Bootleggers, the Jackson Street bar that has hosted line-dancing lessons, karaoke nights and trivia for six years, is closing, according to an announcement from the owner. The Rage Room tucked inside the venue is not going anywhere, however, and will keep taking reservations by phone.
Owner Points to Parking Lot Problems
According to KALB, the owner cited recurring issues with disrespectful behavior in the parking lot as a factor behind the decision to close Bootleggers. The owner also pointed to the demands of having to manage other local bars as well, the station reported, though no additional bars were named in the announcement.
The station's report notes that the owner thanked patrons for visiting over the past six years and for all the memories made at the bar. No further detail on specific incidents or complaints tied to the parking lot issues was provided in the announcement.
Rage Room Still Smashing, Still Booking
While the bar itself is shutting down, the Rage Room inside Bootleggers is still open and taking reservations, per the same report. Anyone looking to book a session can call 318-319-7946 to reserve a spot.
Bootleggers has operated at 4180 Jackson Street in Alexandria, Louisiana, according to the business's website. The site describes a calendar packed with diverse events including trivia nights, karaoke and complimentary line-dancing lessons, alongside live music and DJs, as detailed on its about page. The website also lists reservations as available starting September 7, though it does not establish whether that information has been updated since the closure was announced.
No final operating date for Bootleggers has been disclosed, and the owner has not been publicly identified in reporting on the closure. For now, the Rage Room remains the one piece of the Jackson Street operation still welcoming customers through the door.
