R&B Lounge Relocating To Larger Bennington Ave Space In Baton Rouge

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Baton Rouge's R&B Lounge is preparing to relocate from its current location on College Drive to a larger standalone building on Bennington Avenue. Owner Bianca Perkins has filed paperwork to move the lounge, which opened in 2022 and has built a following for its throwback R&B vibe and curated cocktail menu, into the former Green Rabbit Tavern space at 4612 Bennington Ave.

Why it matters

The move to a freestanding building will allow the R&B Lounge to expand its seating and events programming, building on the concept's popularity within Baton Rouge's grown-folks R&B nightlife scene. The relocation also places the lounge in a different part of town with more standalone businesses that draw evening crowds.

The details

According to local reporting, the R&B Lounge has filed paperwork to relocate from its current 3151 College Dr location to the former Green Rabbit Tavern space at 4612 Bennington Ave. The move will shift the lounge from a plaza suite to a standalone building, providing more room for seating, events, and the lounge's tropical-leaning cocktail program and compact food menu featuring items like wings, boudin egg rolls, and chips and queso.

• The R&B Lounge opened in 2022 on College Drive.
• The lounge expanded within its College Drive space in 2024 as the concept gained popularity.
• In December 2025, the City of Baton Rouge Alcoholic Beverage Control Board agenda included a notice of intent for 'The R&B Cocktail Lounge LLC' to proceed with a liquor license at the 4612 Bennington Ave address.

What’s next

The City of Baton Rouge Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review the R&B Lounge's liquor license application for the Bennington Avenue location and schedule any necessary opposition hearings before issuing a permanent license.