Best dive bar in New Orleans! Why pay 6-8 bucks for beer when you can get domestics here for 2.00! Then walk with drinks. Small place with really good food too. read more

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If you are vegan, I appreciate they have some options, however for me the Brussels sprouts were way too soaked in oil and sugar and the fries too drenched in oil and salt. The Sazerac is very strong and quite bitter. read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Brussel sprouts - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Gage and Rusty were amazing bartenders! Took care of myself and my mother. Played music we all liked made sure our drinks were always full and cheap. Gave great recommendations for local spots. 10/10 would come here again!! read more

The bar was playing some nice early 2000s music and was a nice place to get away from a hectic scene from other streets. The food was absolutely amazing - I devoured the chicken sandwich. It had all the hallmarks of a great chicken sandwich - crispy, chewy and so savory with the honey. The French fries hit the spot being cute and small and very crispy. The bartender was friendly and we chatted about his cool tattoos. Would come back! read more

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Order at the bar. The fried pickles were divine. I can't believe we left some behind. They were thinly breaded, crisp and had a great dill flavor. The sauce was also good. The burger was okay. The bun was hard so I threw it away. Ate just the burger and fixings. It was okay - a bit dry. The fries were good but just a tad too much seasoning. This place is tucked away. I will give it another try because the pickles gave me hope. read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Classic burger and fries - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Had an amazing time at Backspace. Drinks were great. Bartender was awesome (thanks Gage!) and music was so on point! read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Had an amazing time at Backspace! Gage is an amazing bartender! Music is totally on point! - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great stop for a late night bite AND they have my all time fav beer, delirium tremens! Must get the boudin balls!

This was our second visit to Backspace Bar & Kitchen and it will not be our last. We usually visit New Orleans 3-4 times a year and rarely repeat spots because there's just too much to try, but this place made the cut again! From the outside, it just looks like a small bar-you might not expect the level of quality that comes out of the kitchen, but wow, do they deliver! The brussel sprouts are an absolute must: tender on the inside, crispy on the outside with a hot honey glaze that hits all the right notes. The jalepeno poppers: creamy, crispy and full of flavor. We also loved the Chicken Bacon Swiss: perfectly cooked and seriously satisfying. Add is some unbeatable drink specials ($2PBR!), and this spot is everything you want in a casual, delicious, budget friendly meal. Service was great. We went at an odd time of time, so we were the only customers, but the bartender was happy to help and our food came out super fast Backspace is a gem. If you are in the French Quarter, don't miss it. We are already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Found this place looking at Yelp reviews. We had just arrived in town and our group was looking for a quick snack and drinks. Backspace Bar was a perfect spot, they had friendly bartenders, TV's with sports on, bar seating plus some tables with comfortable chairs, good mixed drinks, tasty popcorn chicken and local beer. My wife and I visited a second time because it was a safe pick for a snack that wasn't overly crowded. Eats wise we shared: Brussel Sprouts - sprouts tossed with pickled jalapenos & spicy honey glaze. Home run, I'm not a fan of sprouts, but they had a nice char, the honey glaze was delicious and the pickled jalapenos gave a sweet and slight bite everything. Boudin Balls - deep fried pork & rice balls served with remoulade. Solid little app with good flavor. The remoulade sauce was great for dipping. Popcorn Chicken - fried chicken thigh with BBQ, buffalo, cajun dry rub, ranch or spicy honey glaze. We had them twice with buffalo and spicy honey glaze. I was all in on the honey glaze dip. It was delicious and the chicken portions were nice and tender. Their fries were kind of soggy and forgettable. I had a couple of local brews from Second Line brewing and Gnarly Barley. No taps here all bottles of cans. My wife enjoyed the Hibiscus Margarita and an espresso martini. The vibe was low key, a bit dark in the back, but a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The bar scene is obviously extremely crowded and can be overwhelming, but we felt comfortable here. This place reminded me a lot of smaller craft beer bars in Philly. Thanks guys!! read more

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Best Sazerac in NOLA. Period. Comfy chairs, fun staff, totally chill vibe--what more do you want?? Go here and thank me later. read more

Music, food and service incredible. What a gem this place is. Highly recommend to check it out. read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Chicken Swiss and Brussel sprouts - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Small place with table seating and bar seating. We popped in around 4:30 on a Friday and there was a decent crowd. Seemed like it was just the one bartender working. All orders are placed at the bar. Got the fried pickles and a spicy chicken sandwich. Food did take a little bit to come out, which was surprising as most people there were just drinking (not eating). The fried pickles were great, perfect amount of batter and not 5000 degrees when they came out. The chicken sandwich was also good, I just wish it had a smidge more sauce to it. It was not very spicy either - which was nice. Overall, food was good. Prices were decent for French quarter. Service was fine. I would say don't come in here expecting to be blown away by the frills. It's a bar. read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Spicy chicken sandwich - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food is amazing and so reasonably priced. The Brussel sprouts are on point!! Stop in here !!

I was so happy to see that this bar survived the pandemic. I've always loved it's quasi hunting lodge feel and incredible drinks. It's definitely not on one of the busier streets and it's closer to Canal than Esplanade so it's easy to slide in and get a seat at the bar. I love their Blue Hawaiian and Espresso Martinis. We also had some pulled pork loaded fries which were a nice twist on Poutine. The bartender was super friendly and quick with the drinks. I kid you not when I say a burger is $11! I live in Milwaukee, where you're lucky to find a burger under $15 these days. read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Espresso martini - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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If you're near Canal Street and want a chill place to enjoy a burger and brew, then look no further than BBK. We ordered their signature burger. Boy did it have flavor. It was juicy had all the right toppings and completely hit the spot. They don't have waiter service, so order at the bar. There are no beers on tap but they have some great IPAs. Plus, the mixed drink pours are nice. This is a hipster spot so expect that cool vibe. Looking at the reviews, know that this spot is legit. Be sure to give them a try. You'll enjoy every minute here. read more

We had a lovely lunch here. It's a dive bar feel with a really solid burger and fries! The burger has a wad of brie and it's just amazing. The food came out quickly and the bartender chatted my husband up about the music scene and it was a nice spot to be during a quiet rainy Monday after the aquarium. I recommend splitting the fries and getting the burger! read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great place for burgers and drinks! We were looking for a burger place nearby and happened upon the Backspace bar. Great service and delicious food. The food was outstanding and very large portions. Hidden gem!! read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - The Backspace burger with fries and a side salad, delicious! - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very inviting...mix of locals and visitors. Great bartender!! Popcorn chicken was bomb and delicious drinks!

Great hole in the wall in the French Quarter. Had the shrimp po boy and bacon cheese fries. They both hit the spot! read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Bacon cheese fries and a shrimp po boy. - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Such a cool little nook and just close enough to our hotel but also just outside the hub of tourist traps. The atmosphere is dark and pubby, cozy, and different. The burger was one of the best I've had in town, and their Brussels sprouts were a great burger side dish. I try to avoid the Quarter when in town, but when I'm ever staying close by there again I will definitely be back for another burger and quiet spot to chill. read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Nice little spot. We only had the burgers here, but they were very good. The fries as well. Good service. Recommended.

We were looking for a beer and a burger....this place was perfect. Dark pub feel, with a great and affordable beer menu. The food was spot on. I had a bacon cheeseburger and fries. Hangover helper for sure!! read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Bar staff was good at recommending a good local beer. Burger nothing to write home about. Fries were soggy grease. I won't be back read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - $15 burger. Gross fries threw them back - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We wandered into this place by chance. There were 6 of us. We were seated immediately. The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. I had the blackened red fish and my husband had the sampler. I would highly recommend. read more

This is a dive bar that I would absolutely be a regular of, were I local. Cheap beer, cheap food, and a roadhouse atmosphere. Is this a NOLA destination? Probably not. Backspace doesn't have the typical Cajun menu. But when you've had your full of crawfish, grits, and gumbo and just kind of want a hamburger and fries and wash it down with a basic beer, this is your jam. Heavy woods, broken in seating, and loud music played at a medium volume is the feel. The bartender isn't your friend, but he's here to get what you need. I like it. read more

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This is a really cool little "dive bar" just off Canal. It has a relaxed, upscale dive bar feel. The bartenders don't like to make a lot of fancy drinks, but what they do make is delicious. They're funny and the clientele is laid-back, chill and friendly. If you're trying to get out of the craziness of the French Quarter, this is the perfect place to stop for a quiet, tasty drink. read more

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So disappointed! Went in last night and the bartender had lost someone's credit card, but we love this place, so ... tonight we got our fav---grownup grilled cheese--to go. IT WAS BURNED!! So unhappy with our once favorite bar. read more

Great little bar just a block away from the madness of Bourbon Street. Bar seating, table seating, or comfy leather chairs by the fire! Order at the bar then sit. Great little side salad. Deliciously crisp and flavorful fried pickles. And Literary Giants and typewriters decorate the bar!!! Friendly bartenders that make strong drinks!!! read more

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Great ambiance, can get a little loud, but great service even when crowded... ebbs and flows with crowd... read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Loaded pork fries (delish) and shrimp po-boy (super tender shrimp) - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Decent bar space with good eats and solid margaritas. We ordered the fried pickles, chicken bites and jalapeño poppers and they came out super fast. The bartender was super sweet and the chef brought the food out himself. The only minus here was the lack of lighting particularly in the back corner and the absence of soap in both bathrooms. Overall, it's a solid bar with a cool vintage ambiance and some nice menu selections. read more

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Nice inviting. We came I. For cool drinks and appys. Plentiful plates and icy cold beverages. Great music cool decor.

Great ambiance, amazing cocktails, and great food are all things you will find here. We visited several times when we were in town. I would definitely recommend this bar! read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Spicy margaritas - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Bartender refuses to take food order, proceeds to take everyone else and never even got a chance to order a drink. Took 20 minutes before we left. No beers on draft anyway. "Beer special" is miller light only read more

THE BEST BURGER IN NOLA! As well as great drink deals outside of the craziness of Bourbon Street. Really cool, clean bar on a smaller and less crowded street in New Orleans. I have no cons for this review other than you may have issues parking (but that is ALL of the city). Amazing reasons to go here: - Incredibly friendly staff: they will hook you up with a smile - Awesome drink deals. We're talking $4 happy hour liquor. Good luck finding that on Bourbon Street - Insanely delicious food. Highly recommend not only the burger but the loaded fries of the day. HAND CUT - Laid back crowd - Super clean bathrooms and bar space - Excellent drink selection I honestly would love to keep this place a secret but I also want it to get lots of your business. Must stop here if you are looking to get off Bourbon Street for a much better drink and to be around some cool people! read more

I can't express what a great meal for the value this is. Our meals were excellent and the price point was unbelievable with Mardi Gras going on no Brussel sprouts were the bomb a must try place read more

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The backspace burger is hands down one of the best burgers in the city. It's seriously delicious. We also had the popcorn chicken. These are cutlets that are breaded, cut and then fried. Not a dry (previous frozen) nugget, it was so good. The spicy honey dipping sauce was too. Friendly bar staff. I recommend skipping the specialty drinks and going with classics. Really great experience, will definitely go back. read more

Backspace Bar & Kitchen - Plenty to choose from - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food is QUALITY-- drink choices are perfect! The staff are funnnnn ! The chef is a great guy --- love this place

It was different than what was stated in the description. It's a BAR that happens to serve food if you need to eat. The burger was ok. The bartender was cool, but I'm not drinking. Nobody was in there when I went around 4 pm, but I didn't know the area is about bar hopping. read more

The beer was cheap and cold. Music playing was good! Bartender never asked did I want to order anything from the menu. He barely said 2 words and I was only 1 of 2 patrons. read more

This is a perfectly lit bar with thoughtfully curated music, pleasant and competent staff, and surprisingly good bar food. If it's your first visit and you just want to dip your toes, you can't go wrong with the Backspace Burger ($13) and fries (+$3) washed down with a $2 Miller High Life (or PBR or Rolling Rock) or two. In this case, "perfectly lit" to me means dim but not too dim, with a wall of windows facing the shaded street that gives you that 100+ year old West Village NYC feel inside. It's just a great space and vibe with old-world tavern lighting design that isn't dominated by the trendy and harsh exposed filament bulb fixtures that have become an epidemic across indoor civilization. Their graceful wooden bar stools are beautiful and unique. I don't live in New Orleans, but as soon as I walked in here I felt like a local. Looking forward to coming back on the next trip down! read more