The ambiance is elegant and comfortable. Wait staff friendly. The bartender was fantastic. The happy hour menu will fill you. It was fine dining feel without the high price. read more

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Empire Bar is the place to go if you are looking for great drinks and small bits. This bar has a happy hour Wednesday-Saturday with drinks for $5.00. The ambiance here is nice and quiet. So in order to find the Empire Bar you have to find Broussards restaurant. The bar is located in the same building and is next to the restaurant. The service here is great and all the drinks and food look ok like art. read more

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I've never had anything less than a fantastically memorable experience at Broussards but here's a tip few tourists know: Get out of the loud and into the sublime by slipping off Bourbon and heading straight back to this bar. It may look like a full house out front but just ask if the bar is available.. even on a full Friday night yesterday: bar open. And then ask for the Ramos Gin Fizz- I actually crave this drink when I'm away. The bar staff are excellent and you feel a bit of a relaxation come over you before heading back out into the fray. I don't do the Bourbon street thing but I'll weather the walk to get here. read more

Empire Bar - Gin fizz! Get this! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Dropped by for some early evening cocktails after exploring the quarter. This place is elegant and beautiful. The cocktail list is concise, but offers plenty of variety. The bartender was on top of his game. Worth stopping by to sip on a cocktail and enjoy the beautiful space. read more

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I do love the fancy decor of this bar...attached to Broussards Restaurant. You feel very swanky have a drink and visiting with friends. Before the opera the other night, I stopped in for a beverage and snack. Their HH bites are $5 each and are very tasty. I had the fries and the shrimp remoulade, 2 shrimps with a bit of salad, which were perfect. I probably could have eaten a 1/2 dozen more of these. But the fries were plentiful and filled me up. I had a lovely sparkling rose for $7 HH price. BEST of all was the friendly staff. I had recently been to another fancy FQ bar, attached to a restaurant and could barely get the attention of the staff. So that I ended up chatting with the workers about the weather, the opera, what their other jobs were... you know the usual, was great. read more

Empire Bar - HH snacks +$5 well and $7 wines - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sweetest cocktail bar , nice happy hour menu with fresh $5 cocktails! Had a fun conversation with a very engaging bartender, Michael B. Very worthwhile visit. read more

Delicious bee's knees' and sazeracs here! Rachel and Stephan have really delivered a great cocktail experience. The ambience of the space, the high level of service and beverage knowledge were outstanding. We are looking forward to returning here and to Broussard's read more

Empire Bar - Sazerac on the left and world's best bee's knees on the right! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Hidden gem of the French Quarter!!! Arnauds French 75, Latitude 29, Carousel Bar... all your premier locations n the quarter if you're not looking for "red, blue or purple drink!" Ordered a French 76, which is the classic French 75 but with Ketel One instead of gin. Definitely a must during happy hour when it's only $5! read more

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Went for happy hour! Drinks were great although service was slow. Overall, would come back because we love Brossards!

This is seriously a hidden gem! One of the longest HH is the city from 4-7 M-F and 2:30-7 SS! How can you go wrong when you are in the French quarter and need a snack?! The Cajun sliders are amazing, we also tried the crab and corn fritters-yum and the pommes daulphine (cheese smothered fries). Sadly the fancy cocktails are not on special, but wine, beer and basic drinks are $5. Honestly, you can't go wrong. The atmosphere is classy and vintage and the bar is next to the courtyard so it's airy and light. I will definitely be back. read more

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Hump day happy heure at Empire Bar. I had a very tasty Pina Colada ....but I don't suggest watching them make it. Coconut oozing out of a can isn't the prettiest picture in the world. Abs had some white wine that made her feel tipsy after the first taste (welcome to the SEC!). We had the Imperial Nuts for an appetizer. They're much better than the Royal Nuts! The serving size is enough for three in my opinion. Some were sweet and some were salty, it went well with my Pina Colada I recommend the combination. But only if you love pina coladas. This place is pretty quiet, definitely bring your inside voices when you arrive. Dress code is very casual though- the bathrooms are a bit dark, kinda creepy but... The courtyard is really big- I like it a lot. You can reserve the space for parties, etc etc read more

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THE SECONDARY IS WORSE THAN UNDER MORA As with most downtrodden eateries the main bartenders are great and so are the few table Captains. But the B-team is worse than when Mecom first bought the team in the 60s. AND WHERE ARE THE MONKEY LAMPS? The bamboo fronds? The Back, Back, Back secret room? The rotating bar??? Nothing here signifies... ZZZ read more

Home of the Ramos Gin Fizz, we came here to try this New Orleans classic drink. If you haven't had one, please do so immediately here or somewhere else. But mostly here where it was invented. We ordered four and the bartender served them up with a smile. So amazing that we did another round. It's a hard drink to make so we felt bad. We tipped well, and so should you! They also made other drinks well. A great place that I will go every time I'm back in New Orleans. read more

Two words: gin fizz. I've never had it before but will now try to make it a staple. The environment is super cute and love all the cocktails they're serving. Great escape from the hustle and bustle of bourbon st! read more

Been to the Empire Bar many times since Broussard's reopened after renovations and have always enjoyed. Now they have a happy hour with a selection of mussels, frog legs, rabbit, and other great things. Happy hour starts at 4pm, friendly staff Paul and Sean are the bartenders and always do a great job. Great setting looking out on a fantastic patio the best in the Quarter. read more

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Such a great bar. Clean and bright, friendly bartenders, tasty drinks and food, great happy hour specials.

This place was great. The best cocktails I had in New Orleans, and great small plates of food. It's on the fancy side, but not obnoxiously so (hellooo Sazerac bar). If you love great cocktails, this is the one place you should not miss in New Orleans. read more

Ask for Dylan. The "fais do do!" is the drink you didn't know you haven't had yet! Ginger-y and delightful. Don't miss it. And if you like gin fizz or dreamscicles - you are in for quite a treat. 5 out of 5. read more

Beautiful bar with scenic courtyard. Bartenders are very friendly. We stopped in for the happy hour special on a Saturday. Unfortunately only well drinks are $5. But the French 76, not on the happy hour menu, was still worth the extra price. read more

Outstanding specialty cocktails. Went here for drinks before dinner stayed for food and more drinks. Appetizers were plenty for dinner, had shrimp & grits, filled me up. Good service, friendly bartenders. Nice quiet start to the usual rowdy nights in the Quarter read more

After a verrry disappointing attempt at pre-dinner drinks across the street at the Bombay Club, we walked over to the bar in Broussard's. The Empire bartenders, Paul and Thomas, were great. The drinks were tasty and service was amazing. We laughed, we drank, we had a great time. I'd highly recommend them. read more

Highly recommend this place! It's right off of Bourbon Street but it feels like a world away! It was such a nice escape from the chaos. It's a bit fancy but we went in wearing street close and the treated us with the upmost respect! We ordered Ramos Gin Fizz and the were delicious. We went back two days later because the bar tender told us about $6 absinthe during happy hour. He explained how it worked and made it in front of us. (It was better than the old absinthe bar on bourbon street and a 1/3 of the price) We had multiple mangers check on us and received amazing service. We also purchased happy hour appetizers that were delicious! I wish I remembered the bar tenders name because it was great! read more

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This was a fancy and interesting experience. Make you're not just stopping in as a pregame for bourbon st. The dress code is classy so be sure to dress to impress, or a least look decent. The bartender was a newer girl Alexis (I believe was her name. Apologies if I'm wrong) She was beyond accommodating and makes tasty drinks! The happy hour menu is small but they have delicious choices! read more

Paul is the man! Best bartender iN NOLA. He is fun to talk to and has a great personality

Ah yes, come for happy hour! Those $3 pimm's cups are to die for and the bartender Paul is oh so charming. Stay for the mussel's and try all three varieties. My favorite ones are the spicy mussels. Such a beautiful bar and don' t forget to visit the outdoor courtyard as well. The list of cocktails are amazing and you better try some! The Letite de Onca is a must try with its cachaca "prata." You definitely won't be disappointed with the Empire Bar. read more

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Stopped in for a nice cocktail after a long day of walking around. The bartender was really nice and guided us through the menu and also gave us some suggestions for places to eat in New Orleans. The drinks were decent and very reasonably priced (compared to NYC). Would love to return. read more

Drinks were fantastic. I was a little hesitant to try their version of a gin fizz because of the egg white, but one of my friends insisted I try it and I was not disappointed it was delicious. Their French 76 was also delicious. Can't wait to go back....my only disappointment was the bartenders recommendation for tacos.... read more

Terrific respite in the quarter. The New Orleans cocktail standards are excellent and the bar menu superb. Enough innovation behind the bar to make a NOLA old blood restaurant not just relevant but desirable. read more

The Ramos Gin Fiz is absolutely divine! Great spot for cocktails and proper conversation. The quality, service and complexity of the cocktail menu is one of a kind. Will definitely return when we visit NOLA again. read more

Great spot to stop in for a first-rate cocktail. Great, old world ambiance, and the bartenders are a lot of fun. We had some snacks, of which the shrimp toast was the best. If you want to escape the craziness and tourist crap on Bourbon, stop in here. Ahhhhhh... read more

Great place for well crafted cocktails at a Napoleon themed bar. If you're looking for loud noise and a party atmosphere, this isn't your place. The bar is small and very subdued. The focus is on the cocktails. They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. I recommend the Napoleon Complex or the Ramos Gin Fizz (their highlight). If you're interested in a cocktail tour of the quarter, you should make this place one of your stops. read more

After visiting some of the other highly recommended bars, I came here on my last night in New Orleans not knowing what to expect. This place is simply amazing - I'm going out on a limb to say I found the best cocktails I have ever had here. Paul is a treasure - you simply tell him what you like - sweet, rum, etc. - and he will create a one of a kind cocktail for you. Another plus is that this place is not overrun with tourists. My favorite place in New Orleans by far. read more

Loved this bar! Classy and comfortable with great cocktails. We tried a handful of their signature cocktails and all were excellent. I didn't get her name, but the dark haired female bartender was amazing. read more

Great bartender. Try a Ramos fizz- they take a few minutes but it's worth the wait for the classic libation. Only issue for me was the high level of lighting and the TV, which distract from what could be a sublime experience. read more

Tom was our bartender and he is awesome! He is a true artist when it comes to making drinks. Prices were comparable to all the other bars we went to in New Orleans but these were so much more delicious and came with an awesome show. It was poring rain all day so we were dressed very casually but still felt comfortable being there. Highly recommend! read more

My fiancée remembered Paul the bartender from a previous establishment, and found out he had moved to the Empire Bar at Broussard's. Amazing classic cocktails - we had a Sazerac, a Ramos gin fizz, milk punch, and he had some Absinthe (not my taste). The other bar staff all agree that Paul is very exacting about his cocktails - the right preparation, glass, garnish, presentation. We had the Oysters Rockefeller for a snack, really delicious - four perfectly fried oysters on a dish of spinach with cheese, served with fresh bread. In a city with dozens of great bars and restaurants, this one is a can't-miss. read more

After reading a review of the Empire Bar, in the offBEAT magazine for JazzFest, I wanted to try the Douce-Doucet drink, which is a special version of a Sazerac, made with pecan and Mexican chocolate infused bourbon, as well as Black Sambuca. It was very tasty, and the bar was quite interesting to spend some time in for an evening. Paul is fascinating to watch when whipping up any cocktail by memory, as well as putting together a unique cocktail that appealed to my husband's super hot tastes. read more