What a great music venue. We paid the $5 cover charge and grabbed a drink. Then we watched some…read moreamazing jazz music. The band was very talented and it was the best jazz experience we had in New Orleans. Great bar service, amazing jazz! Wow!

Music is great, facility is rough and well drinks are $9.25 each in a small plastic cup (but no…read moreprices are posted on the tv menus). Came in during the day so there was no cover. Was sent here by a local among other places and this was the first disappointment on the list. I'd rather have affordable drinks and tip the band more but I'm sure on the evenings and weekends; there is no shortage of folks that pay the drink prices. Music was excellent. 15-20 people in there around 4 on a Wednesday. I was still neutral about the place until one of the musicians said that they would come around during their set break with a bucket for tips or Venmo. And that the suggested donation is $20 per person to help pay the band. Number one reason we avoid Nashville.

This is an easy 5-star review. Lazy me would just cherry pick from the other 5-star reviews but…read more.. Preservation Hall is a must when visiting New Orleans. Picture exceptional musicians playing traditional jazz in your living room or backyard. There are no frills, light shows, just benches and standing room areas which allow you to be transported back in time when jazz was king. From their website: "Operating as a family business, Preservation Hall supported the unique culture of traditional jazz in New Orleans, which developed in the local melting pot of African, Caribbean, and European musical traditions at the turn of the 20th Century. Preservation Hall was a rare space in the South where racially integrated bands and audiences shared music together during the Jim Crow era." I would strongly suggest that you purchase your tickets well in advance as these shows sell out. In the past the Hall was BYOB and there were no rest rooms. They have upped their game and there is a full bar and bathrooms! Each show is only 45 minutes in length for those 45 minutes you are in for a truly magnificent experience.

This is a historic spot. It's small inside- not fancy- it's real. No big lights, no big speakers,…read moreno mixers or autotune. Think- sitting in the living room. Old church style benches. Get your tickets early. The musicians were great- music was great. I loved it.

Eleven years since my last review for Tip's? Update demanded…read more I've seen many a great show here since then so that hasn't changed. The sound and sightlines remain superb (I'm partial to watching from above, right where the NKOTB video for The Right Stuff was filmed and I was today years old when I found out this video was shot here, thanks Jen L) and the drinks remain reasonably priced. They have bubbly by the glass (I mean plastic cup), and that's the way I roll these days. And clean bathrooms... at a big music venue?! OK but I was not familiar with these cover-less shows... We had friends in from out of town on Friday and everyone wanted to go to Tips. We were pleasantly surprised by no cover on a Friday night to see the Brass-A-Holics. What a phenomenal show this was, too. There you go. Always a good time at Tip's and if you disagree, well you have to go back. Update delivered!

Well if there is a world famous musical institution in New Orleans, this is the place. Really great…read moretalent on display here and the place just oozes history, if the wall could talk as they say. Two big bars one upstairs and one down. Downstairs is the dance floor, and often folks are rocking it out, upstairs a mezzanine with a railing you can lean on to see the shows and also upstairs are some benches to sit when you feel you need to get off your feet. The whole place is a pretty intimate venue for hearing some of NOLA best. If you have tickets be sure to get there early for a good spot!

THIS IS A MUST SEE/DO THING IN NEW ORLEANS!! We were recommended to go here from some friends. It…read morewas our favorite thing we did in Nee Orleans. It feels like culture. The music is fantastic! There's a vibe to the musicians where they feel that they all know one another. We saw two different groups perform. The cocktails were delicious and craft! Really really loved! Wish we could come here every weekend! For others trying to understand how it all works, you don't have to purchase tickets to go. You can't make reservations. You just show up and grab a seat. It's a tiny little space but truly amazing. GO!

Stopped in based on the recommendation of our Lyft driver. Solo piano player. Very good. Our seats…read moreonly could see his back. But we noticed he did not interact much with the audience anyway. He was focused on the music and it was worth it. Absinthe was a bit too sweet. Not much but noticeable Staff was attentive and did not interfere with music more than necessary. We left before main band started.

One of my favorite dive bars in Nawlins. Open 24 hours!!…read moreVery diverse crowd, all ages, all types. Super chill if you're chill. Currently home to the infamous Soul Rebels Band on Thursdays when they're not on the road. Back bar ( where the small stage is) opens up late when there is a gig. Great selection of beers and spirits at very fair prices. Pool tables; Jukebox, kitschy decor. The place defines "the dive bar" in a city with great dive bars. Love the place

Had a rough experience here this week with Lynn…read more Very emotionally disregulated bartender that seems to hate her life. David was amazing. Fantastic bartender. Tipped him literally 100% because he deserved it and her 0% because she deserved it. Went back this morning to talk to the young lady working and leave the owner my number and would love to discuss. My mom lives across the street so it's not like I'm just some A hole passing through and I was also a bartender for 5 years myself before becoming a nurse and then a nurse practitioner. I would never treat a patient nor a patron how I was treated by Lynn this week. Great bar, shameful service by Lynn. All the other bartenders I've encountered were amazing but she's a cancer on this place in my limited experience with her on two separate days. Dave, you rock. Will update review once I hear back from owner who I met the other night but didn't discuss because I hadn't had the second experience with Lynn yet. I HATE leaving negative reviews as I'm sure you can tell by my review history but this woman has definitely gotten me out of my character and I apologize.

Last time I stepped into this building it was the famed One Eye Jacks. So to try to picture this…read morevenue as something else was hard to do. But having it now as a theater is actually really cool. The open mic of hell is a very cool local comedian night, where they have the comics give their standup with a twist, which is chosen by the panel. They had a awesome DJ as well, and the acoustics in the building are fantastic. It's still a stunning building with a really cool bar as you walk in the door. I'd love to check out more events at the Toulouse theater, definitely a cool spot! Last time I stepped into this building it was the famed One Eye Jacks. So to try to picture this venue as something else was hard to do. But having it now as a theater is actually really cool. The open mic was hell is a very cool local comedian night, where they have the comics give their standup with a twist, which is chosen by the panel. They had a awesome DJ as well, and the acoustics in the building are fantastic. It's still a stunning building with a really cool bar as you walk in the door. I'd love to check out more events at the Toulouse theater, definitely a cool spot

We checked out a concert at the Toulouse Theatre and decided to splurge on VIP tickets--because…read morehey, it's Jazz Fest season! Unfortunately, the VIP experience was underwhelming, to say the least. No seating, no added perks--just access to a "private" bar that wasn't much different from the general one. So here's a little tip from me to you: skip the VIP at this venue. It's not worth the upgrade--save your money and thank me later.

Wandered in almost by accident as we had to wait for a table at Jacques Imo's. The band had not…read morestarted its set yet so we just grabbed a beer and chatted with a very friendly bartender. We came back later and caught the second half of the set; it was $20 cover for the whole thing and $10 for the second half, though felt like if you were there before the band maybe the cover didn't apply. The music was great and the dive bar atmosphere really fed into the mood. You could also tell the bar had its crowd of regulars, and everybody was really into the music, which was great. I might have otherwise given it 4 stars because it felt slightly uncomfortable in terms of seating for the music, but the music, atmosphere, and bartender were so great it was a 5-star experience for my NoLa tourist self.

This dive is a great music venue. $3 High Life's and laid…read moreback. Great back patio during sets.

This is one of the best venues in all of New Orleans. My Wife and I were there on Saturday night…read moreand the music was off the chain! They were playing R&B, hip-hop and soul covers, and the band was amazing! Just off the beaten path, but definitely where to stop if you know where you're going. We will absolutely be back on our next trip to New Orleans!

BMC is our goto spot for local live music. Almost every time a good band is playing, usually rock…read moreor blues covers. But they usually have a high energy band on stage.but sometimes the band play originals. But most of the time you can have a good time and reasonable drinks. They aren't so expensive, if it isn't you kinda a feel just walk on down the road. We have a many a fun nights here over 15 years.

I went to a rock concert at the House of Blues in New Orleans and it was a pretty cool experience…read more The venue isn't huge, so it feels more personal, you can actually see the band well on stage. The sound was loud (in a good way), and the energy from the crowd was awesome! Drinks were pricey like you'd expect, but the staff was chill and kept things moving. The building has that old-school New Orleans vibe with lots of character, and it's right off Bourbon Street, so it's easy to make a whole night of it. Definitely a good spot to catch live music.

This is a Chain and with chains you get more of a theme, less local feel. However, they offer some…read morelocal favorites. Live music, lots of additional shows in the hall- an d great names you can see. Service was great- she was friendly and attentive Could not complain about the food. The burger was a nice break from all the creole style food in the area and the shrimp and cornbread was really good. The oysters however, were the smallest I had the entire trip and after 11 days, I ate a lot of oysters. For oysters, try another local place until HOB can compete.

Amazing show and even better memories! Would recommend for a girls trip…read more The food was also tasty!

I've been to some of the best burlesque and drag shows in the country. I've seen gravity defying,…read moresultry, sophisticated shows in New York. While this is not that . . . it's perfect for New Orleans and the south and has it's own flavor. I loved the show here! Madame Kennedy was the perfect emcee (and also put on a wicked black light bubble show). Some acts were sexy and seductive. Some acts were acrobatic and martial arts based, as Madame Kennedy said, "I'm sure someone is missing their anime character somewhere." There were hula hoops, feathers, and grinders! One act was a woman who put a grinder against a metal plate on her belt and sparks flew everywhere! I also saw my first (as far as I can remember) burlesque by a transgender man. It was so much fun! We did the reserved tickets, so we got a table right up front. There isn't a bad seat in the house, but I really prefer being in the center of the action. Doors open at 6:30 for a 7 PM show, but ours was running late (we didn't mind). They have a basic bar with decent prices. They also do dance classes, varying show themes, comedy routines, and more. So you'll always be able to see something different.