New Belgian style beer bar to open in Baton Rouge

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The owner of Baton Rouge bars The Cove and Port Royal is planning to open a new bar called Hofbrauhaus Rouge in CitiPlace Court, according to a concept plan recently submitted to the Planning Commission. "This is to be a craft beer establishment specializing in an extensive line of craft beers, both domestic and imported," reads the concept plan. Numerous attempts to contact owner Tom Ange were unsuccessful, but Charlie Colvin at Beau Box Real Estate—who represents CitiPlace Court—confirms Ange has leased adjacent suites in the center for the new venture. The new bar will encompass about 5,570 square feet of space in the center, and will be located just three retail spaces away from The Cove. The concept plan says both of the recently leased suites—one of which formerly housed The Panhandler—will be renovated and converted into Hofbrauhaus Rouge. "The establishment will feature beer only, and will be a non-smoking establishment without liquor; and, not a restaurant," the concept plan specifies, adding the bar will be "similar in concept to those seen in Belgium and Bavaria." Colvin says that, as far as he knows, The Cove will remain in business as is. Port Royal, meanwhile, is set to be demolished and rebuilt this year in its current space adjoining the Waffle House at 2363 College Drive. —Rachel Alexander

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