There is nothing fancy, pretty, or big city about this place, it is what it is...a genuine hole in the wall Cajun juke-joint. People get there early on Saturday mornings to listen to the live band, the radio broadcast, dance, & drink. Dr's, lawyers, & Indian Chiefs...it doesn't matter because you will meet people from all walks of life here... More

Ten years ago I visited Louisiana for the first time, and on that trip I was introduced to the awesomeness that is Fred's Lounge. Having been to Fred's, Ray's Boudin Stand in Opelousas, New Orleans... I just had to come here. It's taken me a decade to get to West Monroe, LA, and I'm still looking south... but I have... More

This is the most fun you could possibly have on a Saturday morning! Fred's is only open from 8:30 AM til 1:30 PM on Saturdays although I am sure they could fill the place anytime they chose to be open. Cajun music & cocktails on a Saturday morning. Not to worry - Tante Sue makes sure everyone has a good... More

Friends came in from New Jersey to visit and wanted to experience some Cajun culture. We went to Fred's Lounge. Each Saturday morning at 9:00 AM a live Cajun music radio show is broadcast on the local AM radio station. This is clean family fun but it is a bar. Tante (aunt) Sue was there to greet and visit. People... More

I loved this little place, everybody is friendly! We got there about 8:30, just in time to get the last 2 bar stools- it got packed very fast after that. It's opened only on Saturdays from 8-3pm and the band plays from 9:15am to 1:30pm. It is not a very big place but the atmosphere is. I am from Louisiana... More

Remember school-days field trips when you were a kid visiting mind-expanding, interesting, off-beat places? Well, Fred's is just that, for adults! You will see the locals doing their thing, dancing and drinking, passing a good time. You will see tourists watching the locals and then inevitably dancing and drinking, passing a good time. It is one of those places where... More

We were there in april 2010! W e love cajun country. GREAT MUSIC! Tante Sue keep up the good work. Its like a big happy family party. Joe and Lynda from Canada More

Get there early and plan on a liquid breakfast, then walk to the dinner ( I forgot the Name) and eat some real good food. At Freads you will injoy a family atmosphere and drink with some great people, and the Band is awesome. More

We'd heard about Fred's and had to go while we were visiting Cajun country, and what an incredible place! We were a bit concerned when we arrived at around 8:15 a.m., as the town of Mamou looked abandoned and Fred's looked closed, but the door was open so we went in. There was indeed a band setting up but almost... More