BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for a Kentucky Derby watch party in Baton Rouge? Here’s a roundup of restaurants and bars hosting watch parties with contests and drink specials on Saturday, May 7.
Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
Time: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This restaurant, located at 7731 Jefferson Highway, will be hosting a brunch ahead of the races — and serving a classic Kentucky Derby drink, mint juleps. For more about this event, click here.
Hayride Scandal
Time: 12 p.m.
Enjoy watching the Kentucky Derby on the big screen in the parlor while sipping on themed cocktails. You could even get a chance at winning a $1,000 gift card if you pick the winning horses. That’s not the only contest Hayride Scandal will have — you could win $85 worth of prizes in the Derby Day Hat Contest.
Hayride Scandal is located at 5110 Corporate Boulevard. For more about this event, click here.
Adonis Reed Derby Day Party
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This Kentucky Derby event will be at Baton Rouge Art Gallery located at 1515 Dalrymple Drive. Watch the races while enjoying food and drinks. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes in three contests — the Derby Best Dressed, Dapper Dan, and Big Hat contests. For more about this event, click here.
Don Juan Bar Kentucky Derby
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Doors open at 2 p.m. and specials start at 3 p.m. The winning Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male will receive a gift basket. Don Juan Cigar Co. is located at 7539 Corporate Boulevard. For more about this event, click here.