42 Best Cocktail Bars in Baton Rouge

“My wife and I had a wonderful experience! Great food, friendly atmosphere, awesome staff! This is by far the best pizza in Baton Rouge!“

“My wife and I have been to Chow Yum multiple times, we have always had a great experience with staff and the food! This is one of the best restaurants in Baton Rouge!“

“Eliza!!! This restaurant blew me out of the water. Tonight was just a random Google search for a new place to eat and I landed on this GEM!!! The blue crab cheese dip was phenomenal, great flavor... I also had the crab cakes for my entree, OH my goodness, these were spectacular. The breading was light, and you could taste the crab immediately. Definitely will be back again to eat here. If you haven't tried it, you should.... You are missing out. 💕“

“best whisky bar in BR“

“It’s a great spot to chill and have a drink for the holiday season“

“If you’re on the hunt for a unique and cozy spot, The Brakes Bar is a hidden gem you simply must check out. But keep it under wraps—I’d love to keep it our little secret. What truly sets The Brakes Bar apart is their commitment to quality. They source fresh herbs straight from their own garden and even brew tea for some of their cocktails. These thoughtful touches make each visit feel like a special occasion. And get this—live music is a regular occurrence every Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 7 PM. It’s the perfect ambiance to sip on a delicious drink and catch up with friends.“

“One of the best places to hang out and unwind! Good atmosphere and friendly service!!“

“Great experience for my first time being at that the sherwood location. I was able to catch one of the bartenders' name Andrea, I hope I spelled her name correctly. Her service was A1! Thanks for a great Friday evening. I will be back again!“

“Having The time of your life with Great Drinks Good Music Food And Shows on certain nights. Great Vibes“

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“Recommended dishes: Ribs, Pulled Pork and Brisket, smoked sweet potato, smoked catfish, brisket nachos, steak“

“My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting this lounge for a birthday party. Mrs Bianca and her staff were the perfect hosts. We look forward to visiting again. Much Love to the entire staff❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Welcoming and helpful waitress, Ashley, greets you when you walk in.“

“Great bar! Great Bartenders! Foosball table. Food on LSU game day. Live music occasionally . Friendly regulars except for that one guy. Great place for an after work drink or finishing the night.“

“Best experience, bartenders and drinks !“

“My husband and I came down from Illinois to visit relatives and I wanted a daiquiri badly. Saw several reviews about a lady working or worked here that was rude. I wasn't going to stop here but I took a chance. Sage was very nice! He spoke, he was polite and friendly. So glad the customer service is better. Drinks are good, too. It wasn't busy or crowded. I'd definitely recommend!“

“I throughly enjoyed my salad for lunch. It was fresh and delicious. I loved the atmosphere and service was timely and friendly. I will be back!!“

“I had such a great experience at Pink Agave! The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming — perfect for a night out or a relaxed dinner. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried had that perfect balance of authentic Mexican flavor with a modern twist.
A special shoutout to our server, Allison, who truly made the evening memorable. She was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. From great recommendations to keeping everything timely, she made us feel right at home.“

“Great daiquiris! Lots of great Live Music! Good food and fun place. Pool tables and good atmosphere.“

“LAMB CHOPS WERE FLAVORFUL, ALL MY FOOD WAS HOT AND FRESH. MY SERVER KAPRIA WAS GREAT! ILL WILL BE BACK NEXT SATURDAY.“

“What a fun night for our anniversary! Great food and ambience!“

“Tonight we went to Palermo‘s for my husband‘s birthday. It was amazing to experience. Our server was so attentive. The food was amazing. The overall service was superb. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone as an excellent fine dining experience.❤️“

“Went in randomly being in town for lunch and stopped in for a drink and fell in love! Our bartender Ashley was so friendly and helpful and our drinks were out of this world! Wonderful relaxing atmosphere with so much to offer! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Best dawg that I’ve ever had…go here, order dawg, eat“

“My wife and i were surprised at the relatively dissapointing nightlife in downtown Baton Rouge. As we drove, she searched for a speakeasy. We came upon Hayride Scandal. Parking was easy, as we came upon the location nestled alongside a Hooters. Tall wooden doors open to a very nicely decored bar room. Darkly tone wood accents with bar or lounge seating. We choose the bar, as it is my habit to strike up conversations with the mixologists and learn about the establishment. 5 stars go to Brian, who was willing to engage my questions and then 3 mixology challenges. Classic black & white movies play on monitors over the bar tv. Fellow bar patrons were excellent conversation and an opportunity to wish them a happy birthday. Brian and Hayride Scandal made up for a great Saturday evening. Highly recommend this locale for all!“

“JESSICA IS AWESOME !!!!!!!“

“Excellent tapas menu & wine pairings. Impeccable service!“

“great atmosphere and wonderful service 😸“

“Love it food was good will come back“

“I would highly recommend Bullfish Bar & Kitchen! We had the beef oxtail with white rice and cabbage. It was delicious. Very well seasoned. Our service was great. The owner even came check on us to see how was our experience. I will definitely be going again.“

“The total package-food, drinks, atmosphere and amazing staff.“

“Came in on a Thursday night didn't stay long due to work; club didn't start to sway till about 10pm but it's very nice and all the ladies are lovely and sweet. I will be coming back for another visit, hopefully on a weekend.“

“This is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots for lunch. It’s quick and delicious, and the staff is always incredibly friendly. Plus, the atmosphere is inviting, and they have some outdoor seating available as well.“

“It's actually under a new name, Smoke Bayou. It was very busy but it was worth the wait. The service was solid, and the food was excellent. The beans were rich and flavorful, the slaw was crisp with well blanded dressing, the meat was fall off the bone, and the seasonings were deep with just a bit of bite. Outstanding. Give them a try.“

“Always an excellent experience. Great food.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful experience“

“Absolutely surprised. Great service, great bartenders, appetizer of lamb lollipops was so good we ordered three extra. Redfish was really great. We will be back soon“

“So my experience at City Pork on Highland was amazing. The interior was clean and modern. I believe our servers name was Aisha, and I was honestly having a bad day and she made me feel so much better with her kindness and hospitality. My meal was the Pork Belly Hoagie and I would rate that an 8.5/10. I think if it had some pickled onions on it to balance the richness from the pork belly, it would be even more amazing. Although it did come with a pickle, but I didn’t really care for that, it was too sweet for my liking so I give that a 4/10. I also had a side of coleslaw, and it had this peppery taste, which I actually enjoyed, while it was still sweet (but not too sweet) and crunchy. I’ll give that a 7.5/10. My husband got the smoked chicken and he would give that a 9.5/10, because he wanted even more because it was so good.“

“The food was good, but the drinks were better!! Came on a Sunday to celebrate a friend’s birthday. We ordered bottomless mimosas and tried every flavor, lol needless to say we got a lil tipsy. The service however was not that great. I dont know maybe our waitress was going through something and brought it to work with her. But she brought the wrong orders twice and was just kinda spaced out. Anyways we still had a great time.“