Ivar's Sports Bar & Grill

When it comes to the local boozey scenes, Ivar's is a must in BR. Located near a bank of other similar spots, this establishment is a little piece of old school offering up reasonably priced drinks and a fun scene during the day and night.

Whenever I find myself out and about in Baton Rouge, I continually end up underneath the overpass gettin' my drink on. The beers are solid here and they sure can put together a hell of a dirty martini. Cocktails seem to take a little longer when they're slammed so I always opt for the bottled beer. Those who don't mind the wait can find some assurance on the bartenders who are easy on the eyes.

It is noticeably divey, and its almost always uber dark. I will caution against anyone looking to use the men's restroom and parking can be an issue on the weekends. The pool table is almost always occupied and while the crowd varies, I've succombed to thinking this is mainly a college age type bar.

I've yet to try the food. I hear they can throwdown with a decent po'boy and burger, which means I need to make it here before 10pm instead of after.

Drinks are great and the after hours bar food is just wonderful!!!

I have yet to eat here, though I hear they actually make a pretty good poboy.  We'll see.

On the subject of drinking? I have a lot of friends that swear by this place (because they live close by?), and yeah, it's not bad. It's missing that last star for the lack of speed from behind the bar, and the fact that a Miller Lite bottle is $3.50.  I can go down the street to Bulldog and get a pint of Brooklyn Lager for a dollar more.  Not quite strip club prices, but if the girls behind the bar would take their shirts off, it be a deal!