31/01/2026
It’s with sadness and appreciation that we announce The Bayou has officially closed its doors. An unexpectedly difficult decision, but I want to thank everyone who stood by us these past two years and made this journey deeply meaningful.
What began as a passion project to share my Louisiana roots and Southern hospitality with Lisbon became far more than I ever imagined. The Bayou was never just a bar to me. It was a piece of home, built on culture, music, food, and the belief that when you open your doors with heart, strangers can become family.
From renovations and decor to the day we opened and everything in between, it has been an unforgettable ride. From vampire Halloween parties and Mardi Gras celebrations, to New Orleans jazz drifting out into the streets of Rua Poiais, beignets dusted in powdered sugar, and Sazeracs and Hurricanes poured with pride. I will forever treasure how wholeheartedly y’all embraced Louisiana’s “let the good times roll” spirit. And for those who remember the first summer before we had AC … thank you for sweating it out with us. For a brief moment, it truly felt like the Louisiana swamps, and you still showed anyway.
I’m incredibly proud of what we built together. As a business owner I am extremely proud of our 4.9 Google rating and for the love shown for our New Orleans cocktails. Seeing people come back again and again for a Sazerac, a Hurricane, Hand Gr***de, or something newly created it meant more to me than you’ll know.
What I will hold closest are the people. I met incredible souls from all over the world, and friendships formed within these walls will continue long after our doors have closed. The memories created here and the culture we shared will always live on.
While this chapter is coming to an end, the story is not. I remain committed to sharing Louisiana culture in Europe, and I’m already planning further events, food and drink pairings, and special Bayou moments, so please continue to follow us and stay tuned.
Thank you, truly, for the love, the support, and for letting The Bayou be part of your lives and weekends. This isn’t goodbye…Laissez les bons temp rouler, always.
Bayou love & mine,
Raegan