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    Cosimo's

    4.2 (98 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    COSIMO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cheeseburger with Truffle-Parm Fries & Cottage Fries
    Shannon S.

    This is cool bar that seems to attract a dedicated cadre of locals and here you can usually escape the tourist hordes of the quarter. They currently rent out their kitchen to different vendors so you never know who might be running the kitchen and what they might be serving unless you research it. They used to have a really great burger here for years which was on the larger side and had some juicy deliciousness but of late they have had some vendors doing pizza and recently they added burgers to the selection. This is a dog friendly bar as it is right next to the dog park and so it attracts lots of dog lovers. The service is friendly and attentive along with often being entertaining. The prices are generally affordable and not the typical tourist rip off many places in the quarter have degraded into. FYI: This is yet another of the bars that claims the notoriety of having had Lee Harvey Oswald as a frequent customer.

    Alma M.

    One of the best dive bars in New Orleans. I come every year and a local recommend Cosimo's and it had to have been my favorite bar. The locals were so welcoming and the prices were the cheapest. Service was so fast.

    Chicken mole quesadilla and a margarita.
    Greg M.

    They don't call it #yourfavoriteneighborhoodbar for nothing! Cosimo's is super friendly, welcoming and a bargain compared to most bars in the Quarter. The drinks are always good. The pop up kitchen is a solid option for late night eats. I'm a huge fan of Taco Tuesdays with some of the best authentic Mexican food you'll find anywhere. The $4 margaritas don't hurt, either!

    Very cool little back room pool table
    Eric M.

    Must visit. Just trust me. Good music. Good people. Great service. Have fun and come often when in town.

    It's been a while since I have seen one of these!
    Kathleen M.

    Cosimos was a recommendation from a bartender we met on our trek through the quarter. Supposedly it was a favorite of Anthony Bourdain's, that and the promise of a cool dive bar set us on our path. It is one of those perfect dive bars, dark but welcoming, great staff, and a beer selection that satisfied our varying tastes. The bartender even created a shot inspired by our friend Michael Melish's signature drink: vanilla vodka and ginger ale with a splash of orange juice. I hope it has legs but if not it was fun in the moment. If you're looking for a quiet place to hang out for a bit I highly recommend Cosimos!

    Cheese Cheesy Bread Pizza
    Adam C.

    I stopped by Cosimo's for a drink and happy hour. I went for a Founder's IPA ($4.50 during happy hour) and I tried the cheese bread. The cheese bread was solid! The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was delicious. Cosimo's offers a 20% Yelp discount, but when I asked the bar and restaurant staff they had no idea what I was talking about so be aware.

    people sitting at the bar
    Janet S.

    A local bar towards the end of the quarter. Dark, Atmospheric, two rooms, one with sofas. We had some Pizza and boudain balls, not gourmet but tasty and filling at a good price. Good place to rest your weary feet.

    Andre W.

    Seems like a really cool spot as I noticed its on of those places that can be like a Cheers type of joint. Everyone seemed to know each other so I'm sure its a place where the locals go to stay away from ridiculous tourists like myself...lol Bartenders and staff were really nice as they offered me some complimentary pizza which came in handy because I was drunk and hungry. This place is located almost on the edge of the Quarter. Nice R&B music was playing so I was definitely enjoying the music vibe here. Cool spot to hit up if you wanna get away from all the tourists in the Quarter.

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    Amazing neighborhood bar. Love Casey she's the absolute best. Also love that it's dog friendly!!

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    A great place to hang with locals, this is my favorite neighborhood bar in the quarter.

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    The Carousel Bar & Lounge

    The Carousel Bar & Lounge

    4.2
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Landed in New Orleans at 9am and needed to kill some time before check in. This bar has been on my…read morelist for some time but I know it gets busy and crowded. We got there just before 12pm, it opens at 11am and only waited about 15 minutes before spots opened up. It seems a lot of people come right at 11am. So by 12pm many people were grabbing their checks and heading out. The bar is really nice and even if you can't sit on the carousel, the bar area is nice too! The bartenders are super nice and friendly. Great customer service and everyone we sat next to was friendly and welcoming. The drinks aren't the best per say but you go for the atmosphere.

    On vacation in New Orleans, LA and we were told we just had to check out the novelty bar, The…read moreCarousel Lounge inside the Hotel Montelone! Atmosphere/Appearance: It's EXTREMELY BUSY and very loud in here. Lol. As mentioned above, the bar is located inside the hotel so once you walk in through the front door you enter the lobby then head to the right. It's a first-come, first-serve situation (at least it was for us at the time). So of course, the carousel bar is the highlight. It's a slow rotating bar rail and it's adorable. Lol. Almost the entire bar is eyeing any available spots so you have to be quick, but be respectful. However, there are tables and such sprinkled throughout the bar where you can hangout at as you stalk the actual carousel. My wife and I sat in the window which made for some excellent people watching. Lol. Eventually after what felt like an hour or we did spot some spots on the carousel, my wife held them for me as I closed the check then finally got to sit... and SPIN! The bar completes a full revolution every 15 minutes so you definitely won't get dizzy. Service: We had no issues here whatsoever. The staff is just super busy all over the place, but they didn't miss a beat. Food: For my first drink I checked out their Oaxacan Midnight which was like a tequila play on the Old Fashioned. It was delicious, a bit lighter than an Old Fashioned, but certainly stood on it's own. For our first appetizer bar bite we tried the Blue Crab & Corn Beignet which didn't come out as I was expecting. Lol. I'm not mad, I just pictured the big, fluffy things from Cafe Du Monde, but maybe stuffed with goodies! These were more like fritter than I absolutely loved so much I ordered a 2nd plate. Lastly we tried the BBQ Shrimp which was grilled to perfection with a good snap, excellent flavor and good char along with a tangy, cream sauce on top. Value: It's pricey. Food and drinks were decent, but a SMIDGE overpriced, but... they know you're going to pay because you're on vacation, you're a tourist and you wanna be in this novelty bar. Lol. Regardless, I had a blast and you can say you did too whenever you check this place out! In conclusion, I've now been there, done that. Lol. I don't have to do it again, but if you're in the area, check this place out. It's a good time.

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    The Sazarac
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    The Spotted Cat Music Club

    The Spotted Cat Music Club

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    We were hesitant because there were only a few people sitting at the bar when we walked in. It…read moreturned out that was the band, which meant it was just the two of us girls, so we decided we'd just have a drink and see what happens. It was 2 p.m. afterall, so not a lot of people were out in general. Turns out the band was great! Then people started trickling in and there was a good crowd enjoying the music with us. We had a great time, chatted with other patrons and a few of the band members. Good drinks, prices are on the higher end at ~$15, but still affordable. I had a Pimm's cup which was refreshing, they are served in souvenir to go cups that are really cute. Glad we decided to stay! A great time was had.

    Before I start, this is my review based on my experience. I've noticed some people complain about…read morethe music, paying the cover charge, seating or the size of the venue. I'm not here to argue any of those points. I will say this: expecting live musicians to perform for free until you decide whether they're worth paying is ridiculous. The cover is usually only $5...$10 max. If that's a dealbreaker, this probably isn't your place. Stay home and stream Spotify. Now... I have some friends in town, and whenever that happens, a Monday night trip to the Spotted Cat is basically mandatory. I've been coming here for years and years. Yes, it's super touristy now, but it still gives me the warm fuzzies every time I walk through those doors. So I'm presenting the "compliment sandwich" review. Never heard of it? You start with a compliment, slip in some constructive-ish criticism, then end with another compliment. Supposedly people receive feedback better that way. Let's see. First, the music. Outstanding. Chris Christy wasn't what I thought I wanted to hear until I actually heard him. I felt completely transported. Man, can that guy play the guitar. It felt kinda like gypsy music. Then came the Frenchmen Street Allstars. The last time I saw them, they had a different lead singer and, honestly, they kind of felt like a completely different band, aside from the phenomenal drummer. This version did not disappoint. It was a great mix of jazz and New Orleans standards. Both bands were great! **Now a note to management.** Great music isn't enough. The bar should be every bit as memorable as the stage. Forgive me, I didn't get the bartenders' names, so I have to describe them by physical traits. The first bartender, the guy with the mountain of curly hair, was friendly enough and made decent drinks. Later, another bartender with a short haircut took over and made the best drinks of the night. Then there was the bartender with the black and hot pink hair. She looked like she'd rather be anywhere else. She rarely smiled, her demeanor felt unwelcoming, and it almost came across as hostile. On top of that, the drinks she made were so weak I genuinely wondered if there was any alcohol in them. Seriously. They were that bad. Here's my philosophy: if you're going to be grumpy, aloof, or have some other off-putting trait, you'd better make a mean drink. Years and years ago there was a bartender named Curtis who wasn't exactly sunshine and rainbows, but that man could make a cocktail. I didn't need him to smile because the drink did all the talking. If the drink is mostly soda, though, friendliness becomes a lot more important. Unfriendly and bad bartending is a double whammy. She must be somebody's child or partner because I can't think of any other reason to employ a bad bartender. I hate to belabor the point, but the drinks aren't cheap. Cheap and bad I can take. For another comparison, there's another bartender there, I'm pretty sure her name is Chris. She's been there for years. She's all business. Maybe a little surly. Who am I kidding? A lot surly. But she's a character. More importantly, she makes a great drink. That's the kind of personality that somehow fits the Spotted Cat perfectly. Now let me end with the final piece of "bread" on my compliment sandwich. The doorman deserves his own review. That gravelly-voiced "Welcome to the Spotted Cat!" is part of the experience. Then he absolutely hammers that stamp onto your wrist. Somehow you don't even mind because you know what's waiting on the other side: incredible music, a fun room, and one of the best nights you can have on Frenchmen Street. Just don't let the bartender with the pink and black hair make your drink.

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    High seats by the door
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    Spotted Cat
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    The Sazerac Bar

    The Sazerac Bar

    4.5
    (93 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    Swanky and fun. Located within the Roosevelt hotel, this cool bar has lots of rich history (that…read moreyou can read about while there). Whether sitting at the bar, or in one of the many lounge chairs on the opposite wall, every seat is an excellent. While I knew of the drink French 75, on the bar menu it was offered with either gin or cognac. I decided to try the cognac and so glad I did. Perfectly delicious! It turns out that drink is actually a French 125, so I learned something new that night. Great spot with a great vibe.

    The Sazerac Bar at the The Roosevelt New Orleans prepares an outstanding Sazerac cocktail, as you…read morewould expect. While the Sazerac wasn't invented here, this is arguably its most iconic home, a place where New Orleans cocktail history comes to life. I would use this version as your gold standard when dining out in New Orleans and looking for a perfect Sazerac. We enjoyed watching bartender Rachel craft each drink. Rye whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, and sugar are stirred in a small pitcher with ice. The serving glass is chilled, then emptied, and finished with an absinthe rinse along the rim. The cocktail is strained into the glass and topped with a lemon peel. The atmosphere makes the experience even better. The murals, the history, and the energy of the room give it a sense of occasion that you do not get at most bars. We had such a great time sitting at the bar that my wife and I each finished two and a half Sazeracs, which tells you everything you need to know.

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    The Classic
    The Classic
    Sazerac and an excellent hurricane
    Sazerac and an excellent hurricane
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