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The ultimate guide to happy hour vibes, signature cocktails, bar bites, holiday specials and more in the Capital City.

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Take a at happy hour!

sip on this: We’ve moved!

New Baton Rouge location at 7415 Corporate Blvd. Suite 920 in Towne Center.

Expanded Bar Area Outdoor Patio Seating Open-Flame Rotisserie Frozen Cocktails

Complimentary valet parking.

happy hour specials: MON – FRI • 11AM – 6:30PM

SAT – SUN • 11AM – 5PM

• $1 off ALL beers • $2 off specialty cocktails • Glass and a Half of Wine –

• $1 off ALL beers • $7 Bellinis &

All wines by the glass, the extra half glass is on us

Tito’s Bloody Mary

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SUPERIOR BAR & GRILL - HIGHLAND

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Monday-Sunday, 3-6:30 p.m.

2 for 1 Margaritas, mixed drinks & draft beer $4 glasses of house wine

WEEKLY SPECIALS Every Day: 130+ Tequilas, 20+ Mezcals Saturday: Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday: Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SIP ON THIS Superior is consistently rated as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983 when our first establishment opened. Our Highland Road location opened in 2017 and is a landmark serving fine quality foods in a festive Mexican atmosphere. It’s the place to be for happy hour, birthdays, office parties, Game Day, and any kind of celebration!

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Paloma and Lost in Oaxaca

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ELSIE’S PLATE & PIE

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.

Half off craft bottles and cans, Alias house wines, and signature cocktails

WEEKLY SPECIALS Saturday-Sunday: Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SIP ON THIS While known for their variety of homemade sweet and savory pies, Elsie’s bar is your go-to Mid City spot for delicious drinks made with fresh, local ingredients. Grab a spot at the bar for appetizers, cocktails and of course, a slice of your favorite Elsie’s pie— made daily in-house.

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Fur Coat Ken, Bautumn’s Up, Le Tigre Spritz

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PIZZA ART WINE

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, 5-9 p.m.

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Tuesday: Select bottles of wine half off all day Wednesday: Live music Thursday: Live music Friday: Live music Saturday: Brunch; Live music from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sunday: Brunch

SIP ON THIS Guests usually come for the pizza and stay for the wine, as our wine selection takes visitors on a journey through lush vineyards in the European countryside. This is the perfect spot for foodies, art lovers, and wine connoisseurs who want to take a break from their daily routine and immerse themselves in gastronomic heaven!

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THE GREGORY TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Whether you’re with friends, family or co-workers, The Gregory, housed at the Watermark Hotel downtown, has delicious happy hour specials 7 days a week, 2-7 p.m.

SPECIALS Our happy hour specials include:

$5 domestic draft beers, $6 house wines, $10 martinis, French 75, and Sazerac, $10 Bar Bites menu, $15 charcuterie board, and $99 Premium wine list. * Complimentary valet when dining in

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TALLULAH CRAFTED FOOD & WINE BAR Margarita de Pomme, El Tigre, Lula Ale

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6p.m.

SIP ON THIS Tallulah is housed in the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. Check out our menu for delicious bar bites and try one of our many signature cocktails, such as the Fleur de Lis, El Tigre, The Garden District, All Kale the Queen, Louis-Banana and Margarita de Pomme.

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PROVERBIAL WINE BISTRO

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Tuesday-Friday, 2-6 p.m.

Half price wine by the glass Half off beer

WEEKLY SPECIALS Daily: Smoked cocktails (guests may select from 6 different types of wood)

SIP ON THIS Proverbial Wine Bistro cultivates the feel of your favorite vineyard combined with your favorite restaurant. It thrills the senses with inspired dishes made from scratch in our kitchen, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and wines that appeal to every palate. As the holidays approach, consider booking us as a venue for your next event!

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Aperol Spritz

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SOJI & LOTUS LOUNGE

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Tuesday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m.

$7 cocktails, $3 beers, $5 Soji Bombs, $7 glasses of wine and champagne

WEEKLY SPECIALS Wednesday: Wine Down Wednesdays offer half-off select bottles of wine and sake Thursday: Girls Night Out! $25 choice of an appetizer, sushi roll and specialty cocktail

SIP ON THIS Tucked away inside of Soji: Modern Asian, Lotus Lounge is a tropical paradise and premier destination for Hawaiian-inspired tiki cocktails. In ancient Chinese, “Soji” means “a gathering of people.” The name refers to the belief that the best memories in life are experienced through food and drink shared among family and friends.

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Painkiller

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LIBRARY WINE & PROVISIONS

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR We call it “Social Hour” Tuesday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.

(Closed Sunday & Monday)

WEEKLY SPECIALS We offer a select “small plates” menu with special cocktails and a weekly selection of 3 wines, red or white. The drink featured here is called Dark Harvest. It’s made with Anejo Tequila, pumpkin liquor, black walnut bitters, apple cider, and lemon rind syrup.

SIP ON THIS Library Wine & Provisions is a wine-centric restaurant with a sophisticated ambiance and the largest wine list around. Step inside and enjoy our fresh and distinct menu in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. We are located in Ascension Parish, nestled in front of the Conway Development in Gonzales. We are planning some holiday specials, so stay tuned!

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Dark Harvest

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GOV’T TACO

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Tuesday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m.

All Day Thursday

WEEKLY SPECIALS Specials every day: From 3 to 6 pm., half off Speaker of the House Margaritas, draft beer and wine, government-issued cocktails, and $2 off Taquitos, Yucca Vote and Mt. Clucksmore.

SIP ON THIS We serve the most unique tacos in the Baton Rouge area, with quirky menu items based on American government and politics. Customer favorites include the Magna Carrot and Operation: Mudbug taco, but the menu also includes quesadillas, brunch items and happy hour snacks. Our bar focuses on local craft beers and specialty cocktails. We were named Best New Restaurant by 225 Magazine and we’re a 5-time winner in the “Best Taco” category of the magazine’s annual “Best of 225” issue.

Spicy Margarita

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BURGERSMITH

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m.

1/2 price beer, wine & cocktails

Sundays (all day)

$10 bottomless Mimosas $4 JT Meleck Bloody Marys & Screwdrivers

WEEKLY SPECIALS Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m.

$3 hot dogs $2 side fries Monday: Kids eat free! With the purchase of any adult sandwich, kids age 12 and under receive a free kids meal.

Tuesday: Trivia Night at the Highland/Perkins location

SIP ON THIS At Burgersmith, we are known for our incredibly delicious handcrafted burgers, but we also offer a variety of drinks to complement everything on our menu. We work closely with local vendors from across the state, especially local breweries and distilleries. Try our latest collaboration with Sugarfield Vodka, the official vodka of LSU athletics. The TIGER BAIT is a custom cocktail made with Sugarfield Purple Vodka, fresh squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup.

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Tiger Bait

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RUFFINO’S RESTAURANT

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Fridays, 2-6 p.m.

Half-price beer, wine, and cocktails

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL To celebrate Ruffino’s 25th anniversary, we are featuring a special cocktail called the “Sesantotto Sour.”

SIP ON THIS Pronounced Se-san-toto, this play on the whiskey sour was named in honor of Ruffino’s founder, Ruffin Rodrigue. It means 68 in Italian and was the number Ruffin wore when he played football for LSU. The Sesantotto contains Caravedo Pisco Puro Quebranta, fresh lemon and lime juice, monin hibiscus, egg white, and Angostura bitters—providing floral notes with an intense bite.

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Sesantotto Sour (25th Anniversary Special)

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MAMI’S MEXICAN

TAKE A SWIG AT HAPPY HOUR Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.

WEEKLY SPECIALS S'mores Cocktail with Graham Cracker Rim

Monday: Two-for-one margaritas and beer specials Tuesday: Taco Tuesday ($2.99 tacos all day) Wednesday: Kids Arts and crafts 6-8 p.m ($2 kids meal with an adult entrée) Thursday: Ladies Night (FREE small margarita with entrée) Friday: Live music, 6-9 p.m.

SIP ON THIS Beyond delicious! Enjoy the extraordinary flavor of freshly homemade Tex-Mex cuisine and pair your meal with one of our many flavored margaritas, such as strawberry, mango, peach, watermelon, green apple, or raspberry. Some of our unique drinks include Ranch Water, Tequila Flight, or our Pink Mami, a dragon fruit margarita freshly made on the rocks with premium tequila.

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