44 Best Cocktail Bars 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!“

“Brian the server and young architect: My wife and I have worked in fine dining, Ruth's Chris and Brennan's, New Orleans; most servers find a way to irk me and disappoint. Brian's service was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and friendly without getting in the way of our date.

Food: You can scarcely complain about any of the creole and New Orleans fusion served at Eliza; we have been loyal in particular for the gluten free fried seafood. For such a high quality place, however, I was disappointed to learn they are still using the industrial biproduct, "vegetable" oil, in their fryer instead of beef tallow or at least refined peanut oil (which does *not* cause allergic reactions).

I selfishly hope Eliza's can commit to clean oils in their kitchen, so they can once again be our go-to for fried seafood and perfect destination to show out of town friends a refined but casual experience of excellent south Louisiana fare.“

“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.“

“best whisky bar in BR“

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

“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!“

“Best experience, bartenders and drinks !“

“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❤️❤️❤️❤️“

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

“I went to Ruby Slipper for my birthday this past Sunday. The food was delicious & so were the drinks. Service could have been a little faster, other than that, I'd recommend it to everyone.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!!“

“Rocco Pizzeria- Seriously delicious! Not only the best pizza I have ever had, but also the best ever restaurant meal I have ever had. From the service to the food, this place is incredible! The food, y’all!!!!! The garlic knots are so dang good. I don’t even know how to describe the goodness. There are no words. The pizza is so amazing! So dang amazing!!! Seriously, go! You won’t be disappointed!“

“The manager Nick at the Baton Rouge location is the best, he runs the location so good. 10/10 MUST VISIT.“

“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!“

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

“I suggest the Morning Dawg.“

“Exceptional meal & service…, Ask for Grant! And Evan will serve you up some of the best cocktails ever! Highly recommend the Buffalo trace cocktail 😋 we will certainly be back!“

“went today and had Josi took cared of me! she recommended the Al Pastor for the Nacho Problems and boy lemme tell u that was the best choice yet! was so good made me wanna slap my baby mama! everyone was so friendly and all the servers are so attractive! definitely gonna bring the wife and kids next time!“

“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!“

“great atmosphere and wonderful service 😸“

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

“I have been at this location a couple times. I looked this last time the best. First, the place did not smell like alcohol that had been sitting too long. It actually smelled clean. That drew me in immediately. I like the flavors. I tried a new mixture called Barbie Gurl. It consisted of pina colada, strawberry, peach bellini, and crawgator. It mixed so well. I drink half of it before I realized to take a picture. I would definitely order that again since I got the extra large. Also, the young gentleman that was behind the counter was so nice, personable, and professional. He explained what the drinks were and how strong they were.“

“Love it food was good will come back“

“Great relaxed place. Has drink options for everyone. They also have great food options for everyone. There are also many fun events to attend.“

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

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

“Always an excellent experience. Great food.“

“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.“

“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.“

“My wife told me about old school BBQ and took me there for lunch. My wife had the chicken and I had the ribs. All the food tasted amazing. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone and absolutely delicious! If you're looking for an awesome place to eat, go to Old School BBQ!!!“

“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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful experience“

“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.“

“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“

“Une expérience extra ordinaire ! Je recommande les huîtres chaudes 👌🏼 Des plats typiques de Louisiane à découvrir sans modération ! Un 🫶🏼 pour le service.“

“A little pricey, but good food and portion sizes. The Grits and Grillade platter was filling and flavorful. Bathrooms are decorated with a rural, slapdash decor which was somewhat unsettling. Location of the restaurant is set back from the road in a strip mall so it can be slightly difficult to locate.“