Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House

Such a unique and memorable experience with an amazing vibe. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of character, with incredible live music that really makes the place come alive. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the shared spaces were perfect for relaxing and meeting interesting people. The staff was friendly and helpful, and everything felt thoughtfully put together. This is the kind of place that feels more like staying with friends than just booking a room, and I'd happily come back again.

We went to this saloon to listen to authentic music and found it to be a friendly place with great bar service & selection plus awesome southern country music! It was a weekly jam session with local musicians joining in as and when they wanted - just brilliant!! The people we met there were so friendly and the place was filled with locals as well as travellers. I would highly recommend this place whenever you’re in the area!

If you are looking for a typical hotel experience, this is NOT it! Instead, this is more like staying at your quirky single aunt's house for the weekend. I stayed in the Balcony room, which meant I was lucky enough to have a private bathroom but my shower choice was between two identical showers, both barely big enough to turn my healthy middle aged body around in. The bedroom had no closets or hangers, but plenty of hooks to hang things from. There was a lovely balcony off the bedroom that overlooked the patio which was nice but the softness in the roof meant we spent most of our outdoor time on the fantastic front porch with the comfy Adirondack chairs and the friendly gray and white cat. There is no desk in the room, so eating and working on my laptop had to be done either in bed or in the dining room off the full-sized kitchen. There was no creamer for the Keurig downstairs, but luckily, Wal-Mart delivered everything I needed for my coffee (and snacks) that day. I got there on Saturday so had the pleasure of taking in a weekend band, and then Sunday, there was no music at the saloon but I was serenaded by the guitar-playing singer from the bar/ restaurant across the street. ||If you are looking for a Marriott-like experience, this ain't it. But if you want a fun, unique AirBnB type experience with a chance to meet some pretty cool travelers, take in a local band, and sit with a friendly gray cat on the porch while listening to a pretty decent singer from across the street, check out Blue Moon! ||PS - the check in and check out are completely contactless. Make sure to check your spam texts for the code(s) to the house and room. Me and another traveler ran into the same issue where the introductory text didn't come through so we had to wait to get the code and get in.

I loved the Blue Moon Guesthouse! We had The Balcony room which is on the upper floor. It has a lovely little private porch area where you can sit with your morning coffee or a glass of wine and watch the sunset. Lovely big comfortable bed and a bathroom with two separate showers! Perfect! There is a big communal kitchen - spotlessly clean - with the all important coffee machine and a lovely sitting room with armchairs and a piano. The Blue Moon Saloon itself is around the back and they had great music for the two nights we were there. Extremely welcoming bar staff (Zeke and Kat) and also the cat -Fourteen! The Blue Moon is also at the top end of Jefferson Street within an easy stroll of lots of great restaurants. In particular Pamplona and Vestal. Thank you Rabby for a great stay!

Wasn't as advertised. The bar/restaurant downstairs wasn't open. The room itself was outdated and desperately needs upgrades. Electric outlets in the walls didn't work, the power went out nor could the space heater provided heat the bedroom space. It was drafty and had no TV. The bathroom really needs to be renovated and updated to meet code. The wall heater didn't work and the plumbing needs general repairs like the one shower, as I am not sure why there were two, leaked all over the floor. There were leaves all over the balcony which we didn't use and that also needed some fresh paint or stain and maintenance update. The stairway was not light and well the property isn't ADA standard. That needs to be put in the hotel information for sure. Lots of wasted space on the first level. Perhaps the owners should just rent it out to full-time tenants because it reminded us more of a frat house for college-aged people. The historic part is what attracted us but I didn't enjoy our stay. Please disclose more accurate information for travelers especially on what isn't included.

Barmaid was passively rude from the minute I walked up to the bar, began chatting with someone she knew who had walked up right after me. It was not overly busy so no reason that I stood there for like 2-3 minutes and was never waited on. When she finished chatting she still didn't acknowledge me. I had to tell her I’d like a Michelob Ultra which she got for me and I didn't get change off my $5 bill. Kinda steep but everything is expensive so not too big a deal. I sat on a barstool then after my beer I went to bathroom. Came out my stool was occupied by a guy. But there was still enough room at the bar so I just stood at the bar. The barmaid knew the guy n evidently he’d asked her about upcoming events bc she was naming quite a few musical acts plus what night they'd be there. I recognized one name n it's a band I’ve been wanting to see so when she finished I asked her what night were they gonna be. She answered and added that there's a sign in the driveway of upcoming events. Well it took me about a minute to realize this: someone she knows asks for info n she has no problem reciting names n dates but when I ask my question that required a one sentence response she answers but then tells me about their sign out in driveway LOL I waited until I was about to leave n the guy asked her something about who was playing Friday n after she answered I looked at him with a smile n said “ There’s a sign in the drivessy” Then looked at her n said “ Yeah took me a minute to catch it but I did “ The guy looked uncomfortable she never said anything never asked what I was talking about so for me that says I was correct. Idk if she's related to the owners or what but I guarantee she's not good for business bc she acted same way to almost everyone unless she knew them. Blue Moon is a great place with talented musicians n it's sad bc people like her ruin the vibe. If she's not related the owners must not be aware of her behavior. Hope this changes that.

What a wonderful and unique experience! The room we stayed in had a double bed, bathroom with 2 showers(!), and futon. You can literally walk into a live music venue downstairs. The host was courteous and answered my questions in a timely manner. The only issue for us was that the stairs were kinda tricky, but we're older and we'd had a few libations 😉. Btw, we also got a free drink on the house. |There are also less expensive options if you don't mind sleeping in the same area as other guests. There's a large cozy shared living room and dining room, and a great kitchen. Meeting other guests was also a pleasant experience! |I highly recommend the Blue Moon Saloon for a fun getaway!

I didn't get to stay here only visited for music. It would be so much better if the owner invested in a few more bottles of different booze so the manager/bar tender could make even better drinks for those who like a fancier tipple.

Pretty much the only spot in town that has live music all night during the week. Was in town on business and there was only one other spot but stopped at 9. Good music, friendly crowd and cheap drinks.

Love a guest house/hostel that has a lively saloon with music starting every night at 8. Affordable, clean, spacious, maintained with love and care. We stayed in the 'balcony' room which has the only balcony and it's own private bathroom with dual showers. Downstairs is the communal full kitchen with 2 fridges, large living room and bathrooms and showers. Entry to the house is by code and the rooms have a key. Guest house is virtually contactless. Saloon was great with a well stocked bar. There's no food served. We saw an open mic night and a Cajun jam session. A local, who we never saw, had cooked rice and a potato stew for everyone to enjoy. Second dinner was so damn good. What a treat. If you're comfortable with a hostel style place this is very comfortable and affordable and comes with live entertainment nightly. A real gem in our opinion.

Friendly and Welcoming Music performed by local performers who really LOVE jamming together It is pert near perfect!

I had so much fun here. The bar is pretty awesome, especially if you like mixed drinks, and they definitely don't rip you off. The music is awesome the band we saw was incredible! Such a fun, inclusive and great place. I'm so glad we visited!!

We went here for a few drinks on our anniversary weekend. I was a nice older to middle age crowd with out the drama. The music was a mix of everything. Drinks were good and the atmosphere was just what we were looking for

Wow! This is understated from the front but a delight once you enter. We arrived in time for the weekly Weds. Cajun Jam on the back porch, which has a bar, dance floor and outdoor garden seating.

This is an awesome place with a lot of warmth and cozyness truly unique! Clean and with a friendly owner. What's not to like!

Fully stoked that places such as this little gem exist. Had a great night of live music, cold beer, and howling out back with strangers. We stayed in the balcony room. Funky and comfortable spot with friendly and helpful staff and owner. Will certainly be back next visit to Lafayette. Thanks Will!

Blue Moon was the ultimate host. She made us comfortable, despite having over 20 loud, excited grad students crammed into the house...She helped us get to know Louisiana and the trajedy of the Rita and Katrina...She showed us what Zydeco is and how to dance to it... ...basically she showed us a great time and welcomed us to Louisiana. If you're ever visiting people at LSU or wanting a true southern experience, get a room at Blue Moon or a drink at the bar and meet the locals that are always there.

I didn't stay at the Guesthouse but the place seemed nice overall and the only concern would be music until early in the morning which I presume might make it difficult to sleep. The music however is very fun - Wednesdays are jam night (although it was moved to Tuesday during the week of Thanksgiving) and the music seems to start around 9:00 despite the advertisements stating 8:00. They also have music on Fridays & Saturdays - just be aware that the music and bar are outdoors (but covered) so when it's cold either get there early to camp out under a space heater or wear warm clothes. The bar has just about anything you would want and while drinks are definitely pricey the music is free so it roughly evens out. I definitely expect to be back on my next visit to Lafayette, Blue Moon is a cool little local joint with a great vibe.

I guess it just depends on who shows up. We've heard so much about the jams we took some international guest and others from out of town. We got there just after 9 to find no one playing and very few people there. Around 10:30 a couple more people showed up but they were having a difficult time getting anything going. Next time it's important we will find a scheduled band somewhere.

My husband and I stopped into the Blue Moon Saloon to listen to some live music on a Saturday night. The guy at the door was very surly and demanded a $20 cover charge. It seemed steep but we paid and were given white wrist bands. We started noticing that none of the people who came in after us had to pay the cover. The band was really boring, so we drank a beer and walked out. We asked the doorman why we were the only ones who had to pay. He became really belligerent and started screaming curses at me. We were just passing through town and didn't want to have police problems, so we left. What a complete dump this place is, not to mention the most inhospitable place we've ever been to. Avoid this place like the plague!

The Blue Moon saloon and Inn is a great spot for drinks, live music, and socializing with friends.

Awesome Zydeco roadhouse bar/hostel! This is the epicenter for the zydeco and Cajun music scene in Lafayette. This place has an awesome stage area inside that allows for a great place to catch a band. There's a small dance floor, and an intimate setting for seeing the bands play. The whole place is lit with neon beer signs. They serve a wide variety of local beers, including craft beers and the regular cheap stuff. The bartenders were helpful in recommending local beers to suit my palate. There was a cover on the night that we went, which was steep, but we got to see a Grammy winning band, which was pretty sweet. There are a variety of places to hang out, from the wide, sweeping porch of the hostel, to the stage are, and a large patio area. Two bars make getting the drinks easy. The place is surprisingly clean for how busy it gets. The restrooms all share a sink, so we all can see when you don't wash your hands! If you take in too much of the Lafayette hospitality, they can rent you a room here in the hostel. I don't think this place is ADA compliant, with lots of steps to get around.

Incredible venue and mood! Great bands and the beer is ice cold. Best place during the week to see incredible local jazz blues and rock bands. Outdoor venue and outside area to relax. I go every chance I get to see Hank and the Cupcakes!

Great music place, friendly staff. Did not eat or stay there, but definitely want to next time

Best bar for Cajun jamming, Acadian atmosphere and great local beer! Also enjoyed amazing home-made jambalaya (donations appreciated, so bring cash! You will want to taste it!), and spoke with really cool folks around the dance floor! Just! Perfect!

We're from Austin and in town for five nights. We came to the Saloon on a Sunday evening. A band was getting set up and we were the only patrons. Zeek (not sure of spelling) was our bartender and he was awesome. He's really smart and a great conversationalist. We intended to only have one drink, but felt bad because the band was just getting started and we were having such a great conversation with Zeek. We ended up staying for another drink. The prices were very reasonable and the service was awesome. I would definitely recommend coming here, especially if Zeek is bartending.

Had an issue prior and owner reached out to correct issue. Thank you. Great follow up and customer service.

Fun vibe, cute rooms, the atmosphere outside can get fairly rowdy (though, well-controlled.) Many places probably couldn't get away with such a mishmash of elements, upscale hostel-y in the common areas, but the private rooms are quiet enough when there's no live music outside. Chances are you could hit up any chain motel along the road if you we looking for quiet, anyway. My only complaint would be that the surrounding area seems to close fairly early at night, and on Sundays. May have just been the eateries I was looking for, though. Cheap rooms, drinks, free entertainment, an excellent repeat stop whenever i'm in the vicinity!

This is an amazingly cool multi-tasking - or hybrid, if you will - business that can't decide if it's first and foremost a hostel/guest house, music venue, or bar. Okay, I take that back. They probably know exactly what they are; I'm the one who can't decide if it's a hostel with a music venue, or if it's a music venue where you can sleep if you want. Either way, it's a really, really, reallllllly cool place, and if you're in Lafayette definitely go check out a show. I've seen some amazing music there, like a rockabilly band from Austin (it seems that most of the artists I've seen have been from out of town) and even though I just barely missed it, I know Dick Dale played there at one point. How cool is that? In fact, if you're not already in or planning to be in Lafayette, why not use Blue Moon as an excuse to go. You have somewhere to stay! The prices range from like $18-20 a night to...oh, I don't know, maybe $100 or less, and the accommodations range from a bunk with a dozen other loudly snoring (bring earplugs!) strangers, to your very own room, which I imagine is nice, but I've never seen it, so don't quote me on that. You can cook in the gigantic kitchen, and you get a free drink at the bar with your stay. There's a huge porch that people hang out and jam on, and overall this place just has a super chill, hipster without trying too hard (and probably therefore not actually hipster, but you know what I mean) vibe. It's also possible to rent out the entire place (pricing is for overnight accommodations, not the bar/stage/venue half) for something like $2,500. I know this because at one point I was trying to plan an epic road trip (via train!) from here to Lafayette with a bunch of NOLA tech people. Didn't actually happen, but would still be amazing. Want to have a fabulous and affordable mini-vacation, right here in our own state? Take the train to Lafayete ($18 each way) and stay in the Blue Moon Saloon and Guesthouse ($18-80 a night). You'll love it. I promise. (If you don't, clearly you have questionable taste. Just sayin'.)

I ended up here purely by accident as I was doing some work in the area and all the hotel rooms had been booked by repair crews right after a storm. My room reservation had been cancelled because of the need for repairs and this was the only location I could find a place to stay. I ended up in one of the the "hostel" rooms of shared bunk beds which would have been ok on a fun trip but the lack of private space was a bit challenging for work. The rooms were also very noisy (as the bands play late into the night) BUT being a person that can have fun I just rolled with the punches and stayed up to listen to the band, party, and drank enough to pass out despite the noise. This is a great place to stay for fun times and I have returned on several pleasure trips rather than work trip to enjoy myself here and this is certainly a great place for that (not so great if you have to wake up early for work though!). I stayed in some of the private rooms and those were pretty cool but still noisy so expect to stay up having fun til the bands are done. Really great music and great people having a good time!

First things first: to clarify, the Blue Moon Saloon is ALSO a hostel. So don't be surprised when you drive through a neighborhood to what looks like a house! We arrived earlier in the evening so we did not have a chance to hear the live music, but I liked the atmosphere immediately. It has an artsy, down-to-earth vibe and I could see it being a great place to chill at night. No beers on tap, but there is a decent selection of bottled beers and the bartender was cool and helpful when we wanted to try some local beers. The Blue Moon Saloon is what I imagined Lafayette, LA to be - folksy, unassuming, and fun.

Visited during Festival International. Place was packed. Had the best night of my life! Crowd was laid back and the music was great! I was a little tipsy and ended up bumping a guy and spilling both of our drinks everywhere. In Nashville if this had happened, he probably would have cussed me out. Here, he was super understanding, and actually paid to replace both drinks. I highly recommend this place, and will return very soon.

Very boho and just what I needed. A hot shower and a place to crash on the cheap with wifi and nightly live music. I would totally stay here again. For the price, 5 stars. The amenities, 2. Location, 3. All in all, just what you need, if your needs are simple. Or as a friend put it "This place seems very relaxing."

I only went here once, but it was so much fun! Such a refreshing experience that definitely sticks out in my memories of the South. I'd never experienced nightlife like this. Cajun/Zydeco/Two step, whatever-you-call-it dancing is so freaking fun I was laughing and smiling all night! And the Blue Moon is the perfect venue for a Zydeco band. So rustic, twangy and awesomely fantastic! I was terrible at dancing all Zydeco like everyone was, but it didn't matter I joined right in on the dance floor and giggled as I attempted to keep up step with my dance partners. I didn't stay here, but I went to the concert by myself (and met up with someone I had never met), and by the end of the night I felt like everyone was my friend. Such awesome people who make you feel at home. If you are looking for that "Cajun" music experience, looking for a whole new way to dance and looking to have the best night of your life then go to the Blue Moon.

Coolest place i've been in a bit... I wouldn't book a room however the saloon was awesome! Great music, great crowd, cool atmosphere... A must see location when in town...

I'm from out of town and went here for my one night out for the "free J Burton Show" and left at 945 after I was told the show would start at 9. There wasn't as much as a sound check. It was just me and maybe 5 other people. I had to wait 5 minutes to order a drink while the bartender told a story to someone as I obviously waited. Very disappointing.

On the scale of One through Five on the Funky Meter, the Blue Moon comes in a solid funky 5. Fun place.

Blue Moon Saloon is one of the best Lafayette has to offer! I love coming here when I am in town and even more so when I lived here. Coming to listen to various music acts was and still is a great time! I've heard cajun, Zydeco, French, rock, reggae, country, swamp pop, etc. etc. There is always live music and a place to dance! They layout is part of the charm too. A converted house into a bar and guest house is genius! You won't be able to get a room during the festivals Lafayette hosts unless you book it far in advance. Fair warning!

More of a covered patio bar than a bar, if that makes sense. I was initially confused about the setup. Good music, drinks, atmosphere, and comfortable seating unless the floor is packed! The couples dancing are fun to watch. Ask for a Jameson hot toddy. I'd be in attendance more often if the cover wasn't $10 for every event, but I've heard business wasn't what it used to be. Thanks for being one venue that attracts folk music to the area!

We we're passing through on a Wednesday. Cajun jam night. Lots of dancing - great music - and fun dancing. We met people from Scotland to Minnesota to Australia- all on the out door porch of this bar/hangout

This place is really cool. It is both a saloon and a guest house. You can stay here for $18.00 a night if I was told correctly. I've never stayed here so I can't comment on the quality of the accommodations. Regardless, this place is pretty great. They have very diverse live shows, from indie to music to zydeco. The bar area is really just a covered area and is open on the sides. It has a "back porch" type of feel to it. There is also a nice lounging area opposite the bar or if you want you can hang out on the patio of the guest house. This is a great place to grab a drink and chill. I've gone here a few times with my friends and they have all loved it. Also the bartenders are very nice.

A great place to stay if you love honkytonks, hanging out with musicians and drinking & dancing. They offer hostel type lodging. We stayed in the birds nest room which was charming and the bed was comfy enough. Very interesting and friendly people stay and work there.

Very cool honky tonk bar, and hostel apparently. We stopped by on a Friday for some live music and were not disappointed. Great crowd and there's a covered patio in the back if you need a break. The bartenders are characters and add to the very chill vibe. Great local hang out.

Really nice Cosy place to stay. Clean rooms and facilities. The bar next door it not load at nights but definitely worth a visit. Been there on Thursday and there is a music jsm. Everybody is allowed to join. Really A+++

This place is incredible. The sound is spot on and the staff is very friendly. There is a hostel that is very affordable. For about $20 you have a clean safe place to sleep so you dont have to worry about driving drunk. Highly recommended!

Excellent guesthouse. Friendly, mellow, cheap and comfortable. My brother and I have been to many guesthouses around the world (Latin America, Asia and Europe) and we both agree that Blue Moon is, by far, our favorite. You can meet very interesting people there, many musicians stay for the night to perform in the same premisses... If you sleep there, the concert is free of charge.

The best laid back atmosphere. The place feels like a house party every time I've been there. Also a perfect place to bring guests from out of town if you wanna go out but don't have the room to spare.

This place is awesome if you like warm hospitality and great music. I can't wait to go back!

Excellent atmosphere and a great place to listen to your favorite local band. Drinks are reasonably priced and once you break the seal you may have a wait for the restroom because there's only two restrooms with only one toilet each.

Amazing. One of the best bars in the country. Really! Phenomenal music...Cajun with a dash of Zydeco... Cheap beer, fantastic mix of locals and out of town music lovers. It's a destination all by itself. My only regret is that I didn't stay at the guesthouse and only came or the music. What was I thinking!

Fun music venue with a pretty decent beer selection. I did not stay here, but spent a few hours dancing some Zydeco to Jeffery Broussard. Love it!

This review is only for the Guesthouse. The place was far from clean, after one night there I had flea bites (yikes!), the towels smell bad and the bed was uncomfortable. On the positive side, the common areas in the first floor (kitchen, living room) were welcoming and good to hang out and make friends.

A favorite place to crash while in town. Ice cold beer on the porch, live music, and dancing. Give me a bottle of Blue Moon with a slice of orange and some Cajun/Zydeco at the Blue Moon any night.