After being denied service for our reservation at Antoine's due to "someone's" dress code not meeting their standard, we were glad to find out that the attached Hermes Bar offers the exact same menu daily after 5 pm. Claimed the last two empty bar seats, and had very fun and accomodating service from the bar staff (no dress code required). From $8 HH drink specials to brabant potatoes, oysters Rockefeller, shrimp remoulade and the truly over the top Baked Alaska, we enjoyed the most decadent bar meal I've ever had by far. [[HIGHLIGHT]]So if you like Antoine's menu but not their stuffy atmosphere, then Hermes Bar is where you belong.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We simply stopped in to have a drink and soak up some local color and history at the beautiful bar associated with the famous Antoine's Restaurant. Our bartender was Garrett and he was a wealth of knowledge regarding the bar and Antoine's. Numerous presidents have dined in the famous Presidential Room in Antoine's. I had a nice sparkling Rose and my husband picked up a delcious Paradise Park Lager made by Urban South Brewery in New Orleans. It was so good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere inside is decadent with rich woods and cool tiled floors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can order bites from Antoine's to have at Hermes Bar if you aren't dressed for Antoine's or if you are wanting a more chill environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely return to this great bar. read more

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Came to Antoine's just to check out the place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really lovely but decided to stay around for dessert only.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They led us to Hermes next door since we were not dressed for Antoine's ( there is a dress code). You have access to Antoine's menu at Hermes. The dessert is really yummy. Their drinks are pretty strong. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]In the famous Antoines restaurant, they have a beautiful bar with a fabulous happy hour.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wouldn't miss a stop here while in town. Prices are reasonable and service is quick and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love looking at all the Mardi Gras mementos...they are home to the top rated Rex.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you haven't been here yet, you need to make it part of you upcoming plans. You will thank me later! read more

Hermes Bar - Cheers - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We ate at Antoine's last time we were in NOLA, but didn't have time for a meal here this trip. We were luckily able to stop in at their bar for a quick afternoon drink and were not disappointed. Great service and great drinks, would definitely go back. read more

Hermes Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here for drinks and got completely blown away! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We absolutely looooove this bar - it's a MUST every time we visit now.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got classic cocktails (dirty gin martini and old fashioned) and they were delicious. We also decided to grab the Oysters Bay Ronquille and my god, they were phenomenal. The bartender (I think his name was Christian?) was amazing! Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and patient! During the busy hours we were there, he made a few Ramos Gin Fizzes (which takes a LONG time) for a couple folks and we thought that was really nice of him, considering how busy it was. read more

Hermes Bar - Dirty gin martini - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This review is about the service-or rather, lack there of on Friday, September 12th 2025. I wanted a nice meal so my daughter and I went to Antoine's where the hostess walked us to the Hermes Bar section, since we weren't dressed for the fine dining room and that was totally fine with us. A waitress brought us waters, she didn't say a word or look at us and just dropped them at our table. A little odd but still fine. We didn't see her for a minute so my daughter ordered a drink at the bar from the bartender. I decided to order a mocktail a few minutes later and also placed my order w the bartender. The waitress delivers my drink, and again no words were spoken nor acknowledgment was given. At this point, it's definitely weird especially as she walked past us so many times and has greeted other diners and taken their orders. I wait a few minutes and ask the bartender if he could take our food order and he let us know we have a server who is handling those tables. Ok, fine. At this point it is what it is and we decide we don't want to eat here anymore. The bartender takes care of our bill and at this time, he is also taking the orders for a new group that just sat down at a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To be clear, the bar was not busy at all. There were 2 tables with people when I first sat down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also noticed another couple who weren't greeted leave after a few minutes of waiting. We were at this bar for a total of 30 minutes, just to give you a time frame. Way too long to not have your server greet you. The dinner menu looked promising but I can't comment on that. Our drinks were yummy and the bartender was great - 5 stars for him. read more

Hermes Bar - Nice inviting bar - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went here for dessert and coffee after stuffing ourselves at another establishment. Love that about The Big Easy where you can restaurant/ bar hop all you want because they have late hours and are always friendly. (Makes it very easy to gain weight and get tipsy.) My cousin likes this place because unlike its fancy older brother Antoine which is just next door, Hermes does not require a dinner jacket or long pants. He wanted us to experience one of the big 3 French restaurants so we gladly obliged! We went for the bread pudding. I'm not even that big of a bread pudding fan, but I'm definitely a fan of theirs! It had a nice presentation and consistency, firm and smooth so your fork glides through, not like soggy bread in cream sauce that flops around. The baked Alaska was pretty good and comes with a generous cup of chocolate sauce so you can decide whether to drizzle or drown it but didn't wow me like the bread pudding. Actually the chocolate sauce was good on the bread pudding! Darn I forgot our server's name but he was young and friendly and gave us great leads on where to listen to jazz. Another great NOLA experience! read more

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Walked in and were told we had 30 mins before their brunch ended and we kept waiting to order. We were asked drinks and nothing else. Finally just asked for the check because it was obvious no one was going to take our order, even after asking someone to get our server to order. They did apologize as we were asking to leave and get our drinks to go, so there's that I guess. Also drinks were just ok. read more

The Pim's Cup is the best I've had in New Orleans. My family enjoyed the Oysters Rockefeller and the Oysters Ronquille. Not liking oysters myself, I had the cordon bleu sliders which were DELICIOUS. The service was fantastic, especially with Shy. She was so friendly. We will definitely be back here! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Classy, elegant, and gourmet bar that offers a great selection of oysters![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the 2-2-2 oysters which included the Oysters Rockefeller, the Charbroiled Oysters, and Oysters Bay Ronquille- I'd recommend this as it offers a diverse taste of their selection. Our server& bartender Alexis was incredibly sweet and welcoming, we leaned on her recommendations and they were the best choices, such as the La Vie en Rose and Pimm's Cup. Great experience. read more

Hermes Bar - 2-2-2 Oysters, Pimm's Cup, La Vie En Rose - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Went in yesterday for a burger and martini like I have weekly for the past couple months. Not sure when they went to a frozen burger party and are passing it off as wagyu, but just take it off the menu. Not a great look for you read more

We sat down and this very nice waiter took our drink and food order. He was welcoming and personable. While we were finishing up our meal, he started talking to the couple at the table next to us. Well.....he never came back to our table and after a while the couple left and he disappeared. After we finished our meal and 20-30 minutes passed a lady picked up our dishes and brought us our bill. The food was good but the service extremely lacking. read more

Tried out the happy hour here on a recent trip to NOLA. We arrived just after 4 pm, when happy hour started, and the bar was packed. Luckily, we found a couple seats available at the bar. Service was great, despite the packed bar. Drinks were good and the appetizers were on point. Loved all appetizers we had, which included: shrimp remoulade, onion petals, andouille sausage, and one chicken cordon bleu slider. The food was well seasoned and delicious. We were also served complimentary bread/a baguette, that was delicious. Definitely made this into a nice meal for us, and a less expensive option than dining at Antoine's. Recommend the happy hour for your NOLA adventures! read more

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Love stopping by Hermès Bar. Bartender is lovely and service was excellent. We had a glass of champagne and a vieux carré cocktail - both were delicious. Bartender recommended we order the 2-2-2 oysters off the menu and include 2 Rockefeller, 2 Chargrilled and 2 Bienville. Such a great way to try 3 different kinds! Always happy to stop by Hermès Bar! read more

Hermes Bar - Champagne and Vieux Carré cocktail - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Have been here on many occasions as I work nearby. Stopped in recently for a cocktail and quick bite. Had the Mardi Martini and the cheese gougeres. The cocktails are okay, the food is a bit pricey. Service can be a bit uneven. The real draw of this place is the location and cool Mardi Gras memorabilia everywhere. When the weather cooperates and they can have the doors to the street open, the people watching is fantastic. read more

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Everything went well. The food and the cocktails were superb. You have to go here. Their version of the Frencb75 is wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What an historical adventurous experience to be at this astonishing place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You have to go!! You just have to. read more

Hermes Bar - French75 - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was ok, the ambiance was meh and the service was not great. The neighboring restaurant is touted as a must visit in the French quarter. I visited Antoine's but they weren't accepting walk ins. Hermes bar has much of the same menu. I walked in and was promptly seated at the bar. The bar was consistently wet with water the entire duration of my trip (don't know why the staff didn't dry up the water!). I ordered the charbroiled oysters, the gumbo, and the pompano. The oysters were too salty, the gumbo was good, and the pompano was cooked well but very under seasoned. Most importantly the servers were just scurrying around and not attentive at all. It was Monday evening, the place wasn't even too crowded. read more

Hermes Bar - Charbroiled oysters - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]very pricey and a little crowded during the happy hour we went to[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (first time standing the entire time), but they have very good bread pudding, espresso martinis, and of course oysters. tried the original rockefeller and bay ronquille - both were very good read more

Hermes Bar - oysters bay ronquille - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Hermes is the cocktail bar at Antoine's. It's located right off of St. Louis, and they open early on weekends, so it's the perfect spot for day drinking. I was here on a Saturday with a friend and I requested a pretty well-known local cocktail and the bartender was baffled. She had never heard of it. I explained the ingredients and she whipped it up with no problem. Prices here are a little steeper than a lot of other bars in the area, but it's a nice spot with good atmosphere and a crowd that isn't crazy. Also, you can order Antonine's "snacks" to the bar, so that's a plus. read more

We stopped in this beautiful bar on a girl's trip to NOLA. BEST DECISION OF THE NIGHT. The drinks were amazing. Quiet enough for us to visit and have some laughs. Randall, Megan and EJ were amazingly attentive and had great drink suggestions....do yourself a favor and try their French Martini! This is a great little sophisticated bar! read more

I was really excited to visit this bar again since it is somewhat historic. The Hermes Bar is the cocktail side bar of Antoine's Restaurant. It has a very quaint, speakeasy style to it which I love. Of course I had to have a Sazerac, America's first cocktail, in the birthplace of the Sazerac (Antoine's). I also ordered a glass of Prosecco and the Escargots à la Bordelaise to nosh on since I've always wanted to try snail. The Sazerac was perfectly balanced and I liked the red wine, garlic, and cheese crust of the Escargots. The bartender was very friendly and all in all, this bar had a great vibe! read more

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Normally love the Hermes bar but not this time. Waited forever for service, wasn't given the full menu even though it was available. Ordered the flatbread from the bar menu and it arrived burned. Iced tea was $4 and in a small glass - no refills were offered and no sweetener, although I could have asked for those if I could find a server. Puff potatoes tasted like old grease. Husband's oysters and Bloody Mary were great. read more

Had the chance to enjoy Hermes Bar for some small bites and a few cocktails. This bar has a few tv's to enjoy the games and there seemed to be a bit of seating available although it was a Friday evening around 6/7pm so still fairly young into the night. Staff was super friendly and everything came out in a time manner. If I'm in the area, I definitely wouldn't mind coming back in for an hour or so. read more

Stopped in for a drink before dinner and had a wonderful experience! Nicole was great!

Popped in for some drinks before the pride parade as it was on the route path. The bartenders were very friendly and made excellent drinks. I had the Pimm's Cup which was very refreshing and my wife had a margarita with Grand Marnier. The vibe of the place was relaxed with a touch of New Orleans elegance due to Antoine's, the restaurant the bar is attached to. read more

What a classic joint filled with casual Nola chic characters just outside the elegant dining room of Antoine's restaurant. I had a pre-meal cocktail and small plate just soaking up the atmosphere. In a classic bar like this I settled for a 1920-1930's Sidecar expertly made and some local Louisiana Andouille sausage with a spiced creole mustard. I watched all the going's on around me as tables roared with laughter as everyone was having a grand time. A perfect pit stop on my way for more culinary madness ahead. read more

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I thought that this was the worst place in all of New Orleans I could not believe that we couldn't even get a seat inside the restaurant we had to deal with this place the food was absolutely terrible and so overpriced I ordered this appetizer sampler and the crab cocktail was basically crab lumped with a bunch of chopped onion I thought I was going to die We had a waitress and a weirdo working simultaneously our waiter was a nice young attractive guy and I ordered this blossom martini we ordered two of them and all of a sudden I basically got a Mojito instead and then when the food came I had to order something on top so the waitress said that we should get chicken and mushrooms and I told her about my onion allergy when the food came I have outside and passed out there was a ton of green onion inside of the rice underneath chicken But you couldn't see it because it was smothered in sauce I couldn't believe my eyes when I got $120 bill for two drinks and appetizer and one dinner The witches apologized and took off one of the chickens I didn't realize we were both charged when we were obviously sharing I thought they split it for us I definitely wouldn't come back to this place Too many better restaurants The servers were nice though read more

Hermes Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is the bar attached to Antoine's Restaurant. It has its own entrance if you are not eating at Antoine's, and also has its own bar menu with different offerings than Antoine's fancier menu. We stopped in (as I think a lot of people do) for a couple of drinks waiting on our reservation at Antoine's. I did not eat but the menu looked good, with a lot of local NOLA favorites that were less fancy than Antoine's cuisine. They have a small beer list but it is mostly populated by local brews, which is a good thing. Unfortunately, my first choice was out, so onto number 2. Prices are very reasonable considering this bar is attached to one of the most famous French Quarter restaurants. I do not recall specifically, but I am pretty sure that no beer was more than $7 and we may have paid $5 for one. We had some issues with service, for several minutes bartenders would disappear and there would be no one behind the bar. I am guessing they were working on orders or drinks for the restaurant, but it created a situation where we just gave up and got our tab and left. One of our drinks was not even served, so that was more than a little frustrating. The bartenders and servers were friendly, but there just weren't enough of them to satisfy the demand. read more

Hermes Bar - Spirits. - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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If you can't get a table in Antoines, come here instead. It's a pretty great substitute! It's not listed on the bar menu but you can order their famous Rockefeller Oysters here. Pretty certain the bar food comes from the exact same kitchen as Antoines since they're attached. You also share the same bathrooms with Antoines customers. So a very close experience for a fraction of the cost. read more

Hermes Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Hermes is an annex off of Antoine's restaurant. We were here a few years ago and this time, we stayed right up the road at The Omni. Our bartender on June 13 was fabulous. I wish I recalled his name so we could mention him directly. Great atmosphere, food, drinks and service. read more

I've walked by this place many, many times but finally walked in after an invite to Happy Hour by my co-workers....yes, my favorite words....Happy Hour. It has since become an after work favorite, just around the corner from my job. So convenient, so fantastic! Situated in the front of Antoine's Restaurant, the Hermes Bar has a rich feel, lots of wood, beautiful bar area and is decorated with some fascinating old Hermes parade memorabilia. Edit: Happy Hour IS from 4-7 daily with $4 glasses of wine, champagne and well drinks. $2.50 domestic beers and $3 imports. Also, I forgot to add that you can order food from Antoine's right at the bar!! read more

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Just really great food. It takes simple Cajun food and moves it to a higher plane. Our server, Caroline, was incredibly knowledgeable, interesting, and sweet. She made my experience at Hermes memorable. Thank you! read more

Absolutely amazing! Upscale what down to earth staff. Carrie was my bartender and she was just spot on. The most affordable happy hour for to 6 PM five dollar and six dollar and four dollar beer specials. read more

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Tried the oysters rockafeller and a signature cocktail it was decent but over rated. The bar was crowded due to the location near Burbon St. One time visit was covered it for me read more

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Our encounter with Hermes Bar started with a desire to find some good, cheap ice cream. Just to give you an idea we left a place where it was $6 for a cup. With a quick yelp search I saw that Hermes Bar might have the elusive Baked Alaska; a dish I've always wanted to try but could never seem to get my hands on. When we arrived at Hermes we were welcomed to sit anywhere we preferred. I asked, "Do you guys have Baked Alaska?" The host bee lined to my side, grabbed my elbow and assured me that baked Alaska would be served around 5:30 with the dinner menu. Another host (I assumed) quickly joined us and said he would go back to the kitchen to check to see if the dessert could be made now. We were welcomed to sit, have a drink, and wait for an answer. We happily obliged with two glasses of water. Two sips into the tasty water the second host and a band of waiters strolled out from the kitchen with a football sized dessert, two plates, and chocolate sauce. Before we knew it the spoon fell like a guillotine chopping the dessert in half and sealing out fate before we could even ask for a price. Shocked, awed even, we watched as "Jimmy Chocolate" drizzled the hot sauce over the cold dish. As quickly as they had appeared the wait staff left us with threats to finish it all and our colossal half mountain of Baked Alaska for two. Panic immediately set in when my male companion (who was relatively neglected through this experience with the exception of his own elbow play) assured me there was no way this dish was under $20. Heck it was so fancy it might even be $100. No $1000!! Too nervous to take another bite I inquired the price to find a $20.85 check in my immediate future. With that, we ate all we could while trying to save room for our McDonalds reservation later in the evening. The Baked Alaska was delicious and terrifying. Though to be completely honest we came for dessert but stayed for the water. Because honestly no one tells you New Orleans the water tastes like the streets smell. Highly recommend. read more

Hermes Bar - Lots of elbow touching in this region. Welcome to the south! - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

One of the best nights we had on our last visit chatting it up with a seasoned native bartender. We visited just a few days after it opened last year. Cost to worth it rating: 3 Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Bartender: the most educational older guy who has lived in New Orleans all his life. He poured us classic cocktails and told us all about the history of them and the city. It was invaluable chatting with him about about his life, Katrina, cocktails (including variations of sazeracs), food, Antoine's, and other restaurants. It was marvelous having a different type of laid back, conversational New Orleans nightlife experience. - French 75: never had one and loved it. Gin, lemon juice, sparkling, and sugar. - History: the locale itself has so much history being the oldest restaurant. On a walking tour earlier we learned about all of its back rooms to entertain VIPs and Mardi Gras royalty, etc as well as what went on during prohibition. Lowlights: - Since it's a restaurant bar, doesn't stay open as late as the other spots so we had to move on Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will be back. read more

Hermes Bar - French 75 - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

For my 400th review, I am so happy to share Antoine's with you! (pronounced Antwon's) The Hermés bar. (Bar of restaurant has their own yelp to review also connected to the restaurant & serves same food.) Steve born & raised ten generations of N'awlins, our bartender, bar manager, miracle worker at the Hermes Bar! I had heartburn from a previous event & he knew the remedy, ginger beer & Louisiana bitters. Ordered the mouthwatering, delish half dozen trio of Huîtres en Coquille à la Rockefeller, Thermidor & Bienville, in other words Oysters, two Rockefeller, Bienville & Thermidor. All very different, tasty & filling for two. We shared the Cotellettes d'Agneau Grillées w/ Pommes de Terre au Gratin. The most tender & perfectly cooked Lamb Chops w/ Mint Jelly, which I'm not a fan of, it was all delish! The Potatoes au Gratin were not like the usual, thinly sliced potato casserole. I thought it was very good just know that it's chunks of potato. Last & best of all the Meringue Glacée au Chocolate! A MUST & the best Chocolate Fudge Sundae ever! Lick the plate good. Lovely decor, Hermes Bar & a fantastic restaurant. We can't wait to come back & see Steve as well who made our dinner into an experience. Best in NOLA for: Chocolate Fudge Sundae Lamb Chops read more

Hermes Bar is the newly created bar (from the old Hermes dining room) at Antoine's Restaurant, est.1840. I think it's a long overdue move for this old line establishment to create a space for drinkers right off the street. The bar is fancy looking, but welcoming and there are a many pub style tables as well as the bar itself. The night I was there (with a dozen of my friends and friends of friends), fire was roaring in the fireplace (can't believe it actually functions!) which was very welcome on a chilly and damp NOLA night. The drinks were well made (with 1 exception) and I was pleased to see you can order ANYTHING from the regular menu at the bar. So some of my friends ordered cherries jubilee and we got to see the entire flaming dessert routine from our pub tables. Fun! The only issue of the evening seemed to be one server who had difficulty keeping the assortment of tabs open (we had at least 6 running from our group), but a more experienced person stepped in and the bills all worked out. Definitely a great way to sample the traditional Antoine's fare without committing to the full meal. read more

Overdue review but wanted to add. I stopped in when I made a quick stop in the French Quarters traveling to Gulfport. This bar would be a great spot to meet friends or for a date night. Adjacent to the main Antoine's restaurant, famous for French-Creole dining. The bar area offers many high top tables with plenty of cocktails to chose from many New Orleans inspired. I had a Abita beer with my lunch. If you want to have a taste of New Orleans history without the expense of dining at Antoine's, then stop by Hermes Bar. read more

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