Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBrasserie Byronz
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
Inebrious
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The editorial take
Brasserie Byronz relaunched in September 2024 with a new cocktail program and a menu organized into Martinis, Signatures & Classiques, Spritzes & Smashes, and Mocktails. The Frenchie and La Louisiane anchor a lineup priced $9–$14, while Martini Mercredi cuts martini prices in half. Wine, beer, and zero-proof options round out a brasserie-style beverage list.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Big Dirty, a Wheatley vodka martini with house-brined olives, or La Louisiane, a rye-based take with blood orange bitters. For something lighter, the Zou Bisou spritz pairs Prosecco with strawberry-infused vermouth.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate a structured menu with classic and house signatures, especially martini enthusiasts drawn to the weekly Martini Mercredi special. The nonalcoholic mocktails also serve designated drivers and abstainers.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday evenings for Martini Mercredi, when all martinis are half off. Happy hour is another option, with $8 Bar Byronz cocktails and $5 wells, drafts, and select wines.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9–$14; mocktails are $10. Draft beers are $6–$9, bottles $5–$6. Wine by the glass starts at $9 and bottles range up to $64.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 2024 rebrand from Bistro Byronz introduced a dedicated cocktail program with sections for Martinis, Signatures, and Spritzes, plus weekly promotions like Martini Mercredi. House touches include infusions like strawberry-infused Dolin Blanc and house-brined olives.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktail menu spans Martinis, Signatures & Classiques, Spritzes & Smashes, and Mocktails. The program debuted with the September 2024 rebrand and is backed by weekly specials like Martini Mercredi. Prices from $9 to $14.
Menu strengths
- — Structured cocktail menu with clear sections and a dedicated martini focus.
- — Rebrand in September 2024 brought a fresh cocktail program with creative house recipes.
- — Weekly Martini Mercredi and happy hour specials make the program accessible.
Standout selections
- — The Big Dirty – Wheatley vodka martini with house-brined olives.
- — La Louisiane – Sazerac rye, Dolin Blanc, Benedictine, blood orange bitters.
- — The Frenchie – Grey Goose, Chambord, Dolin Dry, pineapple, lemon.
Pricing: $9–$14
Wine
The wine list covers white, red, sparkling, and rosé by glass and bottle, with international picks from Italy, New Zealand, France, and California. Happy hour includes select wines at $5. By-glass and bottle pricing spans $9–$64.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both by-glass and bottle formats across all major styles.
- — International range includes France, Italy, New Zealand, and California.
- — Select wines included in the $5 happy hour special.
Standout selections
- — Chardonnay – Domaine Talmard (France), $16/$29/$64.; Sauvignon Blanc – Kono (New Zealand), $12/$18/$48.
Pricing: $9–$64 by glass/bottle
Beer
Draft and bottled beers feature several Louisiana breweries, including Abita, Great Raft, Parish, and Gnarly Barley, alongside Belgian classics. Drafts run $6–$9, bottles $5–$6, with select drafts on happy hour at $5.
Menu strengths
- — Strong local representation with four Louisiana breweries on draft.
- — Balanced selection from hazy IPA to witbier and dark lager.
Standout selections
- — Great Raft Reasonably Corrupt – dark lager from Louisiana.
- — Parish Canebrake – wheat ale from Louisiana.; Saison Dupont – Belgian saison.
Pricing: $5–$9
Nonalcoholic
Three dedicated mocktails are priced at $10 each, using Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits and non-alcoholic sparkling wine. The menu offers spirit-free takes on spritz and gin-based drinks, plus a beer-based option.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail menu with three crafted non-alcoholic options.
- — Uses quality non-alcoholic spirits like Lyre's.; Includes a non-alcoholic beer-based mocktail.
Standout selections
- — Aperol Spritz Non-Alcoholic – Lyre's Orange Aperitif, NA sparkling wine.
- — Gentle Frenchie Spritz – Lyre's Dry London Gin, grenadine, lemon.
- — Frere Monaco – lemonade, grenadine, Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale.
Pricing: $10 each
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