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Bourbon 'O' Bar

4.4 (304 reviews)
Closed • 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Live music
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Amazing Bourbon bar and excellent Jazz music. Had a Pappy 20 Year and a Weller Smoked Old Fashioned after the Saints game. Super chill and great service! Highly recommend if you are ever on Bourbon Street!

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Troy S.

The number of classy places on Bourbon street is limited. This is one of them. Attached to one of the most haunted hotels in the nation. Our cocktails were fantastic and we questioned the bartender about any paranormal activity. He told us a few stories. Great band playing. There is a small food menu as well.

michelle s.

Absolutely such a fun bar didn't have anything to eat only drinks in a little bit of karaoke

Lara M.

Hey Yelp friends! We came back for the Grasshoppers and the live music! The drinks and music are excellent and the bartenders are hard working and friendly. We recommend. We always come back.

Boudin Egg Roll
Griffen F.

I checked out the O Bar while on a recent trip to New Orleans. I had a mixed experience while at the bar. When I first walked in off Bourbon Street, I was greeted not with a host, but with a bouncer. He let me know that the credit card machine was currently not working and that I would only be able to pay cash if I wanted to eat there. Thankfully, I had some cash so it was no worries and I found a seat at the bar. I arrived around 6 PM and the place was empty. The server came right up greeted me and let me know that anything on the menu that had fish was no longer available. He let me know that the head chef had changed and they were in the process of changing their menu. He asked if I knew what I wanted to drink, and I ordered an amaretto sour. It didn't taste quite right when he first handed it to me, but he added a little something and it made it much better. I put it in an order for the boudin egg rolls as well as Margherita pizza and a jambalaya wrap. The eggroll portion was three, with one being nice and hot and the other two ice cold. I let the staff member know and he worked with the manager to get them removed from the bill. The margarita pizza was amazing and the pesto on top really brought the pizza together. Even the next day leftover the pizza was still very good. I also really enjoyed the jambalaya wrap. The portion of fries was very generous. Throughout my time I saw staff working to get the credit card machines back up and running however they were not ready when I left. The music was a little loud, but being on Bourbon, I did not find this inappropriate. I was disappointed as I had read that there would be live music, but did not learn until I was there that the live music did not start until much later. The bartender/server really cared about my experience and made up for some quirky dinning experiences. He let me know about the Mardi Gras parade that was starting later that evening.

First time We went(good experience)
Staci B.

I went twice in one day and likewise I had two different experiences. The first was around 2ish in the afternoon. We went with our son. We got him his first Ramos Gin Fizz. Unlike other bars they have a machine that shakes it for them. So the bartender didn't get angry at us. Some will no joke lol! The drink takes 6 min or so to make. I got a Missing hat man and maybe a Cat eye. Hey it's NOLA you drink everywhere !! And you forget what you got where. My husband got the Blanton's Gold and The Devil's advocate. We liked our drinks and the bartender was friendly enough . It wasn't hugely crowded which was good. The bartender told us they had Jazz at nights so being curious We decided to visit again in the Evening So We go back at 8:19 in the evening the experience was not as good. For one it seemed We were forgotten. The bartenders concentrated on one portion of the bar ONLY!! They had two but yet after a few drinks zero bartenders looked our way again . Yet We had a employee right beside us who never said a word. She piled dishes right beside me and rearranged glasses. Finally after getting zero attention from the bartenders and the godawful loudness of the Jazz (When they finally played) We decided to leave. She had to ask one of the bartenders if she could check us out. Huh? I dont really understand the treatment since We tip well where ever We go. We had bought a total of 10 drinks there between both times. Most people don't do that Hello!! Guess they decided they got enough money from us. It was really disappointing since one of the bartenders had waited on Us that very afternoon when We had our son with us! I did like it at first til that experience . Will I go again? Honestly there are so many places to get a drink that bad service is a turn off. Many other places want our moola and give us great service!! No matter how many drinks We get. The whole experience when We went that evening pretty much sucked! What I thought would be a relaxing evening listening to Jazz well it was totally the opposite. The Jazz Musician while good was too dang loud!! It started giving us a headache. So my answer is Sorry Bourbon O'Bar while I thought you were quaint at first no customer should be forgotten EVER! You could have at least apologized for the rudeness. That's okay other places adore our money and the tips We give your loss! Sometimes I do give places second chances but I see no reason to go back to a place that ignored my husband and I .

I'm an idiot and can't remember the name of the band. If you do, post it!! They were great!!
Joshua N.

Located in or really attached to the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, this is more of a high end jazz bar in NOLA right on Bourbon Street. Some drinks were made really well. One drink was not on par with the others but I'm not splitting hairs. Overall the place was clean, fun, that band whose name escapes me was good, perfectly located on Bourbon Street. Didn't have food so I can't comment on that. Service was good. All in all, a cool place to chill if bourbon street is getting too much for ya.

Sahiv was amazing best bartenter!!! He was very caring and fun to be around talked to us and helped us around

Pimm's Cup....a few sips in
Nicky S.

This is one of the bars that I'd like to return to and try another drink or two. We came later in the afternoon which was nice because it wasn't too crowded. The bartender made a beautiful Pimm's Cup which was so very good. It definitely makes you want to try something else. The bar area looked really nice and if a seat was open there I surely would have chosen that as it is fun to watch the bartenders do their thing and listen to good music at the same time. Definitely make this a stop while on Bourbon Street if you want a cocktail!

pork sliders
Glenn C.

We stayed at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. This is their bar. They have nightly jazz music. We went 2 nights and it was very enjoyable. They have tables, a couch and a bar. You can enter from the hotel or street. They have decent bar food as shown we had pork sliders and bourdon cakes. You can get a standard drink or a New Orleans special. They advertise grasshoppers and Sazerac

Alicia P.

This place got it ALL right. From the ambiance, to the live jazz music, to the fun and entertaining bartender (Howard, but I call him "Chip") to the drink - which was a fabulous Old Forester old fashioned. I'm really not sure how else to explain... it was pretty large inside and that day (I think it was a Monday?) it was pretty empty. But I found the live jazz to be fantastic. In fact, all the music I heard over my 5 days in NOLA were amazing. I am highly impressed by the talent on the street and in the bars, I hope all these folks get found out and make it big! Back to the O, though... this bourbon bar had a nice variety of bourbons on the menu and was a nice place to spend a couple hours while I waited on a friend while listening to fantastic music and chatting up the bartender.

The missing hat man cocktail
Lisa C.

What a happy discovery, to find such an amazing bar in our hotel, the Bourbon Orleans. We went here every one of our three nights we stayed, lured by amazing drinks, friendly staff and amazing musicians. I enjoyed talking to one bartender about some of the infused liqueurs they use. The bar has the classic drinks of New Orleans, but also has some very unique concoctions (which are as visually appealing as they are delicious). They also have a limited menu of bar food, which we did not try (but it looked yummy). The bar has a really cool mural of musicians that sits above the bar itself. It seems as though they offered two different musical acts per day, one in late afternoon and another in the evening. I thoroughly enjoyed having such a cool place so conveniently located right in our hotel.

Beautiful Lobby
Eliza J.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel is the perfect stay in the French Quarter, stones throw from the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Although it's location is in the French Quarter it's ideally tucked away in a corner. Request room facing courtyard with pool ;-) The hotel is the quintessential Nawlins style. It does have its own history too. We loved the location, enjoyed the amenities so much it's a Yelp book mark and we will return.

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Awesome drinks! The bartender was very nice. We had a great time. I would definitely recommend this place.

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