Popular neighborhood spot Green Rabbit Tavern is preparing to welcome back its Baton Rouge regulars at a new location in September. The bar is set to reopen close to Tigerland at 5201 Nicholson Drive, Suite F, following a move from its former home at 4612 Bennington Ave.
Owner Billy Scott told What Now New Orleans that the transition comes after a period of transition for the tavern. However, the mission remains the same: providing a welcoming environment for every type of patron.
“My vibe at a bar has always been you want to feel comfortable. I think that was the biggest thing—everybody felt like they could show up by themselves, or they could show up with a group of 20 friends and still feel fine,” Scott said.
While the new location sits near the Tigerland area, Scott emphasized that the tavern is not targeting college students. The space will feature classic amenities including pool tables, dart boards, and an extensive beer selection.
Scott envisions the tavern as a vital part of his customers’ daily routines — somwwhere they can go to unwind with familiar faces.
“It’s kind of like a ‘third space,’” Scott said. “A place that’s not home, not work, but where you can just go and hang out and relax for the day.”
The tavern will focus strictly on its bar program for the initial launch, though Scott noted that a food component could be added down the road.
