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    Barrel Proof

    4.0 (241 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    Margarita
    Amber W.

    Lots of seating indoors and out. I had a couple of margaritas and they did the job. I'd love to return to see the Christmas decor.

    Margarita and yippie Ki-Yay Mothufxxchaaa
    Helen M.

    I enjoy this spot around the Christmas time. Its always decorated so nice and just put you in the spirit to be festive. Very fun and the drinks are good. Food tend to be good yonsoak up that alcohol. My fave is the hippie ki yaymotherfxxxx. The bar gets sopacketd that it's hard at times to order a drink just a lil FYI

    festives of the season
    Re H.

    I love to meet friends during the winter holiday season. They always go above and beyond on the decorations. This special time a year, they offer creative cocktails in fun drink ware (also available for purchase). A group gathered to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were lucky to grab a big table because they tend to fill up fast. Everyone ordered different drinks at the bar and what an assortment of fun drinking vessels. Mine was shaped like a T-Rex. After a while their kitchen opened and we all ordered a variety of different wings and parmesan fries. Great place for anyone who loves whiskeys, they have a zillion or so.

    Old fashioned
    Aparna B.

    I mer a friend here for happy hour! They have a very good Old Fashioned and during happy hour it's only $6. The place is cool with an industrial feel and it's near the Garden District which is great. The bartender was so nice and attentive! Would recommend.

    Chrishante R.

    Highly recommend! 9/10!! The drinks are cute! Very busy, but a great experience ! There's a food delivery but you have to go stand in the line for the food portion.

    Lakisha J.

    As I was visiting New Orleans during the Christmas season, I had to check out at least 1 pop-up bar. It was within easy walking distance from my hotel in the Garden District and came recommended by the hotel staff. It was absolutely filled to the brim with holiday decor complete with Christmas themed bevvies served in the cutest mugs (I should've bought one but alas). There was a bit of a wait to get inside but it wasn't horrible. Chatting with the other revelers was a good way to pass the time. There was food onsite of which I didn't get a chance to try. It's the same as any packed pop-up in any decent sized city in regards to wait times for ordering drinks but not overly long. Even going solo, a good time was had.

    Champagne from the bar to celebrate our engagement.
    Tiffany F.

    This bar has been a staple in my New Orleans living experience since I moved here back in 2018. When my now husband proposed to me Feb 2018 this is the first place we went to celebrate! The variety of alcohol brands are impressive, they have an AMAZING Frozen Margarita (which is on Happy Hour for $5!) and they NOW have awesome food pop up restaurant called Marchbox Kitchen that serves delicious fusion type dishes - ramen etc. They have a seasonal Christmas drink menu that people stand in lines for around the holidays and they are always welcoming when we come in! Been going here for years!

    Kaitlin T.

    Cute Christmas pop up. Friendly service and great drinks. Don't be scared away by the unusal sounding descriptions. Be prepared to wait in line if it's Christmas time, but it was worth it for us!

    Lina S.

    If you like bourbon/whiskey you need to visit this place ! Prices are great and they have a lot to choose from . Bartenders are super nice and they make great drinks . I had an old fashion and it was really good ! My fiancé tried two different wellers ! I saw the bartenders making some interesting drinks that for sure going to try before we leave town

    One of the drinks Michael & Craig made
    Tina G.

    Transparency: not a huge New Orleans fan in general. But this place has the best vibes and Michael & Craig are the BEST bartenders. We gave them a spirit and flavor profile and they concocted the most delicious drinks. The vibe is a lounge with tons of bar seating and some nice tables and booth seating. Cool atmosphere and awesome bartenders. Put it on your list of places to visit!

    Erin G.

    Awesome place! For us bourbon guys, we want a good selection of well priced bourbon . But more importantly, we want the staff to know their stuff especially when you are working at a place called Barrel Proof. Well they did not disappoint, they were happy to talk bourbon and recommend some new stuff. This place is a must when you are in town. We stopped in, in the afternoon this place would probably be packed during the evening. Anyhow check them out!

    Michael M.

    Huge whiskey collection in a fun environment. Feels like a half dive bar half neighborhood watering hole. They also do a Christmas theme with lights and specialty cocktails, so even if you're not a whiskey person there's something here for you. Not to mention, they have food options in the back, and the spicy chicken sliders I had will be the type of meal I dream of, like death row last meal request stuff...just mind the spice. It can get up there

    It could be easy to miss this fairly nondescript corner bar.
    Kyle S.

    Great spot to hang out with plenty of seating and some better than average cocktails and beers! While visiting, a friend from LGD invited me to meet up here, so hopes were higher than if I'd just picked this place randomly. The dark warehouse is open, large and spills out onto the patio. Lighting is low but colorful. Seating is plentiful with only some support beams breaking up the room. This isn't a place for intimate chats. I was impressed by the cocktails. They were probably the best I'd had in a week in New Orleans with most skewing too far into the overly-sweet taste range. These tasted smoother and more mature. Music selection was pretty average for a bar like this. Service was great! Quick and goty orders correct. I would go back here.

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    Great selection, great bartenders, and great vibe. Worth getting away from French Quarter for this. Pop-up kitchen was excellent too!

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    Is it 21+?

    Yes, it's a bar room and they check for I.D at the door.

    Do they take reservations?

    No. It's a casual bar.

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