45 Best Bars in Lafayette

“I Just had a daiquiri from Frankie’s!!!!!! Not only was it perfect but their presentation of the daiquiri was awesome!!!! All of the fruits were delicious and the Jell-O shot to boot!!! Highly recommended!!!!!!👍👍👍👍“

“Amazing place and chill place to vibe and let loose no judgement“

“We had a birthday celebration on Saturday night. I called for reservations a week in advanced, received a text confirmation minutes later. I then received a text reminder on Friday. THEN a phone call an hour before. The service was excellent. The food was fantastic and well priced. The drinks were well made. Couldn't have asked for a better birthday dinner with family and friends.“

“What a place! A beautiful music venue off of the downtown main strip. Live music every night they are open. Local artists, great drinks, magical place.

Lots of space and tables for large crowds. There are private party areas along both side with booths. Main floor has plenty of tables for seating. And even better, they leave space for a little dancing in front of the stage.

The bartenders are fantastic and knowledgeable. Make a mean old fashioned. Be sure to get it with Bullet Rye. Louisiana taps for beers, full bar, and wonderful people. This place is the vibe for downtown Lafayette.

When things are super busy, they do have a secondary bar and upstairs lounge seating.“

“Shout out @ The Loose Caboose for a fun Valentine's burlesque show! Everyone was SO sweet and enjoyable to be around. Thank y'all for putting your hearts and parts into the show 💋💕“

“Very nice place! 100 degrees outside but AC was kicking butt! Nice and cool! Bar is beautiful!“

“Tons of selection and great prices“

“The ambiance was Amazing🌸🌺🌸“

“Cozy, romantic, and super cool place. Came on a Wednesday night and saw a Cajun Jam. Small area to dance. I was very happy that they had Miller High Life in a bottle because it's my favorite and not sold in a lot of places.“

“I've only ever gone through the drive thru but their drinks are always really good!! associates are very nice as well. the only complaint I'd actually have is something that's completely out of the employees control.... I've noticed that my drink will slowly seep out of the small holes in my styrofoam cup. my hands will get sticky so ill wash them and wipe the cup, only to see little beads of red liquid on the outside of my cup again. I have really bad sensory issues so this is enough to push me to another brand unfortunately 😭“

“Good bar food. Beer selection was weak for porters and dark beers. Zero barrel aged. How are you a tap house with zero barrel aged options? Not one KBS even. Nice people and great customers. Nice TVs. Music not too loud so you can enjoy company.

Parking: Great tip shelf bourbon selection. Need to look way up to see them. Taylor was in the house.“

“Wonderful wonderful establishment! Old world atmosphere and wonderful food! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit for dinner. The food was very good. We had chicken parmesian, spinach salad, glass of wine, and bread pudding. All delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere is charming, business casual attire at least because it's a nice place, piano music playing, charming. The crepe myrtle tree in the front is something else!! Gigantic! Anyway a must stop if you're wanting Italian.“

“You know I'm gonna rate y'all 5 Stars!! Had some of the best experiences here & continue to! Always booking the best bands & having the best karaoke!!! Not only metal & rock bands, but definitely the most of the most around here!“

“This place is everything you'd want in a grunge bar... dim lighting, killer music and a raw, authentic vibe you just don’t find anymore. The drinks are strong, affordable, and served by bartenders who know how to keep the energy alive. The décor feels like stepping into a time capsule with its fire local artists. Perfect spot if you're into live karaoke, chilling with an unpretentious crowd, or just looking for a wild night out with character.“

“Always friendly and courteous! I don't like the MF (it stands for what you think it is) you might because it's pure liquor and tastes like it. It's there Best Seller. I wonder why... Lol. So far I love the Push-up the best! Will continue to try the other items on the menu. Stay tuned. I wonder what ingredients make the 190 Octane because it's the orange flavoring in the Push-up. If you know let me know, please. My favorite daiquri place so far!“

“This is one of the best bars in Downtown Lafayette and a big part of why this bar is so fun is that the bartenders take fantastic care of you! You get really top notch excellent service here that is fast and friendly. They always seem to be having a good time in this joint and you also have the option of the huge patio in the rear of this spot where you can have a totally different environment which is also lots of fun. Overall this is just a great spot where they take great care of you.“

“Great evening with Pigeon Post Trivia!“

“So good great rotisserie chicken, burgers, grits, fries, and shrimp. Every thing is so good!!!“

“I know this place very well! My girlfriend's Landlord, Mr John owns this bar and it's certainly a staple in Lafayette. Great live music on the weekends and a cool kind of local new Orleans vibe to the bar during the week days. Must check it out! Hope to see ya there!

Parking: There's parking in front of the bar and across the street there's an entire parking lot that also belongs to Gloria's.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there's a nice new ramp“

“While most of these drinks are totally disgusting, I just loved the novelty of a drive-up daiquiri window and their pricing for specials. There are pool tables but no one was there using them when we were there. That drive through sure was busy though! Oh, and don't mess with the raccoons living out of the dumpster out back---they are favored regulars!“

“Create atmosphere nice people“

“really great grown & Sexy establishment I had the greatest time“

“Just bring a jacket LOL it’s cold in that place I love it just didn’t have my jacket with me tonight !!! Had to change bars 😳“

“The downtown Annex is always a solid lunch or dinner choice. The service and atmosphere are top notch. the outside patio is great for people watching and its convenient when at a festival or events downtown. Centrally located with ample parking on the side of the building.“

“Amazing daiquiris. Polite staff and very friendly.“

“This is a good little whole in the wall bar. Drink prices are really cheap. Its small so the music can be too loud sometimes. There is no menu. No food to order. They do cook occasionally and offer the food free if charge. When they do cook the food is good.“

“They don't sell food so couldn't give it 5 stars, But they do cook at times and it's free for customers and it's always good! The service is Good, atmosphere is good .. just wish more people would stop in.. it's a great place to play pool on any of their 5 tables, great place to meet friends for drinks and catch up!“

“MAX cooked us burgers tonight and they were GREAT! Thank you MAX! 5 STARS!!!“

“Me and my fiance went eat tonight. food was great but the bartender/server was horrible. her name was Miranda. No energy, no smile, was sarcastic when we ordered like we were ignorant and she just wasn't good. Would love to eat there again but definitely when she isn't working. !!!!!!“

“We tried Central for the first time yesterday and were amazed at how delicious it was. The garlic knots were incredible, I think I’d go back purely for those. We tried the adult cheese pizza and it was awesome too.

I’ve heard about central pizza from so many people and I was so excited to go try for myself. It did not disappoint, and I will definitely be back soon.“

“My husband and I are from out of town and had the opportunity to visit Marleys for his bday. Great music, pool tables and the bartender was the sweetest especially after we had a horrible experience with another bar that was very rude to us. Marleys is 1000/10. Enjoyed our trip! Thank you!“

“I always love going to Chuy's, as it is one of the few places in town where there is more than one option on the menu. I have had the bean burrito, veggie enchiladas, and fajitas, and they have all been great. Their guacamole is excellent as well. Just keep in mind: i was told by one of the servers that the regular Mexican rice is not vegan due to being made eith chicken bouillon. I usually get the green chili rice, which is vegan and still delicious“

“Old school simple country atmosphere with Cajun roots“

“Such a different place these days. An absolute 180 since Berry owned this place. I haven't been to Artmosphere in years because of it, but I can honestly say that the whole place now is a vibe. The new owner is obviously putting his entire heart and soul to not only the establishment but also to customer service and concern.
I will definitely be coming back.“

“🍽️ Cajun Shrimp & Grits Lightly Doused in BBQ Sauce Topped with Pepper Jack Cheese Scrambled Eggs + 🍹 Sunrise Mocktail was PERFECT last meal in Lafayette, Louisiana for a while! I was very hungry & STILL was too full to eat EVERY BITE! Very Delicious!“

“The older gal behind the bar runs a well oiled machine. Didn’t think the jukebox could be so loud which is a good thing. Top bar in Lafayette don’t waste your time going downtown. Beer was cold and served promptly. Chicken fingers and fries were fresh. Lotta people playing pool so plenty of elbow room at the bar. Thank you Green Oaks!“

“Always a good time 10/10 recommend“

“This food is amazing! Hands down a chef who tops his food with love!“

“Great place to play pool, hang out with friends. The ladies where so sweet, definitely Awesome customer service. Clean building inside and outside. No smoking inside, no cut off shirts, no sagging pants. It doesn't get to loud inside, the atmosphere feels friendly and safe. The drinks where good, well made. I had (Sex on the beach) drink, it was perfect. We went as a big group, we had plenty of room to move around. Awesome place ti play pool.“

“Fried shrimp and fish are my favorite.“

“This place has a laidback environment. Something like the sitcom Cheers. They serve people from all walks of life but mostly blue collar workers. You can dress up or dress down it doesn't matter the owner makes you feel right at home. One of the best night to go is Thursdays. There is a D/J that plays till 2am and you can dance all night long. Thats why they call it swing out city.“

“Great place for adults to hang out and have fun. A no pressure type of place. Would have loved to have been there on the night when the regular DJ was there. The DJ we had that night seemed as if he didn't want to take request much less be there that night. My friends and I will return though.“

“Excellent Authentic Mexican food. Love the vibe/waiters/waitresses/. Bar is my favorite“

“Super chill spot. Great atmosphere. Diverse tunes blasting to set the vibe. And the service was AMAZING. OHHHHH....can't forget the drinks!!! Shot out to Dakota!!!! (Side note: didn't eat, but the food looked, and smelled sooooooo good!!!“

“🌟 Lunch at Chili’s Turned Into a Masterclass in Hospitality 🌟

I don’t usually leave reviews, but today’s visit to Chili’s deserves a loud shoutout. The food was hot, fresh, and came out faster than expected—props to the kitchen crew for keeping things tight. But the real reason I’m writing this? Camile.

From the moment she greeted us, Camile brought warmth, charm, and a level of attentiveness that’s rare these days. She’s originally from Nashville, and her accent added a sweet, personal touch to the whole experience. Beautifully put together and radiating positivity, she made sure our drinks were never empty, checked in with perfect timing, and kept the vibe upbeat and courteous throughout.

It’s been a long time since we’ve had waitstaff this impressive. Camile didn’t just serve us—she elevated the entire meal. If Chili’s had a Hall of Fame, she’d be in it.

If you're heading to Chili’s and lucky enough to land Camile as your server, trust me—you’re in for a treat.“