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The River Terrace

4.6(117)
Event Venue

About

The River Terrace at the Shaw Center for the Arts offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Baton Rouge, creating a striking backdrop for business events. Its spacious, well-designed rooms accommodate small to mid-sized groups with ease, making it ideal for client dinners, meetings, or networking receptions.

Located within a vibrant cultural hub that includes the Manship Theatre and LSU Museum of Art, the venue pairs distinctive local character with turnkey hospitality. The rooftop setting and attentive service ensure your event runs smoothly, rain or shine, with memorable cityscape vistas to impress your guests.

Best for

  • Rooftop client dinners with city views
  • Large-scale corporate receptions
  • Art-inspired networking events

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Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Sweeping Mississippi River Views
Location
Sweeping Mississippi River Views
The River Terrace offers a spellbinding view of the Mississippi River from its rooftop setting, providing a scenic backdrop that enhances any business event or gathering.
Large, versatile event rooms
Event Spaces
Large, versatile event rooms
The venue features spacious rooms suitable for a variety of event types, including weddings and business meetings, accommodating groups comfortably with well-thought-out seating arrangements.

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 117 reviews