One of my most-visited spots in BR. I think the atmosphere is just perfect. Sure, there are times I want a little something different, but what I think The Bulldog does so well is create a place that both males and females--young and old-- want to be in. It's not too dirty "man cave" for women, it's not too loud booty-shaking for men, and it has the diverse crowd where a newly 21-year-old can have a great time.. as well as their mother.
I find that their staff cares more about the beer itself than any other bar in the city.. even moreso than bars with larger beer selections. Everyone is friendly, the place is very clean, and of course I can bring my pup with me.
I tend to avoid Wednesday nights, which is the most popular night of the week. It just gets too packed for my taste, and I like to easily grab a seat. But clearly what they do on Wednesdays works too!
They experimented with the music. The started with music that the staff controlled, and then had a DJ a few nights a week, but now they use a program called RockBot, which is a jukebox from an app on your phone where you can either pay to play a song.. or up/down-vote songs that others choose.
One of the top bars in Baton Rouge.
I'm a fan of Irish/English pubs and beer so naturally I love the BullDog.
They have a very large selection of Beers and is rotates their Guinness kegs more than most other places which is a plus.
It has a great atmosphere and there is always good people there. Especially on wednesdays when you can keep your glasses.
I've been to the one in New Orleans and I actually like the layout in this one better. The patio here is much better imo.
Toto, we're not in New Orleans anymore..
But seriously! A friend and I were doing an away rotation in Baton Rouge last month and decided to check out the BR Bulldog one night and we were pleasantly surprised to find a more beautiful and cleaner version of The Bulldog that we have come to know and love in New Orleans.
Place is way more spacious, the back is beautiful and the fountain is probably nicer than Magazine street too. I don't know if I should feel guilty cheating on the original Bulldog, it's not that I like this one any more than Magazine street.. I just like it different. That's okay, right? ;)
To get one's beer on in Baton Rouge, one must do so here at The Bulldog on Perkins. Aside from being one of the more popular bars in the city, this sister location of the original New Orleans institution has the kind of variety that would get any beer lover's attention.
Regulars of the NOLA location should notice one thing immediately: BR's version is far nicer. It's not just that its newer, it's got its own standalone space, a prettier rendition of the beer tap fountain, ample parking, and a more modern interior. The best part? They haven't managed to compromise their love of beer and have even added a heartier selection of food.
Instead of all of the bougie or less than stellar nightlife spots throughout BR, there is always a mix of young and old professionals here either getting rowdy over an LSU / Saints game or just sitting at a table and catching up over a drink. I still have yet to try what I'm told is one of the best burger spots in town, which I'll make sure to do my next time in town.
Service is a tad spotty at times, but still amiable for the most part. Prices feel a little high for the area, but the selection (besides Chimes) is practically unparalleled. One notable thing I haven't seen in most places? They're dog friendly. Nothing like pounding a beer with man's best friend rooting you on.
Best beer selection in Baton Rouge.  The burgers and salads are better than most restaurants in Baton Rouge.  There is plenty of seating both inside and outside on the patio, but it can  get crowded (especially on Wednesday nights.)
I almost forgot to mention, they donate to animal charities on a regular basis!
Amazing beer selection, killer food, and they love animals--what more could you ask for?
This bar is originally in New Orleans, so you automatically know it's good. Wide range of beer selections. Great burgers and fries and other typical bar food. Outdoor seating area is amazing. You can even bring your dog!! The best part is that on Wednesdays they give away their amazing glass cups with funny sayings/jokes or cool pictures on them.
Review Source:One of the few New Orleans transplant establishments that Baton Rouge didn't mess up. Â The Bulldog has become a go to on my trips back home to BR. Â Although it still doesn't hold a candle to the Magazine St location in NOLA, it does well in its own different way in BR.
The vibe is less sloppy dancing and more of a place where you sit down/get a drink and catch up with friends.
If you're a young professional (post college-30's) this is probably a more age appropriate spot for you, and a good alternative to the younger LSU establishments. Â Definitely a slightly more mature crowd here
The beer selection here rivals the one at The Chimes. Â The Bulldog has an assorted amount of seating. Â From bench/German beer hall style seating, to stools, to couches, to outdoor iron furniture.
Also it is a clean bar...something of a rarity in Baton Rouge. Â Nothing like slipping and sliding on urine soaked floors. Â This is probably due to the drunken frat party mess that is Baton Rouge.
Glad one of you New Orleans establishments is doing all right in Baton Rouge.
Bless you, you sweet beautiful oasis! Â Second night in Baton Rouge, and we catch word of a bar, nay, a "pub", with 80 beers on tap. Â Eyes brightened, mouths drooled, keys were grabbed and we hustled our way over post haste. Â The indoor bar is massive, well staffed and has table seating for 2- up to to 6-tops, as well as what appears to be a mock "study" with overstuffed chairs and antique leather couches (or so it appeared in the dark in my zealous rush to the bar). Â The outdoor area has ample wrought iron seating, a central fire pit and an incredible beer tap fountain fixture. Â The heaters were on even though it was only 60 out, but it sure was nice to cozy up with my import. Â Mark my words, my dog and I will be here often, and by often, I mean several times a week.
Bonus: check out what's on tap before you go!  <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbulldog-batonrouge.draftfreak.com%2FBRBeerMenu.pdf&s=5c253d8b474dbdc30f09f4226cb552045dbc45a51f080b678964b3c523111789" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://bulldog-batonroug…</a>
Great beer selection, knowledgeable bar staff and comfortable atmosphere is what you'll find at the Bulldog. We went in on a Saturday afternoon and the crowd was surprisingly thin. I will say this though, the patrons that were there were doing their best to entertain. Several drunk biker chicks were singing along with the bar music and their chain smoking companions were pulling some wicked backup.
We had a few drafts and decided to head out of this obviously low point for this great bar. I'm going back to give it another shot. Hopefully the clientele will be improved.
I love this place, especially the outdoor patio area! Service is always fast & good, even when it's busy. As an added bonus, you can bring your dog in with you! It's always clean & isn't one of those bars that leaves non-smokers gasping for air or your clothes smelling like an ashtray.
My only wish is that they didn't stop serving food at 10pm.
Tons O' Beer. Â
Bottled and Draft. Â
High Prices. Â
Great Patio (you can bring your dog). Â
Keep your glass on Wednesday. Â
Cool place to cruise for chicks (unless it's crowded and then you don't cruise as much as bump into...). Â
Food is good and cooked to order. Â
I wish it wasn't so expensive or I'd be here more.
Probably one of the worst bars in Baton Rouge, that I've been to anyways. My biggest complaint is the music - no, not the selection, but the volume. If you plan on talking to anyone at all during the night, this probably isn't the place to go. You will be yelling at the top of your lungs to make yourself heard over the music. Second complaint - the beers are super pricey. You can go down the road to rotolo's or chimes and get them cheaper in a nicer atmosphere. The plusses: It seems to be the place to be. This place gets super packed. Also, they have a night where you get to keep your pint glass, so now I've got a few bulldog glasses sitting in my cupboard. I really wouldn't recommend going here unless you're going with a bunch of friends who are already drunk and just want to unwind instead of talking, and if you have a lot of money to blow. The patio is pretty nice, and the couches are comfy inside, so if you're tired from all that drinking at more reasonably priced places, it's a good place to end the night.
Review Source:I feel guilty for going with 3 stars, but I didn't eat here, so I don't have much of an opinion on the food. Â I did enjoy a couple of cold beers on the patio. Â Friendly staff, and great beer selection. Â Parking is pretty terrible during the happy hour time, but other than that, no complaints here. Â I will come back and try the food so I can update my review.
Review Source:I'm here from outta town, Los Angeles to be specific. This is the best bar in baton rouge by far. GREAT beers on tap, very friendly bar staff, great burgers and the cooks are funny too. I also went there on pint night (Wednesday), fun, but maybe a little too crowded. Oh and the most beautiful coed patrons I've seen at a bar yet here in baton rouge
Review Source:Great outdoor seating area on beautiful Baton Rouge evenings. They have a firepit and ample heating lamps on those chilly evenings. They provide water bowls and blankets for the fur babies in the winter months. Gotta love any place that supports our furry friends! Wednesday Pint Night is a must. You can take home your pint glasses and then when you gather 20 you can 'sell' them back to The Bulldog, get a free t-shirt and the BD gives to the ASPCA. It is a Win Win
Review Source:My favorite bar (so far) in Baton Rouge! Fantastic draft beer selection (any place that has Carlsberg on tap is a-okay in my book)! Great outdoor patio space. Dogs are allowed. The clientele is a mix of professionals and college students. They do (nearly) nightly drink specials, my favorite being Pint Night where you get to keep all your pint glasses (Wednesday night if you're wondering). Parking situation is decent. Bathrooms are clean. Service is good. Really, I don't have any complaints!
Review Source:When The Bulldog opened here I was excited. The original Bulldog on Magazine in New Orleans was a place where all sorts came. My hopes were dashed when The Bulldog opened in Baton Rouge and quickly became the post college Frat-boy bar. I give it three stars based on the fact that they have an amazing beer selection and on Wednesdays  you get to keep the beer glasses. It gets terribly noisy in here and horribly crowded though. Also it takes quite a while to get a beer when it is packed. The food here is actually pretty good and I am quite fond of the outdoor patio. Not the my favorite place in Baton Rouge, but certainly not the worst.
Review Source:Like any good yelper, I did my homework on this one, specifically to review the beer selection & happy hour promotions. So, after a visit to the dog park, husband & I took the pooch here.
The outside patio was great - plenty of shade & fans to keep the air circulating. We had brought our own dog bowl for water, but realized that they did have some available (good to know for next time).
I will have to save a further review for the interior as well as actual service; since we sat outside & it was early, husband had to go in to get our drinks & nachos, but from my end that moved pretty quickly.
Also, a big surprise for us was what was new on tap: Magic Hat #9. See, I married a New Englander, so the quest for New England brews is a never-ending adventure. We have both been happy enough to find Harpoon, but finding #9 was the little cherry on top of our happy hour.
I know we'll be back, but it was a welcome treat to be able to go somewhere dog friendly, for GOOD beers no less.
great fucking beer selection yo. i'm talking nola blonde, abita SOS & too many others to list. Â good mix of a mostly young crowd, college, working people, professionals. indoors its loud & smoky so you'll have to move your ass out back near the fountains if that ain't your scene. the bartenders are taking a beating in the reviews but phil is cool, you gotta realize what they dealing with. Â me likes the bulldog. Â if you real thirsty give it a shot. (growling)
Review Source:Great beer selection. Â Many regional varieties and a many imports as well. Â
The atmosphere is great. Outside in the patio area, when it's not too hot, is a great place to relax, and drink a beer or six. Â I've had quite a few beers sitting, talking, and watching the water flow though the draft fountain like so much clear beer.
While the atmosphere is nice, the crowd is mostly made up of very preppy kids drinking their parents hard earned money, and the staff is a bunch of amateurs who are either unwilling, or unable to serve the large crowds that this place pulls. Â Be prepared to wait on the staff until they decide it's time to wait on you.
The Bulldog is for us mid 20's-30's  folk who are too old for Bogey's/Tigerland and too young for Sullivans/Ringside.
Likes:
-atmosphere & lighting
-music selection
-drink selection & pricing
-lounge area with couches & lamps
Dislikes:
-smoking indoors (booooooooo BIG turn off- I'm surprised that's still allowed ANYWHERE)
-music volume - if it were turned down a TINY bit, I wouldn't have to yell in the ear of the person sitting next to me. That would be sort of nice. Ability to have a non-yelling conversation is good.
This place is a really great bar! They have a ton of beers (a giant menu of beer) on tap and draft and the setting is really nifty. Inside seating was too smoky for me. I'm not used to indoor smoking so we sat out back. The outdoor seating is really nice because the trees light up, there's an outdoor bar, and a really cool fountain with water coming out taps. Not to mention fans to blow a constant breeze on my hot butt. I didn't roast like a pig so it's a plus.
I don't drink beer so I got a Malibu and pineapple juice. Delicious! The food was a little overpriced. 7 bucks for some french fries (that were delicious yes) is still too much for me.
I'd definitely go again so I recommend it for all y'all
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