A recent trip here was enjoyed as a perfect midafternoon break from the heat. Cool, dark and just casual enough to relax in without dressing up. The cocktails are very well crafted, as you'd expect, with the Toronto a highlight, as a Rye drink, and the namesake Sazerac a great representation. read more

Some bars just make their way into your nightly routine. The Sazerac Bar did just that. I ended up here two nights in a row because it's just that good. Old world elegance, very polished bartenders, classic atmosphere with business travelers and tourists. It reminds you why classic hotel bars never go out of style. While everyone else orders a Sazerac, I'll happily stick with my Manhattan. They absolutely nailed it both nights. If you appreciate a timeless cocktail bar, don't skip this one. read more

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Swanky and fun. Located within the Roosevelt hotel, this cool bar has lots of rich history (that you can read about while there). Whether sitting at the bar, or in one of the many lounge chairs on the opposite wall, every seat is an excellent. While I knew of the drink French 75, on the bar menu it was offered with either gin or cognac. I decided to try the cognac and so glad I did. Perfectly delicious! It turns out that drink is actually a French 125, so I learned something new that night. Great spot with a great vibe. read more

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The Sazarac exceeded our expectations , especially when it came to to making my 81 year old mom feel special. She had never ordered a drink sitting at a bar so she chose the Sazarac for her first. The head bartender came over and presented her with a gift to celebrate marking it off her bucket list. read more

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Calling all bartenders, servers, and cocktail fanatics, this is a place you must go while you're in NOLA. The ambience was incredible, & the drinks were even better. It was shoulder to shoulder in here - yet the bartender still made time to talk to us and give us some history on the bar. read more

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The Sazerac Bar at the The Roosevelt New Orleans prepares an outstanding Sazerac cocktail, as you would expect. While the Sazerac wasn't invented here, this is arguably its most iconic home, a place where New Orleans cocktail history comes to life. I would use this version as your gold standard when dining out in New Orleans and looking for a perfect Sazerac. We enjoyed watching bartender Rachel craft each drink. Rye whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, and sugar are stirred in a small pitcher with ice. The serving glass is chilled, then emptied, and finished with an absinthe rinse along the rim. The cocktail is strained into the glass and topped with a lemon peel. The atmosphere makes the experience even better. The murals, the history, and the energy of the room give it a sense of occasion that you do not get at most bars. We had such a great time sitting at the bar that my wife and I each finished two and a half Sazeracs, which tells you everything you need to know. read more

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This has become a "must visit" spot for us on any trip to NOLA. The ambiance of this place is top-tier, and the bartenders are always happy to discuss the history and cocktails that make it special. Highly recommend you swing in to check it out and sip on a legendary Sazerac. Cheers! read more

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Great vibe and delicious drink! Love the cognac sazerac and Ramos, both very unique taste. Feels like time travels back sipping in the 50s Rosevelt bar read more

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Charming old school bar in the Waldorf Astoria! We snagged 2 bar seats and our bartenders were super friendly and engaging. The place filled up pretty quickly. We tried 2 different sazeracs (popular drink in NOLA). I liked my coffee based one slightly better. Really cute ambiance and perfect for a pre or post dinner drink! read more

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It wouldn't be a trip to NOLA without a stop here. Beautiful hotel, elegant bar, and great people watching. Its wooden decor like an old fashioned men's club, and for a bar its quiet. Drinks are priced as they would be in any nice place. People watching at its finest. read more

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cute hotel bar inside the ritz. came inside to grab a drink -gott the banana foster which was sooo good ! our server was nice && friendly! couch areas looked nice && relaxing fir everyone to gather. read more

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Rachel was not only kind and efficient but she makes a mean dirty martini (Belvedere) with blue cheese stuffed olives. She's efficient and pleasant too. She made my experience at the Sazarac Bar lovely and wonderfully boozy. The ambience boasts beautifully decorated walls with people of color in the market place. There's also a vast bar with much to offer even the most discerning drink connoisseurs. It is definitely an experience to have when in New Orleans. read more

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Visited the Sazerac Bar while in New Orleans. The atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed, truly a time capsule to another era -- dark walnut paneling, glowing chandeliers, and an intimate setting that still feels effortlessly chill. This place has long been a cornerstone of the city, and you can feel the history the moment you walk in. The service was exceptional; the bartenders were clearly skilled, attentive, friendly, and efficient. I also received excellent hospitality from Patricia, the food and beverage manager, which really elevated the experience. Tried the classic cocktails -- beautifully balanced and expertly crafted. Overall, a must-visit New Orleans institution and absolutely worth returning to. Saluti read more

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A MUST DO IN NEW ORLEANS! If you like a good Sazerac, then you have to visit this historic bar in the Roosevelt Hotel. Great vibes! read more

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First bar stop in the beautiful city of New Orleans! Charming and dark interior with lovely staff. Concise menu and our drink order came with some bar snacks - trail mix and ginger chews. We practically ordered half the menu- the Ramos Gin Fizz, the Gold Rush, the Hugo Girl, the Chocolate Cherry Bomb, the Coco Loco, and the Hurricane. All delicious and unique- you can't go wrong with anything you order. A must try during your next Nola trip! read more

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The Ramos Gin Fizz at the Sazerac Bar was delicious - light, frothy, and super smooth with a subtle citrus flavor and just a hint of sweetness. Definitely on the pricier side, but worth trying at least once for the experience. read more

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This is supposed to be the best place to get a Sazerac in New Orleans, and it wasn't bad. I'll say I preferred the Napoleon House's version to this one, but to each their own. It was fairly crowded around 10p on a Friday night, but we found a spot at the bar with two stools for 8 people (insert joke here). Most of us ordered Sazerac's and nobody was impressed. The Chocolate version was good but didn't have the essence of a Sazerac. Other cocktails were OK but everything was waaaaaaay too expensive if you ask me. I get it, it's in a nice hotel and they're trying to be opulent. but $22 for a basic Sazerac seems a bit high. Bottle Service at a club is a better value! If you're looking for it, it's inside the Roosevelt Hotel (Waldorf Astoria) not too far South of Canal St. read more

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Finally got to come out to try the bar inside the Roosevelt. We went during Christmas time so all the holiday themed drinks were the center of the menu. One thing to note, during holiday weekends it is packed as sardines. We had to wait a minute to catch someone's attention. After we did, my husband got a mocktail and I got the Christmas cookie drink. My drink was smooth but it really didn't give cookie taste to me but it was delicious. My hubs wasn't too much of a fan of the mocktail. I won't knock it for that, the presentation was beautiful but maybe we could have ordered a different drink but we did one round since it was busy. I am interested in returning to try some of their non holiday drinks. read more

The perfect place to have a Sazerac! Loved the history of the bar and the hotel as well! read more

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When my friends are in town we always end up at the Sazerac Bar, especially during the holidays when the lights are up at the Roosevelt. Instead of just ordering a Sazerac I decided to look in their menu and found a coffee Sazerac that I decided to try (I love coffee in all forms!). I found it to be very delicious and more smooth than the usual Sazerac. The bartenders are all very nice and seating is hard to come by, but if you wait a bit you can sometimes snag a table. read more

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While the Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans, this is the only proper place to get one if you are trying it for the first time. Having a Sazerac from The Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt hotel is the gold standard. The only cocktail, in my opinion, embodies New Orleans. Th service here is top notch. From the moment you step inside the Art Deco elegance of the room, you're met with a quiet sophistication. This hotel bar is a must if you decide to have a go at a Sazerac. read more

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One of the famous cocktail bars in town that feature one of the most famous drinks in New Orleans history and no its not the sazerac but the Ramos Gin Fizz. The Gin Fizz is good here but not as good as Bar Tonique. The other cocktails are also great but at a premium price. Given that this bar is filled nightly with tourists and hotel guests while being overpriced, I avoid coming here if I can. read more

A beautiful, classy, mysterious dark bar located inside The Roosevelt Hotel. If you are one who wants to try the famous Sazerac Cocktail, this is the best place to get it. They make it with pride and sophistication. You would think the service would be uptight but they were very friendly and helpful. I get to try the famous Ramos Gin Fizz as well for the first time. This is more inline with my cocktail palate. A little more sweeter and refreshing than the bold Sazerac. read more

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I heard the Sazerac was a good place to grab a drink in N'Awlins. Its located in the Roosevelt, a Waldorf Astoria hotel. I started off with a Forteleza reposado, but it was very expensive. So for my second drink, I had the sig Sazerac, a local spin on an Old Fashioned. Its made w/ rye vs bourbon, so it has a spicier profile. I really enjoyed the sig drink here. They also have a lot of other concoctions in and old skool setting. My bartenders were friendly & warm. The space is art deco and large, with a long bar, and lots of tables and couches for larger groups. I have Diamond Hilton status, so maybe next time I'm in Crescent City I'll stay at the old skool Roosevelt. I'll be able to walk to the Sazerac. read more

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If you're a fan of Sazarac and you find yourself in New Orleans The Sazarac Bar inside the Roosevelt is the place to go. Sazarac is the featured drink but any type of high end cocktail can be found here. We were staying around the corner at an Airbnb and this place came highly recommended by our Uber driver. It gives off a classy yet approachable vibe. We were dressed more casual since we just got in town after a day of travel but it didn't seem to matter. We enjoyed our Sazarac's and toasted to the beginning of a great trip in the Big Easy! read more

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A group of coworkers and I came here while on a work trip. We had heard great things about this bar. The ambiance was very warm and cozy and yet selective in style. We sat in the couch area as it was full but we didn't have to wait long at all to get a server to come and ask us for our order. I got a beer ( I can't remember what kind) and I'm not a huge beer fan but the beer was great and fresh and they had these great napkins. There was piano playing next door that created an even better vibe. read more

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Great classic cocktails and a beautiful bar. Always on the list when I go to the Big Easy! read more

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Had Old Fashion: below expectation Coco Loco: met expectations Not impressed with old fashion. Can't believe this Sazerac bar don't have gentlemen cubes for old fashions. Plus it was made in 10 secs. No bitters Coco loco was fine. No issues I just assume the Sazerac Bar was a craft cocktail bar. read more

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Came here for the Christmas drinks and they did not disappoint. We had the Christmas cookie and the candy cane and both were exquisite. The ambiance was obviously 10/10, but the drinks and service were also top tier. Definitely not a gimmicky Christmas bar, it is the real deal. read more

Classy bar which is a great option to use credits before the day ends. We tried 4 Sazerac's across the city and this is still our favorite. Bartenders were friendly and nice to serve beer or wine right before close. read more

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Justin was was very rude when I asked about my drink. Unprofessional to say the least. Everyone else was very nice and attentive. Just keep a lookout for Justin. read more

If you only have one cocktail in New Orleans, make it a Sazerac at the eponymous bar at the Roosevelt Hotel. The beautiful Art Déco barroom transports you back to the 1930s with paneling made from a single walnut tree, beautiful mural paintings that convey a real sense of place, and a bar centered by a gorgeous etched-glass bas relief sculpture presiding over the absinthe service and flanked by a massive, award-winning silver water cooler and the 1878 Ascot Cup sailing trophy. Beyond the ambiance is the performance art taking place behind the bar. Brandon didn't just toss the ingredients into a mixing glass, stir, and decant into a cocktail glass. Rather, the patient care and precision he took with each step, as he explained the history of the cocktail and of the barroom, evoked a Japanese tea ceremony more than anything else. And the cocktail did not disappoint. The best part? I stumbled upon the bar by pure kismet, as I had come to the hotel to send a parcel at the UPS store upstairs. Walking through those doors was like taking a step back in time and the brief half-hour I spent savoring my first Sazerac was one of the most enjoyable experiences I had in New Orleans. read more

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A cute dark and moody bar that I came to just to have he Gin Fizz and it was great. The patrons were friendly. It's pretty dark and crowded despite being g seemingly hidden in the Waldorf Astoria. I would definitely come back. read more

Not only is the Sazerac bar historic, but it's legendary. In 1949, a group of women stormed the famed bar because they wanted equality and a stiff drink. At the time, women were only allowed in bars on Mardi Gras Day. That incident is now referred to as The Storming of the Sazerac, and it's celebrated every year here in September. Located in the Roosevelt Hotel, the Sazerac bar exudes a classic elegance with its wood grained Walnut bar, magnificent Paul Ninas murals, classy barstools, & plush banquettes. The bartenders are skilled at their craft & deliver top notch service. Having just celebrated National Sazerac Day at the Sazerac House down the street, I stopped here for a drink. I ordered a Sidecar, and it was delightful. A perfect balance of sweet & tart as the Cognac blended nicely with the acidity of the lemon juice and subtle sweetness of Cointreau. While enjoying my cocktail I had an enjoyable conversation with the man next to me. He told me that he frequently comes to NOLA for business and always stays at The Roosevelt because the Sazerac Bar is his favorite place. read more

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Ambiance: This place has a very classy vibe like you should be smoking a cigar with your cognac kind of fancy. We came here around 9 pm and the place was fairly empty and moody but then a tour bus of people came in an hour later and the place got VERY noisy and echo-y to the point of being unenjoyable. They have a solid modern cocktail list which features some fun combinations you would see in a mixology bar while still sporting their creative takes on classic cocktails and of course the classic Sazerac. The staff were friendly although the drinks took a while to come out. Drinks: We got some Sazeracs and a cocktail that had tequila and jalapeno and they were all good. The drinks featured quality liquors that played a starring role while the other ingredients just add accents. They were balanced and rich which made for good slow sipping. The $22-24 price was a bit steep but you're paying a premium for the historic location. I think this place is worth a visit for the experience. This place has history, vibes, and a solid cocktail menu that will suit all types of drinkers including mocktails for non-drinkers! Try to come when it is a little slower and you'll have a better time. read more

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Great Sazerac! It's located in a hotel. The decorations at the entrance are so amazing! read more

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Want a legit Sazerac? Well this is the original spot. Also the same bar that invited women to come have one after WW2 when it was more than a little frowned upon for ladies to go to a bar. Classy place, dark wood, comfy chairs and you're surrounded by history (look around and wander around). Located in the Roosevelt hotel which is a lovely piece of architecture with some cool artifacts if you wank around and look. Apparently the original Sazerac bar was where the gift shop is now and the current one is where the "men's only" bar was back in the day. read more

This is a quiet and classy bar located inside the historic Roosevelt hotel. It's much like the fancy and historic hotels you see in most big cities and this bar is small but quiet and the bartender was excellent. They had a few non-alcoholic options on the menu but I didn't like any of those so I asked the bartender to make me something gingery and it was delicious! We had some bar nuts and pretzels (complimentary) and enjoyed our drinks before dinner here. Despite the St. Patrick's Day parade and some slight pandemonium outside, this was a quiet and calm place. read more

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My favorite bar in New Orleans! The best Sazerac in the city. Beautiful interior. Great service. Classy and timeless.

My first sazerac! Very speakeasy feel ambiance with a huge bar. The staff were quiet but friendly. The sazerac was delicious! read more

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