Brad Watts, co-owner of The River Room. Photos by Allie Appel
What was formerly the Red Star Bar in downtown Baton Rouge has been extensively renovated into a snazzy, modern whiskey lounge.
Owners Chad Hughes and Brad Watts opened the new bar earlier this month on Laurel Street.
Primarily a whiskey bar, The River Room offers 50 different whiskeys and 30 different types of scotch. The bar also has a small but high-quality wine list, along with a limited beer menu, Watts says.
The drink menu features several standard cocktails and specialty cocktails. Watts says that as patrons make requests, items will be added and removed from the menu over time.