Uncle Earl's has transformed itself from the loud, college crazed, packed pick up bar of the 2000s,…read moreand has grown into a mature destination for young professionals. I had not been in some time, my last few experiences were filled with drunk kids at the bar and I figured it was a place I was too old for. But recently, I went in after work to meet with some friends, and the place certainly had a glow-up. They have a decent wine selection, and the cocktails were on point. The bar is clean and I like the different levels. The lushly decorated outdoor area is comfortable and a nice way to relax and enjoy conversation. And everyone who worked there was helpful and engaging. We also attended a Galentines Day event recently, and that was a great way to expose new people and those who had been away to the location. Delicious catering items were spread throughout the space. While I likely will avoid any large scale events there, it is nice option for grabbing a drink after work or attending a special event. Of course a note about parking.... because the area is separated by a fence, it is a little dicey. You can park in the lot on the other side of the fence and walk around, or you can drive to the back behind the building. Please be aware of your surroundings if doing so as it is pretty remote back there.

Underage drinking and Underage workers serving alcohol. I went to support a friend at Uncle Earl's…read moreone week for our annual girls night. When I walked in the atmosphere was a bit boring..... anyone could basically go behind the bar and drink if you knew the managers. NEARLY EVERYONE who was serving me was underage, one girl even told me she had just turned 21... I was a bit uncomfortable with that. The drinks are overpriced... What bar doesn't serve Titos? The worst part about it every time i went in the bathroom most of the employees would be sniffing drugs.. like what type of bar are you guys running ? This bar needs to be shut down.... Let me update my review since it's being misconstrued and talked about . This review has NOTHING to do with anyone that worked at this bar. I've worked in a bar 12+ plus years ! I know how old you have to be to serve and yes that's correct it's 18 . Drinking and serving underage is highly illegal and I saw both of those things . Along with the drugs in the bathroom . My review still stands and no it's not biased . It's a great atmosphere but it needs to be ran the correct way .

An amazing facility with all services in one. Not to mention top notch customer service…read more Everything was so amazing. . . the food, the ambiance, the service. I can not wait to use this facility again. Huge thanks to Ms. Cyrstal and Ms. Debra for going above and beyond for our group. Also, thank you to the culinary team for making sure our group had sufficient food and a clean area at all times. Not to mention the maintenance team that aided in loading up our things. Again, this is by far the best experience I've had with renting an event space. I will be back.

From the owner: We are a one stop shop for conferences, meetings, receptions, retreats, and seminars. We offer a…read morevariety of spaces for events with on site catering, overnight rooms, free set up and take down, free wifi, free parking, and the entire campus is handicapped accessible. We also offer take out catering.

Beauvoir Park is an amazing event venue available for private party/wedding rentals, as well as…read moreknown for hosting music events for local and national bands. Tucked away near the Perkins Road Overpass, bring your own chair, blanket, snacks, drinks, and listen to great music for a fair entry price when they are hosting concerts. You can rent the venue for a party or wedding. I've been to both events there. There is a stage and an indoor space, as well as clean restrooms and seating options. The grounds are beautiful, and the acoustics are perfect. Follow their social media for events, and contact them for your next reunion, party, wedding, or other needs. Note, parking is all around the area, under the overpass and in other areas. You may have a walk a little, but it's well lit and beautiful.

An event space few are aware of. It is located behind Chelsea's and has been used as part of the…read morefestivities during The Wearing of the Green parade. I have spent several Saturday's following the parade lounging in the grass, drinking beer, while listening to good music. It is a cool place for receptions. I have attended a couple of wedding and receptions here. There are two small buildings on the property which are multi purpose. The owner, Mr. Les, is very helpful and accommodating for your event needs.

What a cool find! I didn't know this place existed until one of my favorite bands (Colony House)…read morecame to Baton Rouge and played here. We waited in line outside till the doors opened for the show then made our way in. The coolest part was realizing this was a record store! Lots of great finds in here. We managed to get up front for the show and loved every minute of it. The stage is sectioned with the front being nice and low to be nearly even with the guests then there's an elevated section. Great crowd, great acoustics. My husband and I loved it. Hopefully we'll have another chance to check it out soon!

This interesting venue is a converted church on Acadian just north of Government and South of…read moreFlorida on the edge of an older community in the city. By day the Baton Rouge Music Exchange is a shop operating in the old office / study areas of the building. The sanctuary has been converted to a standing room only performing arts space. There's easily room for 100+ people to get their groove on. The place has been hardened for sound proofing, the drop ceiling and window covering is apparent they are doing their best not to bother the neighbors, the music going inside could barely be heard outside when I went out to get a breath of fresh air. The sound system was great, the sound was tuned to the room, there was no bounce, no echo, no feedback, the sound guy did a great job! The sound was not overpowering, or muddy and dull. Better than a lousy MP3 or watching a performance on YouTube. This is why everyone should go see bands play. Experience live music because you can. They have events from local and national acts as well as Cajun Dance lessons and other events organized by the local promoters and owners of BRMusic Exchange. The night I was there I saw a band called LVVRS from Lafayette who were opening for Electric 6 who had been to Baton Rouge many times before. I paid $15 at the door which was cheaper than buying it online. Parking was a bit thin, get their early to get a spot and get a few brews or mixed drinks in your system so you can unwind and have some fun. Take a date and do some dancing, there's room enough. MCB is a BYOB establishment. No bar, you bring your own. There were folks who had brought coolers and nestled them along the two walls in the audience area. I guzzled my Makers and Coke whilst watching great music unfold from original acts. Maybe 25 - 40 people were there. The music acts were animated and put on a great show. I went to go listen to new music, when the opening band asked what we wanted to hear, and no one responded, I blurted out that I wanted to hear original music, no covers, so that they did. When Electric 6 played, they were monologuing about how the label wanted them to play more of their new tunes, I yelled something about the label and the millennials looked back in horror. I just laughed. I had a good time as did others who were dancing to the tunes they knew so well. I had fun, and I will be back to see more bands.

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.

Food was cafeteria style no seasoning and definitely not anything special the interior is dated…read morewith peeling wallpaper. High point was staff who were friendly and there are clean accessible restrooms near meeting rooms.

My boy Mitchell the bartender was great. He was awesome! Very personable and just all around great…read moreservice. I hope you guys treat this dude amazing because he deserves it!

This is one of the nicer hotels in BR. I would rank it on the same level as the Renaissance…read more While I do not travel to BR overnight as much as I once did, I have stayed in many different hotels in the Capital City. The Marriott happened to be convenient when I was in town for my work Christmas Party. I have passe this hotel hundreds of times and the reviews always made me stay elsewhere. But damn the reviews were wrong. This is a nice hotel. I stayed on the club level. The rooms here appear larger and have a wall of windows. The view of the interstate from this high up was pretty great if you like that sort of thing. I do, and the road noise was minimal because the room was so high up. The bar is fully stocked but expect hotel bar prices. You will spend a fortune if you drink here for a while but it was a great meeting place for our group. There is no lounge access on weekends but you will get a free voucher for breakfast. At $31.99, that voucher is much appreciated. If you don't have the voucher, I would skip breakfast. It is good but Louie's isn't that far and is far superior. If you are staying in BR, consider this hotel. It is nice.

Even with a hotel reservation, you must pay a Parking fee of $11.60 per night (not valet, just…read moreself-parking). It's just a regular azz parking lot. So - you pay for your room and have to pay separately on your phone in the parking lot. You have to manually enter your tag number and all your credit card credentials. If I had know this, I would have chosen a different hotel.

My boyfriend and I went to this local restaurant on Sunday for brunch. The ambiance was charming ,…read moreand the restaurant felt spacious with multiple dining rooms. The hostess was warm and welcoming and seated us promptly. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, which made for a relaxed experience. They also had a singer performing that day. We ordered different dishes. I had a crawfish hash with potatoes, eggs, and sauce, while he ordered the Chantilly waffle, which was topped with strawberries and blueberries, along with a side of candied bacon. He really enjoyed his meal. I enjoyed mine as well, though I think the potatoes would have been even better if I had ordered my eggs sunny-side up to create more sauce throughout the dish. That's more of a personal preference, as I usually prefer my eggs over hard. Overall, the experience was enjoyable . Our waiter wasn't particularly friendly, though she may have been very busy that day. I did have a few interactions with the bartender, who was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their wine selection. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to try something different for brunch or lunch.

My girls & I did a late Galentine's brunch here. We came 30 minutes after opening so it was pretty…read moreempty. The restaurant is so cute & dainty. The espresso martini wasn't made how I normally like them so they gladly switched it out for my old faithful French 75. To start I got the cream cheese cinnamon rolls to share. I honestly expected to like them more but they were ok. The Hallelujah Crab was EVERYTHING! It was my first time trying a soft shell crab & it did not disappoint. The grits that came with it were to die for. Overall I was very pleased.