The Rivershack Tavern is well-named! It is located on River Road in a historic building that has a…read moregreat deal of character. This building might be considered by some a shack, and it certainly is a bar. However, it also serves up some amazing food. It's historic inside as well as outside, having classic signs, posters, and other New Orleans memorabilia displayed on virtually every surface, including the ceilings. Also noteworthy are their barstools, which have amusing legs attached. The interior is rather dark, even in the middle of the day, but don't let this deter you. Your eyes will quickly adjust. This might be an advantage if your visit is to engage in day-drinking! However, if your visit is to eat, first look for the board displaying the Daily Special. These are a great choice and may include things not normally on the menu. Variety is the spice of life and all... However, the menu is adequate for most any purpose. There are a great variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, plates, and appetizers! I like that the sandwiches can be customized with sides. One can swap out regular fries for sweet potato fries, or there are really great and crispy tater tots! One can even opt for a bowl of gumbo or soup! Some of these changes involve a slight up-charge, but are worth it. Speaking of the soups and gumbos, these are really great choices. I happened to be there when French Onion Soup was part of the daily special, and it was amazing! Had a great big toasty chuck of bread with cheese on top, and the soup was rich and delicious. Their gumbo is a substantial choice, with great and deep flavors. I also recommend their BLT, which pairs well with a bowl of soup. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful and the prices are fair. This place is an experience that one should have while in the area. It's definitely a place you'll want to return to!

I have been here two or three times for various functions and get-togethers, but never actually…read moretried their food. This time I did, and I was not disappointed. The po-boy I had was piled high. I took half of it home. The fries were good and the price was reasonable. I'm sorry I waited so long. The list of draft beer is extensive, and the prices are good. (PBR on tap! Hard to find...). If you pay with cash you get a little discount from the card prices. The servers were friendly and cheerful. They knew a lot of the customers by name. The atmosphere was nice, like just a bunch of folks hanging out and having a good time. They have live music on some nights, so it might be crazier then, but I felt right at home. Much appreciated. Definitely means I will go back. Highly recommended!

Fun little bar that services the locals. A gal from the Rivershack suggested we give it a try. The…read moreplace was dark and had a typical bar look. We sat at the bar and the bartender made us a round. The bartender was great and gave us a lot of tips about local hit stops. I didn't catch his name, but evidently, he's the only male bartender there, so, shouldn't be that hard to find. We were on the lookout for fun places, not in the Quarter, and we found one here. Hope you have as much fun as we did!!

I really want to love this place. Jefferson Hwy is a great spot. The porch is awesome and the…read moreambiance is great. The bartenders are friendly and engaging but 2 out of 3 don't know how to pour a beer. If I order a pint of beer I am expecting 16 ounces. Management seems to be dismissed. They are constantly running out of liquor. How does a bar run out of vodka? They have several beer taps but half are usually empty. There is no way to find out what bands are playing. I saw some posts on FB lady month but typically Facebook isn't updated, instagram link doesn't work. The website shows their last event from a year ago. In between band sets, the bartender puts on their music of choice, which can be head banging or techno. You should match the music to the crowd or genre of who is playing that night. I see they are making physical renovations to the place to attract people. You may get new interest but if the business is broken they will not come back. I was in there a couple of days ago and saw a box with Toys For Tots propped up against a wall under a beer sign. There was no signage, nothing to bring attention to it. Of course it was empty. I was told it wasn't going over too well. There were 2 menu's on the wall, not sure which was correct. It's been under new management for month or so. I am hoping they can turn this around.

I love this cocktail bar! It has a speakeasy vibe. You can't beat the happy hour. The bartender…read moreis attentive and very talented!

It took the bar ten to fifteen minutes to acknowledge my wife and I…read more It's tucked away near loft18 in old Metairie. The drink was good but the service was last luster.

Now it's called "The Fan" stopped here just by coincidence. But a great non smoking clean bar with…read moregreat staff and owners. Highly recommend!

Great place for drinks, and conversation. Tremendous bar for getting together with friends or…read moremaking new ones.

You can smoke inside and they make great cocktails, the beer is nice and cold, and the bartenders…read moreare wonderful.....what else can a guy want?!! I live in Orleans parish and am happy to make the trip to hang in such a cozy place.

Martine's is a fun little cocktail dive bar in Old Metairie…read more Products: Duh-ranks, yo! They have a pretty good wine and beer selection, but they shine on their signature cocktails, of which there are so many that I could not reasonably list here, some of which rotate out regularly to keep variety up. Everything, and I mean *everything*, is reasonably priced, if not outright cheap. (5 stars) Service: Usually just a single bartender, except during shift changes, but the place is small enough, that is more than enough. All the 'tenders are friendly and efficient. (5 stars) Facilities: Martine's is located in a strip mall along Metairie Road. It's easily accessible from the Bonnebel exit off I-10. Signage is ample, but you have to be familiar with the turns along the street to be prepared to find it. There is some parking out front, and, as one goes to bars mainly at night, there isn't any competition for space then. There is a pool table, video poker, and what looks to be a non-functioning/unplugged pinball machine (never asked about it). The inside is smallish, and can probably hold about 50 people seated, including tables and bar stools. There is also outside seating available. It's clean, but, for whatever reason, the cigarette smoke lingers in the place. The management is aware and tries to work with customers on this angle. The decor is appropriate, with a saloon feel to it. (4 stars) Bonus 1: free pizza weeknights Bonus 2: free wings on Wednesday with Trivia Overall: The only things I dislike about this place are that it isn't walking distance from my place and the heavy cigarette smoke that makes my eyes burn. Check it out, especially if you like trivia (4 stars)

This dive is a great music venue. $3 High Life's and laid…read moreback. Great back patio during sets.

Wandered in almost by accident as we had to wait for a table at Jacques Imo's. The band had not…read morestarted its set yet so we just grabbed a beer and chatted with a very friendly bartender. We came back later and caught the second half of the set; it was $20 cover for the whole thing and $10 for the second half, though felt like if you were there before the band maybe the cover didn't apply. The music was great and the dive bar atmosphere really fed into the mood. You could also tell the bar had its crowd of regulars, and everybody was really into the music, which was great. I might have otherwise given it 4 stars because it felt slightly uncomfortable in terms of seating for the music, but the music, atmosphere, and bartender were so great it was a 5-star experience for my NoLa tourist self.

This is now under the name Faux Meaux, but is still a good enough time with live music and friendly…read morebartenders. The drinks are cold and they have live music.

Great hangout spot for late night vibes. All types of music throughout the night. Had the Jell-O…read moreshots and they were 10/10!

Star trek always on the 1st TV. Missed a western conference NBA game 7, because a 'regular'…read moredemanded the 'firestick' to put a baseball rainout on. Mostly cater to the bell to bell drinking gang.

Dear the mill. We hope everybody is safe. We know it must have been hard but we think of you and…read morecant wait to see you again. Thanks for everything you have given us..we will do the best to come back and help as much as we can.

MANY Diamond tables and one of the most famous pool halls in the world. Probably not for the…read morebougie types. One of my favorites. Much love.

What's not to love about a 24 hour billiard hall? When the urge hits me, I'm able to go. The hall…read moreis spacious. The food is tasty. The drinks are refreshing. You never who you are going to run into there, but everyone is just there to have a good time.

This was a hidden gem that we stumbled upon while visiting the Garden District. William, the…read morebartender, was knowledgeable and so fun. He is the mastermind behind many of the house specialty cocktails. We had aperol spritz and Swampy thing. All were delish. A really fun part was all the locals who stopped in. Very friendly and fun. Check it out. Very close tk the St Charles /Broadway stop on the St Charles line.

I loved being able to sit on the porch and people watch! Top tier viewing of the streetcar. The…read morebartender was great. He came outside and took our order--which isn't normal, but we got there a bit early, so he accommodated us before the rush. I had one of the fall cocktails. Didn't love it, but I did not hate it.