Artmosphere

Got to check out Kenny Wade and The Experience, and they rocked the house as usual!!!! Always phenomenal!! Pretty cool little joint with a chill atmosphere. Also, it was nice they had Paradise Park beer 😉

Place is great atmosphere. Used to be a 5, but needs a good trained bar staff. Burlesque shows need to return.

Super chill spot with a large outdoor patio seating. Bartender was great and so were the drinks and appetizers! While there, a couple of musicians started playing Bluegrass on the patio. It was so relaxing! The pic 👇is Jalapeno hummus, a must- try! 😉

Small venue, music very loud, drinks pricy but if you want to just go listen to music and don't mind the loudness, go for it. They have food too sometimes.

Great place to go and hear some live bands and comedy.

Food was good, music was even better but then whole night was ruined by the host, I understand live bands should get their dues and probably there is not enough money people spent on food/drinks. However you shouldn't give somebody such a hard time if he/she is short by $1 on an $10 cash only entry charge , I was happy to let them charge on my credit card but host wanted exactly $10 in cash. Even though I was starving and only wanted to go and grab something to eat Freaking 1$ cash, so cheap

Delicious. Johnny be good burger and crawfish and grits

Live local music, good drinks, friendly bar staff, decks all around...we had a great time here!

It's a typical dive bar. I went to support my cousin who plays in a Zydeco band, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble. Their performances are always great. However Atmosphere doesn't really have a great one. The bartender is an angel she really takes her job seriously and tries hard to please. She was good for an extra star.

No longer in business. Too bad, since they renovated the place not that longs ago. They hadn't served food in a long time though. I didn't want to give it any stars but I could not post this info without it.

It would be a complete disservice to anyone traveling through/visiting (an not from here), if I did not write this review. I was so excited to come here, especially after driving by (the previous day) and seeing the creative and fun decor. My husband arrived thinking there would be brunch (on a Monday), but no! Instead of feeling welcome, we were handed a menu and the young lady told us that she's the only one there and that ordering food would take awhile because again, she's the only one there. So, we didn't really feel like she was interested in serving us at all. What is the point of this place being open so early, if they didn't willingly serve food during the day? When we told her that we were going to leave, she perked up and said, "thank y'all". If you're into daytime drinking, then perhaps this is the place for you, but it seems like it is only really poppin' during the evening time. Loved the artsy atmosphere though and wish I could have spent more time there. The outdoor patio was covered for the most part, so it seems like a fun place to hang out with friends. I probably won't be back. Hey, even though it wasn't for me, I'm not saying it's not for you. I just came at the wrong time of the day.

They have reopened under new ownership, but the building is still not wheelchair accessible. I could not get into the building.

Blues burger Blue cheese stuffed all beef patty bacon sautéed onions tomato Rosemary aoli on a bun for hubby Me meat & bun AWESOME Bartender Jonathan is great with chat & service You won't be disappointed with this place Burgers flavor are tasty & great seasoning This won't be our last time here

Dinner and live music and dancing. Good drinks and great times. The good times roll at Artmosphere.

We stopped by to stay warm and enjoy beers indoors. The kareoke was a blast. Ibwas told they do kareoke Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Didn't try the food because the kitchen was closed by the time we got there. Its a nuce little bar to enjoy some music and ddi ks. It is a full liqueur bar as well.

Artmosphere is one of my favorite hang-out places after 5. It's a really cool and laid back place to hang out, and you'll find a lot of local artists/bands playing there. The patio area is really awesome for just hanging out and drinking. The food is ok, but don't go there during the day or you'll get terrible service. I went there once and didn't even receive my food or a drink refill. The artichoke pizza is out of this world when paired with a dark brewed beer. I usually come here at night to hang out on the deck outside and have some beers, but it's also a great place to go for lunch. Eating lunch on the deck in the shade on their comfy chairs and couches makes for an awesome break from work, but the service is hit or miss during the day.

Service was "OK", I wouldn't call this a service-based establishment, but it's a bar so what the heck. The venue is great for sound, and ambiance. They have a sound-guy which is always a treat for musicians as well as patrons. Nothing better than someone behind a board who knows what they're doing, and isn't trying to kill the patrons with crappy sound. Thank you sound guy, you were awesome (sorry forgot his name!) The food was actually really good and tasty, drinks were reasonably priced, and surprisingly they had decent wine (for those of us who pass on the bloaty beer barge and opt for wine). The server got our food order wrong, like only had half of it, and then attempted to say that we didn't order what we did....but alas...here's the receipt, now bring me the rest of our order. Don't let that deter you - this place is worth checking out if you haven't already.

Four stars for the music and the food is ok too. Great Cajun music and bar food. Indoor and outdoor seating. This is a happening place in Lafayette and a cannot be missed stop. Often early and late bands. On street parking but not too hard to find. They serve late night as well. You will find the locals and visitors from afar here. Dance dance dance.

This is one of those, "we didn't eat any food" reviews, so maybe the stars would change if I tried the food? Here's what we liked - the friendly, efficient bartender; the friendly people sitting at the bar; the art all over the walls and the lights outside. I lived in Austin, TX for most of my life and have since relocated to Columbia, SC. I miss funky spaces with lots of art, fun lights, and outdoor sitting (a la Spiderhouse in ATX). This place felt like home. It was visually stimulating and a great place to have a drink with my love and just chat. We may make Lafayette our "go to" place to stop on our trips back home (in either direction, as both ATX and Columbia feel like home n ow). Part of our reason is this cool little spot.

This is my preferred bar in Lafayette because it has good (bar) food, a good beer selection, and depending on the time you go, good atmosphere. I'm not a huge fan of the place when it's super crowded and smokey, but I'm not much of a typical "bar-person" to begin with. Features: -Decent prices all around - cover, drinks, and food -Good service, albeit a bit slow at times -Eclectic mix of bar food. (try the Cheechs Up In Smoke wrap, the Mediterranean pizza, the quesadillas, and the spinach dip) Mostly everything I've had was good. -There's plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. -Chalkboard tables outside to draw on. -Paper covered tables inside to draw on. -Live music every night, as well as "Open Mic" night on Tuesdays. -Good mix of music when there's no band playing -They also have hookas to smoke on if that's your thing. (I've tried 2 or 3 flavours and they were all great) -Lots of interesting art inside and outside -Relaxed casual vibe with a nice variation of people -Convenient location on a main street -They offer free trivia -They're open all day

So I had to delete my last post of this place bc this is another rating. So I took a snap of my last one. I was told to try this place again. And I was stupid enough to try it again. The pizza is from digiorno and the building is super hot. I regret it.

I love this place! Went here on my first trip to Lafayette. First thing I noticed--very cool atmosphere, lots of arty graphics on the walls. Second thing I noticed--very friendly staff and patrons... though I went around 7 on a weeknight and it was pretty empty. There's lots of outdoor seating, a couple bars and seating inside and a stage for live music -- "experimental" dub nights Wednesdays, other shows the rest of the weekend. When I walked in they were blasting M.I.A. For food, I had the "Art a Deal yuh", a veggie wrap which came out looking like a quesadilla... it was absolutely delicious. Especially if you like artichokes and don't eat meat. If I lived any closer to Lafayette, I would come here twice a week. AWESOME.

The food was, by no means, bad... But it was certainly unimpressive to say the least. We went on a Sunday looking for a brunch-type meal. They had a brunch menu with several items on it. We got the breakfast enchiladas. They were so-so. They had boiled, not scrambled, eggs in them, which was strange. My understanding of an enchilada is that it's a corn tortilla with sauce over it. This was more like a burrito, as it had a flour tortilla and no sauce, only melted cheese on top. Again, it was okay, but I was expecting much better. We also got the taquitos which were virtually identical to the "enchiladas." Taquitos are generally deep-fried and crunchy corn tortillas... These were wrapped flour tortillas that had been seared. They were definitely tasty but they weren't taquitos. They actually tasted just like Taco Bell 5 layer burrito... Which is good... But they were $6, not 89 cents... We also got jambalaya, which was actually just dirty (and extremely greasy) rice with two pieces of sliced sausage. When the server came to clear the table when we finished, he actually mistook it for gumbo, as it was white rice in a pool of grease, which resembled roux. I honestly think they just had dirty rice on hand and put the sausage in it and called it jambalaya. Again, it was tasty but definitely sub par for Lafayette and definitely inappropriately named. The "build your own Bloody Mary bar" was also disappointing. $7 for half a plastic cup of Skol vodka and your choice of Clamato or some "Cajun" Bloody Mary mix and some okra, olives, green beans and bacon bits (not bacon,... Bacon bits). I realize this place isn't really trying to lure people in with their good food.. Artmosphere is obviously more about the quirky decor and intimate venue (the band was actually pretty good) than a culinary experience. It was just a little crazy that all the items we ordered didn't resemble the definition of those basic items. Again, they tasted really good, but they weren't what they said they were and were definitely sub par for Lafayette. It might have been more appealing to me had it been 2am and I very intoxicated (because it was definitely greasy bar food).... But it was 2pm on a Sunday afternoon and we wanted brunch. We might go back but only to drink or for a bite after a loooong night out.

One of the best Bloody Marys I've ever had. The bartender, Andrew, was a young guy, but great at his craft. Perfectly blended spirits, and a great attitude. My wife's drink was great, too. If we lived here, we'd spend a lot more time here. The prices weren't bad, and the cool decor was on spot. Great place for love music. Good job guys.

Worth the music alone. Locals showed up and danced. Many were fantastic. The atmosphere and outside are are authentic and a bit dive. Food was ok.

Went here for a concert one night with a group of people I had just met, and had a great time! We sat outside at first drawing with chalk on one of the chalkboard-covered tables. Was pretty entertaining for a while. I like the vibe of the patio too. There were some people smoking hookah- very chill, relaxing space. Then closer to when the band was going to play, we headed inside. It's small but intimate for a live music setting. And definitely lives up to its name with the artsy atmosphere. Brass Mimosa was one of the bands that played. Amazing. Enjoyed every minute of it. My only complaint is the bar was always crowded and hard to access for a beer, and it took a while until the bartender took my drink order. But other than that it was great, such an awesome spot that reminded me of being back in Seattle :)

Great unique, low key bar in the city! Love the building, the set up. Light food/fare with a full bar. And bands every so often. Great combo! I've written to city council/local government officials to ask for a distance waiver. One comment/critique: I was there last week at night. I felt that the guy behind the bar was a bit impersonal, aloof; his (im)maturity spoke to me. Or downright ugly, just a bit clueless on how to engage patrons. He brought me my order and said, "what did you order--" which I told him..he then placed it on my table and said, "well, here it is." Not ugly at all, just a bit befuddled, lost, disengaged. Tighten up! But I know, working in the service industry, I've been there. We've all been there. Just don't make it a habit. Overall, I'd still return and hope that you guys continue to have your business on Johnston street; I'll be there again. Thanks for listening!

Artmosphere is one of my favorite places to be in Lafayette. I like the Cheech's up in smoke. They have some local beers. Music is fun most of the time. Some nights it's very relaxed. Some nights it's crazy busy.

My friend and I passed through Lafayette on a Friday night and drove around in search of something to eat. Artmosphere caught my eye because it seemed like it would be a quirky and fun. Indeed, the artmosphere (ha) is really chill and made me feel like I had time traveled to a college in the 1990s, which was fine with me because I've got loads of faux nostalgia for that time. The walls are covered in art of variable quality but overall the decor is pretty cool, and the music that played was a mix of 90s/early 00s indie which I love. We ended up sitting at the bar for hours, eating, drinking, and chatting with the locals. The staff was super friendly and efficient and the patrons were really friendly...they're a mix of the hip scene of Lafayette and older Cajun country folks so I had pretty interesting and diverse conversations. The food was just OK but reasonably priced and filled me up, which is what I was looking for. I didn't try the hookah because I don't smoke but the flavors looked pretty good and decently priced. Later in the night the music started and the band that played was great. After their set more people trickled in and the bar got really packed and had diversified to include some fratty folk, which is not really our scene so we left. In all, Artmosphere is a really fun place with nice, interesting people, good entertainment, and decent food. I'm in the Lafayette area for a few weeks and would add this to my list of places to frequent during my stay.

This place has great crawfish grits and beer! The staff is friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

I'm not sure why this place is listed as "CLOSED" on here, I just had lunch there last week. I am a native to the Lafayette area but have lived in Philadelphia since 2004. I return home each summer for a few weeks to visit family and friends. I think I spent more time and had the most fun in Lafayette than in Baton Rouge and New Orleans this time around mainly because of the abundance of casual cafe-style places like Artmostphere and Cafe Cottage. I was really impressed by this place for a few reasons. 1. It is within walking distance to other places near the UL campus which up until a few years ago was unseen. 2. The food is actually good AND reasonable priced. From what I heard the owner tries to change the menu with the seasons and offer vegetarian options. 3. The restaurant seamlessly transforms from a cute family friendly brunch/lunch at day to a decent nightlife venue. Atmostphere showcases and promotes local musicians and artists and was packed with regulars when I made my last visit. I hope more places like this appear and strive in Lafayette.

Artmosphere gets the FULL FIVE STARS!! On a visit to Lafayette, we were struggling to find a good spot for us young folks and Artmosphere gave us that in spades! It's a place with a real Southern Louisiana flair with vibrant atmosphere and equalling popping outdoor seating. They have a multitude of inexpensive drinks and super-friendly workers. The bartender even bought us the juice and did a juicer shot with us! It's also a fantastic live music venue! Do many great acts have come through here. Artmosphere is THE place in Lafayette to chill and jam at the same time!

LOVE THIS ATMOSPHERE. Very chill. I came for dinner and actually fell into an open mic night for aspiring artists and poets. I usually order the seared tuna fish, but was removed off the menu BUT the yellowfin tuna is a local favorite also. I love this place. A TOTAL SHOW OFF TO OUTA-TOWNERS!!!!

More of a finger foods kind of place. Very large bar and great homemade smoothies.

I went there for new years eve and left a little aggravated. The cover was 12 bucks for an average band (which ok it was new years), the bartenders (bless their hearts) were a little snooty and air heady, but the first one I had was sweet. Theyre one of those places though that do the 10$ minimum BS. I don't know why but that makes my blood boil. I ordered a drink and the chick comes back IT'S A 10$ MINUMIM LOL, I'm like I just wanted a drink, not a box of gold, and she looked at me like she could give a crap. So I fished out some cash and rolled out. It's like if you don't want to pay the 50 damn cents to accept a 21st century form of currency just say CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED HERE, instead of the ole' bait and switch. The place is kinda a dump on the inside, reminds me of a house in New Iberia. It's always pricey cover for crap bands. Maybe I'm just being snotty because of the 10$ minimum thing, but overall I'd go someplace that doesn't try to cheat their customers.

Check out this place. Their Voo-Din Burgers are to die for!, and they got a great saturday brunches with bottomless Mimosas!

This is my favorite place to go on Sundays for brunch! They always have live music and botemless mimosas. Plus the food is good and Cajun: )

One word! GARBAGE! I will never waste my time walking into this place again. Couldn't get service or a drink and there was a dog randomly scratching itself throughout the restaurant.

The place has had some renovations recently, a new menu, and also a bunch of new employees. The music is fun. Check out Sundays for brunch, there is live music and a do it yourself bloody mary bar. I shit you not. haha karaoke monday open mic tuesday and live music the rest of the week.. Where else will you find that in Lafayette? WIth new people booking the music, the styles and variety have changed slightly, but a lot of the old Laffy favorites still swing by from time to time. The food is a nice upgrade from your typical bar. The wraps are pretty tasty and the pizzas rock. Burger is good. I like to head there during the afternoons and get a hookah on the deck. It makes for a great homework or task accomplishing scene. BEST Draft selection in town, hands down. Also plenty of great bottled brews to choose from. All in all, great experience and very relaxed atmosphere.

Great service, cool location, good selection of beers. AMAZING music but totally dead on a Thursday night.

This place is a sparkling gemstone in a sea of other gemstones (because Deano's pizza is the bomb.com). There's a youthful, artsy atmosphere that makes it a hip happening vibe station that I would be proud to blog about on Tumblr if I was a 16 year old girl with a fake ID. They've got local art on the wall and chalkboard tables for me to unleash my art monster on. The local beers on tap made me Geaux Local and Geaux a little wobbly. Minus one star because the tool wagon behind the bar brought his friends to gossip about the hot girl at the party that was an obnoxious drunk; he didn't fail to give an outstanding impression of her yelling "YOU'RE SO SEXY", volume and all. I was able to live this guy's past in real time with almost the same decibel level, which may float somebody's rubber ducky, but we weren't feelin' it.

Endless mimosa bar $15 for brunch! Food is very good! Patio is amazing! Hipster vibe. Live music.

I like the vibe at artmosphere.. but wtf with the bathroom situation?!? I hear the men's bathroom doesn't have a sink.. that has to violate some sort of health code. The women's bathroom is super janky and the door always has you questioning "is it really locked?" No one wants to pee in that kinda headspace.... Invest in your bathrooms, please.

Horrible sound for the bands. Always too loud to visit with friends inside. The patio is decent weather permitting. They usually have some beers on tap you can't get other places if you can tolerate the service and smoke.

This place isn't a bad place to hang out at in Lafayette. They usually have live music and the food isn't terrible.The art featured on the walls is pretty terrible and way overpriced. I've come here a few times and always had a good time though. I find the cover tends to be a bit high for the bands you are seeing and the place can be overly loud, but it is still enjoyable. It tends to be a bit more of a hipster crowd, but is frequented by all types. If you are looking for a place a little different than most of the bars in Lafayette, this may be it.

This place just makes me feel dirty. I appreciate that Lafayette has this, but I also appreciate that I don't have to patronize it. Food is ONLY for those who are too intoxicated to call a friend (are there cabs in lafayette) to drive them to Mels. Nice patio but I just feel like I need to brush my hair when I leave here.

Literally the worst service I have ever had in my entire life. I feel that if I went to a restaurant that was in a maze that had blind people as servers, I would have gotten faster service. I recommend that if you plan on eating the day you sit at your table I would not go to artmosphere.

Absolutely terrible service. I made this Yelp account with the sole purpose of rating this place abysmally. Wish I could have retracted my tip. We were the only diners in the place, alongside one barfly who was the only person getting any attention. Happy to order at the bar, which was fine, they were out of tea and coffee, weird but ok, then once served the so-so food we were left to our own devices for half an hour or so with our dirty plates, looked at sideways occasionally by the guy behind the bar and ignored. I don't normally even notice customer service really but this just angered me. I didn't complain at the time as I was waiting and hoping for some iota of interest by eventually just left :(

I rarely if ever give a 5 *. This place in one word Amazing. Food was uniquely creative with a surprising flavor and twist. Their Hummus made hummus cool and acceptable. Wow ! I didn't see that one coming. The athomsphere was artsy and relaxing. Waitress and staff were very welcoming and happy to have us. LAFAYETTE'S sleeper restaurant.

Very hipster but mellow....alternative live music is nice. Cute mature college scene with awesome hookah flavored and delicious freshly juiced drinks. The food tastes fresh and is pretty good. It gets kinda packed after like 830pm so show up early so u and ur group have a good spot to sit!

I enjoy going to this venue on a random weekday. It's always a surprise to see what type of music/band is playing, which can be good or bad. if you have an open mind, then it should be fine. I don't remember paying a cover for myself, but I think males have to pay a small cover some nights. The crowd varies. Most of the time it's not very packed. The scene includes hipsters, artists, and others. When you walk in, there is a small stage. There is also a lounge area with couches, booths, and chairs for seating. The small bar is towards the back. There is always different art displayed throughout. Outside is the patio area that surrounds the building in which you can smoke hookah. My favorite spot is the back patio where there is this swinging bench. I sit back with a drink and hookah in hand, and life is good. The drinks are mediocre. But the hookah isn't bad at all.

Gag! After being told they were out of pepperoni, my 5 year old and I were presented with what looked like a store bought pizza with not one but TWO curly black hairs baked into it. We were offered 50% off the pizza which we didn't even eat a slice of. After paying for our drinks and the horrible hummus, we left....QUICKLY. Avoid at all costs!

Came to this bar for the first time, from out of town. They had people there that brought their kids! ALL OVER THE PLACE. I'm sorry, the food was good and so was the beer but any establishment that is a BAR, should NEVER allow kids. I don't care if there is some dumb Irish band playing. Keep the kids at home or with a sitter. Unethical and really ridiculous. I even heard a dad say to his 10 year old daughter that forgotten drink at the bar to grab her drink and to "never leave her drink unattended at a bar". Seriously? I guess he thought it's never too early to teach her that she doesn't want to get rufied. What a moron.

The ambiance was nice, and the music was amazing; however, I ordered a pear-apple smoothie that just ruined my experience. The smoothie was tasteless, and I had to pull out apple seeds, and the apple stem out of the smoothie. Take more pride in what you do!

Showed up for kareoke. Pretty fun Tuesday night. Very crowded. The bartenders measure every shot but not expensive. Nice vibe - kinda of- well not sure what to think really. Nice outlay - two outside areas and fun people - they all seem fun and happy.

From its high walls, ornamented with billboard canvases of abstract impressionism, to the impeccable, ninja-swift service, Artmosphere has an executive-account feel. There's a section of the menu, David's Private Stock, reserved just for power-ordering high-rollers, where a 33-ounce rib steak for $89 screams, "you must be this rich to ride this cut of beef." Fortunately, there's luxury to spare for everyone else, and exquisite food, too. Growing up in a pork-free household has led me, as a "grownup," to pork addiction. I feel as if I need to call my sponsor when the server sets down a charcuterie plate ($25). It's a porkaholic's Christmas (believe me, it's nothing like Hanukkah) to be presented with bacon two ways: chewy, cured and smoked speck, and plump strips cooked sous vide with maple syrup and Creemore. There are crescents of salami-like vizari next to a quenelle of clean, buttery Berkshire pork fat that I eat every lick of. Gorgeous little nuggets of pork cheek - brined, cooked, pressed, smoked, and fried - glisten with a high-fat content that grabs the light like a jewel. The service is flawlessly attentive without being intrusive. Fresh cutlery materializes out of thin air and empty wine glasses disappear like they never existed. Talented servers read body language to maximize usefulness. When one of us leans into a dish, brow furrowed, to closely inspect a sauce, shazam, there's someone on the spot to explain it. There's no fanfare, no circus sideshow of garnishes to distract from the four, miniature, porcelain pots de crème ($10). A divine showcase for strong, finishing flavours, each is filled with three or four spoonfuls of custard infused with a distinct, potent essence: pistachio, coconut, coffee and chocolate. If the room weren't so damn classy, we'd lick the pots clean.

Excellent food, patio, bar selection, and weekly schedule. Mostly friendly employees. My only suggestion is that they get more indoor seating near the stage that is not a 6-top or 8-top family booth. It is extremely uncomfortable to be a single person or couple trying to see the stage when parties of 6 or more are allowed to push all the small tables together. Which is more often than not. The rest of the customers and musicians mill about awkwardly or even sit on the floor.