4,100 square feet built for two kinds of people — professionals who need a space that reflects how seriously they take their business, and individuals who want a setting as memorable as the moment they're celebrating.
Shreveport had plenty of hotel ballrooms and loud bars. What it didn't have was a space that could handle a board meeting on Tuesday and a milestone birthday on Saturday — and make both feel like they belong there.
After Dark was built from the ground up at 8039 Line Avenue — 4,100 square feet that went from a vacant, forgotten space to the most distinctive event venue in Northwest Louisiana. Five months of construction, deliberate design choices, and an uncompromising standard for quality that hasn't dropped since opening day.
Polished floors, modern seating, and a layout that supports presentations, seated dinners, and celebrations. The room commands attention without competing with your event.
Rich navy chairs and a quieter energy. Ideal for VIP conversations, breakout moments, or a second space that feels intentional rather than afterthought.
Where the room loosens up. Perfect for networking receptions, post-presentation drinks, or any moment when you want the energy to shift.
Clean restrooms, vendor-friendly access, and small details handled with the same care as the main room. The standard doesn't drop when guests leave the spotlight.
Every booking includes full access to the venue's audio, visual, and furniture setup. No nickel-and-diming. No surprise line items. What you see is what you get.
Approximately 100 guests seated · Up to 150 for standing or cocktail-style events.
Corporate and personal. Professional and celebratory. The venue doesn't choose a lane — it handles both at the same standard.
Two-hour minimum on all bookings. A 50% deposit holds your date. We walk through the full breakdown with you before you commit — no hidden fees, no vague estimates.
The venue speaks for itself. Here's what clients and guests say after they experience it.
"Always a pleasure to provide the food — thank you for trusting me to cater your events. This is a great space for all your event needs."
"The space is beautiful and I can't wait to attend more events. There's an energy here you don't find anywhere else in Shreveport."
"I had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is unmatched and the space is beautiful — it was the perfect setting for a social event."
The Squire Group After Dark is one side of what we do. We're a Shreveport-based firm that builds things for this community — an upscale event space where professionals gather, memories get made, and Shreveport shows up for itself.
After Dark was built from a vacant, forgotten building on Line Avenue by the same team that runs The Squire Group — Shreveport's financial services firm specializing in life insurance, infinite banking, and employee benefits. When you book this space, you're working with people who are invested in this city for the long term.
Tours are free and take about 20 minutes. Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you the same day.
(318) 550-15078039 LINE AVENUE, SUITE 1B · SHREVEPORT, LA 71106