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.

Great prices. Good vibes. Very chill. I will certainly go again. Great prices on the alcohol tooread more

What A Vibe Royal is…read morea great spot to link with friends and have a drink. The outside area at night is very relaxing. The bar guy is the best. The TVs and speakers outside does not work so that needs to be fixed. The cover charge at the door should be illegal. Having to pay to get in and having to pay for a hookah is just crazy to me. Parking would be crazy if I didn't get there early, it does fill up fast.

First time here and it was a nice time. The drinks were good and the bartenders were friendly…read more There was a live DJ and the vibe was nice. It's a spot to stop in for a few drinks for date night, girls night, or even a solo night out. There's indoor seating as well as outdoor balcony seating.

Had fun with my girls in this upbeat lounge space above Violet on grad night. Would love to go…read moreagain!

We happened into Backstreet Lounge last night on the recommendation of one of our neighbors, who…read moreenjoys going there for live music. It wasn't crowded at all, but this *was* the night before Thanksgiving, so that made sense. That said, there was a decent group of regulars that seemed to love the place. And we can see why. As the other reviewer mentioned, this bar caters to an older crowd (baby boomers with a sprinkling of Gen X), which isn't to say that younger people wouldn't be welcomed ... but the shenanigans that sometimes comes with being younger would be out of place here. Don, Jared and the Konspiracy was the band last night, and they did a fine job of playing classic rock standards that kept the dance floor busy. The food at the back (jambalaya) was a really nice touch, and the bartender did a wonderful job of keeping everyone topped up with good cheer. We're glad to have discovered this locals hangout and we'll definitely be back.

My favorite "hole in the wall"…read more I'm someone who loves good music and good people. Both can always be found at backstreet! As a former bartender, I am not a fan of college crowd bars or bars where the owner is wasted and causing drama. Im not a fan of drama, period. I like an older crowd that you can have fun with, drink with, dance with, etc. The owner is awesome, as are the regulars. When the dancing gets going, they salt the floor! Cap'n & Gayle do karaoke on Friday nights and it's the absolute best in town!!! if you're into karaoke you have to check it out! Not to mention, Friday nights, band nights, game nights and special events they have food cooked. I know you're thinking "yea, ok bar food". No. I'm talking home-cooked crock-pot food. I will bet that the chicken & dumplings are the best 99.9% of people that try them have EVER had. For LSU football they've got a projector screen and the game going on loud. Commercial breaks they put on 98.1 or the fight song, etc. Definitely my favorite place to watch the game. Long review but there's so much greatness about this place I know I'm forgetting to mention a million things. Bartenders are wonderful (especially Leslie!) bands are great, karaoke is great, drinks are great! Food is phenomenal as are the people you'll meet!

I always have a great time whenever I visit. The staff is friendly, and the music selection is…read morealways on point. It's definitely a great vibe.

This was my first time trying the R&B lounge. My husband and I came went on a Wednesday night to…read morehave a laid back date night. The lounge has a relaxing vibe with R&B music playing all night. We were greeted and advised to sit wherever we wanted. The menu is extensive and you can just about order any cocktail you can think of! On Wednesday nights, they have wings, so we ordered some wings in honey bbq. They have a list of flavors you can get them in though. For cocktails, we ordered two old fashioneds.The drinks are no joke! So good and strong we had to order another round! The wings were really tasty too! I definitely recommend going here on a chill date night or kickback with your friends. This place definitely passes the vibes test!

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.

Went here Friday casually. Didn't say one word to the bartender. She called me a bitch to my friend…read morethen she told me that I can't whisper to my friends. She kicked me and my friends out for nothing. I've never been treated so poorly. The bartender was a tall blonde woman who was masculine.

Molly was an amazing bartender! She had a very welcoming personality and made our cocktails to…read moreperfection. 10/10 will return.

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.

I forget I have free will and can go here whenever I please…read more DIVE BAR AF and I love it. Always have a good time when I have the opportunity, super friendly crowd. Cressy is a killa bartender, no notes.

There isn't any food that I know of... But the service is consistent with seasoned bartenders and a…read moremixed bag of regulars. Ultra comfortable, divey at its finest is my description.

We decided to go out for music and drinks after our training. This was recommended by the hotel…read morevalet. The bartender recommended the Blue Motherf*cker and it was STRONG. The dj was kind enough to take our numerous music requests. We had a blast

With all this quarantine business, corona got me scared to death. So I came here to find some hope,…read morebut now I'm finding out even BELLA NOCHE is closed???? Club Bella Noche should be the last place to close. That's sad, and it's really upsetting to me and my dawgs cause we just feel like... Side note: If you was coughing at somebody hospital, then cough at somebody hospital. Don't be bringing your virus to somebody else club. That's just sad.