KATZ Lounge

Katz Lounge is fairly small and tucked back away from Paris Rd., such that unless you were looking for it, you probably wouldn't notice it was there... and I suspect that's the way they like it.  I drove by it several times before noticing the small lightboard on the sidewalk out front advertising bands, and figured that if this wasn't the place that I was looking for, maybe it would be interesting anyway.

Dim, with red lighting accents, this bar features an excellent quality pool table (75 cents a game), a jukebox, and an upstairs area for more private seating.  On the night I was there, about all but one or two of the patrons were of the 40+ set, and clearly locals who knew each other.

Certain nights feature karaoke, and live bands will play for some occasions.  Beers are reasonably priced-- Abitas can be had for a fair $3.  Being Louisiana, this bar is smoke-friendly, but the ceiling is significantly tall, so I don't believe that the place would become choked with smoke.