Hayride Scandal is one of our favorite places to hang out before or after dinner. It has an elegant…read moreatmosphere, a great selection of drinks, and live jazz that creates the perfect vibe. The bartenders are polite, top-notch mixologists who provide friendly, attentive, and speedy service.

This place has a beautiful aesthetic and a relaxed atmosphere. The music was low enough that you…read morecould actually have a conversation, making it a great spot for a date, especially if you're trying to get to know someone. There are plenty of seating options for couples or larger groups, and the sofas were sturdy, comfortable, and clean. The drinks were excellent, and the bartenders were attentive, friendly, and made each drink with care. I believe they offer happy hour all day on Sundays, and the happy hour menu includes several great drink options. I would definitely come back and grab a seat at the bar.

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.

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

Nice spot to grab a drink and light bite with a friend or group of friends. The balcony is nice on…read morea night when it's not too hot. They have a bar up there but if you order food you have to go downstairs to order and pick it up. The egg rolls are good, but so are the wings and fried pickles.

I made reservations for the Tunnel for my boyfriend's birthday. I am so glad I did. We arrived…read moreabout ten minutes early and found the entranceway to the speakeasy by the clue given which was such a cool experience. Once in the restaurant, we went to the bar and got their amazing Golden Gatsby cocktail. It was sweet and fruity and had a nice kick to it. The bartender made great drinks our entire visit. I also got an old fashioned which was great. We ordered the beef wellingtons minis and the duck confit tacos which were very yummy. There were not a lot of people there at all. It was us and another couple. We did not have any long wait times at all which was one of the reasons I chose an earlier reservation time not a time later in the afternoon. The ambiance was perfect for date night and the vibe was very intimate. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic evening with their significant other!

Food was delish the charcuterie was worth it I would skip the wellingtons we had mixed emotions…read moreabout those. The drinks are phenomenal. Ambiance is perfection and the service is great eveyone is friendly, maybe don't ask for recommendations from the bartender wasn't too helpful in that part

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.

Food was amazing! Service was also very nice. Seared Tuna…read moreBowl was SO good We will definitely be back

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.

Great bar to stop by after work. Has a dart board, ping pong table outdoor, and board games. Great…read moreplace to just unwind and hangout during their happy hour with plenty to choose from between their drafts and wells.

Enjoyed the outdoor seating area and the drinks. It's a bit on the expensive side but it's…read moreotherwise pretty good :)

You do need a reservation. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and with some of our party…read moremembers present (6 out of 11), were shown to our table. We were in a large alcove at the back of the restaurant. It was spacious and elegant, even with the table ended up being almost entirely filled. Our waiter was enthusiastic and patient with our large party. Refills and check-ins were timed well. The drink selection was pretty extensive. Food was delicious and all delivered within minutes of one another (no one was stuck waiting for long). Burger was cooked to perfection and not TOO hot. I hate when food is so hot in temperature that you can't take a bite. The chocolate cake was good, but the whip cream tasted kinda fake/oily. The cake itself was medium density and had a slightly salted finish. It paired perfectly with the frosting which was very rich and extra sweet. A delightful pairing. For my drink, plus a double shot of whiskey, the burger and dessert, it came to just over $100. That feels expensive. Take that as you will. I wouldn't return mostly due to price. But quality on everything was great, and so was the service. Atmosphere was great too.

Food was good! We got 2 apps and 2 entrees. Steak was cooked perfectly and the Brussels sprouts…read morewere 10/10. Ambiance was good. -2 stars because we sat at the bar on a Friday night and the bartenders were very lackluster. Barely spoke to us. The place wasn't overly busy either. We tried to make conversation and it fell flat every time. We enjoy making small talk with bartenders that's why we chose to sit there. Not sure if it was an off night or what. The lounge section was also closed due to a private party. Understandable but we wanted to have an after dinner cocktail. Overall we'd go back and sit at a regular table.