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the old Chris's bar on North Blvd

Posted on 6/25/20 at 8:38 pm
Posted by BR Native at Heart
Member since Jun 2020
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Posted on 6/25/20 at 8:38 pm
Someone earlier asked about the old chris's bar in Baton Rouge. I have so many memories of the place. Sharing here hoping this site preserves the comments.
It was on North blvd, or just off it, near the original Goudchaux's store.
In high school, my group of 4 or 5 guys would convene at Chris's in the late afternoon at least once a week on a weekday. We'd play pool on a small table in the back, drink a cold beer from the fabulous fishbowl glasses they had, play music on the juke box. One of the bartenders was incredibly beautiful -- i feel like i know here name but just cant bring it to mind. To a high school kid in a dive bar, she was fantastic. We'd talk to this old guy, Vic, who barely spoke english -- former russian sailor -- always at the bar in the afternoons. Drank shots of vodka, only. We'd sometimes go on weekend nights, and it was laid back, we could order giant plates of french fries and a burger. And, they always served us beer even though we were 16 and 17. Then, for some unknown reason, over-night, the place became wildly popular on weekend nights with the LSU frat/sorority crowd -- preppy and loud. We were fascinated but it took the charm away. MY dominant memory is of the look of the bartender -- athletic and sweet and mature -- giving me a cold beer with a smile. Wish i could go back.
Posted by tigers1956
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2008
4790 posts
Posted on 6/25/20 at 11:16 pm to
It was north street not north blvd...LSU crowd just went there because they didn't card...
This post was edited on 6/26/20 at 8:22 am
Posted by djrunner
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
5318 posts
Posted on 6/26/20 at 12:48 pm to
What ever happened to it? I can't place where it was but I used to follow a girl over there from time to time. Cool spot.
Posted by JW
Los Angeles
Member since Jul 2004
4767 posts
Posted on 6/26/20 at 8:33 pm to
We used it as the radio station set in Pitch Perfect .... great space and reminds me Tipitina’s with the balcony above. I tried to get the owner to consider a possible music venue / bar rebirth but too many obstacles. So instead turned a dank bar by the bridge into a legitimate music space.
Posted by tigerfan311
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2009
828 posts
Posted on 6/26/20 at 9:45 pm to
Where is this?
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13277 posts
Posted on 6/26/20 at 9:50 pm to
Solid first post.
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