There's something so sublime about sitting way up above from it all, sipping on a cocktail on a…read morewarm summer night. I feel like New Orleans was a little late to the game with these types of places, but now we have a decent array (typically at hotels like this one). And like most of the other rooftop bars at hotels, you don't have to be a hotel guest to take advantage! This past Saturday evening was surprisingly quiet up there, possibly due to White Linen happening on the other side of the CBD. I wasn't complaining, believe me! It was perfect out there for me and just when I thought things couldn't possibly get better, I saw the cocktail menu. Frosé, baby! Passionfruit frosé, yes please. Also, prices are not as high as you'd expect. My guy got a $3 Modelo. Frosé was $8. Pretty views of the surrounding buildings, fairy lights against the dark summer sky and a slight breeze... living my best life with a glass of frozé in mah hand. Thanks, Catahoula!

The Tito sours were to expectations. However, the barmaid pilfered my new Maui Jim's. Left on the…read morecounter for a half a minute, came back: Oddly enough she didn't know where they were, she was the only other person in the bar. Not going back.

Absolutely lived up to the hype. This was one of our favorite spots in New Orleans…read more We came on a Wednesday night around 10:45 PM thinking it might slow down before closing at midnight, but the place was still packed -- which honestly showed how popular it is. We grabbed drinks in the lounge area while waiting for seats at the famous spinning carousel bar since seating is first come, first served. Around 11:20 PM, seats finally opened up and it was 100% worth the wait. The carousel bar itself is such a cool experience and something you have to do at least once when visiting New Orleans. Located inside the beautiful Hotel Monteleone, the atmosphere was amazing. Live band playing, classy but fun vibe, great energy, and the staff was attentive even with how busy it was. Every drink we ordered was excellent. This place is iconic for a reason and we'd absolutely come back again.

Carousel Bar was such a fun experience and definitely lived up to the hype. I had the Brandon…read moreBramble, which is a must if you enjoy Hennessy. It was made with Hennessy, lemon juice, simple syrup, crème de cassis, St-Germain, and ginger ale, garnished with a dried lemon wheel and "Filthy" cherries -- smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. My date had the Royal Street Heat, crafted by Sean Holcomb, made with St. George Chile Pepper Vodka, agave nectar, peach purée, Hellfire bitters, ginger beer, and a Tajin rim. It had the perfect mix of sweet heat and flavor. Both drinks were so good we ended up ordering two rounds while sitting at the rotating bar listening to a live jazz band. Watching the bartenders work while slowly moving around the bar made the whole experience unique and entertaining. Definitely a must-visit spot in New Orleans.

One of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! I love they have local spirits. My food was…read moredecent. It was a very large crowd and they didn't seem staffed well enough to accommodate that sized crowd. I've been twice before & I'll definitely come back. I love the ambiance & would like to enjoy the rooftop once the weather cools down

The food and the atmosphere were perfect! Nice people, great vibes and just a very nice time!read more

I love Hot Tin! You cannot beat the views from the top floor of the Pontchatrain Hotel whether by…read moreday or night. Great cocktails, helpful bartenders, good music selection and lots of seating options await. Note that there is no food served upstairs, not even bar snacks. Stop by the bar or restaurant on the lobby-level if you are hungry.

What a gorgeous venue on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel in the Garden District of New Orleans!…read more This rooftop bar is stylish and airy, was an amazing view of the city and the Mississippi River with the Crescent City Connection bridge lit up at night. Crowded and happening even on Wednesday night, this is a place to see and be seen, have a drink, listen to music, and take in the night. It definitely takes a while to get your drink because of the crowd, but worth it to spend some time at this space.

While the views are amazing, I do not recommend this place. There is absolutely no kind of vibe on…read morethe rooftop. No music, no food service, or anything that shows that tried to create a nice vibe. It's literally just some chairs on the rooftop. The bar has a bartender, not mixologist, who makes drinks that I can make better at home. The little drinks are served un-garnished in tiny plastic cups and cost $15+. Not to mention they will take whatever tip amount they like out if you forget to close your tab. So my basic plastic cup of lemon, sugar, and a splash of vodka (I can't even call it a lemon drop) was $20. I wish I had taken a photo of how tiny the cups are.

Really disappointing experience…read more Vue honestly felt pretty bare bones to me. Yes, I learned some things about the culture and people of New Orleans and I got a few good pictures but I wouldn't recommend this at all. I was hoping to get a picture with my sister as indicated on the website but I didn't see anyone offer that or see it as an option once we made it there. I thought the mini story in the elevator was fun, short of course but they need to restructure this place I honestly was unimpressed. The website suggest it takes an hour and a half to experience the whole place, we walked the whole place, took pictures, watched 2 videos in well under an hour and a half. The employees were very nice and helpful; maybe I expected to much of Vue but I say temper your expectations.

Chimes is forever a staple in Baton Rouge. I love this location, right off of LSU's campus, making…read moreit easy to walk to or there's a parking lot in the back. The place is large and they opened up the rooftop in the last few years so there is usually seating available. The food typically comes out fairly quickly, but it can get very busy so a little patience is needed at times. As for the food, this is a classic Cajun spot. Come get alligator bites, boudin balls, catfish, poboys, red beans and rice, jambalaya, etc. You name it, and they probably have it. The food is always good and the portions are large.

Redemption! After a bad experience at The Chimes east, I decided to give the DT and original…read morelocation a chance. I was not disappointed. The BBQ Shrimp Po Boy hit the spot and renewed my faith the Baton Rouge staple. I can now highly recommend this location specifically and I'll definitely return!

Sometimes when traveling I google roof top bars and that is how I came to be here. Others may come…read moreto be here by way of the hotel or via the World War II museum which is located close by. We also found this to be walking distance from our tourist area hotel, but others may not. I do believe it is close to public transportation. It's easy to let yourself into the hotel, find the elevator and make your way to the correct floor, some roof top bars do make this more challenging than it should be. I do appreciate that this has a Rosie the Riveter theme and found that to be quite unique. I didn't have much interest in the World War II museum next door, but I assume many people go there and then come here for food/drinks after. We sat at the bar, but did be sure to make our way outside to check out the views. It was a beautiful sunny day and I do wish I would have made the effort to get a table outside. The menu contained a lot of tasty sounding New Orlean's type cuisine, but we didn't sample any. Definitely worth a stop off if you are in the area, or just like me and trying to find a semi close rooftop bar.

My husband and I wandered up around 8:30 and the place was pretty empty. There was a big party in…read morethe middle but outside was completely empty. It was on the cooler side so I do wish they had some of those heaters but we sat down in soft chairs and were served quickly. The fries were unique but delicious. I quite enjoyed the beignets as well with the caramel sauce. The staff was very friendly and offered to change the large tv after noticing my husband watching the football game on his phone.

Hours nor correct on Yelp. Closed at 10 pm on a weekday. It is on the 17th floor of the hotel…read more Front desk sent us up but it was completely dark. Took a few photos and left.

An usual bar to say the least The staff do not serve the…read moretables but are friendly when you go to the bar and order drinks. The 17th floor view is the reason to come here. Open windows provide an excellent rooftop view. Bathrooms are present without having to go downstairs. The lounge is clean.

We celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday at Jack Rose in New Orleans, and it turned out to be the…read moreperfect spot for a group of teenage girls. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt fun, vibrant, and a little over-the-top in the best way. The décor is absolutely stunning--every corner feels like it was designed for photos. The girls had an amazing time taking pictures, and there were endless Instagram-worthy backdrops throughout the restaurant. If you're planning a special occasion with teens (or honestly anyone who loves a good aesthetic), this place delivers. The food was delicious. The pork cheek was a great starter. The girls loved all the desert options. Mom and Dad enjoyed cocktails especially the sugar cane old fashion in the other room. The staff was friendly and accommodating with our group, which made the experience even better. The energy of the place really made the night feel like an event rather than just dinner. Overall, it was a memorable way to celebrate a milestone birthday. If you're looking for a lively, visually fun spot in New Orleans for a special occasion, Jack Rose is a great choice.

Dined here for many years, heading back to when it was the Magnolia Room! Love the murals. The…read moreentrance is like an art gallery, and I adore it. No doubt Its a fancy pants place. Another part that lives on from much earlier times is the Mile High Pie...you haven't lived if you haven't tried that! For a nano second it was a John Besh restaurant. That was before he was forced to step back, but I wish he would still be involved now that he's stepped out of the shadows. So dress up, bring your wallet and celebrate a milestone here. Its just that kind of place. Expect extraordinary service!

Another cool bar to hang out at on Bourbon St. Decent size bar. They have a DJ, which was cool…read more The bar also feature large TVs for watching events. Bartenders were cool and drinks come up quick. Bar seating was extremely limited. The crowd was younger there that night. I would definitely check it out again.

"How about a night cap?" someone in my group asked. And walked in here since it was a mere two feet…read moreaway. (Insert chuckle here.) Whoa, it's one of those places that's deceiving in appearance! Looks small on the outside but plenty of room on the inside! Matter of fact, there was a small event happening when we got there (but nothing big enough to shut it down to the public.) Ordered a hurricane to enjoy as I listen to the live music for entertainment. It was pretty mellow, so it was a good change from the loud (and some dissonant) sounds we just experienced walking through Bourbon. So it was a good place to end our Bourbon Street pub/bar crawl before going back to the hotel for some much needed rest... ... (but the truth is we had a couple more nightcaps at a couple more places before we actually went back. Tee-hee!!!) Hey, it's NOLA. It's Bourbon Street! It's allowed! But yeah, good first run here. Would recommend!