This is a great place to get food and a drink in BR. I am not in Baton Rouge at night as much as I am during the day. Most of the spots I frequent are lunch spots. A few weeks ago I was in town for a hockey game and in need of some refreshments pre-game. This was the perfect spot. It was a little rainy so a large portion of the place was unusable. In better weather the courtyard would've been a nice place to sit. There are many non courtyard tables and that's where we found ourselves. Calling yourself a beer garden and not having an extensive list would be foolish. Foolish they aren't here. Their list is extensive. So extensive and frequently changing that it's found via QR code on the table. The food menu is typical bar fare but taste anything but typical. The giant pretzel was delicious and paired well with the beers. Cheese fries are always welcome when having a drink and their version was equally great. Service was friendly and prompt. Check out Mid City Beer Garden. You'll like it. read more

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This is a great place if you love different types of beer! There are a wide array to choose from. We happed to be in town on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed $8 burger night. You can't beat it! A thick juicy burger cooked to perfection with the best crispy fries we've had in Louisiana. We sat at the bar. There was a slight glitch with one of our burgers in that they forgot the cheese and pickles but once we brought it to the server's attention it was corrected immediately. We would give our experience 5 stars except for that mishap and that we had to ask for napkins and cutlery. It was a little chilly the night we visited so we sat at the inside bar but there is a lot of outdoor seating which I'm sure would be nice on a warmer evening. read more

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We stopped by for drinks after brunch on a Saturday afternoon and were seated right away. Service was great and the drinks came out quickly. They were strong, flavorful, and well made. I had the raspberry margarita and the frozé, both of which were really good. We also ordered a few appetizers, and everything was tasty. This was my first visit, but definitely won't be my last. A great spot for drinks, bites, or catching a game. read more

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This has become a somewhat fav double date night spot for us. The drinks are always pretty good. Service is kinda spotty. I know it can be busy but our last server was lacking Spin dip 8/10 Egg rolls without sauce 6/10 Egg rolls WITH sauce 9/10 Grilled cheese& tomato soup 8.6/10 Bbq pulled pork sandwich I'd just skip. Not memorable Boudin balls were a skip for me also read more

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First time here. Not a lot of options for a pescatarian, but enough. Cool vibe. Excellent service. We had hummus, tuna dip, and I had a beet salad. She had the Cuban. All the food was really good. Drinks, and drink selection was excellent. We'll be back. read more

If there wasn't a clear example of how much this stretch along Government has changed over the years, just take a look at Mid City Beer Garden. The Mid City neighborhood has erupted a destination of quality restaurants and bars, which MCBG ranking among the largest and most popular drinking spots in the city. The bar has been well-designed, offering a contemporary feel with plenty of greenery, numerous screens, and seating options throughout. I'm not a fan of the bathrooms with the industrial sinks that could double as urinals but that's neither here nor there. The open roof provides a lot of lighting during the daytime, but can closed (#1) for bad weather. There is no beer hall without beer, and MCGB has plenty of it. The line of taps is impressive and they have lots canned beer options as well that range from IPA to sours. The right bartender can make a mean cocktail and their selection of signature cocktails range from $10-14. I've enjoyed the empress 75 ($14) and satsuma margarita ($13) the most, but there's a lot more to choose from. I would also recommend any of their frozen cocktails ($12-18 depending on size) for hot weather months. The frosé is classic, while sweet tooths will love the frozen king cake and the lemon ice box pie daiquiri. Every first Thursdays of the month will features a lineup of $8 martinis. While I've never look at this as a food destination, there's a lot here. It's a known fact that the former chef at the legendary Chelsea's (#2) has influenced the menu a bit, which is why their grilled cheese & soup ($13) remain one of their most popular items. Their BBQ pork sandwich ($16) and classic burger ($14) are safe options for classic bar fare lovers, while their shrimp po'boy ($17) is my preferred sandwich. There's also some sort of an addicting quality with their french fries. Their bar bites include typical things like chips, egg rolls, and spinach dip, but I would recommend their boudin balls ($12) and smoked tuna dip for a tastier option. Their soups have been popular with folks, especially the tomato basil with focaccia and the gumbo. They also have nightly food specials such as $1.50 Taco Tuesday and a $8 burger + fries night on Wednesdays. The weekend brunch is their most popular option to date and they've done well with solid options and fairly good presentation. Some folks are all about the avocado toast ($13) and breakfast burritos ($13), I'm somewhat lukewarm to both. I would prefer their loaded hash browns (#3 - $13), hangover biscuit ($15), and their boudin benedict ($16). The latter dish might be one of the priciest, but it's easily the most savory thing on the menu. More things to consider: :: The door is a checking point at all times. Always bring a government ID. :: No kids are allowed. Sorry parents. :: Beware of LSU or major sports evenings. It's almost a guarantee the place will be packed. Ventilation can be nan issue if that's the case. :: Parking lot is directly behind the business but there is also a gravel lot along Steele Blvd that can accommodate a lot of vehicles MCBG is ultimately a place of gathering. Whether it's for sports, food, or the occasional drink, always make sure to bring good company and the rest will take care of itself. ____________ (#1) There was a time a few years ago when malfunctioned and the center dining area became a waterfall. (#2) Chelsea's Cafe: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chelseas-cafe-baton-rouge (#3) Could it possibly be due to the fame of Louie's (https://www.yelp.com/biz/louies-cafe-baton-rouge-2) that cubed breakfast potatoes are referred to as "chunky hashbrowns" in these parts? I still don't understand this. My photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mid-city-beer-garden-baton-rouge?userid=ysCBsXWPB-LAiewVS3jZfQ read more

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These fries are the best fries you could ever imagine. Make sure to get extra ranch and extra gravy for the table. Trust me!! read more

Mid City Beer Garden - Loaded cheese fries with BBQ pulled pork - Beer Gardens Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mid City Beer Garden 3808 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 I am honestly surprised that I never knew Baton Rouge had a beer garden! If you are looking for splendid drinks, yummy food, and one hell of a good time in a laid-back environment, then look no further! @midcitybeergarden_br has it! I plan to come here more often now. Items ordered: 1. TOMATO BASIL SOUP WITH FOCACCIA TOAST cup $5.99 bowl $10.99. A delicious blend of tomatoes, basil, and a kick of jalapeno for a bit of spice. (Added bacon for extra) 2. CLASSIC BURGER $13.99. 8 oz seasoned ground beef patty. Dressed with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served with fries. Ask your server about adding cheddar, bacon, beer onion. 3. PRETZEL TWIST $7.99 soft, buttery, salty, served with house-made beer queso and coarse ground mustard seeds. 4. Chef Special Lemon-Berry cheesecake. 5. Jucifer IPA - New England 6. Espresso Martini #tonylameats #batonrougela #midcitybeergarden #beergarden #bar #barfood #foodislife #foodie #foodismedicine read more

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All I can say is the Froses are everythinggg!! It reminds me of a frozen strawberry lemonade with an extra pizazz. It's very refreshing and perfect for brunch. Overall Mid City Beer Garden is the perfect place for a nice brunch or lunch. It's even better when there is good weather. There is outdoor and indoor seating options available. read more

The place is amazing inside with walls that open up and it feels like a big open patio! Huge beer selection with a full bar and a great place to eat/drink. The food was pretty dang good too! I got a bowl of gumbo which was amazing but their grilled cheese was not good at all (way too much bread and way too little cheese). Their bread pudding was fantastic but their cinnamon/sugar pretzel was not good (not enough glaze nor enough cinn/sugar). read more

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Mid City Beer Garden is always a favorite of mine! The food is amazing and so are the cocktails. I'm not a beer drinker so I always get the cocktails and they never disappoint! They have a great selection of drinks and food on their menu! I love trying something new every time I go! The service is always quick and the servers are very friendly too. I also appreciate that it's 21+ and that the vibes are very laid back, so no one gets too crazy. This is a great place to come on a Friday night! They play good music and it's never too loud so it's easy to chat with the people you're with! I will always recommend Mid City Beer Garden for people to try! read more

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We've been to MCBG for brunch and weren't that impressed. They have really stepped up their brunch with food variety and quality and many more drinks. Was so much better today! ! The avocado toast was noteworthy! The bread was a little sweet which helped balance everything else on the toast-the avocado had a citrusy note, the radishes, and pico all balanced it for a flavorful burst then I added a poached egg. Muah! Loved it! The hash browns were under cooked so hard potatoes. Those still need work. The boudin Benedict was ok. Needs a kick up in flavor. The cheesy smoked grits were delightful. Loved the smoke. read more

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Mid City Eating Mid city Beer Garden is a great place to visit when in BR! They have an open patio concept in the middle but exudes chill ambiance. We had about a 10 minute wait to be seated. Our apps came out quickly! But there was probably a good hour before we got two wraps and cheese fries so that was slightly disappointing. We started out with the southwest eggrolls and boudin balls. Highly recommend the eggrolls! Delicious! The boudin balls were good but slightly overcooked. Each wrap came served with fries - what would have elevated the dish slightly if the fries were fried in duck fat and served with an aioli sauce. The drinks were great and while we didn't try any of the craft beer, this place is always outstanding on friendliness of the staff, cleanliness of the restaurant, food tastes good. We will be back! read more

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The and frozen drink special on a Saturday morning were really good. Love the scenery!

Great place to watch the game! Appetizers are the best! We will be going back real soon.

The food was ok, I enjoyed my breakfast burrito and grits. My server did great as well. The food took awhile to come out. Someone at my table ordered spinach and artichoke dip and it came out cold, not warm, cold. My French toast sticks were hard like, crunchy. My server took them off after noticing they were so hard I didn't even attempt to eat. I would like to try again since the service and ambiance were great. The rain had started right before we arrived so the host was busy but he made sure to communicate which I appreciated. read more

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Unfortunately, we had an extremely abysmal experience here this afternoon, January 11th, 2026. We had a table of six and ordered the French toast sticks, spinach dip, six entrees, and at least one drink per person. The issues started with the $10 French toast, which came as three very small sticks on a plate that was much too big for the amount of food and made it look sad. The spinach dip was also a very small portion, barely able to be shared, about half a scoop each between six people. It was in the mid-50s outside and the heaters were not turned on. I saw several people shivering in their seats. This seems like something that could have been easily solved by staff paying attention. When it came time to order drinks, one of us asked the server how the Bloody Mary was. The server, a male with long brown hair and glasses, responded, "I hate Bloody Marys, but people order them." It is rude and insulting to tell a guest you hate something they are ordering, and it is also not helpful to someone who obviously does like Bloody Marys. He also did not bring sugar and creamer with the coffee until the coffee was already gone or cold and never offered coffee refills. We did have stirrers wrapped in a napkin! Which he brought and shoved into one our faces. Then he was told to put them on the table and layed them down and touched them all with his open palm down. We still didn't have the cream and sugar! The cream and simple syrup, not sugar, which was strange, came in shot glasses. When poured, it dripped down the side of the shot glass and covered the table and our phones in sticky residue. Maybe invest in some stainless steel bell creamers. They're between $1-$2 a piece and are literally made for this purpose. The server then went on to tell us he was operating on two brain cells. I can excuse a couple of hiccups, but this was far beyond that. We ordered a champagne with the appetizers, and it still had not arrived by the time four of the six entrees came out. At that point, we had been looking for our server for at least 20 minutes. One of us had to go to the bartender to ask for the champagne again. The bartender brought it to us despite not having a ticket for it because the server never ordered it. When the food finally came out, it was brought by two people who did not know who had ordered which dish. Do they not use seat numbers, or is the staff not trained to utilize them? They only brought four of the six entrees, set them down, and left before we could ask for napkins, condiments, or anything else. There was no communication about where the other two dishes were or when they would come out. We waited another 30 minutes for our server. When we finally saw him again, he stood petting a dog at a table behind us for over 10 minutes and did not check on us at all. We eventually had to interrupt his gossip to ask for assistance. I explained that we had waited for a champagne we had to retrieve ourselves from the bartender, that two dishes never arrived with no explanation, and that we needed napkins and condiments. We never even got to ask for condiments because he immediately ran to the back and stayed there for another 15 minutes. At this point, I was paying close attention and had absolutely no patience left for the lack of service. I saw the server talking to the bartender, walked over, and asked him to cancel the remaining two dishes and bring the checks. He made a face, clearly seemed annoyed, and said "ok" in a sarcastic tone. The manager came over and said he was sorry and that the kitchen "messed up the poached egg water," which, honestly, was laughable. He said they would not be auto-gratuating us. It is wild that parties of six are automatically charged gratuity in the first place, but thanks, I guess. His attitude was not great either, and he seemed equally annoyed. It still took another 30 minutes to get the checks and get us out of there. The experience was absolutely horrendous, and the entire staff seems to need serious training. Safe to say we won't be visiting again any time soon. It's sad because it's a great building but the staff can't seem to execute. It wasn't even busy, there were a few tables but nothing overwhelming. read more

There's a reason this place called MID city beer garden. Food is mid af. Service and vibe is goooood though. read more

Cool place and dog friendly! Liked everything about this place. Swung by for an afternoon treat. The beers and boudin balls were very good. Only criticism is that you better bring your wallet. Two beers and one appetizer for $40 isn't the best deal in the area... read more

One of my favorites places to go in Baton Rouge! The ambiance is amazing... you feel like you are in an actual garden. The place is very open but has some parts inside. I love the fireplaces and tvs throughout! I normally always get beer when I come here, but this time it was freezing so I decided on the spiked hot Apple Cider. You can put any liquor in it, but I went with the waitresses recommendation of rum. It was so good! I had never had spiked apple cider, and I really enjoyed it! And yes, it was actually hot so it kept me warm throughout the night. The food here is also always amazing. My favorite is the soft pretzel with cheese and mustard for dipping sauce. The pretzel is also very warm and the dipping sauces go great with it. I could eat this all day long. The service is always top notch! I love it here and always a top choice when thinking where to go! read more

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A good place to grab a drink with a friend. They have so many choices for beer, wine and drink alternatives on tap, definitely something for everyone. Although it is a "beer garden" many more cocktails were being served than beer. The environment is pretty relaxing but the music was a little loud making conversation strained. The service was exceptional. read more

Mid City Beer Garden - Outside patio - Beer Gardens Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

On Saturday a few of me and my friends visited. The young lady was serving us so very rude. We was going to leave but decided to speak the manager to switch our server. This server was much better. The wait time for our order took a very long time. The server informed us " the kitchen is running behind." Many tables was waiting for their order. The food finally was delivered to our table. It was okay. This was my first time there but I will not return or recommend it to anyone. read more

My daughter and SIL love this place! While in town, we went for a late lunch. The atmosphere is fun and the staff are welcoming. Everything we had was soooo good! read more

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I ordered the fried chicken sandwich which was phenomenal, the chicken was seasoned and fried perfectly. We also ordered a Christmas margarita and it was outstanding. The only negative was the cheeseburger, the beef tasted like it was frozen, other than that everything else was awesome. read more

The beer selection is great, with many reasonable choices. The food is good, BUT they wanted an upcharge of $1.00 to add mustard to my burger and when I rejected that and asked for just extra mayo instead, they said there's a $1.00 upcharge for extra mayo! I can't say I won't go back, but I will bring my own mustard and mayonnaise!! read more

We stopped by here before we headed to the airport and were so glad we did. Great set up with the indoor/outdoor seating. Service was good and the food was great! read more

I don't frequently get too many chances to go "out",out anymore. But we came down for our close friend Cameron's graduation from LSU this weekend. We were just going to hit the Mid City Beer Garden for a quick stop, but eneded up there half the night because of the good company and the service was so good. The wide selection of beers is the main draw, but the roomy tables and server cameradie was stand out. Bailey was our main server and probably the reason we ended up staying longer by keeping us checked in on and making some great selection suggestions! Emily was also a friendly face and helpful as well. We were well behaved and tried to be helpful, and hopefully not to much trouble for the staff. We are all service workers so try to be a easy to deal with, lol. read more

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Brunch was delicious as always. Of course had to get the pretzel to start and it hit the spot. Me and my mom shared the breakfast burrito with cheesy grits and it filled the both of us up. The breakfast burrito also comes with a salsa to dip it in! The ice coffee was delicious as well. My dad had the chicken biscuit, which could of use more butter/sauce. Our waitress was friendly and the atmosphere was good as usual. read more

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The loaded cheese fries were delicious! The atmosphere was great, it was a pretty day and they had all the windows open. read more

Mid City Beer Garden - Loaded cheese fries - Beer Gardens Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A friend and I decided to give this place a try out for Brunch. When we arrived we had the option to either sit inside or outside, no wait time. The atmosphere was amazing had a very chill and relaxing vibe to it. I had the French toast for my appetizer and my only complaint with that is the toast was very doughy and wet like they were not cooked all the way. I had the breakfast burrito and grits as well and it was amazing. The grits has a smoked taste to it probably some of the best grits I have had so far. If you are ever in the area I would recommend you stop in and give this place a try. read more

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Great beer selection, average food. The place was a great spot to catch the game, zero desire to eat here again.

We enjoyed lunch here on a gorgeous afternoon! Awesome indoor/outdoor combo of seating and ambiance. Great selection of beer & drinks. Our meals were tasty and super friendly service. read more

My parents and I went to Beer Garden for Sunday brunch and it was quite busy. Perfect day though to go because the weather was nice. Our waitress, Savannah, was very friendly and helpful. My Dad wasn't sure what kind of beer to get and she made a good recommendation that he enjoyed. We ordered chips and the dip trio as an app, and I have to say I was disappointed in the chips and my folks felt so too. They did not taste fresh, more like they had been sitting for awhile. The dips were good though. I had the beet salad with grilled chicken and it was delicious! I would highly recommend it and for me it was a big enough portion to have leftovers. My Dad got the burger which he enjoyed and my Mom got the breakfast burrito which she liked too. I also had the white margarita which is a coconut margarita. It was delicious! Service was great, loved the atmosphere and overall the food was good. We will be back. read more

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This Mid city restaurant was a whole vibe. From the outside nice decor more like a cali vibe. The inside was nice so is the bar area. My wife treated me here for a date for Father's Day. I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I will definitely be back in the night time to catch the night vibes. 10/10 read more

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Laid back place to grab some drinks and food. Plenty of options on tap along with a full bar. Quality bar food to go along with your beverage of choice. Not pretentious, all are welcomed. A couple of tvs to keep up with the outside world but you're not coming here to watch the game. You're here to hang with others and have a good time. Drinking on a budget? Order a Gold Star! A shot and a 16 oz beer will keep you busy while not breaking the budget. read more

This was my first visit to Mid-City Beer Garden, along with two others, and unfortunately it was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Our server, Sophia T., came to the table without menus or even a hello. When I asked for them, she returned with only two instead of three and tossed them onto the table. It took over 30 minutes just to get a drink, and shockingly, she even canceled our table for dinner. The entire experience left us feeling completely unwelcome. Dining out should never feel this disrespectful or dismissive, especially on a first visit. read more

We were visiting BR and wanted to check out a brewery, but it was Sunday evening and they were closed. Then found Mid City Beer Garden on Yelp and decided to go and are so glad we did. The place is nice! A really nice enclosed patio and a very cool interior bar area. A wall full of beer taps, about 40 something of them, so we still got try a local craft beer or two. For food we shared the spinach artichoke dip. It was nice and creamy with just enough hot sauce mixed in. The tortilla chips weren't the best, but they appeared to be house made and it was the end of the day. We then finished the evening with a slice of the Easter bread pudding, very thick, very sweet, and best of all no raisins! My wife also enjoyed a chocolate martini for dessert. read more

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Sunday brunch was nice here at the bar. Not to crowed perfect atmosphere. The bartenders were very attentive and nice. Love the layout of tables and high barstools. My waffle was a little crispy for me but good so I ate it. The chicken breast was delicious! read more

Mid City Beer Garden - Chicken & Waffles with whipped and strawberry on side - Beer Gardens Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Really cool place! The service and ambience is wonderful. The food is great and seasoned well. The only con I have is a pro for others. I wasn't comfortable with the number of pets that were inside the establishment but I guess because the place is designed as an indoor/outdoor place they allow pets; however, it was odd that a waitress mentioned "there aren't supposed to be dogs in here". Despite that, I enjoyed my food, drinks and fellowship. I would definitely return. I went for Sunday brunch and would like to go again for dinner one evening. read more

Mid City Beer Garden - Avocado toast and hash browns - Beer Gardens Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I've been here a few times now, and I'm impressed. I remember this becoming the new, hot spot when it opened, so I'm happy I've finally joined the club and visited. The food is thoroughly good; it's not a place that's only good for drinks. Whether you stick to the infamous pretzel, or get another appetizer like cheese fries. Or, you can get a full entree like a burger, they've got a great kitchen back there. The service is nice and the prices can't be beat, which is why it's always so packed! Definitely wish they took reservations! read more

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