Aggie Lounge

Just went into this bar and was completely ghosted? The bartender completely ignored me for 6 minutes and served several people behind me at the bar. This was the first time I have ever experienced this. It was super slow when I walked in and I sat at the bar. Still stunned she did this. During post COVID this surprised me.

This is a real hole in the wall, but I always get great service here. It's a lively crowd and the bartenders are fantastic. Usually a bunch of blue collar regulars, but they are either very welcoming or will leave you alone. The nickname for this place is "The Lou". This is the type of place you think about when you hear the Garth Brooks song American Honky-Tonk Bar Association. The jukebox is almost always going with country or classic rock. A couple TV's to watch if there is a game on.The bathrooms are usually filthy disgusting, but I like this place anyway.

The Aggie Lounge, better known to locals and regulars as "The Lou" is the closest thing you'll find in Manhattan to a dive bar. This place opened in 1952 and has been rockin' ever since although I don't think they've updated any of their decorations since day 1. If you didn't know this place was here you'd probably never think it was a bar. There are no windows and it occupies a space that's roughly 10x30. There is a jukebox up front with a stellar collection of Outlaw Country and 70's rock. If you play anything else you may be asked to leave. David Allan Coe is always a safe play at The Lou.Originally they only served draft beer but over the last few years under new ownership they've added a full bar. You can also get a bag of chips or try a pickled egg which is a tradition of first timers. The Aggie Lounge is not a great place for a quiet date or a romantic evening on the town but if you're looking to get away from the typical college bars in Aggieville and wanting an ice cold beer and a game of darts this is the place to go.

This is a really cool bar!! The people here are nice and make you feel welcome. My husband and I have a lpt of fun when we come out to this bar. We are not out a lot but when we come in people are very welcoming. It's so to get lost in conversations when you are here.

The LOU has had it's highs and lows over the MANY YEARS it has been the best hang out bar in Manhappiness, but it appears to need somebody to rescue it NOW! Service is terrible, even on a game day with nobody else in the bar. The bartender was brushing his teeth and applying deodorant behind the bar, and the bathrooms were so nasty the flies went outside. SOMEBODY SAVE THE LOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I came here for game day, and I have to say so many people was here! Lots of fun and nice drinks! Suan was the BOMB! As the only bartender that night she killed it! She was fun to talk to, and was great at drinks! The next time I come I'll always ask for a mystery drink from her!

I'll tell ya what, there's absolutely no better bar this side of the Mississippi. The Lou is my go to spot every time I'm back in Manhattan. Pinball, good tunes, and the coldest beer you've ever tasted are what you're going to find when you visit. Oh and how could I forget their pickled eggs? So good. Anyway give it a shot, you'll be glad you did.

I've been tipping beers back in this place for 25 years, off and on, when I get to Manhattan. I had to look around tonight to make sure I hadn't been abducted by aliens and dropped in Detroit. Rap blasting, check. No clean glasses for a tap beer, check. Bar tender in a KU sweatshirt w a black eye, check. The black eye made me smile. When did they decorate the place w dollar bills? I appreciate a good dive bar more than any other person, but the lou is definitely in the dump category now. What a shame. I'm glad my old man isn't here to see it.