Oh my goodness, let's talk about this bar! It is heavy, heavy on the experimental and fun side, but the vibes are so wildly eclectic and eccentric! It genuinely feels sexy in here--the furniture and the décor are just dripping with style. The playlists are a whole mood on their own and always perfectly complement the ambiance. Now, I love a spot with good music and drinks, and I have to give this place 5 stars because they experiment with concepts here that I truly did not think could be experimented with--and they still taste good! It's like culinary witchcraft! Fair warning, though: This is a bit pricey, so the pressure to have a good drink and enjoy it is pretty high! You're basically paying for an experience, so you better savor every sip! I let the bartender make me her favorite drink, and honestly, it was so good, I immediately had her make me another one. That's how you know it's a success! This place is very experimental and chill. I absolutely love it here! The bartenders are top-tier bar superheroes who have a lot of expertise. Plus, if you don't like your concoction, they work with you until you both land on something you can agree on. The service is cool, especially when they aren't swamped! read more

Nightbloom is one of those bars I have underestimated--the neon lights, rustic exterior, and pop music give it the vibe of a fun weekend hangout, but I would've never expected the incredible quality of the drinks inside. We stopped by early on a Thursday evening when it was still quiet, and were blown away. Just as the ambience suggests, the menu is packed with creativity and bold experimentation--and it WORKS. Every specialty cocktail we tried was thoughtfully crafted, beautifully balanced, and genuinely impressive. Service was quick. The bartender was friendly enough without hovering or trying to make conversations, and we were perfectly happy with that. A true highlight in Bywater, and definitely a spot we'd highly recommend. read more

NightBloom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Always a good time, service and vibes. Menu changes fairly often. I'm a fruity, tropical, jungle bird girl, so I love that there is always something there for me. The 90s millennial in me loves all ample hip hop and pop culture references throughout their menu. A Bywater staple. read more

NightBloom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here with a group on a Friday night. The Dj had the 90s early 2000 R&B music going and it really set the stage for a nice, relaxed environment. The bar setup is nice too, being right in the center of everything. We sat at the bar but there are some tables around the perimeter of the place, plus additional seating in the rear of the building. The drink menu offered some nice selections. I ordered the Miss Vanjie cocktail and it's so refreshing! It tastes hearbal and fruity, and you'd think you're drinking one of those healthy green juice shots, but that's exactly how it sneaks up on you! Night Bloom is so cute and comfy. I'd definitely return! read more

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This establishment was located very close to our Airbnb. The drinks were very nice and strong and the service was pretty good being that my party was the only ones in the establishment. The ambiance is very nice and the decor was very welcoming. Would definitely recommend stopping here if you're looking for a nice drink. read more

NightBloom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Dark, cozy atmosphere with an intimate vibe. The large square-shaped bar was perfect for conversation, and the noise level was just right. Great selection of cocktails and wine. read more

NightBloom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a chill and vibey bar perfect for a nightcap cocktail. I always love the playlists they play and the service is pretty consistent as the servers are always welcoming and attentive. The cocktails are always handcrafted and unique. One of the cocktails that I ordered that stood out was the Brandy Norwood. Wow I could taste almost every ingredient listed it's one I would definitely order again. read more

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Cool bar on St Claude with an eclectic crowd. The music is nice and the bartenders were extremely attentive. They serve thc drinks as well which is always a plus. read more

NightBloom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Always a good time at Nightbloom. They know how to make strong cocktails! Went on a Saturday, grabbed two seats at the bar, and was served immediately. The music was on point, and the whole vibe was just right. This is exactly why Nightbloom continues to be one of my favorite spots to grab a drink. read more

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This cocktail bar was fantastic! The vibe was cool, good music, good mix of people and friendly skilled bartenders that were able to manage the drink orders. This was my first time here so I would need to return to make sure. They had a DJ that night, he was awesome and able to keep the crowd going. I'm not sure if it was something special going on but it was a nice crowd. As I understand it this place was started by owners of Bacchanal Wine Bar they source a lot of their products from women and BIPOC owned businesses. They also get the liquors and whiskey from small family owned businesses. They host food pop up's and bar takeovers so check out their instagram for upcoming events. This is my new cocktail bar when I come to town. I had a blast!!! read more

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Nice chill vibes with a west coast feel. They have done an excellent job with the lighting and creating an experience. The drink menu is intriguing and DJs are on point. I will go back b read more

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Great vibes and yummy cocktails. This space is lovely and open and our bartender on a rainy and chilly weeknight was great. And while my group was the only folks in the space right around 5pm, it is spacious enough to accommodate a lot of people. Bartender was knowledgeable and personable. I only wish they offered any kind of snack. But that was my bad for not realizing they are drinks only. read more

This place certainly tries hard to be a vibe so much so with the overpowering incense we had to leave. When I walked if I could barely breathe it was so thick and then they put out more including one right in front of me. I like incense well enough but this was making my eyes burn. They specialize in mixology but feel like they could put more effort into their wine and beer list. While NightBloom is a cool/hip spot it chased me away rather than drawing me in. read more

NightBloom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great vibes and music, good for pregaming or just want to chill. Bartenders are professional and seemed really knowledgeable about cocktails. read more

Got a chance to get out and come here for the first time for a friend's birthday party and a lot of my friends came out so it was a good time!! First thing I noticed here is how well thought out the mood lighting and vibe is here. The bar lights are really a standout here and it's dark and just gives a sexy vibe. Neon and blue lights along with the DJ they have here just puts you in the right mood! This is strictly a specialty cocktail bar with signature drinks - you can order basic drinks but they focus on what's on their menu. Service was good it got busy as the hours passed and the bartenders were keeping up with the crowd. I got the $15 Miss Vanjie which is a tequila specialty cocktail that has cilantro, jalapeños and mint along with Lime and Pineapple juice. I ended up with two of those. They were tasty!!! Will be back!! read more

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Great late night cocktail bar. Upscale whole in wall cocktail bar. Bartenders are excellent.

This is a cute little spot to dip in for a drink or two. It's a huge bar area with lots of seating around it. There's not a whole bunch of seating outside of the bar area. They also aren't super bartenders, I asked for something off menu but they didn't have what was needed to make it. read more

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Nightbloom is one of those spots where you walk in thinking you'll stay for "just one drink"... and suddenly you're best friends with the DJ, vibing with strangers, and questioning if you should quit your job to become a full-time regular here. The music? Fire. The people? Even better. The vibes? Honestly, if vibes could pay rent, Nightbloom would own the whole block. read more

Everything about this place is amazing. The cocktails are legendary and the art that they display just adds to the amazing ambience. It's a fancy speakeasy on St. Claude. Though I would definitely come here just for this place, I have enjoyed coming as an addition to the plans I've already had on this street. I highly recommend the Miss Vanjie cocktail and the Inside Jokes. The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly :) read more

Night Bloom is suuuch a great evening vibe for girls night, date night, or to grab a solo drink! The dim lighting and deep jeweled-colored decor make for that speakeasy type feel that's paired with the perfect cocktail. And speaking of, s/o to Kathy for her artistry with the mixer! I'm last night, she made me a Corpse Survivor No.2 (pictured) and it tasted as good as it looked. Definitely catch them on the nights they have a DJ...it's always chill tunes and enhances the experience even more. Great spot to visit! read more

NightBloom - A Kathy Special - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

How could I not like a bar named Night Bloom? I knew this place prides itself on being a late night spot and in the lower St. Claude area, it is part of a renaissance in the neighborhood, so kudos to that! Night Blooms has atmosphere in droves with its sultry dark interior, plants creating coziness and a large circular bar in the middle. I would have happily sat at the bar, which I don't always do, but we grabbed a highboy by a window. I loved the music, a lot of it 80s dance hits on the night we were there. The second room is even darker-- love this because it feels like you're in some secret club. Can't wait to go back and sit in this area. It's owned by some of the Bacchanal folks, so the wine list is highly curated and I loved my icy cold glass of sparkling. This isn't a beer drinkers paradise (I don't care but if someone in your party is sticking to beer, they have a limited selection). They also make a fine Aperol Spritz. Looking forward to being a regular! read more

Nightbloom had a great ambiance- very romantic, very moody. The bar is the center the space giving watering hole vibes. It's a nice place for a night cap but not exactly the place to go dancing. I would give it another visit just to see if there's another drink on the menu that was better than the old fashion we ordered. The bartenders were particularly friendly or helpful but maybe they were just too busy. read more

NightBloom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Walking into this place it's like YELP I like it!!! The mood the soft music the coziness it was comfortable. The bartenders we very attentive greeted us soon as we enter and gave us recommendations along with "first timers shots"!!! You saw the liquor being poured but the taste of the drinks were tasteful. I'd definitely recommend this place on the way home from work or just a late nite cozy drink read more

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Very good atmosphere! Definitely a hidden gem! Very unique menu but wonderfully hand crafted drinks! The bartender was very friendly and lots of good conversation! I can't wait to experience this bar with a larger crowd! If you are looking to unwind after work, this is your spot! read more

NightBloom - Queen of the damned - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great cocktails in a dimly lit beautiful space. Plenty of room for large gatherings but also small enough for a private date. The drinks are well made, the service was awesome. And though there isn't any food inside, there was a guy on the corner making Filipino dishes and bringing them inside, so that covers the food part. Not a lot of cocktail bars in this area so this is a great spot and worth the trip out. read more

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I recently discovered this spot, and it's already campaigning for one of my favorites. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuine enthusiasm. The cozy atmosphere, with its dim lighting and light pastel tones, sets the perfect mood. I tried the MISS VANJIE drink, and it was an absolutely FYE --earthy, healthy, and refreshingly unique. I can't wait to come back for more! read more

NightBloom - MISS VANJIE - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

love! The vibe, the drinks, and the service are all top notch at Night Bloom. I really enjoyed my cocktails and the bartenders were super cool. The owners are equally kind and I can't wait to stop back in on my next trip home. read more

This place is a whole VIBE! We went for a few after dinner drinks and good convo. The drinks are well crafted and the bartenders were very nice. And it's super cute inside. It's bigger than I thought it would be with a huge main room and a smaller side room. The playlist had me unconsciously jamming lol. It wasn't too loud where we couldn't each other speak but loud enough to know what song was playing. I'll definitely be back read more

NightBloom - Death Grips a Bitter Rose (left) Queen of the Damned (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Extremely dissapointing. Bartenders are rude and slow. Owner lacks self awareness and is not up for customer feedback. Drinks were okay, with no presentation. Cocktail menu is super limited with very little alcohol selection. Only certain types of customers were truly welcomed. Bathroom wasn't clean! read more

The AMBIENCE ALONE. Great drinks, great atmosphere. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The bartenders know their stuff and the multitasking that they do is unparalleled. read more

Service was good for the crowd. Cocktails were very well made and delicious. Atmosphere was nice and chill. The music they played was great. Can't wait to go back! read more

Ambiance is Lovely. Just enough light for the setting. Music was good. Craft Cocktails. Nice & Chill Date Spot

This is a nice place.Great(strong) cocktails.love the lighting and atmosphere. Friendly staff.Nice place to unwind

We were in town for a conference and wanted to patronize a nice place with good music (to avoid the "grittiness" of Bourbon Street). Instead, we received gritty attitudes from a few of the bartenders (perhaps they were ready to close early for the night). If you don't want to take business on after midnight, don't indicate your hours are till 2am. I've managed, Dj'd, and bounced at several clubs and lounges (NYC, DC, SF, Montreal) over the years and have never experienced this level of poor service. Think twice before you patronize or spend money at this place. We brought nothing short of 25-30 well paying people to your venue and we got treated like the plague. read more

Dope bar. Ambiance is amazing. I forsee this becoming thee bar in the city very soon. Bartender was amazing and the drinks were superb

I visited this bar twice. The first time my bartender was fine. I decided to bring my family here to celebrate a birthday about two weeks later. My second experience was drastically different from the first. The bartender was a white male wearing a biker hat. The bar was getting pretty crowded and he was the only bartender serving. Despite being the only bartender waiting to serve many people, he took care to have a full conversation with one particular guest while everyone waited. When he finally attended to me, I politely ordered a drink off menu and an espresso martini which was off menu . He RUDELY said, "do you see an espresso machine here?, I CAN NOT MAKE THAT" He continued to berate me in front of basically the entire bar. He went on and on about how silly it was to ask for an espresso martini . He listed everything required to make the drink, and condescendingly asked if I saw any of it there. As if I was responsible for the bar's inventory! It was like he was utterly disgusted that I would order that, and he seemed to want to get a laugh from the lady he was focused on talking to before taking my order. I was so embarrassed even though I had done nothing wrong! God forbid I order a cocktail at a cocktail bar!! His nastiness was so outright that another person waiting at the bar when I tried to order came up to me after and acknowledged how rude the bartender had been. Espresso martinis are a popular drink and a pretty common thing to order at a cocktail bar. If he wasn't equipped to make it, he could have communicated that in a much better manner. My politeness was met with utter rudeness. The bar is allegedly black owned in an area of New Orleans that was once predominantly black, yet no one in the bar was black, but everyone in the bar received MUCH better service than I did. I don't believe this bar is black owned, there is no way based on the workers, the vibe, and the crowd. My entire family left and visited Minted lounge about a ten minute walk from here. Espresso martinis were not on the menu there, but they HAPPILY made the cocktail with no issue. Minted is truly a black owned New Orleans bar that respects and values their people. I would direct anyone reading this visit to Minted instead. read more