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Best bars & restaurants in Baton Rouge? Best places to tailgate? Will be in town
Posted on 11/4/13 at 10:31 am
Posted on 11/4/13 at 10:31 am
We are SEC fans & coming in from So Cal to watch the LSU v. Arkansas game. Of course we will root for the home team. We are staying in downtown Baton Rouge. Any recommendations for bars and restaurants we should go to? Also, on game day where is the best place to tailgate? Looking forward to that southern hospitality! Geaux Tigers.
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Posted on 11/4/13 at 10:34 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
I would definitely go to Chimes on game day. It is not the best in terms of food, but it has great atmosphere, large beer on tap selection and is right off campus so you can park for the day and eat and drink there.
Posted on 11/4/13 at 10:37 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
quote:Trick Question? On game day, the whole campus is a giant tailgate.
Also, on game day where is the best place to tailgate?
Posted on 11/4/13 at 10:44 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
I'm coming in town too for the game and my boyfriend reminded me that it is Thanksgiving the night before the game. I researched and found that the only restaurant open that night is Ruffinos on Highland. I made reservations last week for a big party. Gonna hit up the Chimes before the game. 
Posted on 11/4/13 at 10:46 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
You have several good upscale food options in downtown in Stroube's, IPO and Zolia Bistro. The Chimes is an LSU landmark - good bar food and drinks. The Perkins Rd Overpass area has some good options as well for more casual dining - Digiulio's, Chelsea's, Georges. There's also a Galatoire's and Acme Oyster House close by that are ok.
Gameday tailgating...I would start with beers at the Chimes then migrate from there to the stadium stopping at random places and introducing yourselves especially the SoCal part. If you're a USC fan, keep that to yourself. 95% of the people you meet will want to feed you alcohol and food. Beware the shot ski.
Gameday tailgating...I would start with beers at the Chimes then migrate from there to the stadium stopping at random places and introducing yourselves especially the SoCal part. If you're a USC fan, keep that to yourself. 95% of the people you meet will want to feed you alcohol and food. Beware the shot ski.
Posted on 11/4/13 at 10:48 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
The Chimes/Serranos location just outside of campus is the place to start the debauchery to ensue. The campus starts across the street, and the whole thing is a party, you will not leave with an empty belly and a lack of adult beverages provided for lubrication. Downtown hotel take a taxi to campus for a few bucks to and fro for the day.
Posted on 11/4/13 at 11:34 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
I hate to tell you this, but that game is usually tame for LSU standards. The tailgating is not as intense nor is the atmosphere. A lot of people go out of town for Thanksgiving or don't make it to the tailgates due to Thanksgiving obligations. Plus, the game is a 1:30 kickoff.
Anyways not to sound like a broken record, but I would definitely go to The Chimes. It's my favorite LSU bar and it's right on the edge of the North gate campus. The food is pretty good for bar food and they have a decent beer selection. After that, you can walk next door for a drink at The Varsity or you can walk through the campus and stop at several tailgates. I would head through The Quad and then stop off by the Indian Mounds and the tailgates on Fieldhouse Drive.
Anyways not to sound like a broken record, but I would definitely go to The Chimes. It's my favorite LSU bar and it's right on the edge of the North gate campus. The food is pretty good for bar food and they have a decent beer selection. After that, you can walk next door for a drink at The Varsity or you can walk through the campus and stop at several tailgates. I would head through The Quad and then stop off by the Indian Mounds and the tailgates on Fieldhouse Drive.
This post was edited on 11/4/13 at 11:36 am
Posted on 11/4/13 at 11:50 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
Tailgating sucks on that game unless it's a top 10 matchup, which it isn't. Go to Chimes for beer/food/warmth.
Walk around a bit close to the stadium - the fact that it won't be jammed that day can be good if you're from out of town. Y'all ought to have more of a chance to see campus than normal.
Walk around a bit close to the stadium - the fact that it won't be jammed that day can be good if you're from out of town. Y'all ought to have more of a chance to see campus than normal.
Posted on 11/4/13 at 11:54 am to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
pics or i withhold my useful information
Posted on 11/4/13 at 1:17 pm to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
Do the right thing and go to Zippy's.
Posted on 11/4/13 at 1:39 pm to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
Heard the burgers are amazing at the Sporting News Grill
Posted on 11/4/13 at 1:43 pm to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
Posted on 11/4/13 at 2:30 pm to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
if staying downtown, Happys Irish Pub and Boudreaux and Thibodeaux's can be fun to hang out at. Somebody offers a gameday bus from downtown, so you can avoid the nightmarish parking situation. The Chimes is a great spot on gameday and has an incredile beer selection, but if in town for the weekend, consider Juban's and Monsur's on the Blvd for some excellent dinners on your other days.
Enjoy the game. Will not be the same as a night game, and Arky somehow gives us a tough game almost everytime, no matter how bad they suck.
Enjoy the game. Will not be the same as a night game, and Arky somehow gives us a tough game almost everytime, no matter how bad they suck.
Posted on 11/4/13 at 3:51 pm to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
On campus:Walk On's, The Chimes, The Varsity to watch the game (go early.. there will be a line)and Buffalo Wild Wings
If you're Downtown on 4th street check out the Roux House and Happy's Irish Pub, also have a drink at Tsunami on the roof top of the Shawe Center.
If you're Downtown on 4th street check out the Roux House and Happy's Irish Pub, also have a drink at Tsunami on the roof top of the Shawe Center.
This post was edited on 11/4/13 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 11/4/13 at 3:59 pm to So Cal Girl SEC Fan
Bars:
Downtown: Boudreaux and Thibideaux's, The Office Bar, Mud and Water (for live music), Schlitz n Giggles
Campus: Fred's, Bogies, the Chimes, Walk-Ons
Further out: Chelsea's, George's, The Bulldog, The Londoner
Restaurants:
Downtown: Stroube's, Pastime, Poor Boy Loyde's, The Jambalaya Shoppe, The Little Village
Campus: Izzo's, AM Mart, The Chimes, Raul's
Further Out: Chelsea's, Sammy's, George's, Ruffino's, Ronnie's, Bergeron's, Dempsey's, T.J. Ribs, Byronz Bistro, Superior Grill, ect
Tailgating:
if you want to get sh*tfaced with fratboys: the Parade Grounds
If you want to be closer to families: The Greek Theater/Enchanted Forest area, The Indian Mounds, near Lockett Hall
If you want to tailgate for free: Ag Overflow Lot
Downtown: Boudreaux and Thibideaux's, The Office Bar, Mud and Water (for live music), Schlitz n Giggles
Campus: Fred's, Bogies, the Chimes, Walk-Ons
Further out: Chelsea's, George's, The Bulldog, The Londoner
Restaurants:
Downtown: Stroube's, Pastime, Poor Boy Loyde's, The Jambalaya Shoppe, The Little Village
Campus: Izzo's, AM Mart, The Chimes, Raul's
Further Out: Chelsea's, Sammy's, George's, Ruffino's, Ronnie's, Bergeron's, Dempsey's, T.J. Ribs, Byronz Bistro, Superior Grill, ect
Tailgating:
if you want to get sh*tfaced with fratboys: the Parade Grounds
If you want to be closer to families: The Greek Theater/Enchanted Forest area, The Indian Mounds, near Lockett Hall
If you want to tailgate for free: Ag Overflow Lot
This post was edited on 11/4/13 at 4:03 pm
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