Antler’s Billiard Parlor

Status: Closed

Parish: Lafayette

Location: Lafayette

555 Jefferson Street- From the book “Images de Lafayette: A Pictoral History”, edited by Paul F. Matthews: favorite meeting place during 1930s and 40s: Included in Emily Ardoin’s 2014 thesis “Fais do-do to ‘Hippy Ti-Yo’: Dance Halls of South Louisiana”: “Anters was originally a billiard parlor that now serves as a restaurant and venue. The building is of brick construction, has a flat roof, a straight parapet, and has a unknown foundation type.”

“Antlers is the oldest bar in Lafayette. It has existed in the beautiful historic district of downtown Lafayette since 1921. There have been many changes over the years but the original bar and most of its décor have stayed the same. The best change is the great authentic Cajun food that is now served by the third generation Walters family. The Old Antlers Billiard Pallor was bought in 1940 by Joe Walters and he moved Antlers from directly across the street into its current location which was then known as the La Acadianne Lounge. Antlers has changed owners over the years but has been owned by Raymond Walters Sr., and now his son Johnny is carrying on the tradition that his father and grandfather started many years ago.”

Flyer photo by Phil Schneider, posted in Facebook group Lafayette Memories

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Photo Credit: Photograph courtesy of Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court, Louis J. Perret