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The Barrel - New Bar in Broussard
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:08 am
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:08 am
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A new whiskey bar set to open this month in Broussard will offer barrel-aged cocktails, specialty wine and local craft beer in a smoke-free environment. The Barrel will offer an alternative to the traditional bar venues in the Broussard, Youngsville and Milton area, according to the bar's general manager Paul Landry. "The idea we're working with is for an upscale whiskey bar that offers the Broussard crowd something that's smoke-free and nicer than a daiquiri shop," Landry says.
I went for the ribbon cutting last week. Small bar but pretty nice. They were doing 25% off your tab so I had a glass or two of Stag's Leap - Artemis. $12 per glass was much cheaper than I've seen anywhere else. Don't go for your typical budlight though ($5 per bottle).
They also used this bad arse little wine gadget. They've been around a while but I've never seen one used in person. It inserts a needle through the cork, uses argon canisters to pressurize the bottle and pour the wine. The needle can then be extracted and the cork re-seals itself leaving only the argon behind. Because the bottle doesn't come into contact with O2, it can remain on the shelf for several months/years.
I thought it was pretty cool because it allows just about any traditionally corked bottle to be served by the glass. Only downside is the Coravin unit runs about $350 and the argon canisters are $10 each. Fortunately, I never have leftover wine at home so it probably won't be necessary. It could be useful for those wanting to see how an older wine has aged without popping the cork.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:13 am to Scooba
Cant imagine a bar like that with $5 mich ultra can make it in Broussard
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:18 am to Cosmo
That was my thought also. I bought a 6pk of local beers for my co-worker. Nothing fancy, Abita Amber, Canebrake, Purple Haze, Nola Blonde...
He drank two bottles, hated them, and gave the rest back. Swore he will only drink budlight forever.
He drank two bottles, hated them, and gave the rest back. Swore he will only drink budlight forever.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:19 am to Cosmo
I have been and some of my friends a few times. Its a really nice setting with a better selection than most outside of your bud lights and crown drinks. I hope they make it...but im not sure if there is enough demand for just that.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:43 am to Scooba
Nice spot. Best cocktails around town IMO. I really hope they survive.
This post was edited on 6/14/16 at 10:44 am
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:53 am to Scooba
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New Bar in Broussard
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I went for the ribbon cutting last week
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:54 am to Uncle JackD
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Best cocktails around town IMO. I really hope they survive.
My only concern with the custom cocktails is the time required to make them. The place was packed last week and they only had two bartenders. I don't see many people willing to sit around watching someone spritz lavender and peel orange zest for 6 min waiting on a tap beer refill.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:54 am to Deactived
OK Jones, It's been open for several weeks now but they are marketing it as "New".
Posted on 6/14/16 at 10:58 am to Uncle JackD
If it doesn't work in that location, hope they relocate. They have something special. Lit up signage wouldn't hurt.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 11:48 am to Scooba
was just making a joke about the ribbon cutting ceremony. dont hear about those too much anymore
Posted on 6/14/16 at 12:27 pm to Deactived
I showed up about an hour after but I was told everyone went outside for a picture. I was there for the 25% off tab.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 2:59 pm to Scooba
Bump
Their social media presence is gone. Anyone know if it went under?
Their social media presence is gone. Anyone know if it went under?
Posted on 12/12/16 at 3:58 pm to Baers Foot
Their Facebook page is still there. Last post was December 1st.
Posted on 12/12/16 at 4:00 pm to Baers Foot
Still open as far as I know
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