A one-of-a-kind venue

Welcome to The Sidecar

A timeless venue for unforgettable nights.

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, The Sidecar is close to the action yet peacefully tucked away from the noise and traffic. With ample parking on both sides of the building and versatile spaces that can adapt to any occasion, it’s an ideal destination for weddings, private parties, corporate gatherings, festivals, and concerts of every kind

Step through the doors of The Sidecar and you’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem from another era. Our cocktail lounge invites you into a world of vintage speakeasy glamour, where soft lighting, rich wood, and lush décor create an atmosphere that’s both sophisticated and playful. Feathers and vintage details set the tone, while our bartenders craft signature cocktails that blend classic charm with modern creativity — the perfect start to any evening.

Beyond the lounge, the energy opens into our ballroom, crowned by a chandelier and equipped with a full stage, professional lighting, It’s a space designed for live music, performances, private events, and unforgettable celebrations — large enough to host a crowd, yet warm enough to feel personal.

Behind the scenes, artists and hosts enjoy the convenience of a spacious greenroom for prep and downtime, along with a full commercial kitchen ideal for catering — whether for a multi-course wedding dinner or a casual buffet style dinner.

Step outside, and The Sidecar transforms again. Our courtyard offers a cozy, open-air retreat glowing with string lights, perfect for mingling, dancing, or relaxing beneath the stars. The covered outdoor stage extends the possibilities even further — from weddings and festivals to intimate acoustic sets or seasonal markets.

Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night of live music, or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, The Sidecar delivers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and character — a place where memories are made, and every event feels like something special.

We have tables and chairs to seat 108 people in the ballroom, for a more casual event we can host up to 200 guests with some seating in the main ballroom. The cocktail bar seats 35 guests.

The space can be configured to suit your event needs and we will happily assist in everything from booking of bands for your event to chair and table rental.

Beverage Packages

(priced per person)

  • Beer & Wine $17

    Sodas, tea, coffee, lemonade, domestic beer, house red wine, house white wine

  • Beer, Wine & well liquor $20

    Sodas, tea, coffee, lemonade, domestic beer, house red wine, house white wine, well liquor

    To include well cocktails additional $5pp

  • A martini cocktail with olives

    Beer, wine, well liquor, call liquor $25

    Sodas, tea, coffee, lemonade, domestic beer, house red wine, house white wine, well liquor, call liquor

    To include cocktails additional $10pp

Food Packages

(priced per person)

  • Appetizers Only $17

    Appetizers: choose 3

    Brussels sprouts (contain pork belly, can be made without)Fried Okra with house made ranch

    Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Smoked Spinach stuffed Mushrooms with Alfredo sauce

    Mini Crawfish pies

    Mini Meat pies

    Deviled Eggs

    Pork Belly burnt ends

    Smoked Gouda Arancini

    Crab cakes

    Pickle fries

    Meatballs in bbq sauce

    Hot Crab Dip

  • Package 1 $23

    Appetizers: choose 2

    Brussels sprouts (contain pork belly, can be made without)Fried Okra with house made ranch

    Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Smoked Spinach stuffed Mushrooms with Alfredo sauce

    Mini Crawfish pies

    Mini Meat pies

    Deviled Eggs

    Pork Belly burnt ends

    Smoked Gouda Arancini

    Crab cakes

    Pickle fries

    Meatballs in bbq sauce

    Hot Crab Dip

    Entrees (choose 1)

    Shrimp & Grits

    Bacon wrapped Pork roulade

    Shrimp alfredo fettucine

    Chicken alfredo fettucine

    Chicken and sausage Jambalaya

    Chicken and sausage Gumbo

    Sides (choose 1)

    Seasonal salad

    Mashed potato

    Mac and cheese

    Green beans

    Asparagus

    Corn Maque Choux

    Roasted rosemary red potatoes

    Dinner rolls

  • Package 2 $25

    Appetizers: choose 2

    Brussels sprouts (contain pork belly, can be made without)Fried Okra with house made ranch

    Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Smoked Spinach stuffed Mushrooms with Alfredo sauce

    Mini Crawfish pies

    Mini Meat pies

    Deviled Eggs

    Pork Belly burnt ends

    Smoked Gouda Arancini

    Crab cakes

    Pickle fries

    Meatballs in bbq sauce

    Hot Crab Dip

    Entrees (choose 2)

    Shrimp & Grits

    Bacon wrapped Pork roulade

    Shrimp alfredo fettucine

    Chicken alfredo fettucine

    Chicken and sausage Jambalaya

    Chicken and sausage Gumbo

    Sides (choose 1)

    Seasonal salad

    Mashed potato

    Mac and cheese

    Green beans

    Asparagus

    Corn Maque Choux

    Roasted rosemary red potatoes

    Dinner rolls

  • Package 3 $33

    Appetizers: choose 2

    Brussels sprouts (contain pork belly, can be made without)Fried Okra with house made ranch

    Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Smoked Spinach stuffed Mushrooms with Alfredo sauce

    Mini Crawfish pies

    Mini Meat pies

    Deviled Eggs

    Pork Belly burnt ends

    Smoked Gouda Arancini

    Crab cakes

    Pickle fries

    Meatballs in bbq sauce

    Hot Crab Dip

    Entrees (choose 2)

    Shrimp & Grits

    Bacon wrapped Pork roulade

    Shrimp alfredo fettucine

    Chicken alfredo fettucine

    Chicken and sausage Jambalaya

    Chicken and sausage Gumbo

    Sides (choose 2)

    Seasonal salad

    Mashed potato

    Mac and cheese

    Green beans

    Asparagus

    Corn Maque Choux

    Roasted rosemary red potatoes

    Dinner rolls

Additional Packages


Dessert

Bread pudding

Beignets

Cheesecake

Brunch Buffet:

French toast, scrambled egg, bacon, shrimp and grits, roasted potatoes, assorted fruit

 

Taco Bar:

Al pastor, smoked chicken, brisket, nopales, Mexican street corn, cilantro lime rice, salsa, pico, avocado crema, corn & flour tortillas

BBQ package:

Brisket, pulled pork, chicken, mac & cheese, beans, coleslaw, Mexican street corn, salads, red pickled onion, bread & butter jalapenos

Wing Bar:

Smoked wings & fries, choice of sauces

 

Burger Bar:

Burger & fries, choice of toppings and sauces

 

Fish Fry:

Fried, fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, fries

 

Additional services:

Passed food

 

Food packages are served buffet style.

Prices are based on 50 people, for less than 50 people prices may vary.

Please let us know if you have any special requests, allergies, or items you don’t see listed.

Rentals

Cocktail bar & ballroom:

Daytime & Sun - Thurs Evening $800

Fri/Sat Evening $1200

Cocktail bar Only:

$600

Rentals include:

3 hours of rental (additional hours can be added)

1 hour set up time on day of event (2 for weddings)

1 hour wrap up time immediately after event (2 for weddings)

Full PA and use of stage (approved sound engineer required for bands)

108 white chairs (additional chairs can be rented)

10 x 6ft white tables

6 x 34inch tables

Use of greenroom including private restroom

Venue cleaning service

Additional services: event time $200/hr (food and beverage packages additional cost for extended hours)

Additional decoration time: $50/hr

Flipping of room or outside space: $150

In the heart of Freetown, Lafayette

  • 422 Refinery Street

    Lafayette, LA 70501

  • Phone Number: +1 (337) 567-2928

    For private events please email: contact@thesidecarlafayette.com

    For band bookings please email: booking@thesidecarlafayette.com

Events of all kinds

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