The Smiling Dog

The Smiling Dog

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A Louisiana pub serving delicious food, cold beer, tasty cocktails and friendly attitudes. Proudly dog-friendly.

We feature lunch specials, nightly specials, live entertainment, special events, and more. We offer a full food menu, a full cocktail bar, 32 beers on tap, pool tables, dart boards, a shuffle board, a covered dog-friendly patio, all in a comfortable pub environment where EVERYONE is welcome! Happy Hour is M-F from 3-6 PM:
2 for 1 draft beer
2 for 1 double wells
2 for 1 house wines

Mondays: Pub Olympics (FREE), 8 PM
Tuesday: $8 Burger Night, 6 - 10 PM
Wednesday: Irish Pints & Pies, 6 - 10 PM
Wednesday: FREE country western line dancing & country swing classes on our upstairs stage, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday: Apps & Drafts Specials, 6 - 10 PM

Weekend Entertainment featured on our upstairs stage including live music, DJs, karaoke, comedy, dog adoptions & more!

Photos from The Smiling Dog's post 10/06/2026

No plans tonight? Now you do. 🙌 Dust off your boots and head upstairs at 7 PM for line dancing with Briel Edmonds! Let’s get moving! 🎶👢

10/01/2026

Our biggest giveaway yet is here! 🏈

One winner will receive a parking ticket & two tickets to LSU vs. McNeese on Saturday, October 3, one bottle of NOËL Tequila, and a gift card to The Smiling Dog.

To enter:
1. Follow &
2. Like this post
3. Comment with who you’d bring to the game

Entries close Friday, October 2nd at 9am CT. The winner will be selected at random and contacted by this account on Friday, October 2nd. We will never ask for payment or credit card information to claim a prize.

Official rules: No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas who are 21 or older. One entry per person. Entries close Friday, October 2nd at 8am CT. One winner will be chosen at random from eligible entries and contacted by DM from by October 2nd. The winner must respond within 24 hours and provide proof of age and eligibility to claim the prize. Prize pickup or delivery will be arranged in accordance with applicable law. No cash substitution. Void where prohibited.

This promotion is sponsored by NOËL Spirits and is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. By entering, participants release Facebook and Instagram from responsibility for this promotion. We will never ask for payment or credit card information to claim a prize.

09/29/2026

First of its kind at The Smiling Dog. Do not sleep on this.

• ceramik (CA)
• NUMB WAYS (NOLA)
• allnewblades (First show ever)

Saturday, October 3
Doors at 8:00 PM | Music at 9:00 PM
$5–$10 suggested donation.
Move.

07/04/2026
05/10/2026

Celebrate the queen of the family at our table 👑🍽️

05/05/2026

Who's ready to boot-scoot? Join for line dancing classes, Tuesdays at 7pm upstairs

05/05/2026

It's time to kick off Cinco de Mayo with a bang! Our burger of the month is a flavor bomb: Fajita seasoned patty, grilled onions, jalapenos, crusted shredded cheese, and bacon, topped with lettuce, tomato, and adobo chipotle aioli, paired with crispy French fries.

04/14/2026

Congratulations to SUNNY ~ Our Smiling Dog of the Month WINNER for APRIL 2026! 🐕
Sunny and her human are the proud recipients of:
- Treats
- Toys
- Gifts from Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Free services and discounts at The Dog Stop - Baton Rouge
- a Smiling Dog t-shirt
+ bragging rights and a feature on our digital bar screen and socials

To enter your precious pup in The Smiling Dog of the Month contest, be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and be on the lookout for the next SDOTM social media contest 🐾

Rouge 🐶

04/09/2026

The Smiling Dog: Dog of the Month Contest is back for April! 🐶

The Smiling Dog of the Month winner will receive a variety of prizes, including treats, toys, gifts from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, a free day of doggy daycare from The Dog Stop - South Baton Rouge, and a Smiling Dog t-shirt. Plus, they’ll get bragging rights and a feature on our digital bar screen and social media.

To enter your furry friend in the contest, simply comment on this post with your favorite photo of them.

The dog with the most likes and loves will be chosen as the winner for April 2026!

To enter, you must LIKE and FOLLOW The Smiling Dog on Facebook and FOLLOW on Instagram.

The winner will be announced at 5:00 PM on March 13th, so be sure to submit your pup and cast your vote before then!

Let the contest begin! Good luck to all the adorable doggos out there!

04/06/2026

Kickstarting the week with new daily lunch specials from 11am-2pm, Monday through Saturday!

✨Monday✨
Grilled chicken thigh with penne in ch*****ne garlic sauce and mushrooms.

✨Tuesday✨
Beef hamburger steak cooked to order, served with smashed potatoes and red onion gravy.

✨Wednesday✨
B**r Battered Shrimp deep fried, and served over a bed of french fries, and remoulade sauce.

✨Thursday✨
Marinated boneless pork chop fried to order served on a sourdough bun, dressed with creole mustard, grilled onions, and pickles, served with fires.

✨Friday✨
B**r battered cod filet served on a sourdough bun dressed, with house made dill tartar sauce, American cheese, and pickles, served with fires.

✨Saturday✨
Fried chicken Thigh between two waffles and covered in honey butter, served with fries.
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4215 S Sherwood Forest Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA
70816

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2am
Tuesday 11am - 2am
Wednesday 11am - 2am
Thursday 11am - 2am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 10am - 2am
Sunday 10am - 12am

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