Lotus Lounge - at Soji Modern Asian
1 Sept 2022
Lotus lounge is a very solid option for a city like Baton Rouge. The drink are always pretty good and the decor and visual elements are well done. I'm proud to bring people from out of town to "our" Tiki bar in BR.
My big complaint is they play loud pop music and even sometimes have a DJ, so it is not as immersive as it could be. It's a college town - I get it.
The drink selection is very good with classics and originals. Lotus lounge has hosted the closing party of the Louisiana Tiki Festival during its two year run.
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Lotus Lounge - at Soji Modern Asian
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Soji opened July, 2018 and Lotus Lounge opened April 16th, 2022.
Before opening Lotus Lounge, Soji had regular tiki nights and tiki-themed events, but finally decided to make a dedicated bar area that was specifically tiki-themed.
When bar-goers come to Lotus Lounge, they have the option to drink at the bar, a table in the lounge or a larger VIP table seating eight to 10 people.
The ceiling is covered in lauhala matting and illuminated by a long panel of blue lights, Bosko masks decorate the wall next to the booths, and a wall across from the bar is covered with fake tropical foliage and a "LL" monogram in neon. Large paintings of wahines in a tropical setting flank either side of the bar which hosts an impressive array of rums.
The cocktail menu has several classic and original cocktails and they have a rotating menu of plates from the regular Soji kitchen next door.