple reign. We look forward to returning soon read more

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Didn't have the food, came for the drinks and the dancing. Nobody danced haha, but the music was pretty good. read more

Bar Louie - Virginia Gateway - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

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OK, I now know our first visit impression was a fluke. last couple of visits were marginal, but last night was horrific. We were sat in a corner booth. after 20 minutes of server no show (not even in the section to flag down) we moved to the bar. At the Bar the woman was as friendly as a tax collector. no smile, not greeting, when I mentioned we moved from the table because of no server , she said "well I just got here'. Well trained staff would say "i'm sorry, let me get you fixed right up !" she was quick to demand a credit card however. we ordered drinks and appetizer, and never saw her again. food was delivered form the kitchen, but by then the drinks were empty. no bartender. we tried to flag a guy down, but he "was doing inventory" so he asked the guy at the service bar to pour. , lots of employees scurrying around but getting nothing done but talking among themselves. we never got a chance to order dinner, so we flagged the service bar guy down and asked for the check. he looked annoyed at having to come to our side of the bar. Long story , made short. Horrible service tuned to ignore customers. Management should be ashamed. read more

I will never forget how unappreciated and disrespected I felt. Graduating high school is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime moment--something you look back on with pride and joy. After all the stress, effort, and years of hard work, this day was meant to be special. I chose to celebrate it with my family at Bar Louie in Gainesville, VA, thinking we'd enjoy a nice meal and some recognition for a major life milestone. Instead, it turned into one of the most disappointing, frustrating, and honestly infuriating dining experiences I've ever had. From the second I walked in--with my cap and gown on, clearly fresh out of my graduation ceremony--not a single employee acknowledged me. No "congratulations." No smile. Not even a polite nod. I wasn't expecting confetti or free dessert. Just basic human decency. Instead, I was met with cold, blank stares. The staff actually looked annoyed that we were there, like we were an inconvenience on their shift instead of paying customers here to celebrate something important. It didn't stop there. We sat down and waited. And waited. And waited. It took almost a full hour just for our appetizers to show up. One hour. For basic starters. And when they finally came, they were barely warm and clearly rushed. They also got multiple orders wrong. No explanation. No apology. Just dropped off food we didn't even ask for and moved on like nothing happened. The service overall was honestly embarrassing. It was so poor, so dismissive, that it made a baby at another table start crying. The energy in the place was tense and uncomfortable. A plate was dropped nearby, adding to the chaos. And worst of all, members of my own party--family who came to celebrate my achievement--ended up walking out because the wait was so long and the service was that unbearable. I had to sit there, on my graduation day, watching people leave the table because Bar Louie couldn't do the bare minimum. It felt like I didn't matter. Like my graduation didn't matter. Like my family didn't matter. This wasn't just bad service. It was personal. I left feeling humiliated, disrespected, and honestly heartbroken that such an important day ended like that. There were no congratulations. No smiles. No thank-you for choosing to dine with them. Just silence, indifference, and borderline hostility. I've worked hard for years to get to this point, and Bar Louie made it feel like none of it meant anything. So no--I will not be returning. And I will absolutely not recommend this place to anyone, especially if you're trying to celebrate something meaningful. Go somewhere that actually sees you as a person. Somewhere that will appreciate your presence. Bar Louie had one job: provide decent food and decent service for a special day. They failed miserably. And I won't forget how they made me feel. read more

I came in Tuesday morning for a burger, AJ was great and so was the food!! The chipotle bbq was awesome and only $8. thanks

MJ gave us great customer service!! She went way above and beyond to make sure my kids had a great experience!! They had ran out of kids menus so she went above and beyond to give us regular paper for the kids to draw! Her attention to detail was immaculate and she did a great job!! read more

Bar Louie - Virginia Gateway - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

I LOVE JACOB HES THE BEST BARTENDER EVER!!! Came in on Saturday and he took amazing care of us while giving us a great experience/entertainment. I got baptized by a green tea. read more

Had a great experience at this location. Our Bartender AJ was amazing! Very attentive, nice, and super friendly. Ask for her if you come visit! read more

Needed a midnight dinner option and Bar Louie was the only one still serving food in town. They serve food until 1 am which is great when looking for a late night snack! The bar and restaurant is very big and also pretty upscale (comfy seats!) They only had the late night menu option considering it was midnight, but I was still surprised by all the different burgers and appetizers they had to offer. The chicken and nachos were a hit, the dressing and cheese really added a lot of flavor. I got the hot honey chicken sandwich with fries. The hot honey chicken sandwich was dripping with honey, and could've been a little spicier but still enjoyed it. It did get soggy after a little bit. The fries, on the other hand, were too tough and chewy for my taste. Overall 4/5, good food available late at night! read more

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This is my first review for this place and I've been wondering why I waited this long as this is one of my spots i frequent. Perhaps cuz i have such a grand time and forget while i'm there enjoying the moment with AJ. AJ IS MY GIRL! she is attentive, efficient with a full bar, and knows her drinks! when i'm having a bad day and assume AJ is on the clock, i always leave with a happy tummy, quenched thirst, and a better mood. :~) i can vouch the other staff is great too as i am fellow service industry. read more

Getting better. Bar service and food has improved significantly. Good place to relax with a cold beer. Outdoor seating is nice.

AJ was amazing! It was a busy Friday night but she was always there to serve me drinks! This is definitely the service I aim to receive on a Friday night. Not only is she attentive during a bustling night but attentive towards everyone needs. Genuinely will ask for aj again along with guy that has the scooby doo tattoo -- they're a power combo. Thank you Aj for amazing serve wishing you the world read more

Great customer service and amazing food. My order exceeded my expectation, thanks Eddie for everything. read more

Bar Louie - Virginia Gateway - Expresso Martini - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

A Fantastic Experience at Bar Louie! From the moment we walked into Bar Louie, we were greeted with an energetic vibe and an atmosphere that instantly felt fun and welcoming. The music was upbeat, the crowd was lively, and the whole place had that perfect mix of laid-back and exciting. What truly made our night unforgettable, though, was the incredible service--especially from our bartender, AJ. AJ was absolutely amazing! Friendly, fast, and super knowledgeable about the drinks, he made us feel right at home. Whether he was recommending cocktails or just cracking jokes with us, he brought such a fun energy to the bar. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great time. Bar Louie is the kind of place you want to keep coming back to. Great drinks, an awesome crowd, and top-notch service--especially thanks to AJ. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

TyShawn is killing it tonight by himself while others called out and shows he is saying on top of it and brining joy to everyone at the bar! Making this Friday, definitely a Good Friday!! ​ read more

Food was good. Service was great. Shiya was awesome. I would recommend this for a good week night date. read more

Went during happy hour. Food was very tasty full of flavor, and the drinks were delicious and strong at the same time. More than anything what made the visit great was the service. Ashley T was very attentive and prompt providing fun conversation while servicing us very well, and Tyshaun, while still under training contributed to the fun and comfortable vibe allowing us to stay longer and enjoy the afternoon! Definitely recommend and will be back! read more

It's an amazing time coming to Bar Louie! So much that I've become a regular at this amazing place! I come for the bartenders and staff more than the drinks! Spend a friday or saturday night here with the dj's that make it all that more groovey! I love drinking and dancing the night away! Not to mention their great point system to get food discounts! read more

We came for happy hour and the food and drinks were great, our server Ashley T was the best! She made our visit very pleasant, recommended good drinks and food:) read more

Bar Louie - Virginia Gateway - Chicken Tenders Entre - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

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Great local bar, fun weekend night, being coming for years, the food is great and always updating menu, and fast and responsive service especially from Aj the bartender, you gotta come check her out! read more

Shiya was awesome. Very attentive. Great service. Food was delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

Shiya was great! Conscientious and knowledgeable and quick with orders. Recommend her for other customers

Quite the improvement since last time. Service was a lot faster with the food and wait staff, however it still took a little longer then expected to receive drinks other than that the experience was pleasant. ambiance was good great environment not to crowded, great outside seating area. I'd come here again. read more

Amazing atmosphere and even better staff. Tight ship here! Such a friendly staff with lots of respect forwards customers which is hard to find. read more

Bar Louie - Virginia Gateway - Best bartenders around!! - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

Service. There was one young woman doing it all; hostess, bartender, waitress, food runner, and clearing the tables. She did her very best and never got upset. There were just too many customers. Food wasn't hot. read more

Jacob the bartender is a beautiful man with excellent service, treats everyone nice and is quick at what he does, come see him for a good time read more

Service is HORRIBLE at the bar or at a table. The food is mediocre. The "nightlife " ambiance on weekends sucks. Bartenders charge whatever price they want, add their own tip. This place focuses on getting you blackout drunk . So if you are looking for crap food, crap service and a DUI that's the place to be. read more

We had the best experience at Bar Louie Gainesville. AJ was our very favorite bartender and attending to us like we were family. This is now our favorite local spot! read more

Savannah was such a pleasant server! She checked in on us regularly without being too much and the drinks and food came quick. She was very supportive with info on items we asked about on the menu and gave great recommendations. It was nice to be able to make small conversation with her each time she came around and we didn't feel rushed at all! Owe always love the food here, especially their tots! Nice and crispy every time. I got salmon sliders for the first time and loved them! Overall great experience and food! read more

AJ does a great job as my bartender everytime I come in great service and cold beer never have to wait for another round she's on top of everything read more

Had a great night with friends, AJ made our night, great bartender! She was fast, efficient and very friendly!

Sam our server was amazing! gave great drunk recommendations and was always there when we needed something. Very friendly and gave us good and quick service! read more

After waiting about 10 minutes to order a second drink and food the bartender threw my credit card at me and was rude to put it nicely. Manager did not seem to care at all. The appetizer was mediocre at best DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

Tasty food! Great service my serves Ashley T was the sweetest. Will come back just for her .

Shiya was very pleasant! Food was really good. Great place to meet with friends.Enjoyed the cocktails too

Shoutout to AJ! She's quick to serve you and always gets what you need even when it's packed. It makes for a better time. Asked a huge favor last Friday and she helped out big time! read more

The tomato basil soup at bar Louie is amazing! Rachel was fabulous! I'll be back for more.

Shiyna was very great , her customer service was impeccable!! She was very attentive and friendly

Delicious drinks. AJ, Ashley, and Ashley were great! Great spot to hit right before the movies. Will be back!

AJ was a great bartender she had great knowledge of all the liquors and help someone like me find a drink I enjoyed. Will be back soon!