I loved this spot. If you get here before 7 it's free entrance. If you get here after, it's gonna…read morecost you $20 just to get in. I think the drinks were really good, but they have afull bar if you want something specific. I loved the moody, dark ambiance in this bar. There were plenty of private seating areas where small groups can sit and share a few intimate moments in a creepy cool spot. If you want, there's also a gallery where you can hang in the fresh air.

This was a bucket list item on our trip to NOLA, and I'm glad we made it. Reading other reviews, I…read morecan totally get feeling ripped off by paying a $20 cover charge. I had a different experience as we went before 7 pm, so no cover charge and we did not have any of the issues with bad service. The drinks were ok, and I agree, a little overpriced. The Atelier Vie Rouge was a nice drink, but I left without feeling any effects, so perhaps also on the lower end of ABV. I also agree that the plastic drink cups could use some enhancement. Surely, there are plastic or perhaps even some eco-friendly materials that are shaped more in line with the atmosphere However, the inside is the attraction here, and it was a relaxed, goth-cool vibe. Great music, fun projected images, artwork, and even some shrines.

Absolutely LOVED checking this spot out in New Orleans. If you are in the area I highly recommend…read morefor you to check this spot out, they have great cocktails and live music. Looking forward to coming again!

We stumbled upon this place after dinner and absolutely loved the live music and the fun that was…read morebeing had. It was a great place to enjoy a drink, listen and watch the shenanigans, and just relax. Bartender was awesome and took great care of us, even though they were incredibly busy. It was definitely loud and not good for conversation, but we had a lot of fun.

We were in town for the weekend and looking for something a little different than the madness of…read moreBourbon St. Found this "hidden" speakeasy style lounge and exuded to give to a try. Really cool lounge vibe, live acoustic music, and great drinks.

The speakeasy is located under a theater and if you don't know where the front door is, then you…read morewill totally miss it. The bar area is nice and cozy and the lounge area for live music. It's great to sit in and enjoy the ambience. The drinks we had were just OK. The bartender that was waiting on us was not very helpful. I asked for a couple recommendations and she didn't have much to say other than she didn't like any of those and she liked red wine. That was really offputting and not helpful at all even if that's true she could have been more helpful to try and tell me what drinks she would suggest or what is most popular.

This is an easy 5-star review. Lazy me would just cherry pick from the other 5-star reviews but…read more.. Preservation Hall is a must when visiting New Orleans. Picture exceptional musicians playing traditional jazz in your living room or backyard. There are no frills, light shows, just benches and standing room areas which allow you to be transported back in time when jazz was king. From their website: "Operating as a family business, Preservation Hall supported the unique culture of traditional jazz in New Orleans, which developed in the local melting pot of African, Caribbean, and European musical traditions at the turn of the 20th Century. Preservation Hall was a rare space in the South where racially integrated bands and audiences shared music together during the Jim Crow era." I would strongly suggest that you purchase your tickets well in advance as these shows sell out. In the past the Hall was BYOB and there were no rest rooms. They have upped their game and there is a full bar and bathrooms! Each show is only 45 minutes in length for those 45 minutes you are in for a truly magnificent experience.

This is a historic spot. It's small inside- not fancy- it's real. No big lights, no big speakers,…read moreno mixers or autotune. Think- sitting in the living room. Old church style benches. Get your tickets early. The musicians were great- music was great. I loved it.

Jolie is a bar with its own ambiance whether you're there for dinner or drinks its vibey mood sets…read morethe tone. My friend had reservations for 7. We planned to have dinner here and was seated in a casual area with lower tables. While nice to sit for a casual drink was not up to par for parties who planned to dine in. Our first server we asked to move had declined our request. Stating there wasn't any room to accommodate. Which to be fair is fair when it's a Saturday night. However, we had made reservations and was astonished this wasn't an accommodation for a party they knew was coming in ahead of time. Thankfully, my friend went up to the host to request a table change, and was eventually accommodated with a booth. Booth can sit 6 people comfortably and 7 was a tad squish so they immediately offered an ottoman for someone to sit in the end. Food was delicious, most of us ordered the steak and frites.

Entering Jolie feels like stepping into a moody lounge with lots of flair! With its very low,…read moreromantic lighting, it makes for a perfect date night or a fun girls' night out and it feels gives a sense of privacy. ​The appetizers, entrées, and craft cocktails were all great. However, a few of our drinks took longer than expected to arrive, which temporarily paused the fun and conversation while we wondered where they were. That aside, the staff were all very pleasant. You'll find street parking and there were some parking garages within walking distance.

My fiance and I were in town for a business event. We visited bourbon street because you have to do…read morethat will in New Orleans. We walked into Toulouse Dive Bar to escape the hustle and bustle of Bourbon St. Josh was bartending and we ended up spending 3 hours at Dive bar. The pool tables and environment was a great escape from the craziness of Bourbon, and the happy hour specials cannot be beat. Josh immed made us feel like regulars, even though we are from out of town. He told us he would be there again the next night; we came back with a friend and stayed for hours. He told us he would be at the sister bar, Molly's, the following night. Again, We returned, especially for Josh. We will absolutely be coming back to Toulouse Dive Bar and Molly's on our next visit to New Orleans!

This place wasn't packed, even on a weekend night. We stopped by this place taking one of the local…read moreghost tours at night. What you will notice is the thing that is most exciting about this place isn't the ghost stories, not the drinks, not the staff, but it is the bathroom door. Yep, the bathroom door. Here it is, and it looks like a bookshelf. You can see about the 3rd row down, there is a space where you can see a stick figure sideways, and that is the handle to the bathroom. Pretty cute. Had to use the bathroom here and it was a wrap and on to the next spot. Of course we tried the drinks, but it was a pretty basic bar, so nothing more to brag about there.

Good food, real ghosts, amazing decor, and an awesome server! My best friend and I came here after…read morehearing about their seance room and Esu altar upstairs. The place is beautifully decorated, food was a bit pricey but worth the experience, and the star of the show was definitely our amazing server Charlie! Charlie gave us a tour of the upstairs area known for its spirits and told us fun ghost stories and sightings about the place as well as its history! It was the only place I felt in the French Quarter that I really felt the presence of ghosts. Upstairs in the dark blue room with the chandelier my friend and I kept catching green blobs in all of our pictures both on my digital camera and her iphone. Highly recommend if you are looking for a lunch spot with great spooky ambience and rich history!

I gave it a chance in spite of my suspicions about it being a disingenuous tourist trap, but my…read moreinitial instincts were spot on. I ordered a half dozen oysters that cost $14. To be clear, I don't care about the money, but I value the good energy I receive in NOLA. The oysters and the other item I got were mediocre. But then when I left, I saw a sign outside saying a dozen oysters were on special during the Happy Hour period I was there in for $12. So they looked me in the eye and decided to rob me (not of money, of human decency) instead of letting me know about the special. Stay away from this crappy place, there are countless cool people and joints in this wonderful town.

Came to this (not over the top) vampire themed restaurant while visiting NOLA, and enjoyed the…read moreexperience. The worn brick, detailed ironwork on walls and windows, and gold embellished ceiling tiles over the bar help give the interior a warm, castle like feel. I don't know of any other place where you can get an assortment of cocktails in a blood bag, which is their main gimmick. I opted for the sangria, which was very good. My husband ordered the Eggs Your Way, and I split the Vampire Breakfast Burger with a friend. His breakfast was good, though not great, as the biscuit and potatoes were a bit overdone. The burger was very good, as were the side of french fries. The only issue was that there was some sort of disconnect between the waitress and kitchen, and the burger didn't get to our table until everyone else in our large party had eaten. This is a great spot to visit and enjoy something unique. Seats fill up quickly, so plan ahead.

What the actual EF is happening here?…read more I walked into Vampire Cafe because I desperately had to pee and was more than willing to buy a drink at the bar. I wasn't trying to sneak into the bathroom. I wasn't trying to squat behind a plant. I was a PAYING CUSTOMER IN WAITING. The hostess told me I couldn't just get a drink at the bar. Okay. Fine. So I said, "No problem. Put me down for a table. I'll order food. I'll order drinks. I'll spend money. I just need to use the bathroom." NOPE. At this point my bladder was fighting for its life, so I offered to literally HAND THIS WOMAN $20 CASH TO LET ME PEE. $20. FOR A TOILET. SHE STILL SAID NO. I have never been so personally victimized by a bathroom in my entire life. Like girl, WHAT DO YOU THINK I'M GOING TO DO IN THERE? Steal the toilet? Perform an exorcism? I was willing to BUY A DRINK. I was willing to BUY FOOD. I was willing to SIT DOWN AND BECOME A FULL-FLEDGED CUSTOMER. I WAS WILLING TO PAY A TWENTY-DOLLAR TOILET TOLL. And somehow the answer was still NO PEE FOR YOU. At this point it stopped being about the bathroom and became a bizarre psychological experiment to see how badly a human being can need to pee before they simply start crying. And the funniest part? OUR GHOST TOUR GUIDE RECOMMENDED THIS PLACE. We actually came in excited to get a Vampire Bag. Instead, Vampire Cafe became the first place in NOLA to make me think, "You know what? EFFFFFF THIS PLACE."

I've heard liquor and ice cream but scotch?! Ordered the Vanilla Bean and made it boozy. I never…read morewould have thought Scotch would pair so well with vanilla bean, but it did! The two complemented each other perfectly without one overpowering the other. Service was great and so was the atmosphere. It felt New Orleans without trying too hard to feel New Orleans, if that makes sense. Just a really cool, relaxed spot with its own personality. Definitely glad we stopped in and would absolutely come back.

SOOOO FUN! I'm…read moreusually not a sweets girl, more savory but my friends found this place nearby and so we went right around opening time and before dinner. The decor was very fun and sexy. Wish we got a couch versus the normal boring chairs, but it was fine. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered the boozy versions of course. The ice cream flavors were amazing! I honestly can't remember them all, but I think the zulu was my favorite of the night. The portions were PERFECT. Such a treat, they even had the world cup playing so bonus points for them. Highly recommended for a night out!

This bar is a must visit! The instant you walk in through the door you see the hostess at the end…read moreof the hall. The red and white striped wall sets you back in time. As you turn to the left, you enter the bar and the smell of turpentine hits your nose. The bar looks like a scene from the 1920's just as was built over a 100 years ago. The music and bartenders fit the role. I got the French 75...that's what they're known for. I took one for the team on that one because I really don't like champagne. Cheers to the fighter pilots! The guyaba colada was where it's at. What a unique perfectly balanced craft cocktail. The ingredients all come together so it's very hard to pinpoint what's actually in it. La grande dame...you can smell the roses as they make the drink. Ironically, the drink did not taste like roses. It was a balanced citrus based cocktail with a touch of sour from the fresh lime. Very delicious and delightful. Makulu makai- looks like a work of art! Tastes like candy with a blend of lime and fresh mixed fruit with lime. It doesn't taste like alcohol because it's balanced to perfection. So good! Fall old fashioned called the southern gentleman - bourbon brown butter washed with pecan - a bit on the sweet side from the brown butter. Tastes like dessert, not overly alcohol forward as most old fashioned are because the brown butter tones it down some...great work!

You know those places that feel like an institution ,something you just have to visit as a tourist…read more New Orleans has plenty of them, and this one definitely comes across as one of the originals. We found a seat, ordered our drinks, and had a great time once they arrived. The space could have been better maintained- floors were noticeably soiled with spilled drinks and napkins, and there didn't seem to be much effort to clean up during our visit. The drinks themselves were excellent. I had a French 75, and my husband ordered a Sazerac. We also got some fries to go along with our drinks since we were bar hopping and not planning a full meal. The fries were good and paired nicely with the cocktails.Service was generally fine, but overall the cleanliness and upkeep of the space took away slightly from the experience, which is a shame given the reputation of the place.