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Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:31 pm to Elleshoe
quote:sorry, but its the truth. Baton Rouge wins the award for gameday atmosphere, but has one of the worst college bar scenes for a major university that I have ever seen
easy bee..
Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:32 pm to CarRamrod
quote:nope, first time since 2000 that I will be missing an LSU Florida game.
bee you going this year?
Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:35 pm to bee Rye
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but has one of the worst college bar scenes for a major university that I have ever seen
its pretty bad. its just so fricking trashy when compared to the bars that surround Ole Miss, Alabama etc... I think they should aspire to be more like The Bulldog instead of fricking Reggies.
Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:42 pm to Elleshoe
there is a need for places like Reggie's, there just needs to be better alternatives out there. Most of LSU's bars are too far away too. WHen stste street went to shite, so did having nice bars walkable to on campus living. that goes a long way in determining a college's bar scene IMO
Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:45 pm to bee Rye
NGT and Slinkys need new owners who will do something with them instead of just nailing plywood and shite to beams.
Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:53 pm to Lmeye15
You guys should try to eat dinner at the Swamp if you can get in. Its off of University Blvd. right across from the school.
Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:56 pm to Elleshoe
the whole state of florida sucks. white trash capitol of the world.
Posted on 9/11/12 at 5:04 pm to dallastiger55
Says the guy from Dallas. Lol
Posted on 9/11/12 at 5:40 pm to liquid rabbit
I went in the 80s before they were good... walking to stadium a gator fan spat into my face....
don't think that guy will do it again... but you never know..
haven't been back
don't think that guy will do it again... but you never know..
haven't been back
Posted on 9/11/12 at 6:20 pm to choupiquesushi
Lived here for 32 years. Some good restaurants, but nothing close to campus is decent if you are over 25. And nothing like BR or NOLA or Lafayette.
Be very very careful drinking outside. Open container law is taken seriously.
Only really good food is at my house.
Be very very careful drinking outside. Open container law is taken seriously.
Only really good food is at my house.
This post was edited on 9/11/12 at 6:22 pm
Posted on 9/11/12 at 6:21 pm to Lmeye15
I cannot overstate this. Their fans are white trash a-holes. Hate to stereotype but I almost came unglued on some guy wearing (I sh*t you not) a white wife beater, white washed jean shorts, white keds and gold chains, earings, etc. and his Katrina jokes as we walked to the stadium. We lost and went to the Swamp (the bar) that night and got a "FEMA" welcome chant. And we had UF fans with us for God's sake. I understand good-natured ribbing, but this was disgusting to say the least. I'm sure they have nice fans. We just didn't encounter any in the 48 hours we were there. 
Posted on 9/12/12 at 12:59 pm to Lmeye15
I'm from Florida - before I enrolled in LSU. I LOVE the Noles vs Gator games. (Go noles in this case) Gator fans are much like we are except they tend to me more pushy and can be vveerrryyy aggressive. I'll be going to the game aswell. IMO if you wanna drink just fill a McD's cup/flask/something hidden with jack and sip the whole day. Cops there are worse than LSU PD when it comes to stupidity with small laws. Hopefully I can find a friendly tailgate, if not, I'll have a good adventure in the swamp.
Posted on 9/12/12 at 1:03 pm to Old Money
Try out Cafe Risqué. Naked waitresses!
Posted on 9/12/12 at 1:11 pm to Lmeye15
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Me and my buddy are going down to the swamp in October.
Great atmosphere in the stadium. A lot like Tiger Stadium.
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Wondering if anyone has any tips/places to go/nightlife
I have always kind of liked the Grog House, just across the street from the stadium. There are a couple of other places along that little strip that are also pretty cool, but I don't remember the names.
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info about tailgating
I usually "tailgate" in a bar near the stadium. Grog House is my favorite in Gainesville. I have been to a few tailgate parties there, and the most noticeable thing is that you have to be careful with your drink or the cops will give you shite. If I recall from the last time this was an issue when I was present, the rule was that you would be left alone if your drink was in an opaque cup, but a clear plastic cup would get you busted. Other than that, it's pretty much a normal tailgating scene.
FYI, last time I was there was 2008, and I just stayed in the bar the whole time before the game. The last time before that, and when I encountered the drinking rules, was in 2000. Good news was that, at least as of 2008, you could still smoke in the bar.
This post was edited on 9/12/12 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 9/12/12 at 1:38 pm to JPLSU1981
Plenty of bars next to stadium. Had plenty of offers to tailgate with Gator fans. They had plenty of beer and food.
Posted on 9/12/12 at 1:58 pm to Elleshoe
re: Ever been to Gainesville, FL? (Posted on 9/11/12 at 4:56 p.m. to Elleshoe)
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the whole state of florida sucks. white trash capitol of the world.
COME ON MAN !!! Some of us are transplants from Louisiana and dont like that kind of talk coming from home boys!!!
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the whole state of florida sucks. white trash capitol of the world.
COME ON MAN !!! Some of us are transplants from Louisiana and dont like that kind of talk coming from home boys!!!
Posted on 9/12/12 at 2:21 pm to Lmeye15
Went there once several years ago. We just found a house that was charging for parking on their lawn about 3 blocks west of the stadium. No problems tailgaiting. Saw lots of LSU fans walking around. The gator fans I met were great, I was concerned about the rumors I heard about going there. So my experience was positive.
Posted on 9/12/12 at 2:23 pm to bee Rye
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sorry, but its the truth. Baton Rouge wins the award for gameday atmosphere, but has one of the worst college bar scenes for a major university that I have ever seen
It really is. You have no main strip or section of bars. You just have little "pockets" of bars littered here and there throughout LSU's massive, sprawling campus (ex: Northgate area, Tigerland area, Bogies/Walk On/Shadys/Mellow area). Now, include the Perkins overpass area, The Bulldog/Uncle Earls area, and downtown Baton Rouge which are all viable drinking options for college students. It's poor layout essentially encourages drinking and driving (due to Baton Rouge's poor public transit and lack of taxi cabs). It really is a mess and I haven't encountered anything remotely like it while visiting other major state universities.
Posted on 9/13/12 at 4:20 am to Lmeye15
There is a place a couple of exits down from the swamp, you will see the billboard signs saying WE BARE ALL, it's called cafe risque. If you like eating your food with a bunch of beautiful NAKED ladies walking around, this place is for you. 
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