This was my first time in New Orleans and we went to Pats a couple of times and we had James as our bar tender most of those times. Let me just say we loved him! He is one of the reasons we went back and we were so happy when we saw it was him behind the bar! read more

Did you even go to New Orleans if you didn't get a Hurricane from Pat O'Brien's?! You have to sit in the courtyard by the fountains. It's beautiful, the atmosphere is perfect, and it's exactly where you want to be drinking in New Orleans. The Hurricanes are so sweet they barely taste alcoholic, which is obviously a terrible thing to tell me because I will drink them like Kool Aid and then suddenly be having a fantastic time. The service has always been great every time I come. Also, if you like scary things, word on the street is that the women's bathroom on the second floor is haunted Every time I have to pee I'm dragging someone with me like you're coming. && I pee alot so thats kind of annoying. I'll walk around Bourbon Street at midnight with a Hurricane in my hand but a ghost in a bathroom is where I draw the line. Anyways if your in NOLA get a hurricane from Patttty O Briens. read more

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Sing us a song Mr. Piano Man. Sing us a song because we're all in the mood for a good melody. La, la, la.... I've had many fun nights in the dueling piano bar at Pat O'Brien's. I've had dinner in the courtyard next to the flaming fountain, sang a few tunes with the crowd, and indulged in a hurricane or two in my youth. It's a lively place that lives up to the founder's motto of "Have fun!" Located in the French Quarter & famous for the Hurricane, which was created here in the 1940's during WWII because rum was more available than whiskey. It's a popular destination for tourists. You must try a Hurricane at least once. If you dine in you can purchase one in a commemorative glass or a keepsake plastic cup to go. The food is good & the piano bar is always a good time. read more

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It's been well over 30 years since we last visited Pat O'Brien's. Based on our maturing lifestyle, this visit will most likely be our last. Nothing has changed: the fun inner courtyard; the flaming fountain; the piano/karaoke bar; and the small 'quiet' bar were each exactly as we recalled. The Hurricane we remember so fondly was now so sweet we just couldn't drink it - the bartender generously took it back. The Rye Old Fashion substitute was very well prepared, but served in a minuscule glass packed full of crushed cubes of ice. We calculated our drink had maybe 3-4 sips because there wasn't any place in the glass for our drink. For $18. The bartender was great. The karaoke across the hall was entertaining for maybe 30 minutes - about 1 drink. Then the loud off-tune assault on our hearing drove us to pay our bill and skedaddle on down the street. Best wishes to the Pat O'Brien crew. We've aged out, and we graciously wish all the next Gen folks well. Enjoy! read more

Got seated promptly, we sat out in the courtyard. It was a beautiful night. Our waitress came over very quickly, took our drink order and a food order. I had a simple Jamison on the rocks and my wife had a rain storm. To eat, she had the Muffaletta and I had the alligator bites. Her sandwich with fries was more than she could eat, the alligator bites. The portion was almost more than I could eat. Both were prepared and cooked perfectly. After eating dinner, we went over to the piano bar had a couple of drinks and listened to the piano players. We had a blast, we have been here before about 10 years ago, but Pat O'Brien's a staple in New Orleans. If you come to Bourbon Street or the French Quarter, you need to go to Pat O'Brien's it's the place to be. As a matter of fact, we'll be back two or three more times before we leave. read more

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5 star experience obviously. The place is massive but we were severed quickly. Hurricanes were fantastic and huge!! read more

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Came for the drinks, stayed for the vibes. I had only vaguely heard about this place, but when we stepped in for a quick drink, we were completely taken by surprise. Inside, there was a pianist leading a room full of people singing Christmas songs together ,it felt spontaneous, lively, and genuinely joyful. What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into us staying much longer than planned. The atmosphere was infectious, and we couldn't resist soaking it all in instead of just grabbing drinks to go.We had an amazing time and it truly lifted our spirits and ended up being a memorable part of the evening. read more

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Stopped in to have a few hurricanes. They were really good and strong. This place is always a good time. Tons of great energy and people. Plenty of space to party and hangout. Hospitality was great. Definitely going back on my next trip to Nola. read more

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Got a drink at the bar before checking into the Preservation Hall. This is a cool spot. We only sat at the bar so I can't say anything about the larger portion of the business. You felt the history. The bartender was dressed with a bow tie and apron- have professional even though it also felt like dive bar-ish. Drink was good. Service was good. I liked it here. read more

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Pat O'Brien's has the reputation and the location, but I was disappointed to find the Guinness was only in a can and not on tap. In a place this well known, that just felt like a miss. The vibe is still very much classic French Quarter tourist energy, but the beer selection did not quite match the legend. How can an Irish bar not have Irish beer on tap? HMMMMMMM read more

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Pat O'Brien's was one of my mini pit stops while walking along Bourbon Street, and several people told me it was a must-visit for my first trip to New Orleans--specifically for the famous Hurricane. Of course, I had to order one. And let's just say I took my time with it because I am very much a lightweight! But it was definitely worth trying and part of the full New Orleans experience. The service was great, and the overall vibe was exactly what you'd expect in this area--relaxed, lively, and full of people just enjoying themselves. Between the music playing in the streets and the energy of the crowd, it was a really fun atmosphere. I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in New Orleans. read more

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What a fun classic bar. I always have fun when I come here. It's a nice stop for anyone to come to for some quick food and drinks. The service was fast and the ambiance was relaxed. read more

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THEE home of the most prestigious, unique, and dangerous alcoholic concoction: The Hurricane! That's the main reason why you're at this establishment since legend says this place is the birth place of this notorious beverage. Price has gone up since COVID and runs for about $13 each now. But upon ordering one and taking the first sip, you will be hit with a powerful injection of fruit and alcohol that will take over your body. And you will continue sipping on this until it's gone. Be careful and do small sips at an easy pace. This way you can enjoy the cocktail cause it's worth enjoying. So much so, you may order a second (and a third if you dare). As for the bar itself, it's quite large with a mega outdoor seating area. Inside has a couple bar areas with a piano area to enjoy some music and karaoke. I haven't seen what the place is like when it gets truly packed but each time I've attended, it's had a steady crowd of people sitting around sipping hurricanes and shooting the breeze. Definitely a touristy spot but one that I always frequent when I'm in the Big Easy. You can also purchase the hurricane glass as a souvenir. Plus they serve food here too but I didn't care for that since we know why people come here. read more

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Litttt drinks! The famous hurricane was solid. It's dangerous cause it's sweet, you don't taste much of the alcohol. My husband must have a strong tolerance cause he didn't feel anything after having one. The vibes and music were pretty good. It was a mixture of genres. There's a jukebox where you cans select music but you have to pay. It wasn't super packed when we went. It was around 9:40 pm the week before the final Mardi Gras parade (02/08/26). read more

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The piano bar was an awesome experience! We loved listening to the energetic pianists take requests and play an amazing assortment of requested at the Bar. You have to buy a drink - and quite honestly, all the specialty drinks were quite heavy on the alcohol. So if you are into a stronger cocktail, Pat O'Briens has a drink for you. Go for the live music and the ambiance - best atmosphere for me personally on Bourbon Street. It might not be true jazz, but if you want piano, look no further than pat o briens. read more

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Three negative experiences in the last 60 days. There will not be a fourth. Last month, we had drinks in the piano bar. Upon leaving, the staff at the door started screaming that we could not keep the hurricane glass. They were rude and loud. They acted as though we were stealing the hurricane glass. Because the rules have changed, we did not know that the hurricane glass had to stay on site. It was not the rule that was the problem, it was the unprofessional behavior by the staff at the door. Then, last week, I attempted to book an event space/food/drinks for May of 2027. After over one week of communication and numerous emails, I gave up on the event space and booked somewhere else. It was way to difficult and took too long to book the event space. They lost out on $3400.00. Tonight, we had drinks at the bar and were leaving. Upon leaving with the plastic cup that the Hurricane came in, I asked the staff at the door if we can leave with the plastic cup. The large, African American employee with a horrible attitude said "Why would you put a dirty cup on top of clean cups", sarcastically. When I told him that I had no idea if the cups were clean or dirty and that I was merely asking a question to make sure that we could leave with the cup, he responded like a smartass, again. I told him that there was no reason to be an asshole and we left. Pat O'Brien's, you need to do a better job of treating your customers with common decency. This particular employee is doing a horrible job and is actively hurting your business. If you want to be treated poorly, Pat O'Briens in New Orleans is the place to be. I live locally and I, my family, and my friends will not be back. I will spend my money at other establishments who treat their customers with respect. read more

This is a must when in New Orleans. We stopped in to the piano bar before seeing a show next door. We enjoyed two hurricanes and live music while we were there. Top notch service and the hurricanes are wonderful! read more

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Great spot for drinks. Stopped by on a Monday afternoon, so no food was offered during certain days. Not a problem, just had a few drinks and enjoyed company and the vibe here. read more

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If you ever go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras so we went there for a vacation was around my birthday but this is a great place to stop at if your in the French quarter it's a little busy but it's worth it, the food was good and the service was great I love the Gumbo in fact I just love Cajun food in general but if you ever go there you should definitely check it out read more

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Pat O'Brien ran a speakeasy in the French Quarter, until the repeal of Prohibition. He officially opened the bar in 1933. This Historical Building was built in 1791 as a private home and later became the first Spanish Theatre in the country. The old bar had an upright piano to entertain, but went bigger & better with 2 baby grand pianos; dueling piano entertainment was created. Rum with a passion fruit punch in a glass shaped like a hurricane lamp was the perfect vessel and the Hurricane drink became New Orleans favorite libation. read more

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What's not to love about this highly popular location that is a must stop every time I am in the city. Several years ago when I was here, I found out that we have the same birthday, which is December 2. So glad that I stopped in for the traditional hurricane while sitting on the patio looking at the fountain. I just love this place. read more

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We went on a Friday afternoon for hurricanes at the piano bar. It was empty so we had so much room and listening space around the bar. The pianists are fabulous. Very personable and great at interacting with the crowd. The vibes are amazing day or night and so are the drinks! read more

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The OG. The hurricane was invented here. You used to be able to keep the glass, now they are $5.- If you never had one, you need to, or three. Haha. I think they have food ? Not too sure ! read more

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Beautiful afternoon on the patio in November! Fun and the drinks were yummy! Service+music were great, They do allow smoking with ashtrays on the tables, we got lucky and no one was smoking around us. read more

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We were greeted right away and since we wanted food, we sat outside in the entryway. It was a perfect spot for people watching. The service was fantastic. Our waiter brought us all big glasses of water and took our order. The food was good and the hurricanes were category 6! Next time I think I'd like to sit in the big courtyard. It's beautiful and you're away from the crowds on Burbon Street. Also fair prices and 2 hurricanes for 3 people is just right! Excellent all around. read more

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If you are in NOLA and haven't been you must go, just to check it off the list. Don't expect gourmet food or tasty cocktails. This is a tourist spot. There is an outdoor seating area with plenty of tables. Our party if 2 arrived at 6:30 on. Friday night and we're immediately seated. If you just want drinks there is a large garden as well as an indoor piano bar. The food is ok. We each had a bowl - gumbo and jambalaya. The gumbo had ok flavor but was small relative to the jambalaya. The jambalaya was mainly rice and was pretty dry. We ordered a hurricane to share, just because. It is so sweet that we hardly were able to drink it. Our waiter was tops! read more

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This place was so gross. Go directly across the street, muchhhh better drinks. Was a waste of money.

Pat O'Brien's was a super cute bar/restaurant. It's outdoors, but you have to walk into a cave-like area, and the vibes are great. Our group had already arrived before us, and when I came to sit down, the waitress was super nice and helped me pull up a chair. I didn't order anything, but the Bride ordered a drink, and it came super quick, and she said it tasted good, so that I will take her word for it. read more

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It's a must stop any time you are in New Orleans and you gotta get a hurricane. The service is impeccable. The servers' personalities here are amazing and they always seem like they all love their jobs! Derrick took good care of us, making us laugh, making sure we were good on food and drinks the whole time. The catfish strips were delicious. Even during the day, the vibe gets you in the mood to relax and let loose a little. Love it! read more

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Hurricanes as big as your head, a gorgeous patio, fun vibes, and did I mention the hurricanes?! I've been to New Orleans 3 times, but my most recent visit finally included a stop at Pat O'Brien's. I can't believe I didn't come here sooner! The hurricanes were so strong that I was definitely tipsy before I finished mine, but don't let that deter you from getting one because they are TASTY. This is an epic stop in NOLA and one you shouldn't skip when you're on Bourbon Street. Laissez les bon temps rouler, indeed! read more

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Really cool setting, ambience was great, the bar was okay, bartender was in and out of the patio area and we had to wait for a bit to get every round. Overall, you go there for scenery and that's about it. read more

I had such a fun time at Pat O'Brien's. We were seated really quickly, which was a great start, and our bartender was super attentive and took great care of us the whole time. The drinks were strong (in the best way), tasted great, and were actually pretty reasonably priced for the area. Everyone at the table ordered something different, and all the food came out fresh and hot. There wasn't a single complaint, which honestly says a lot. Overall, it was just a really solid experience good vibes, good service, and definitely a place I'd go back to. read more

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Haven't been here since College when I would come to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Figured our trip would not be complete without the most famous Hurricane drink. It did not disappoint. Was so nice to sit out in the courtyard and enjoy a drink before heading home to the winter tundra. Picked up Souvenir glasses and mix to bring back for friends. Wish they still sold the powdered mix vs syrup as it would have been easier to get back home but we were up for the challenge. Such a great and inexpensive gift to bring back. Loved the beautiful evening and drink. Our server was warm and friendly which added to the wonderful experience. read more

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What a fun spot! Went here for dinner before the evening rush and live music. It's definitely family-friendly during dinner time. The trio was delicious and I was left wanting more! Known for their hurricanes, multiple were ordered around the table. Fun place and will be back!! read more

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This place is THE place in the world to get a hurricane. Do not believe the dramatic stories people tell you about them using Kool-aid or anything like that--it just means they don't know what they are talking about. This place has the flavor of hurricanes that all others aspire to have. Super tropical/fruity, not overly sweet, while strong enough to knock your socks off and make you wanna dance on the tables. This is the first place I recommend to all of my family and friends visiting NOLA, as there is just no other that compares to it. When you get there, look around you, and you see that nobody really orders anything else. It is just THAT good! read more

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Pat O'Briens is a MUST for any visit to New Orleans! A large sprawling bar space with the waitstaff in old timey dinner jackets. Drinks are strong and overpriced and the clientele is overwhelmingly drunk and rowdy. So why do I love this place so much you ask? I don't drink, and, I don't really like being around a large drunk crowd Because...Pat O'Brien's is the biggest and most epic sing along piano bar. There are always two pianists working together, taking requests from the most receptive crowd who all join together to sing the night away. Random strangers from all over the country singing Billy Joel and Eagles songs together. It's pretty beautiful, all told. Pro tip for people who don't drink: You can get a Shirley Temple with extra cherries! read more

Home of the Hurricane so what else do you come here for? Idk but you most definitely better get a hurricane here. And honestly, there aren't many other places that do a hurricane as good as this place. There are a couple of bar seating areas and an outdoor area so plenty of choices of where to sit and enjoy your drink. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable about the area. You may get some good advice on the actual local scene and not a tourist trap n read more

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Pat O'Brien's on Fat Tuesday is absolute chaos--and that's exactly why you go. I showed up with colleagues during a work trip expecting maybe some jazz and decent drinks. What we got was a hurricane-fueled free-for-all where beads flew like confetti missiles and the dueling pianos fought harder than anyone in the room to be heard. The Hurricanes? Oh, they sneak up on you faster than a parade float on Bourbon Street. One minute you're sipping, the next you're questioning all your life choices. But hey, when in New Orleans, right? Bartenders handled the madness like pros, juggling drinks and jokes with zero patience for slowpokes. Service was surprisingly on point considering the place felt like Times Square meets Mardi Gras. The courtyard? A neon-lit oasis where strangers became best frenemies in the span of one drink. Fire fountains and string lights made it feel like a Disney ride for adults--if Disney had a hurricane-themed rollercoaster. If you want a tame night, keep scrolling. If you want a wild, unforgettable dive into Mardi Gras madness with your work crew, Pat O'Brien's is the place to be. Just don't blame me for your hangover. read more

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So many drinks and great times were had at Pat O' Brien's. The drinks we tried here were the famous hurricanes, rainbow, lemonade (alcoholic), the mint julep, and the rainstorm. I loved all the drinks except the mint julep! My favorite was the rainbow because it was so so pretty and sweet and delicious too! My second favorite was the rainstorm with the melon flavor. It was our first time at a dueling pianos bar. We didn't know the etiquette at first, but they'll ask you to write requests on a napkin and you can tuck some money in there as a tip/bribe (lol). The musicians are so talented and I was really impressed with their renditions of certain songs. We had so much fun and we went a second time on our trip. The nighttime crowd is definitely higher energy than the daytime crowd. One more note, be careful of the doors in the women's bathrooms, they are saloon style doors and it caught me off guard. Don't walk in on someone because there are no locks! read more

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Just a warning, you do have to be 21 to be in areas of Pat O Brien's and even walk through them. The food was delicious. We ordered the Roast Beef Po Boy and the delicious trio of Red Beans, Jambalaya, and Gumbo. We also ordered their famous Hurricanes. Everything was delicious. read more

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