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!

Warm atmosphere with a sultry feel. Old style drinks with a modern twist and absolutely great small…read moreplates. Professional, talented staff. This is a great date spot for intimate conversation and scratches the itch of any person that appreciates history.

Hair and scandal is always a good option for drinks, ambience and hang out with your friends…read moresometimes a little chilly in there, but that just depends on the day maybe but it's always been cold in there when I went, but it is such a good vibe. They do have cheese boards, but they don't carry food so don't expect to get food there, but I would definitely recommend it. Service is always good and the vibe is always good.

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.

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

The food and the atmosphere were perfect! Nice people, great vibes and just a very nice time!read more

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

High end cocktails made expertly in what is basically a walk in closet. Service was professional…read moreand attentive. Speakeasy vibe. Good for a date.

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.

Seemed like a nice spot to grab a quick bite and cocktail. We came in after a day of running…read moreerrands, so looking for a quick wind down. Ordered 1 cocktail, and it was good. Honestly, the sweet potato fries may have been the best thing we had. I ordered the veggie quesadilla and added chicken, it was only ok. We also had the chicken and waffles, the waffle was pretty good. We sat at a bar table, and although the bartender had several ppl at the bar, he was very attentive to us. I've heard good things about Olive or Twist, so I'm willing to give them another try for brunch.

Our server Sion B was very welcoming & nice!!! We are in town from Birmingham AL!…read more The food was good! The atmosphere was very cool !! The brunch chicken & waffles 9/10! The Olive Twist or Twist Burger 10/10! The Acadian Pastas 3/10! The Oreo bread pudding 9/10 very sweet! The pillow talk 10/10! The strawberry lemon drop 10/10! The strawberry mango margarita 9/10!

Atmosphere was very nice! Didn't realize we needed a reservation so we took the bar seating which…read moreis normal for a quick bite and a nice drink!! Bar Tender was attentive, drinks were great.

We decided to try Colonel's Club for our anniversary after hearing some good things, but the…read moreexperience was a bit of a mixed bag. The Tuscan Meatballs were a rough start--they arrived ice cold. Even worse, when we sent them back, they clearly just reheated the same plate (the meatball with a bite out of it was still there) instead of bringing out a fresh dish. For the price, that's a pretty big disappointment. For entrees, I had the Smash Burger, which was fairly bland and nothing to write home about. However, the Lobster Ravioli was incredible--a total 10/10--and the Brussels sprouts were excellent as well. We finished with the cheesecake, which was also a highlight. The atmosphere was nice, staff were pretty good and it's a very popular place to grab a drink. While the food definitely improved as the night went on, the "hit or miss" nature of the meal and the service mishap with the appetizer made it hard to justify the price tag. We likely won't be back.