The Bulldog will now offer a smoke-free environment, congruent with the New Orleans location after a City Council ordinance passed earlier this year prohibiting smoking in bars and casinos.

General manager Remi DeMatteo said the change will provide a cohesive experience between the Bulldog locations. The change will go into effect on April 22, according to the bar’s Facebook page.

Additionally, in junction with the new smoke-free policy, The Bulldog will offer lunch seven days a week starting at 11:30 a.m.

“We’re not trying to alienate our smoking guests, but this will allow us to cater to those who are sensitive to smoking,” DeMatteo said.

While the inside area will not permit smoking, he said smokers will still be allowed to smoke on the premises in the large patio area.

DeMatteo said today’s announcement received multiple comments from guests eager to return to The Bulldog in its new, smoke-free state.