re: Couple of Aussies heading to your town!

I love foreigners. I'll make it a mission to head out there and tailgate with you if you interested. Plan on making all the home games this year anyway.

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I met a few tiger fans along the way, met two blokes in Nashville who invited us to their tailgate and it was unreal so we spent most of the day there. I wore an LSU shirt because I'm a supporter. My mates dressed as normal but you will have no problem meeting people with your accent mate. Especially girls that's not an exaggeration especially in the smaller cities. My email address is deanjanda@hotmail.com if you have any questions mate I'm happy to help with whatever I can

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Sounds awesome mate, sounds like you guys had a blast!

I might email you later on if I have any more questions, sounds like the locals have amazing hospitality, I can't wait!

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Siegen Inn from the website looks at least decent. In a nice part of town so safely not a dive. In a newer part of town so not as iffy as an equivalently priced hotel that's 40 years old. It basically looks like a slightly cheaper knock off of a Holiday Inn, The Chimes that people are recommending is basically a comfortable pub with tv's, food, and beer. Google it and you'll see. Lots of very reasonably priced, good food that will fill you up on that street like Five Guys and Chipotle, although the Louie's that was recommended has more local fare. Wear a hat. Drinking all day in the sun or whatever will wear you out.

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Yeah you looks fine and pretty decent price for accommodation, happy to pay a little extra Uber to and from.

What are the local bars like with hats, are you allowed to wear them inside or you have to take them off? I wanna buy a really nice LSU hat, where's the best place in town for that?

Thanks so much for all your advice, really appreciate it

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I'll be at that game.



Get to campus early. Not like crack of dawn early but if you can get there by say, noon? That would be good. And that's pushing it.

Traffic is always backed up on gamedays.

Get there early so you can experience everything.

As silly as it sounds, just walk up to tailgates and ask how things are going. People will talk to you just like they know you. (Just don't wear any Bama stuff )

Watch the band come down the hill. Yes, it's not much but it's our hill! The players come down the hill about 15 min prior to the band.


Go see Mike in his habitat. Run by the bookstore, get you some LSU stuff.


After the game, not sure what to tell you to do. There are lots of places to go that are nearby.


TJ Ribs is a fun place. Lots of tv's and beer. Food is decent. Not a far drive from Tiger Stadium.


Have an awesome time!

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Thanks for the tips, based on all the advice I think we're gonna get there in the morning to really soak it all in!

So where does the band walk in so we can watch?

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Buy your shirts in Baton Rouge.

Tiger Mania, Black & Gold Sports Shop, WalMart, Tiger People, Tiger District, LSU bookstore and LSU gift shop near stadium all have LSU shirts.

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Thanks for this, are those places on campus?

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I love foreigners. I'll make it a mission to head out there and tailgate with you if you interested. Plan on making all the home games this year anyway.

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That sounds great, would love to meet up for a drink if you're there

I have to say I'm completely overwhelmed with the amount of responses I've received, I wasnt sure about whether I should be posting on this forum and thought it might be ignored or deleted.

If this thread is any indication of the hospitality we're gonna receive on the day I think its gonna be one of the most memorable things I ever do!

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Yeah we're planning to buy some LSU shirts, is it a major rip off to buy it at the stadium?

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I would go to a couple of the LSU shops around town to buy shirts and all of your LSU gear. Get all of that taken care of before game day though. You don't want to spend your whole day looking for clothes instead of enjoying the experience.

This is a few years old, but I'll try and update some of the out of date things... Should give you some good ideas.


Baton Rouge game weekend activities.

With the amount of people who come on here asking about what to do for a gameday weekend I thought I would put together a compilation of things to do while in Baton Rouge from housing to drinking to food to family activities. Overall, Baton Rouge has a lot to offer to someone as long as you know what you are looking for.

Where to stay:
My first suggestion is the l'auberge Casino on River Rd They will have a shuttle system to bring people into campus for games. It will also have lots of activities to do there including pools, gambling, and shows.
If Pinnacle isn’t what you are looking for, look downtown BR. There are a few including (but not limited to) the Hilton and Hotel Indigo which both also offer shuttles to campus. These will also provide some great bar scenes for anyone 21-50 looking for a place after the game on 3rd street.

There is also a few nice places on Acadian Thruway and off College Drive that are close enough to drive to or take a cab from. That area is nice and could be a good option.

Download the app "Uber" and use for transportation. BR Police are strict about drinking and driving.

Where to eat:
Food is something that everyone has a different taste for, but I will give you what I think are some of the great places to eat if you want a “taste of Baton Rouge”

Walkons – This may be the best place to hit up on a gameday weekend. In the shadows of Tiger Stadium on Burbank it was started by two walkon basketball players. They have crazy tent parties on football weekends and have some good food. Stuffed burger and cheese fries are favorites of mine.

Mike Andersons – Mike Anderson is also a former LSU athlete who has had the staple LSU area seafood restaurant for over 30 years. They are located at 1031 West Lee Drive and have a bar that can get fun and rowdy the night before a game.

Parrains – Parrains is similar to Mike Andersons and has great seafood, or if you aren’t going to Chimes (see below) for Sunday brunch, look at Parrains to a spot with great food and a really good brunch menu.

Chimes – Known for its around the world beer selection and Sunday brunch, this spot at the North Gates of LSU is a great spot for burgers, seafood, and other creole menu items. Has been an LSU monument since it’s opening in 1983 and shares the building with the Varsity Theatre which holds some of the best shows in Baton Rouge.

Sammy's - Known for its crawfish and other creole dished, Sammy's is a staple to Baton Rouge dining. Always packed make sure to get their early if you go here.

Tsunami – If you’re staying downtown and want a great view and some good sushi, hit up Tsunami. Has a beautiful view of the mighty Mississippi River and has a fun bar area as well.

Other Notables:
Rauls burgers, Superior Grill, Jubans, Kona Grill, Zeeland St, Georges, Pluckers, Pasttime, and Louies.

Where to Drink
Age obviously is a big issue when finding the right bar for you so I have put preferred ages in each bar’s description.

Walkons – (All Ages) Walkons is first here because it is a family friendly place where you can find anyone drinking from 21 to 101. They have great parties for LSU games, and is a great place if you have the kids with you.

Bulldog – (21–40) This bar has one of the largest selections of beer in the city. It has a fun atmosphere and will be a great place to check out on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

Freds in Tigerland – (21-30) Setup as one of the best College bars in BR, Freds is best known for their Freds Free Drinks (FFD) on Fridays from 8-10. $10 cover gets you free topshelf liquor for the two hours (drinks are free but not the service. Tip your bartenders). A place where you will not feel out of place even if you are a few years out of college.

Bogies – (19-24) This fratty bar is a favorite of many LSU football players and they can be seen here after a day game. It is much more of a college environment, but on Friday before games it is their “Old School” night and the crowd can get much older than college aged (24-35).

Happys/Roux House/Huey’s/ Boudreaux and Thibodaux – (21-40) These downtown bars on 3rd street are a great place for those almost any age to go for live music, drinks, and a good time. You can walk down the street with drinks and enjoy bands, patio’s and great drinks.

Reggies – (18-21) This bar is best known for their ridiculously drunk customers including (86 girl, bar handjob guy, and naked asscrack shot dude). Known as the Freshman bar for LSU students this bar can give you a great taste of what chaos LSU can bring.

Chimes/Varsity – (21-40) These two establishments bring the party right next to campus located at the North Gates of LSU. Chimes has a great beer selection and the Varsity shows some of Baton Rouge’s most premier bands.

Other notables:
Other Tigerland Bars (18-23), Tops(18-23), Chelseas(21-40), Georges(21-101), Ivars(21-40), Duvics(21-40), Pluckers(18-50).

Tailgating spots:
Tailgating is an LSU staple. Make sure you get to campus early, very early. It is a must on gameday and is what LSU is best known for when it comes to gameday experience. While I will give a few spots and activities to hit, the entire campus is filled with people and a great time can be had anywhere!

Parade Grounds – Looking for Fraternity tailgates? Look no farther. You will see more sundresses than you previously thought possible. Beautiful women, loud music, and kegs are a staple of the parade grounds.

Indian Mounds/Quad – This area is filled with old family tailgates where no one is afraid to share their beer or food. Good music and great food pop their heads up at the Indian mounds.

RV Lot – Some of the most devoted LSU fans can be found in LSU’s RV lots. They bring music, food, alcohol, and normally some fun festivities.

Walkons – Walkons comes up again as a place to start your day. There is some parking around if you get there early enough and walking toward the stadium from walk-ons will bring you through some great tailgate spots.

Mike’s Cage/Band down Victory Hill – Head to the stadium about 2 hours before the game to see Mikes habitat and the band march down Victory Hill. It will give you chills Tigerfan or not.

Hey, it's 4848 Constitution drive. I presume cabs to and from are easy to organise??