This was the first place that fish and chips was actually…read more worth it. I Love this Pub. 10 out of 10 I highly recommend.

It's a dive bar - if you like that vibe, great. I struggled to find a decent, validating piece of…read morethis bar. Yet, it seems quite popular with locals and was fairly full for a Tuesday Trivia Night. I ordered a Pimm's cup since Pimm's was on the shelf - the bartender looked confused and told me they don't have any of the ingredients to make one. I changed my order to a flavored vodka - they don't stock any. I ended up ordering a Vodka & 7, but received a Vodka Soda. Were the drinks cheap? Not so much. Was the service friendly? Not so much. I ordered food hoping this was the redeeming feature of the bar. I ordered a steak sandwich at $18 - the service time was quick but the sandwich didn't have much flavor - it was a dry, difficult to bite through thin steak with not much flavor to speak of. The tater tots were crispy and hot and I loved the Brussel Sprouts; they were doused excessively in the dressing but I liked it. There is a nice patio out back - they had fans in this area which is always appreciated. This bar just didn't have the stock and amenities that many other bars in the area do have . Walk to magazine street for better options.

If you need proof that a whiskey bar can hide a serious kitchen in its back pocket, Barrel Proof on…read moreMagazine Street will make the case, and it will make it with a roast beef sandwich. The food comes from rotating pop-up kitchens that operate out of the back. The night we went it was Matchbook Kitchen, an Asian fusion menu from Justin Bruhl, who grew up in Massachusetts and cooked in Boston for years, and then moved to New Orleans, where he worked at Compère Lapin and Maypop before starting his pop-up here. Matchbook runs Saturday through Monday, and a Sunday night turned out to be a very good time to find it. A whiskey bar with a rotating kitchen is a slightly improbable idea on paper. The place is built around its bottles, and a guest kitchen that changes could easily mean an afterthought. This did not feel like one, and Magazine Street is not short on places to eat, so a bar has to give you a reason. We both ordered the Szechuan roast beef dip, $14 apiece. The bread was soft, the beef was tender, and the cheese was melted just enough to hold things together without turning the sandwich into a casserole. All of it was cooked right, and nothing about the construction was showy, which let the jus take the lead. But the dip is the whole point of a dip, and the Szechuan hot pot jus is where this sandwich earns its keep. It has real depth, and it carries the tingling numbness that people promise when they talk about Szechuan hot pot and that most restaurants never deliver. Anyone who has been promised numbness by a menu and felt nothing will understand why this mattered. Here it arrives on schedule, and as promised. The jus was exceptional on its own. Once the sandwich went into it, the whole thing got better in a way I did not see coming. We added an order of smashed potatoes, about $4, which came with a dipping sauce I believe was some kind of aioli. I cannot tell you what was in it, because we ignored it and dragged the potatoes through the hot pot jus instead. That is not a knock on the aioli. it's a measure of how good the jus was, and for about $4, the potatoes were the cheapest way I could think of to carry more of it to my mouth. The sandwiches were a perfect size, neither too big nor too small, and everything reached us in under ten minutes. At $14 for the sandwich and about $4 for the potatoes, the bill never gave me a reason to look up from the food. You order from a counter at the back of the bar, just outside the kitchen, then claim a stool. We sat at the bar on a Sunday night, a little before dinner time, with a steady crowd drifting in. It was not a rush, but it never thinned out either, which seems like the pace a bar like this is built for. A projector at one end of the bar was showing a sporting event early on. Later the screen rolled up and the music took over, a steady rotation of AM gold, Motown, and disco, which is the correct soundtrack for a dim room full of whiskey. The room is dark, but never in an oppressive or off-putting way. The focal point is the whiskey itself, and there is so much of it that the bar keeps its catalog on an iPad. The bartenders are extremely friendly, and I want that word in capital letters. They took the time to answer a stream of questions from other customers about different whiskeys at different price points. My wife started with a margarita, which was good, and it is a margarita, so there is only so much room to mess it up. After dinner she wanted dessert but didn't want to go anywhere else, so she asked if they could make something dessert adjacent. They asked her a few questions and built her a chocolate espresso martini. That is the detail I keep returning to. Asking a bar for dessert and getting an actual conversation about what you like, followed by a drink made for you, is hospitality you cannot fake with a training manual. As for myself, I don't drink, and Barrel Proof has mocktails on offer, which matters when you are a non-drinker at a bar that has a staggering wall of whiskey on display. I had the mocktail old fashioned, which was quite good. Non-alcoholic whiskey drinks are hard, and this was as respectable a mocktail old fashioned as I have had anywhere else. I would go back in a heartbeat, and I would be happy to do it without a drop of alcohol in my glass. Picture me at the bar with a mocktail, a book, and a couple of friendly bartenders to talk to, waiting on a roast beef dip. The place works whether or not you drink, and I would take a stool on a Sunday and stay awhile. If you are in the neighborhood on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, order the Szechuan roast beef dip, add the smashed potatoes, and save plenty of jus for dunking. Matchbook is a pop-up, so check that it is running before you go. Between the sandwiches, the potatoes, and three very different drinks, nothing on our end of the bar let us down.

Located in the Garden District, Barrel Proof is a whiskey & cocktail bar with over 500 brands of…read morewhiskeys from around the world (some over 100 proof) in addition to spirits & craft beer. The place is bigger than it appears. Inside is reminiscent of an old-school whiskey saloon with windowless rooms, dim lighting, polished wood, & taxidermy scattered throughout. There is plenty of seating inside as well as an outdoor patio area. You can bring pizza from St. Pizza up the street or order from the daily pop-up food vendor inside. I met up with some friends here. Country music filled the air. Now, I ain't a fan of country music but folks were dancing and having a good ole time - I couldn't help but get into the vibe. The place was packed but the bartenders kept their cool and were as sweet as pie. The locals were super friendly too. The singer of a popular rock band was hanging out. He's a regular here and a cool dude. I had a Blackberry Cobbler made with Jack Daniels Blackberry. My, it was tasty. I'd love to come back here and watch a Saints game with the locals. They also have an annual Christmas Pop-up (Miracle on Magazine) with festive drinks that I'd like to check out. *Street Parking

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon with some friends. Cool, chill little pub. Staff was very…read morefriendly and the drinks were good. That's pretty much all it takes to make me happy.

Stopped by for a quick beer and the owners were absolutely wonderful. They chatted with our group…read moreand were so sweet and funny!

While in New Orleans in March, stopped in for a drink after the 5 minute ferry ride from New…read moreOrleans and before walking around the charming area with cute houses and a beautiful waterfront park/walk path area. This is a typical, small, old English/Irish type pub that has been there a very long time (don't remember specific history). The bartender, a native of the area, was pleasant and accommodating. It wasn't hot when we were there, but would be a great place for a break from the heat when visiting. If I recall, the ferry runs every 15-30 minutes, so it is an easy, quick transfer from one place to thenithe

Algiers Point is a small quiet enclave, but if you want to mingle, meet locals and have some local…read morecooked food, this is the spot. Decent selections of beers and spirits and a nice place to kick back watch a game, throw some arrows. They have a unique front entrance and the inside feels authentically British. Recommend stopping by for a pint, you will not have to walk far from the ferry.

Fun little spot! Small nothing too crazy; but decent drinks…read more We had our bartender Ren and she was cool! Didn't order food

Very "'mid". Has a sign out front - "Best bar food in New Orleans". They are so far from earning…read morethat title. Grilled chicken sandwich had an anorexic chicken breast. "Mediocre" is a generous way to describe their food. Good beer selection and nice tree-shaded courtyard to enjoy a bevy with friends which could include a dog. I would recommend eating at Mahoney's (1 block away) or Joey K's (3 blocks away) for high quality, high volume food and then go to Bulldog for beers.

If you're able to limit your expectations, this is my favorite hole-in-the-wall, local bar in all…read moreof downtown New Orleans. Bartenders are friendly but slightly salty, but the beer is ice-cold. Get the "house gumbo" and a domestic beer for a filling and cheap supper.

Well worth the walk across Canal from Bourbon Street! Fun lil bar. Chef was fun too. Basic bar…read morevibe. Sandwichs were full of flavor and sremed fresh.. look a lot of these NOLA restaurants look like they get very lil foot traffic so i often question food turn around here.

Had a nice time here. Talking to other patrons and hearing…read morevery nice jazz Absinthe was very nice. Needed ice but drank fine Really nice 4 peice band - Zachery Lang was on horn. Did not get band name.

Eh not my favorite place for drinks due to quality of cocktails. I had to skip my Bloody Mary as it…read moretasted horrible. Even though my cocktail was horrible, the great band made up for it. The band was providing the tunes that you want to hear on Bourbon street. As for service: getting a drink at the bar can be tough when crowded. If this place is your jam, be patient.

Spent Thursday evening at Gumbeaux Comedy at The Howlin' Wolf Den, and it was a fun, upbeat…read moreshowcase of up-and-coming local and regional comedians. The Sit Down Comedienne and Red Bean absolutely stole the show. Their timing, delivery, and audience interaction had the room laughing from start to finish. A few of the other comics are still finding their rhythm, but that's part of the charm of supporting emerging talent. Located just across from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, The Howlin' Wolf Den was easy to find. It was fully wheelchair accessible and much larger inside than its exterior suggests. The venue also features a full bar and a reasonably priced finger food menu, making it a great place to spend an evening. Overall, it was a relaxed, entertaining night filled with plenty of laughs and a great way to kick off my New Orleans visit. #TysAdventures26 #HowlinWolfDen #GumbeauxComedy #NewOrleans #WheelchairAccessible #SupportLocalComedy #RedBean #TheSitDownComedienne

Food 3.5/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 4.5/5 I was visiting New Orleans for the weekend, and being tired from a flight in, I wanted something close to the hotel. My friends picked a spot, and we went - and we had no regrets. There was one man running the whole kitchen the night we came in, and he was doing great, although he was very busy. Food came out great, my friends had the "Badass Burger" which they all praised, especially the fresh fries. I personally had the Hot 8 Sampler and a simple Bacon Quesadilla - and those were no slouch either. If I had anything to complain about, it's that the price is a little high for the food you get. Though, that's to be expected so close to the convention center in a dive like this. Overall, my friends and I had a great experience - and we'd all be happy to come back.

This is a great place to meet up with your friends in mid city! Like beer? They have plenty of…read moreoptions on tap as well as many can and bottle options. Like really good, yet reasonably priced cocktails? They have those too! I ordered the bramble (only seven dollars!) and it was sooo tasty. I also ordered the Jucifer (a local beer by gnarly barly) and, as always, it was delicious. There is ample picnic table seating outside if you're looking to come with a larger group as well as plenty of space inside. The inside has the standard irish bar decor but its a lovely environment for a nice after-work weeknight drink. While I didn't order any food during my last visit, I did check out the menu and there are several tasty-sounding options. I look forward to ordering the totchos during my next visit. Overall - 5/5 stars.

Lovely bar, my bartender was very attentive and nice and helpful. Bathroom was nice and clean…read more Drinks were great also. I was not sure why they have a Dim Sum signage in one of their windows