Football season is in full swing, so today I’m sharing how to spend a LSU football weekend in Baton Rouge. I’m taking you from Friday Happy Hour all the way through Sunday brunch! Here’s your itinerary whether you’re a local or out-of-towner!
Also Read: The Best Places To Watch Football in Baton Rouge | 10 Things To Do At LSU After You Graduate | How To Survive LSU Tailgating Season
1- Start with Happy Hour
- Tsunami Sushi - If you’re downtown and want a cool view, cheap martinis and sake bombs.
- Happy’s Irish Pub- If you’re downtown and want live music and to be outside.
- Driftwood Cask and Barrel - If you’re downtown and craving craft cocktails.
- Olive or Twist - If you’re in the mood for a cool, cozy vibe and craft cocktails.
- Tin Roof Brewing Co - If you’re looking for local beer and a laid back atmosphere.
Live After 5 - This starts back up in the fall. Head downtown with your blankets or lawn chairs for live music every Friday from 5-8PM.
2- Grab Friday Night Dinner
Downtown Baton Rouge:
- Stroube’s Seafood & Steaks
- Capital City Grill,
- Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar
Near LSU:
- Our Mom’s
- The Chimes
- Lit Pizza
Baton Rouge Classics:
- Sammy’s Grill
- Parrains Seafood
- Mike Anderson’s
- Juban’s
- Superior Grill
New-ish & Fun in Baton Rouge:
- Soji: Modern Asian
- White Star Market
- Rocca Pizzeria
- Curbside Burgers
- BRQ Seafood and BBQ
- Flambée Café
3- Go Out
Downtown Baton Rouge:
- Boudroux and Thibideaux’s
- Happy’s Irish Pub
- Bengal Tap Room
Other Late Night Options:
- Hayride Scandal
- The Varsity
- Radio Bar
- Uncle Earl’s
- Ivar’s Sports Bar & Grill
If you’re feeling really brave, relive your college days with Fred’s free drinks from 8-10.
1- Go Tailgating!
Grab a quick breakfast like (like Tiger Deauxnuts) and head to campus for a full day of tailgating.
I have a full post on How To Survive an LSU Tailgate that’s worth checking out for:
- What To Wear on LSU Game Day
- What To Bring Tailgating
- What To Do Around Campus
I prefer to get out earlier and beat the traffic. Parking can be a bit of a beast as well if you get to campus later in the day. Our go-to is the Walk-Ons lot, but here’s a full map of game day parking.
If you’re not local, I suggest some site seeing around campus. Walking around on game day is one of my favorite things to do even with a regular tailgate-spot! I like to see everyone’s tailgates, plus Mike The Tiger, The Parade Grounds, The Greek Theater, Indian Mounds and just the pretty oak trees!
2- Watch The LSU Game!
If you you have football tickets, head into the game early enough for pre-game to see the band, sing Callin’ Baton Rouge and the National Anthem.
If you don’t have tickets, there are several options near campus to watch the game — that are walkable and don’t require you to drive. These include Walk-Ons (where there’s always a fun after party), Fred’s, The Chimes / Varsity, or Mellow Mushroom.
If you’d like to get away from campus, check out The Bulldog, Zippy’s, Ivar’s Sports Bar & Grill or the new Oasis who has a big screen TV!
I have a full list of the BEST places to watch football in Baton Rouge here.
1- Grab Coffee -
- Magpie (Perkins location)
- Light House Coffee (Near Campus)
- French Truck Coffee (Mid-City)
- Rêve Coffee Roasters (Mid-City)
2- Go To Sunday Brunch -
- The Chimes
- Olive Or Twist
- Rum House
- The Overpass Merchant
- Mason’s Grill
See full list of places to Sunday Funday in Baton Rouge here!
3- Watch Sunday Football
NFL football action starts at 12PM! Grab a spot after brunch to watch Sunday football all day.
For Sunday Football we like:
- The Bulldog
- Zippy’s
- The Chimes
- Walk-Ons
- Plucker’s