Check out the historic 1870s white firehouse on Magazine Street that has been restored and…read morerenovated into a beautiful event space. Love the exposed brick walls and the 14 foot high ceilings that mimic the night sky. The grand fireplace wall is perfect for taking photos with family or friends. The space is so open and inviting with an antique bar and plenty of space for couches, tables and seating conducive to mingling. Catering is easily done with Sukho Thai downstairs. Get the spring rolls, fried tofu and fresh rolls with a peanut dipping sauce for appetizers. For main courses, try the pad Thai, drunken noodles or I Love You, My Sweetheart. Filled with eggplant, veggies and a choice of proteins, it is so good. Finish the buffet with sweet mango sticky rice. Great place for a special family event.

Standing beneath the oak trees of St. Charles Avenue, The Columns Hotel feels less like checking…read moreinto a hotel and more like stepping into old New Orleans society. Built in 1883 during the city's Gilded Age boom, the mansion still carries the atmosphere of another century: towering white columns, chandeliers, creaking staircases, and that unmistakable Southern elegance that modern hotels can't really imitate. The real charm is the setting. Streetcars glide past the front porch all day, and locals still gather here for cocktails under the trees like it's a neighborhood tradition. Inside, the rooms lean historic rather than ultra-modern, but that's part of the appeal. You stay here for character, atmosphere, and the feeling that somewhere in the walls, a century of conversations still lingers. The porch alone is worth the visit. Order a drink, sit beneath the columns, and watch St. Charles Avenue move by slowly. In a city filled with loud spectacle, The Columns Hotel feels refined, cinematic, and timeless.

I went to The Columns after seeing an Instagram post about their beautiful patio!…read moreI had a reservation but on a Sunday afternoon, they were not too busy. In person, the lovely patio views did not disappoint! Even better, was the food and drink. Our server Shanda recommended the Lavender Cold Press to drink and it was absolutely amazing! It was like a floral and fruity martini espresso. It had japanese whisey, honey, coffee, falernum, banana liqueur, & lavender. It was so smooth. For food I ordered a breakfast sandwich just thinking it was something that would fill me up, but it was so tasty! It featured scrambled eggs, bacon, house aioli, american cheese, pepper marmalade. Everything was cooked to perfection, sweet, savory and the bacon was thick! The inside of the hotel was gorgeous! I loved the stained glass seating booth! If you're in the Garden District, def stop here for great food, drinks and immaculate views!

I attended a benefit in this space a few months ago and wow it is gorgeous. The open floor plan,…read morethe exposed rafters, the beautiful bar, the throwback corner door access. And I loved all the artwork on the walls. The space does not appear to have regular hours so viewings are by appointment only. Seriously with the revitalization of OCH/Dryades corridor, it's great to see such lovely historic buildings come back into their own.

I had the opportunity to check out this space thanks to Alvin and Re because this is where the Big…read moreClass Luau was held. I want to start by saying how excited I am for the development of the entire Oretha Castle Haley corridor. I think in a year it is going to be one of the hottest areas in the city. It took me a few minutes to actually find this place at first. My good ol' GPS just led me to the 1400 block of OCH and left me to find the actual building on my own. Just a note: it's on a corner and I took a picture of the door, so that you can be on the lookout. The venue itself is lovely. It's a wide open space with a nice bar and plenty of seating. There is gorgeous art on the wall and I like that there is a lot of space to move around. Big selling point: the air conditioning here works like a champ. A lot of times you get into these old buildings, and the ac can't keep up with the space, but that was not the case here. Plenty of windows let in the light during the day, which I am always a fan of; I hate going to dark event spaces during the day and feeling like I'm in a dungeon. There is a stage area where students for Big Class read poems. I presume that other performances take place on the stage as well. There are even some sofas for comfy seating as you enjoy whatever is happening on stage or just mingling with friends. I didn't get to explore it, but there's an upstairs area as well. It should be noted that the building is located on an extremely well lit block, so if you attend an event here at night you should feel pretty safe. I look forward to attending more events here and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more fundraisers that may be held here.

If there were 20 stars to give I would give them. This place was EXACTLY what was needed and made…read moremy birthday lunch complete. From the initial contact until the day of the event, and I thanked Dionca (owner) for allowing us to book, every interaction was professional, courteous, and they went of out their way to ensure we were taken care of coming from out of town. This relieved SO MUCH stress! They were just as passionate about the success of my event as I was! They cared, and that impressed me. They offered every service needed to ensure we were satisfied and didn't want us to have to do anything but enjoy each other. That's excellent service and was definitely noticed and appreciated. The cleanliness was unmatched and the setup was perfect and tailored to our liking. You don't have to look further than The Venue for an event space in New Orleans. If I were to travel to NOLA 100 times this year and needed an event space, I would book The Venue 100 times! Thank you to Dionca and her family for having us and I hope to book again soon!

From the owner: The Venue Events is a New Orleans based Event Space that work side by side with brides and grooms,…read morecorporations and individuals who desire memorable, relaxed and well-planned events in a space that is comfortable and clean.

There's something so sublime about sitting way up above from it all, sipping on a cocktail on a…read morewarm summer night. I feel like New Orleans was a little late to the game with these types of places, but now we have a decent array (typically at hotels like this one). And like most of the other rooftop bars at hotels, you don't have to be a hotel guest to take advantage! This past Saturday evening was surprisingly quiet up there, possibly due to White Linen happening on the other side of the CBD. I wasn't complaining, believe me! It was perfect out there for me and just when I thought things couldn't possibly get better, I saw the cocktail menu. Frosé, baby! Passionfruit frosé, yes please. Also, prices are not as high as you'd expect. My guy got a $3 Modelo. Frosé was $8. Pretty views of the surrounding buildings, fairy lights against the dark summer sky and a slight breeze... living my best life with a glass of frozé in mah hand. Thanks, Catahoula!

The Tito sours were to expectations. However, the barmaid pilfered my new Maui Jim's. Left on the…read morecounter for a half a minute, came back: Oddly enough she didn't know where they were, she was the only other person in the bar. Not going back.

We are forever thankful to the QED Hospitality team for making our wedding celebration so…read moreunforgettable at the Parlor at the Pontchartrain. We had our ceremony + reception in the Parlor and they did a unbelievable job at transforming the space. They were extremely organized throughout the whole planning process and truly delivered on the day. Can't recommend this unique, private space enough for anyone for their next party, dinner, wedding, you name it.

Nola Space as far as I know is Dance Quarter…read more I have no idea why this place carries two names Not sure if when the new owner purchased the building the name was changed or not at that time Dance lessons. Rehearsals. Performances. And Dance Socials It doesn't look like the cafe is in operation anymore

We booked a private swing dance lesson and was directed to this studio. Nice studio with good sound…read moresystem. This location used to be an old firehouse.

I was invited to my friends wedding which she held here at Elms Mansion. I must have driven and…read morebiked past this place 100s of times when I lived in NOLA and never noticed. The mansion is absolutely beautiful inside with an amazing court yard on the outside. It is perfect for an out door wedding. *AMIBANCE* What I loved was the amazing courtyard which was relatively COVID safe and large enough to hold 50-100 guests. It was even big enough to have a small second line with all of the guests. The mansion inside is quite large and as multiple rooms including a very large bar. Each room is very unique with a different color scheme which I loved. All wood and old fashion inside. *THE FOOD* Traditional southern style which I loved. Not sure if the wedding party specifically picked that or if that is what elms mansion offers but I loved it. There was so much food options from a gumbo, etouffee and Jambalaya table at the entrance. They also had a cheese, appetizer table and a different room with meats and prime rib. So good! *SERVICE* excellent. The bartenders, severs and hosts were all excellent. They were so friendly and the wedding seemed very organized. Overall, if I were going to get married in New Orleans, I would definitely recommend this place. It was such a beautiful wedding with amazing food and excellent staff.

Great place to party. I was here for a wedding in Memorial…read moreDay. The young man at the outside back bar, on the right side, was amazing to me. I really can't speak to service of anyone else, but if you're look for a spot to throw a nice luxury party, this will work.

My husband and I had a destination wedding here and got married here last year (Oct. 29th, 2022)…read more The scene is SO gorgeous, and everything is incredibly picturesque. We booked R&R for the three night package, not just for the day of our wedding, and if I were to do it over, I would do it differently. The things they don't tell you: 1. It's VERY loud. The back house (where we stayed), shook when trucks drove past, particularly late at night, and they're driving past ALL THE TIME. So, on the 2 nights I wasn't completely exhausted, I slept VERY POORLY. 2. If you book for more than just your wedding day, and are having people stay there with you, you won't be able to utilize all the gorgeous spaces for your pictures, as people will be in the rooms, getting ready and having their stuff all over... So, our pictures weren't quite as widespread over the venue as I would have liked. Bummer. 3. The window coverings aren't for blackout, so it can be very light in the rooms as you are trying to sleep. For the $500/night per room we paid, one of our guests who had a child, between the light in the room and the noise, had to move out after the first night and get a hotel. BUMMER. So, if I were doing it all over again, I would have the party there, but would retreat back to a different Airbnb, or house, to live the rest of the trip.

SIMPLY DIVINE!!!!!…read more Here for a wedding, this place is the bomb.com. Beautiful inside and outside. Deon & Shaquita's Wedding, Dec 8, 2017; the day it LITERALLY SNOWED in New Orleans, only added to the memories of this auspicious occasion. The venue attendees quickly accommodated for the weather, by way of outdoor heating and covered tents. The cobblestone/brick flooring outside is divine and adds to the over all mystique of the venue. The pond sets the place off to a greater degree. Inside, the upstairs and downstairs decor is astounding. The other areas on the grounds are just as phenomenal. While the food was provided by an outside caterer, it added to the sheer elegance of the event. Great place for a grandiose party, as it'll fit the bill.

I'm pretty sure I ate in a restaurant in this location about a million years ago but it's been a…read morereception hall for the last couple of decades. I definitely attended a wedding here earlier this month. And it was really fun. I liked that there were different spaces to move through from the main room/bar to the atrium to the outdoor courtyard (a little chilly in November but lovely). The food was really good (made in house) and the staff was friendly and helpful. The wedding was held in the courtyard and the party was throughout the space. The bride and groom said they were great to work with and everything was smooth sailing. As an attendee, it was a lovely space to enjoy.

What an amazing experience we had with Rosy's!!! Everything was perfect and so easy! The staff was…read moreso kind and fun, joining in the party with us and keeping everything rolling beautifully!! I didn't want to have to stress about anything and they made that possible!!! The beautiful facility just added to the experience!!