FAQ

Booking & Pricing

Our standard venue rental rates are $900 for three hours or $3,500 for six hours.
You can check available dates and book The 121 here.
A $750 refundable deposit and one half of the rental fee are due at the time of booking. Payments are made online by credit card through our website.
All remaining payments are due 30 days before your event.
Your venue rental includes exclusive use of The 121 and our available tables and chairs. Table linens and chair linens are not included.
Security is required at a rate of $50 per hour, with a four hour minimum. Optional add ons are also available. Please contact us for current options and pricing.
Additional rental time may be added at $300 per hour, subject to availability and approval. The three hour rental package allows for one additional hour, while the six hour rental package allows for up to two additional hours.
We value the many organizations that consider The 121 for their events. To maintain consistent pricing for all clients, we do not offer nonprofit or organization specific discounts.

Please call or email us to schedule a private tour of The 121. Tour days and hours vary based on availability.
Reservations are based on availability. We encourage you to reserve your preferred date as early as possible, particularly for popular dates and seasons.
Setup and breakdown must take place within your contracted rental period. If additional setup time is needed, please contact us. When additional time is available, we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Yes. You may select the caterer and other vendors you would like to use for your event.
Yes. Outside food, beverages, wedding cakes, and desserts may be brought into The 121.
The 121 has two warming kitchens available for event use. Cooking is not permitted on site.
Yes, your bartender must be licensed and insured.
Alcohol may be served at The 121 in accordance with applicable state and local laws. If alcohol will be sold, all required state and local permits and licenses must be obtained before the event.

Yes. Decorations must comply with the requirements outlined in The 121 Rental Agreement.
Battery operated candles are permitted. Open flame candles and candles requiring a wick or flame are not permitted.
Yes. Decorations may not be attached to walls or ceilings. Confetti, glitter, flower petals, sparklers and similar items are not permitted. Please refer to The 121 Rental Agreement for additional decoration requirements.
Furniture may not be moved without prior approval. Please contact us with questions about a particular piece of furniture or your desired event layout.
Yes.
The 121 offers complimentary WiFi and six smart TVs. A speaker and microphone are available for an additional fee.
Round tables, rectangular tables, pub tables, and gold Chiavari chairs are included with your rental. Please contact us for current quantities and additional details.

The 121 does not have a private parking lot. Guests may use available metered street parking and nearby paid parking garages and lots.
Please see the map for nearby parking opportunities.
Important: The parking lot located at 218 River Road (at the corner of River Road and Convention Street) is not owned or affiliated with our venue. Vehicles parked there without authorization may be booted or towed at the owner’s expense.
Please read all posted parking signs before leaving your vehicle.
For additional public parking options, visit:
https://downtownbatonrouge.org/get-around/parking
Downtown events may affect parking availability. We encourage clients and guests to check the Downtown Baton Rouge event calendar in advance and plan accordingly.
The first floor of The 121 is wheelchair accessible. The second floor is not wheelchair accessible, and there is no elevator to the second floor.

Yes. The 121 offers overnight accommodations that can be reserved separately through Airbnb. Multiple night stays may be booked, subject to availability. Overnight accommodations are separate from your venue rental and require a separate reservation.
Special offers may be available for venue clients who also reserve overnight accommodations. Please contact us for current information.
Yes. Please contact us regarding availability, timing, and any applicable additional fees.
No. Event rentals and overnight accommodations are separate reservations with separate rental periods.

The 121 welcomes weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, bridal and baby showers, milestone birthdays, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, private gatherings, farewell brunches and other special occasions.
Yes. Both your wedding ceremony and reception may be held at The 121.
Yes. The 121 can accommodate multi day wedding celebrations, subject to availability. Please contact us to discuss your plans and arrangements for each event.

The maximum guest capacity is 250 people. Please contact us for floor plans.
All events must end no later than 1:00 AM.
Yes. Security is required at a rate of $50 per hour with a four hour minimum. Security rates are subject to change.
Clients are responsible for general cleanup and returning the venue to its original condition in accordance with the Rental Agreement.
Additional time is charged at $300 per hour and is subject to The 121’s rental time limitations and availability.
No. Smoking is not permitted.
Yes.