The Radio Bar

Hey hey hey, what can I say? This place was most excellent! My friends and I met here for a going away gathering. One of our friends was moving to another state, and we wanted a fun and memorable moment. Well, we definitely got that! The drinks were fun, tasty, and beautiful. We decided to play the games available. We had a spectacular time. The atmosphere is perfect, with wide open spaces. You can choose between hanging inside or outside, both are great. Easy access to the bar and places to sit. There was a vendor outside. My sister and I ordered snow dogs. Delicious! I heard you can choose the jukebox songs online. I didn't experience that, but would next time I visit because I will be back!

Fun, vibrant place to get a drink and hang. I absolutely love their patio and retro vibe. The drinks were balanced and delicious! This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.

Amazing atmosphere with a great crowd. Bartenders very attentive and can handle any volume of customers it seems. Jacob was my bartender, and there was no drink he could not make.

We currently live in New Orleans but wanted to get out of the city for a few hours. After dinner we were looking for somewhere to chill and just chat and found this place. The customer service was awesome, the music was pretty decent, and the patrons were pleasant. There was an outside seating area that was super cute. If I ever go back to BR, I will definitely go here!! I recommend for sure!

Great atmosphere, need more than one bartender for a Saturday crowd. Could also benefit for a printed out beer menu or similar. But 9/10 overall.

This bar is a great idea with the inability to execute. They value vibes over safety and happiness of their patrons. It's unfortunate. But like many places in Baton Rouge, people don't have many places to go, so they settle for things that feel almost good. Hopefully one day they can make good on their promise to be a place for ALL people. Me and too many of my queer friends have been harassed. Me and too many women have been groped and harassed. Their ban list is long, but apparently not long enough. Stop just banning people. Fix the culture of your bar. 🧡 I also learned that because of this review and posts I made in Instagram about my experiences in this hipster hovel, the owner of Radio Bar sent my name and Instagram handle to the Baton Rouge Bar and Restaurant Association advising no businesses within a 50-mile radius to allow me to enter their establishments. Who owns Radio Bar and why do they allow him to make decisions? Lmao! My guy is flying by the seat of his pants. Overpriced drinks, a mid vibe, and apparently a shifty owner do not a good bar make. If you want expensive craft beer and cocktails, just buy your own and stay home. I bet your music selection is better anyhow.

Cool bar! You can order your own food as they don’t serve food but uber eats was easy

Just ok. They had drinks. Single barrel. Yes….but not really. Bartender (aka Marbles as she just garbled her words) no clue on premium burborn.

Ok, so if you are looking for a Happy Hour...this bar will keep you happy! Happy Hour every day until 7! $1 off most draft beers, which are already reasonably priced. Great selection of scotch, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and beer!! Inside is industrial but warm. Garage doors open up onto an expansive patio. Staff is efficient, helpful, friendly, attentive and expedient. The cocktails also seemed well made. Give it a try and you should be pleased...that is if you ate out to have a good time enjoying yourself.

So my last time reviewing Radio was nearly 8 years ago, and I'm not sure how, but the bar hasn't missed a beat during that time. It's a great neighborhood bar with regulars who also welcome newcomers and visitors without making anyone feel out of place. The patio has evolved to still include the famous pool tables, but also have added built in and covered booths surrounding the space. When it's chilly, the patio is still inviting as they put heaters out for you. The bar is dog friendly, so bring your best fur friend with you. The bartenders have come and gone through the years, but they have always been on point with their expert cocktail craft. Their beer selection is top notch. They welcome a Sunday running club nearly every week (4:30 Sundays if you're feeling it and want to meet new friends), and they're the go to after many events like Mid City Gras parade, Surreal Soiree, and other area events. Radio Bar continues to shine as a Mid City go to gem in Baton Rouge!

I love this place the bartenders are well versed they are the best in the biz chandler had mad flair

I absolutely loved the Radio Bar. It was perfect for a chill date night. The drinks were delicious and contained the perfect amount of each ingredient (Tequila Sunrise). The staff made sure to stop by our table several times which was located in the main area of the bar. We were able to order additional drinks without leaving our table which was great. I can't wait to visit again for good drinks and vibes.

I do like Radio Bar because it's not too crowded when I'm there and they allow your dogs to hang out. They have a nice outside area with wooden benches/seating areas. The seats inside are okay, there's not much room. Bathrooms are clean and they have a couple arcade games there like darts for instance. The drinks are good, I haven't had any complaints regarding that! Recommend Radio Bar for a nice sit down bar to hang out with your friends!

The drink was nice and the atmosphere there was really good! I enjoyed the string lights and the lights come from the bar area. There's an outdoor patio where I saw ppl grabbing drinks with their friends. Also heard that there would be open mic on Thursday.

The Radio Bar is such a gem in MidCity. It a hipster, hole-in-the-wall type of vibe. This is one of those bars that is loved by the locals and a lucky stop for tourists. The cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced (meaning you can have 2-3 without a ridiculous check). The imported beer selection is expansive with beers from all around the country. Not to mention the bartenders are super knowledgeable and helpful. Although the bar does sell food there are plenty of options next door or within walking distance. The Radio Bar allows outside food and even furry friends!! The cleanliness, atmosphere, and crowd all make this place the best date night, girls night, or night out with friends away from the college kids spot!

I love EVERYTHING about this bar! Pet friendly, nice outdoor area with heaters. However, they could have more chairs outside and last time I went they promised mulled wine and there was none. Still a 5/5 though. I reunited with my estranged mother here.

Anurag and I have been here once - fortunately when the weather was gorgeous and we were able to enjoy sitting outside while enjoying our drinks. The place is huge and very airy and I really appreciate that. As the night wore on, the place got more and more crowded - still with enough space to move about and have conversations. The drinks were good - I loved the bourbon/ whiskey options and we tried a few. Servers were friendly as was the rest of the crowd. The are pet friendly, so expect many pups hanging out outside as well. They have pool, darts and a couple of other games outside, was fun!

Great ambience, good drinks, terrible music. Their Rockbot app's playlist is egregious to be kind.

COVID really ruins all the fun but don't worry things are somewhat normal! After the saints game this hidden gem is such a vibe. I've been a few times but last night was just so nice I just can't help but rave about it. First dont speed down government street our you'll pass it up! Security is tight JKJK just have your id ready. When you walk in your see they are observing the COVID Protocol everything is spaced out and the booths are marked for social distancing. Inside and out seating is a plus you can also spice up the night and have a fun game of darts if you like. It's dark but no too dark so it makes nice for dates or hanging with friends. I saw on there IG the have happy hour for service industry which is so nice and they all come in and hang out but I wasn't but it's cool the vibe is what keeps me coming. I got a French 75 the bartender asked if we wanted to start a tap and got to making in the shaker time we where waiting another bartender ask where we okay. We got our drinks an sat down and talked and enjoyed the space they each came checked on us and multiple times and where so nice and kind. Can't wait to come back during the week.

Best drinks I've had from a local bar here in br.. the Long Island are strong and reasonable

Was not expecting it to be as packed as it was at 9pm. Usually the crowds arrive 10 or later. This place was so much fun! A wide variety of people were there young and older. The staff was super friendly and helpful. My group sat outside and watched other people play some games. The staff came by very often to make sure we were ok and helped us pick a few drinks. They really knew their menus and the drinks were delicious! We loved this place!

Great atmosphere, too bad I quit drinking a few months ago. There was a dj the night we went so the walls were shaking.

This is one of my favorite spots in BR. I used to go weekly when it first opened, but I just don't go out as much in general anymore. When I do, I always try to stop by Radio Bar. It's laid back, casual, roomy, has fun games, good cocktails, talented bartenders, you name it. You can request and vote on songs for free on their app. It's a "must hit" spot if you're going out in Baton Rouge. I don't know how I've never reviewed it before.

Be sure to wear your BEST hipster attire! It is like a goddamn hipster fashion show in this place, but I enjoyed the people watching. I am very intrigued by this hipster bar culture. It just completely fascinates me! Drinks were good and I love a patio! Especially with things to do such as table tennis. Really cool place and cool vibe. I'll come again, but maybe put more energy in picking out my outfit next time!

great place to grab a drink on your day off or after work . they a great selection of beers to and a nice outside patio . love relaxing here with friends and conversations.

Great atmosphere. Doesn't smell disgusting like a lot of bars. It's clean, the decor is cool and retro, and it's overall a neat place to chill, listen to music, and have a good drink. The drink prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed a Pimm's cup. They also have a nice beer selection if that's more your style. There are some bar games on the patio. People bring dogs. It's very relaxed. You can sit in a cozy booth or socialize at the long bar. Another cool thing is that you can request songs by using their app. You can add songs from their collection to the playlist, and people can "upvote" them. This is something I wish more places had. We had a good time adding some songs and hanging out listening to them while enjoying our cocktails. Will definitely return!

Came here a while back for a friends birthday day party and was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a smaller bar with a pretentious crowd and weak drinks. I WAS WRONG to assume any of that. The bar opens up to an expanded patio (with a corner bar) and adequate seating through out. The bartenders are as attentive as they can be (the crowd was pretty large) and the selection of brews and spirits are extensive. These bartenders make some great tasting drinks. The DJ was on point with a nice eclectic variety of music (aiding to the laid back hipster atmosphere). It was a comfortable and inviting feel and made a great impression. Great mid-city hangout.

It's hipster, y'all. REAL hipster. If you are into that, absolutely hit it up because the drinks are tasty, inventive, and reasonably priced. Go for the Sazerac or any of the whiskey drinks they have when you come in. Another cool thing about Radio Bar, is they use the Remote app for the sound system, so there's bound to be a random mix of music happening at any given time. Plus, in a very hipster fashion, they stream the music that's playing in the bar ONLINE from their website. I like it because it's great people watching, the service is good, and it's non-smoking, but it's not usually the first place I think to go, unless I'm meeting friends who live in the area.

Ambiance = good Drinks = cheap Music = bad Draft beer good. (Amber Abita) Open seating outside Spacious

Definitely one of the better bars in Baton Rouge. Very clean and chill with a diverse group of patrons. I very much enjoyed their reasonably priced well drinks along with their cocktail menu which included stuff like a French 75 and margaritas for around $9. The people next to me got some of those cocktails and really enjoyed them. The bartenders were awesome! I especially enjoyed chatting with Angela who made me feel so welcomed. She even introduced me to her friend group sitting outside and recommended I join them. The blonde bar manager was super friendly too. Overall a nice bar with an accommodating and professional staff.

Radio Bar is my favorite place to grab a drink in Baton Rouge. The beer list isn't huge, but the beer selection is great. The cocktails are also pretty tasty. There's a nice patio with ping pong and darts. You can bring your dog! The bar has a great vibe. You can be dressed up or super casual. It can get a little crowded after midnight, but as long as you're there before then, it's a perfect place for getting together with friends/coworkers or a date.

Great atmosphere and great vibes Beers were cheap Good service Fun bar games Nice space/patio

A gem hidden in MidCity. When my friends initially told me we were getting drinks and hanging out in MidCity, I was hesitant. I hadn't experienced the rest side of midcity yet. However, I was pleasently surprised by this laid back and trendy atmosphere. The bartenders are super knowledgeable and their alcohol selection s on point. They have a great happy hour with a lot of variety. They have an open floor plan with booths at the periphery for a more intimate environment. The patio has another part area along with a ping pong table and is a great place to relax when it's not sweltering outside. One of my favorite bars and hang outs in Baton Rouge!

Favorite bar in mid city/downtown BR. It's cool, hip and the seasonal cocktails are enough reason for me to come back eve

Great friendly staff. Very nice craft cocktails selection. Choose from seasonal cocktails or classics. My favorite so far is the paper plane cocktail.

Radio Bar is what I would consider my neighborhood bar. It's also what I would consider one of the best neighborhood bars around, because it has something for everyone. If you like cheap beer, they have it (although Pabst Blue Ribbon just went up fifty cents). If you like craft beer, they have some great locals on tap and nationals in bottle. If you like cocktails, they have a menu of classics and another that rotates seasonally, and they will happily make pretty much whatever you want if they have the ingredients and you tell them how. If you like food, they welcome tasty food trucks on the weekends and have even been known to serve people for free on Sundays. If you like competition, there's darts, table tennis, and shuffleboard (not to mention Bar Olympics in the summer). If you like music, you can select your own playlist from an iPhone with the Remote app just by joining their wifi network. If you're somehow afraid of non-fratty college students, grad students, or other people wearing glasses... I guess go to Phil Brady's instead, they'll be glad to have you. So why four stars? Really just because of the relatively small music collection that doesn't often grow or change. That can be a positive for some people who like stability, but I would love to be surprised with something new or, for example, something more than When Doves Cry, which is one of only two Prince songs on the playlist and was therefore played approximately seven trillion times the week he died. But seriously, Radio Bar. Check it out.

It looks like it could be a decent walk from the Hampton Inn downtown, but it ends up being a 4-mile round trip, which was just what I needed, although I wouldn't recommend it. The area is older on Government Street where it is located, then all of the sudden, a couple of newer shops come into view and this is part of those. The place itself confused me as I walked up. It's on a corner, and a couple was leaving through a door, but there was no handle on the outside. I walked around the side and found about 3 more of these doors, but couldn't see how to get inside. I walked back around and saw a group of people enter some darkened glass doors that would appear to be the next venue over (it's in a strip mall), but as I followed them in, I could hear the music from the bar stereo system and saw how it was connected. I got here at 6:30 on a Free Food Sunday and they had some fellows making chili in a big jambalaya kettle. I got the last scraps, and it was delicious! The bar has a decent selection of craft beer, but not a lot of beers I had not seen before. The banter is relatively loud, and this is definitely a place for younger and "hipster" people although I don't really like that term. Music is loud, but wasn't too terrible. I was still able to have conversations with people. It was filled up nicely for a Sunday evening. Looked like it started to clear out around 7:30, as that was when I left. The bartenders were very attentive and upbeat. Very polite and kind. They didn't appear to be tired or put out as some bartenders are. If you're in the area, it's a nice oasis. No TV.

If you are looking for a fun place to hang out, you have found it. The place has a laid back feel, good music, probably 50+ beers (between bottles and draft) and great specialty cocktails. The bar and wait staff are very attentive so that empty beer glass won't be empty long. There's also plenty of parking and usually a food truck parked right outside. I am only in Baton Rouge a few times a year, but when I am in town and looking for a cold one, this is where you will find me usually.

First of all, I think it's important for me to state: I've never been a 'bar' person. What's the point in over-paying to drink in a crowded, smelly, smoky bar when I can drink for much cheaper in the comfort of my own living room with only people (and entertainment) that I like? But the Radio Bar has finally given this homebody a place to "go out" to. There's no smoking in the bar itself, which is a BIG plus for me. The atmosphere is relaxed, comfortable, but not divey. The staff is super friendly! And the crowd is (generally) refreshingly bro-free. I can go in at 7ish with a group of close friends, grab a booth, and hang out - we've even brought in food and games before, it's all cool at the Radio Bar! The signature trait of the Radio Bar is the smartphone radio app that allows you to tap into their music selection (for free!) and vote for your favorite songs. The music selection is limited, but for the most part, very good! Even the music I don't like is at least ignorable, which can't be said for a lot of public spaces these days :/ Drink-wise, I would say their selection is average to good....but then again, I tend to only order my same two or three favorite regardless of where I go, so I can't say I have the greatest frame of reference there. But if you're looking for great atmosphere, Radio is the place to go! Oh, and I whole-heartedly agree with a previous reviewer - they have the CLEANEST bar bathrooms I have EVER seen!

This is my go to bar. I love it. They have an interactive radio set up so the customers can log into an app called remote on your phone where you can suggest songs to be played in the bar. The application ranks songs based on a ranking system where others vote. The more votes the song gets the sooner your song will play. Pretty cool if you ask me. They draw an eclectic group of people and there are games like shuffle board and ping pong set up. PBR is always $2. Otherwise most drinks go for well over $8.

Great neighborhood bar. The building used to be a car garage, and the owners managed to make that charming--huge garage doors that open to the patio, industrial style lighting, etc. There's almost always a food truck or cart in the parking lot. This bar quickly turned into my Old Faithful. Go when the weather is nice and sit on the patio. Download the remote app on your smartphone and vote for what songs you want to hear (mostly indie music). There's a ping-pong table on the patio and a shuffle board inside. The cocktail specialties aren't always great, but they're fun to try if you have some extra dollars. If you can manage drinking a bloody mary after 4:00 in the afternoon, order one from Olga--she deserves an award for those masterpieces.

"Superb neighborhood bar in the heart of mid-city". This bar is huge!! I love it!! Since they don't serve food, the great part is that you can bring your food in!! It was so cool to see, when I walked in, boxes of pizza being shared amongst the different parties. Looks like the next spot for my upcoming birthday party! Want to challenge friends or new-found friends to a game of ping-pong? Step outside into their outdoor area, where you can carry-on a fair game (of course) ping-pong. Cravin' a cold brew... they got one for you!! Had a long day at work and looking for a place to chillax with some friends? They have happy hour specials for you, too, from 4pm-7pm (Mon - Fri). Even if you have a large group of friends, bring 'em all... they can accommodate! Do you want to cozy up with your main squeeze? You will find booths to sit in that feel private because of the high backs!

This is a great, eclectic, hideaway bar. They have a great cocktail menu that are all freshly made! Not to mention, shuffleboard and PBR on draft!!! Make me feel all warm and fuzzy on this inside. Added bonus: They usually have food trucks outside the joint incase you get the munchies.

Love, love, love this open concept bar! The garage doors were open on a splendid Spring evening! Though there was a fantastic Spring drink menu, I opted for a French 75...yummy! Drink prices are comparable to most hand crafted bar menus. The patio is spacious, open air, and equip with a Ping pong table :) I promised my husband I'd play next visit. Hail Radio Bar!

Most diverse crowd--black, white, gay, straight, young, not-so-young--in town for people who don't smoke cigars. It's true: a bartender can have a big, bushy beard, make a great cocktail and not be a douche. There is a God.

I went Saturday. I had to go alone and was not talked to at all. It was a free food day and i felt at least the staff would have been more forthcoming in the interaction. I will not come alone ever again

Nice bar in the heart of Mid City. What makes me really enjoy this bar is the fact that there is NO smoking. I love that I can go out to get a drink and not go home smelling like I have a pack a day habit. This bar is great if you're on an intimate dinner and want it to keep going with drink kind of date, or if you're catching up with friends at the end of a busy week. Great mixed crowd, so you'll fit in. Also, the patrons request the music through an app. Drinks are reasonably priced.

Great hipster and neighborhood bar with specialty cocktails and yummy beer selection. Ride your bike awn over and partake in a lil ping pong and darts.

Loved the atmosphere. I was invited by my coworkers and enjoyed myself. I missed the Don Julio night, but I will be back.

Radio Bar has a lot of things you want from a bar - good beer list, specialty cocktails, indoor and outdoor seating, and extra outdoor bar open on busy night - but every time I'm there I always just wish I would have driven down to NOLA for the weekend. With so many Baton Rouge uber hipster with nothing to really be proud of packed into one bar, I'm always slightly annoyed with the crowd. If I see one more dork with neon sunglasses (at night) wearing a shirt they bought from Urban Outfitter that says "Brooklyn" on it, I might just have to slap them. This place really just manages to make me homesick for New Orleans, or make me want to jump on a plane to hang out with my friends who actually live in Brooklyn, not Baton Rouge wannabes. But, where else are you going to go in Baton Rouge? All the bars around campus only cater to undergrads, so that rules them out. If they city had a smoking ban, I'd be going to neighborhood dive bars more than I'd be going to Radio Bar. Also, they allow dogs, so that's cool. However, seeing hipsters give their dogs beer instead of water also drives me crazy. Most weekend nights, it's too packed to bring a dog. I really want to like Radio Bar, but the crowd is just so obnoxious I'm never really enjoying myself when I'm here. If you're not a Baton Rouge native and come from a city with a good bar scene, I recommend going on a weekday evening when the crowd is a little older and more chill to avoid going insane.

Meh. I guess this place is cool for Baton Rouge. My friends took me here on a Thursday night and it was decently busy. I really appreciated the great soundtrack. Their gimmick is that you can control the music by voting for certain songs on a free app. Thankfully the people in the bar had mostly good taste the night I went. The staff is really nice, and the crowd is incredibly random (as I drunkenly exclaimed to my friends about 20 times, sorry guys). I would stick to beer here, though. The mixed "specialty" cocktail I had was disgusting. I've had a better Pimm's cup at a frat party. Blech. The space itself is really neat, although randomly situated in a strip mall (I guess that's how BR rolls). I enjoyed the nice patio, and could see hanging out there a lot with my doggy if I lived in Baton Rouge. I would definitely come here again, although apparently it gets douche-y on the weekends.

Went there a few times. The first couple times were chill. Then this time was SOOOOO busy. About a hundred or more. There was nowhere to sit. But when we eventually did, amanda went up to our table and asked us about our drinks and how we were enjoying them. Cleared our table of anything we were done with. She was very nice. We noticed that she honestly didn't stop the entire time we were there. I even saw her in the bathroom changing the TP rolls. She worked VERY hard the entire night. Bartenders were very kind and respectful. Amanda was out there and constantly checking on us. Even when the crowd was dying down. I love this bar!!! To be honest, I started the night with a crazy crowed and no where to sit and already had a stressful day... Definitely didn't want to stand the whole time haha ... But beside my fiancé being there, she really saved it for me. Thank you guys. So much.

Radio Bar has been around for a few years now and is well seasoned. This minimalist neighborhood establishment offers ping pong, darts, shuffle board, sometimes corn hole and is home to a monthly Bar Olympics featuring all the above sports. It gets it's name from the way music is selected at the bar. First, one must have a smart phone that can access apples "remote" app, then songs are selected from the library. The more votes a song receives the higher in the cue it gets. Radio bar is very clean including the restrooms. The outdoor patio is fantastic except on those steamy hot summer afternoons. The crowd can be quite eclectic in both peak and non-peak hours with many regulars from the surrounding neighborhood. At night the crowd (and it does get crowded on weekend nights) can be a bit douchey but still diverse. My only complaint is that they don't open earlier in the day.

Decent. Half indoor bar, half patio, complete with ping pong table that takes up half of that space. Minimal but interesting selection of beers on tap. Bartenders typically very courteous. Decent liquor selection. 3 stars, though, due to the clientele. Expect gaggles of hipsters hair gellin' right in your way on your journey to get another andygator in a vain attempt to drown out all the pretentious nonsense blasted down your earholes. Hmm...actually, that's a pretty sound business model.

My friend and I walked in and from the door it was a bad vibe .unpleasant stares and whispers . Walked up to the bar and were greeting like : " Yes?" I said hi and proceeded to look at the menu .. so the fare skinned lady next to us said very aggravatingly "here's a menu !!" I understand her frustrations as it was quite a bit of people at the bar and I was standing fairly close . In conclusion to not be so rude .. I looked at the menu and told my friend we'lll go elsewhere with a smile . They are obviously not a fan of melanin !

I'm a regular at this bar. It's a great pregame spot, not too far from downtown. Or if you're just looking to meet a few friends for a laid back night, it's perfect. Ping pong and darts outside, shuffleboard inside and plenty of seating. It's a very hipster-ish atmosphere but mostly everyone is friendly and easy to get along with.

Just spoke with Bryan, one of the owners of Radio Bar. He explained that the $1 I was being charged was never actually charged. It was there as more of a place-holder to ensure the card was valid and had some sort of available balance. This fee was never actually charged to the account. Appreciated the call and explanation. Radio Bar is one of the coolest things to happen to Midcity...