Nice spot for good drinks and food. I frequent this place during crawfish season and it's always…read morepacked, which says a lot. It's a great place to watch the game, with plenty of seating options, you can sit inside or outside at the bar, and there are several bars to choose from. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's right in the middle of a neighborhood, but it's always a good time at Bayou Wine Garden.

Great hang out space. My go to watch a game or just chill with friends. They have indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating so it's really whatever you're in the mood for. Food is decent but drinks are better. I love their frose, very tasty and refreshing. You're guaranteed to run into people you know here, It really is the ultimate hangout spot in New Orleans especially on Sunday Funday. I like the service, you can go to the bar to place your order or do it directly from your table using a QR code. They have a large variety of food. From fried foods to salad, even charcuterie boards. When it's crawfish season you can buy a plate. They have plenty of tables to sit out and enjoy your crawfish while sipping on your drink. Great location in Mid City. If you haven't been, you need to.

If there were 20 stars to give I would give them. This place was EXACTLY what was needed and made…read moremy birthday lunch complete. From the initial contact until the day of the event, and I thanked Dionca (owner) for allowing us to book, every interaction was professional, courteous, and they went of out their way to ensure we were taken care of coming from out of town. This relieved SO MUCH stress! They were just as passionate about the success of my event as I was! They cared, and that impressed me. They offered every service needed to ensure we were satisfied and didn't want us to have to do anything but enjoy each other. That's excellent service and was definitely noticed and appreciated. The cleanliness was unmatched and the setup was perfect and tailored to our liking. You don't have to look further than The Venue for an event space in New Orleans. If I were to travel to NOLA 100 times this year and needed an event space, I would book The Venue 100 times! Thank you to Dionca and her family for having us and I hope to book again soon!

From the owner: The Venue Events is a New Orleans based Event Space that work side by side with brides and grooms,…read morecorporations and individuals who desire memorable, relaxed and well-planned events in a space that is comfortable and clean.

Wow Super nice place…read more Good for a small to medium size reception Bar is super long and able to serve quickly Food is good Especially the shrimp and grits Champagne was bubbly Red wine was smooth I could write more but I'm gonna go eat and drink and enjoy myself

Went there for New Years Eve last night. 4 of us at a table. Nice place but the meal was sub par…read more Prime rib was overdone and there were no knives available to cut it. Asked the people serving the buffet line and their only response was "no knives". I asked why there were no knives and their response was "no knives". The evening turned out pretty good though because of who I was with. The band was good and their female singers were great. The other guests were very friendly and were having fun on the dance floor. Come on man, how difficult is it to have knives available at an event like this? We'll be looking for something else next year.

Wooo! Love getting an FtR for an historical site. If you've been to sea lighthouses along the…read moreAtlantic coast....this is nothing like that. It's short and squat and built in 1838. It guided ships along the lake to the canal that accessed downtown NOLA. For most of my life, it was just kind of there. According to the historical timeline on their website, the lighthouse was owned and in use by the Coast Guard until 1999....I'm not sure about that in use part. But it was one of the many structures damaged in the aftermath of Katrina. It was actually knocked off it's base and landed at an angle. There was a huge fund raising effort to rebuild the lighthouse and the create the education center. When I passed by today, the lighthouse was gated off and closed but it's still pretty to look at from the road...or from the Point. Now I'll just have to make it back to see the inside exhibit.

We rented the lighthouse grounds recently for an early evening party. Beautiful setting for the…read moreevent. There was a nice sunset on the lake as we were setting up. The food and drinks were placed on tables on the concrete Lighthouse Breezeway (under the raised lighthouse which is raised about one story above the ground). The guests mingled in the Fountain Plaza where the tables and chairs were set up and could stroll along the Lakefront Lawn to look over at the Point and the boats sailing by. The weather held and people had a good time. Restroom facilities are in the Education Center/Gift Shop. The event ground is wheelchair friendly with ramps to get to the different levels.

The venue was so cute! I was there for a Yelp Dinner Party event in September and The Lakehouse did…read morenot disappoint whatsoever. It was very spacious, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. It's very close to the Lakeshore so you can see and feel all the boaty vibes from the area. Nice service as well. There are parking spots all around the area as there is a big parking lot across the street. If you ever need a venue for any event, I'd definitely recommend this place.

The Lakehouse is a gorgeous venue. There is parking right across the street. Its waterfront…read morelocation makes it a perfect place for a wedding or any other celebration. One can have the ceremony outside and the reception inside. I attended a 1st birthday party here. The food was cooked by family members so I cannot rate the catering. Their bathrooms were clean and the hostesses made sure to pick up our plates and trash.

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.

As President of the Professional Photographers of Louisiana I chose Neil Ponthier with Music and…read moreLights LA to work our most important event of the year. His expertise, professionalism, and workability was exceptional! He provided music, DJ services lighting and special effects. He is a master of his craft. I highly recommend Music and Lights LA! Terri Eddington M.PHOTOG.CPP

From the owner: We are the forefront in event entertainment and DJ services in the New Orleans area. We cater to…read moreall events big and small from weddings to corporate functions. We'll turn your night into one to remember. Our DJs have a combined 30 years experience in the industry. We have industry-leading professional grade equipment and professional personalities. We provide everything from music and MC services to concert level light shows.

Wow! This is the old lobby of the FNBC Bank and it is GORGEOUS. It definitely gives off Rockefeller…read morevibes! Now the office building upstairs is condos/apartments. But the giant space downstairs is available for event rentals. Soaring 30? foot ceilings with an amazing patterned ceiling and gorgeous marble floors. There is also a mezzanine level and while I saw people up there, I didn't actually go up the stairs to check it out. The event that I attended had tables of various sizes scattered around the floor and they used the one step up side section for staging and serving. The space is so large, I can see it being used in a variety of ways. Checkout the photos from weddings on their website.

Great venue for events in New Orleans. Large open room. Tall ceilings. Pretty architectureread more

I've attended a few events over the years in this space (and I'm pretty sure I've reviewed it…read morebefore but ???) and last weekend was a family wedding. The space is GORGEOUS. The 1930s fountain is stunning and the colonnade is lush right now with wisteria which gives the whole space a dreamy look. The adjoining event hall is modern with a ton of windows so you can enjoy the beautiful park around you. The staff is top notch! At the last moment rain clouds rolled in and the outdoor wedding had to quickly be moved indoors. This was accomplished quickly and efficiently. The bartenders and servers were great! The food was good and plentiful. Definitely a night to remember!

City Park in New Orleans is such a beautiful park with all its oak trees and lagoons. City Park…read morealso hosts plenty of weddings. Who doesn't love an outdoor wedding ceremony on a beautiful sunny day?? Popp Fountain in City Park is the perfect place in the park for such a moment. The fountain is picturesque and makes for an awesome backdrop. The Arbor Room adjacent to the fountain is a big open room that can accomodate over 300 people for your wedding reception. I worked a wedding reception here last night and the Arbor Room was decorated beautifully. The bride and groom loved everything about their wedding. While it wasn't a New Orleans-style wedding it was still loads of fun! (Of course in New Orleans we do almost everything different including our wedding receptions). Everyone loved the food and the band was great (popular local band The Bucktown All Stars). The Arbor Room and Popp Fountain have it all to make your special event perfect.....a wonderful setting, delicious food, plenty of outdoor space, and a great staff.

I attended a benefit in this space a few months ago and wow it is gorgeous. The open floor plan,…read morethe exposed rafters, the beautiful bar, the throwback corner door access. And I loved all the artwork on the walls. The space does not appear to have regular hours so viewings are by appointment only. Seriously with the revitalization of OCH/Dryades corridor, it's great to see such lovely historic buildings come back into their own.

I had the opportunity to check out this space thanks to Alvin and Re because this is where the Big…read moreClass Luau was held. I want to start by saying how excited I am for the development of the entire Oretha Castle Haley corridor. I think in a year it is going to be one of the hottest areas in the city. It took me a few minutes to actually find this place at first. My good ol' GPS just led me to the 1400 block of OCH and left me to find the actual building on my own. Just a note: it's on a corner and I took a picture of the door, so that you can be on the lookout. The venue itself is lovely. It's a wide open space with a nice bar and plenty of seating. There is gorgeous art on the wall and I like that there is a lot of space to move around. Big selling point: the air conditioning here works like a champ. A lot of times you get into these old buildings, and the ac can't keep up with the space, but that was not the case here. Plenty of windows let in the light during the day, which I am always a fan of; I hate going to dark event spaces during the day and feeling like I'm in a dungeon. There is a stage area where students for Big Class read poems. I presume that other performances take place on the stage as well. There are even some sofas for comfy seating as you enjoy whatever is happening on stage or just mingling with friends. I didn't get to explore it, but there's an upstairs area as well. It should be noted that the building is located on an extremely well lit block, so if you attend an event here at night you should feel pretty safe. I look forward to attending more events here and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more fundraisers that may be held here.