I'm going to stick to my 5 star rating for Lula because it's honestly one of my favorite Brunch…read morespots. It is loud but most restaurants are. I always make a reservation so we never have any issues getting a table. Yesterday we arrived early so we sat at the bar waiting for our friends. I ordered the specialty frozen drink which was the Painkiller and it was delicious and had a kick! I'd definitely go back for that. My go to appetizers are the Lump Crab & Avocado Dip and the Brussel Sprouts. I am not a fan of Brussels sprouts but these are flash fried and seasoned perfectly. The wonton chips that come with the dip are the best I've ever had. This was my first time trying the Chicken and Biscuits and it did not disappoint although I couldn't eat much of it after the appetizers and my many vodka and cranberry juice care if the Bottomless bar. I was told they leave a carafe in the table now; however it's only if there are 8 people at the table??? Well I will still say it's a big waste of glasses to not leave a small carafe (one like wine comes in) for everyone who orders the Bottomless. We've always had friendly servers and a great time anytime we come here.

After several years, I finally made my way back to Lula for lunch! Both the hostess and server were…read morewarm and welcoming. I especially appreciated my server's honest feedback about the menu. Being a creature of habit, I ordered my usual Grilled Gulf Fish. The cilantro rice was just as delicious as I remembered! The fish had good flavor but could've spent a little less time on the grill. The vegetables were okay but missing that extra spark. Overall, it was a pleasant lunch experience. Great hospitality, a peaceful atmosphere, and a nice return to a familiar spot. I'll definitely be back!

My mom and I enjoy distillery tours so I checked out Groupon to see if they had anything new, which…read moreis how I discovered this little gem. I paid for the tour in advance and ended up adding the tasting while we were there. When we arrived, we received a nice big welcome from Brian. He escorted us inside and introduced their resident mixologist Ann, she was quite lovely and makes an excellent cocktail. Brian mentioned that he was waiting for a few more people to arrive, so mom and I ordered something off the menu. I selected the Gallagher, which consisted of fresh watermelon, cucumber, lime and your choice of their Crescent Vodka, 3rd Ward Gin, or Tresillo Rum. I chose the 3rd Ward Gin. The cocktail was very tasty and refreshing. Mom chose the Freudian Slip - Crescent Vodka, pear, honey, lemon, and basil. It was also incredibly good and both drinks were beautifully presented. I loved the décor of the tasting room. It was pretty with a relaxing atmosphere. While we waited, we had a nice conversation with Brian & Ann. I told Brian that I came to NOLA so I could watch the fireworks on the Mississippi and was sad when I found out that they had been canceled. Brian said, "Well, I just heard today that the show is back on because Will Smith paid for it to happen." Apparently Will Smith was in New Orleans filming a movie (Emancipation) and when he found out the city canceled the fireworks show due to lack of funding he stepped up and paid for it. I was so excited when I found out. I've always been a fan of Will's work but now even more so since he made my bucket list happen. When the other guests arrived, we were given a welcome cocktail to take with us on the tour. It consisted of the Tresillo Rum, some spices, coconut cream, and soda water. It was yummy. I could have drunk about 5 of them. Brian was an excellent tour guide - very entertaining and informative. Cajun Spirits is a family-owned business that was founded in 2010 by Gus Hank. Their spirits are crafted in custom copper stills and made with locally sourced ingredients including Louisiana sugarcane. After the tour it was time for the tasting. In front of us were 3 snifters: one with Crescent Vodka, another with 3rd Ward Gin, and the last with Tresillo Rum. There was also a small carafe of water and a dropper. Brian instructed us to take a sip of the vodka. Then add a drop of water with the dropper and sip again to taste the difference. The water helps to open the flavor profile. (They filter their water on the premises.) When the tasting was over it was time for the grand finale - a complimentary cocktail called NOLA Rose. (Which happens to be my mom's nickname) It was delicious! Ann really is an amazing mixologist. I'm so happy I found this place. I definitely recommend the tour & tasting and also come for the cocktails, which are a steal at $8. They also have food trucks and live music on certain nights so visit their webpage for a schedule of events.

This family run business really take their business to heart! Their passion to create and unique…read moretasting spirit really reflect their craftsmanship towards a high quality product! You will not believe what goes on behind their door until you take a tour in their distillery. This is local New Orleans flavor at their finest! We booked our tour through Groupon (best deal ever)! Gus aka Joey developed his passion abre 10 years ago to put New Orleans on the radar for distilleries. His family, his wife and brother Edward were very nice and down to earth! I never though I would like sampling those Cajun spirits, but they were awesome! You will be so surprised what aromas and flavors you can taste! I have toured many distilleries and by far I have enjoy this tour so much! Not only because it's local but you can tell the family are proud of their product. I truly recommend y'all to experience this!

It was my first time in NOLA and I did the tasting after I saw it on Groupon. Rene was an awesome…read morehost ! The tasing and tour were well worth the money. Make sure you eat before and stay hydrated !

try the Cucumber Vodka, the aged Gin and the Small Batch Whiskey Tree…read more Rene was an awesome tour guide. just GO ALREADY!

I've done the Sazerac House tour twice now and I love it. It's actually really educational and…read morethere's a ton of interesting stuff to see. You get to learn about the history of Sazerac, how everything is made, and all kinds of random liquor facts I apparently needed to know. AND HELLOOOO FREE SAMPLES?!?! The tour is completely self-guided and FREE. Just reserve your spot online and show up ready to learn and drink. The best part of my second visit was the lady who usually works the last sample station REMEMBERED ME. Like mam??? I felt special. Apparently I'm becoming a regular at the free booze museum. Definitely a cool thing to do in NOLA and you really can't beat the price.

Cocktail class taught by Andrew - behind the bar experience…read more Nice class on the basics of cocktail making. You get one full drink to taste and discuss its construction Andrew is very charming and pleasant He seems very comfortable with the topics . Then you get to use a number of ingredients to make your own cocktail Class takes about 1.5 hours and about $50 per person 3 of us took the cocktail making class We were given a Grind Espresso Mapletinni Made a version of an old fashion - mine with rum

My boyfriend and I went on the distillery tour and then took the cocktail class and it was one of…read moreour favorite things we did in New Orleans! Nia was our tour guide and Ava our teacher and both were excellent!! Super friendly staff who knew a lot about the distillation process and the business's history. The tour was quick, but informative and we got to taste all the rums and syrups, as well as an included signature cocktail. The class was only 7 people and was super fun and intimate. We made two cocktails and learned about the history of each. We also took home a bottle of the bananas foster rum and two bottles of their delicious praline syrup. Happy Raptor is easily accessible by street car from the French Quarter and there's several yummy lunch/dinner places in the area. Definitely make sure you stop here on your next trip!

We decided to do the hour tour of the distillery. It was $15 for the tour, a flight of 4 different…read morerums, and a drink of your choice. The drinks were $12 so the tour was at an amazing price point. Our host CJ was incredibly funny and personable and walked us through the history of the founding of the distillery and how their rum was made. We got to dip our fingers in their bacteria batches for a taste and sample the bananas they put into their banana foster rum. We got the Vietnamese frozen coffee, hibiscus hurricane, and rum punch. They were all super tasty, my favorites were the coffee and rum punch. Highly recommend stopping by for great drinks and the tour if you have time. The atmosphere is also super chill, they have games, and comfortable seating.

It's definitely a little more than a hop, skip and a jump from downtown and as a tourist with no…read morewheels I did wonder if the trek was worth it. It was! We got the St. Charles Streetcar to Peniston and walked down Peniston to the distillery - about 10 mins along pleasant, quiet streets with cute traditional houses to gawk at along the way. The tour is a short one around the warehouse, but the story behind the owner and the original bourbon whiskey (and now all the other stuff they make) is worth listening to. I don't do straight-up liquor and I'm not a bourbon person (quite frankly the visit was 99% for my hubby who loves the stuff), but I did have a gin and tonic afterwards with their house NOLA sweet potato gin. O.M.G. So good! I have so much gin at home that I had no business buying another bottle... but I did. If you're lucky enough to have George as your bartender - he's the bomb.

Booked and prepaid for a tour for three people. Arrived on the scheduled day and time to find the…read morebusiness completely closed, with the phone disconnected and no communication whatsoever. This is incredibly unprofessional and unacceptable. Awful business practices...proceed with caution.

What an awesome experience!…read more Looking for things to do while we were in New Orleans, my husband came across this rum tasting. We both love rum, so this was a no brainer for us. Andrew, the co-owner and head distiller, was our host for our tasting. The tasting is intimate and private, so worries about social distancing or being over crowded. We had the opportunity to try 5 different rums; 2 white, 2 dark, and 1 liquor. With every taste Andrew graciously gave us a full background on the particular rum at the time. He continued to answer any and all questions that we had on the process of aging the rum and how each one was different. Please note that you will see the address on S. Broad Street, however, the building is behind the one on the street. You can get to their parking lot once you turn right on Washington and then make an immediate right. After the tasting, you are able to purchase any product that they have. With the tasting, you will receive a $5 discount on the bottle of rum. Please note, they can't ship to your home address, however, they can ship to a retail partner and pick it up there. We loved the experience and would surely return.

We had a great time visiting and learning so much about the distilling process!! Truly a one-on-one…read moreintimate experience! #Roulaison received top honors at the American Distilling Institute's Annual Judging of Craft Spirits, the largest and most respected evaluation of craft spirits in the country. Their Traditional Pot Distilled #Rum was awarded "Best of Class" among all rum entries, the highest honor any spirit can receive at the judging, as well as "Best of Category" among unaged rums, earning a gold medal in the same category. #whereistinanow #nola2025 #noladistillery

Tasting was good. We got 6 servings and kept our glass. The distillery tour was kind of rushed. My…read morehusband enjoyed the whiskey.

What an incredible experience to meet a fellow South African, Adrie De Waal…read more She happens to be the distiller at the New Orleans Distillery. My friends and I went here for my birthday and had a fun tasting & tour. Adrie shared so much knowledge of her passion in making high quality alcohol and you can taste it in every drop. I highly recommend braking away from the over crowded French Quarter madness and have an intimate experience on a private tasting tour. Thank you New Orleans Distillery for the wonderful educational experience.

This tour was absolutely incredible. The opportunity to learn about each spirit and have the…read moreopportunity to taste them all was such an amazing opportunity. I would love to do this again and can't stop talking about the experience. It was hard to decide what to take home with us, everything was so different and tasty in its own way. Kind of difficult to find but worth it. The owner is so knowledgeable.

Bookmarked this place without much thought. My initial reason for going was to try out the rye rice…read morewhiskey. After figuring out how to get into the building I was led into what almost looks like my old chemistry teachers lab for a product tasting. Regrettably they were out of the rice whiskey but fortunately they did have the Toulouse Red available and I tried that along with the Absinthe Verte and their gins. I love the small feel of the place and that it seems to be in an art collaborative. I wish more of the other spaces in the place had been open, there were some interesting looking spots. I look forward to my next visit there so I can finally try the whiskey but I walked out with a bottle of the Toulouse Red to add to my collection. As an aside if you want to see the wormwood that goes into their absinthe just walk out back and you can see it growing onsite!