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For my first visit to NoLa Tropical Isle was such a great on theme bar. Absolutely loved all of the green grenades and the themining is so fun We ordered a "Green Granade " See the pictures below. It tasted like a GUSHER it was so good! The service was fast and the live music was so good! Honestly for a Saturday night it wasn't that crowded but I liked that because we were able to grab stools to sit on for our whole bachelorette group.
Super fun place. Great balcony to people watch. The bartender was really nice and the shark attack was great. He did the whole show for our group and it was fantastic. Definitely a must go to stop on your trip to NOLA.
My hunny had a Hand Grenade & loved it! I ham a very tasty Bloody Mary! The atmosphere is great, not overly noisy or crowded. The bartender was fantastic & made sure we (& a lot more) were well taken care of!!
So much fun. Went to get the famous Shark Attack drink. So much fun. The drink was delicious.
Stopped in for a granade. They are a bourbon st staple but eh not my style. The zidaco music was good though!
Had to try my first Hand Grenade, an item I was informed of multiple times leading up to my first visit to NOLA! Tropical Isle was the place to go for this drink, and it did notttt disappoint. Bartender was hilarious and welcoming, also serving us when we came back in for a refill (15 minutes later, since 4 of us decided one hand grenade would be enough for us at the time.) Inside is colorful and there's live music! Also saw a photobooth tucked in the corner behind a table, and managed to squeeze the group in for a $5 photo strip. Worth it.
I understand the hype on this cocktail. It's tasty and strong. Got really chill laid back vibes. Service was also fast. Keep the cup for a cheaper refill at all locations.
Tropical Isle was a blast! Before coming to New Orleans, it was recommended to me by co-workers, and it surely did not disappoint! The first afternoon I went, they had a great deal on their IPA, which I had never heard of but tasted great! I met a lot of cool people and interesting characters as well, to include a couple making out right next to me. Usually I wouldn't have been into this kind of behavior, but I was in New Orleans on vacation, so I guess it kind of comes with the territory. Lol. The second night I went, I opted for the infamous Hand Grenades, which were pretty good, but did mess my stomach up a little bit, so I quit after two. However, they had an awesome live band, which played some songs that I hadn't heard in bars in years. Finally, I loved the vibe and atmosphere - it completely leaned into the craziness of New Orleans. 5/5, must stop by if in The Big Easy!
The Hand Grenade at Tropical Isle deserves its own Wikipedia page. NOLA changed my life and this drink absolutely played a role. It is ice cold dangerously smooth and way stronger than it tastes which is honestly rude. The neon green color the massive souvenir cup and the loud fun music immediately put you in vacation mode. The place is sticky loud a little grimy and exactly what New Orleans should feel like. My friend always orders the Shark Attack which means extra ice and that whistle going off like we are at a sporting event while I stay loyal to the Hand Grenade. After three the giggle fest usually starts which feels like a required milestone not a warning sign. This is not just a drink it is part of the full NOLA experience. If you come to New Orleans and do not have a Hand Grenade at Tropical Isle did you even go!!
Deceivingly small when you enter. The bar, the live entertainment stage, it seems like there is not much going on here. Go upstairs and enter a new world. There is another large bar up there, an air hockey table, and more. The best part is the view outside overlooking Bourbon Street. Food? Do they even have any here? They are known for their "Shark Attack" and "Hand Grenade" drinks. I believe, I chose unwisely with the Shark Attack. Yes, they do a fun thing at the bar - including throwing crushed ice into the room - when it is ordered but, wow, not a match for my taste.
Ended up on bourbon street and decided to stumble into tropical isle to grab a drink as we continued to people watch. The security guard was very friendly and the drinks were very strong. The place itself has a very cool electric tropical vibe with all the neon lights and timey collections of things hanging from the walls. It's actually pretty neat, they have a bunch of Knick knacks and photos all over haha. Note: they don't take Apple or google pay!
A great bar with a fun vibe! The bartender, Tim was uber-friendly and the "Hand Grenade" drink will put you on your butt if you're not careful! A great time....
Fun bar! I ordered the skinny hand grenade which was good but still super sweet tasting. My friends shark attack and horny gator were less sweet (but also twice the price). The shark attack was fun because the bartender rings a bell and makes a show of putting the shark in the drink!
I love this one! The band is right in the middle of the bar and you can request a song by sending your request through one of those little bank drive-hru tubes I think that is so cool. CLEARLY I AM EASILY ENTERTAINED LMAO. Obviously you have to get a Hand Grenade when you come to NOLA, but even better order a Shark Attack. Trust me. Great service, great music, super fun place. I love it here. read more
One of the signature drinks that comes to mind is the classic hand grenade! The place for years has been a tourist magnet and garners so many visitors. You can opt to get a frozen hand grenade or one on the rocks! When me and my boyfriend went their frozen slushi machine was broken. So we got the hand grenade on the rocks! The drinks always hit and to me visiting the spot reflects you going to a fun attraction at Disney World. From the neon lights and animated 3D images brings a unique aesthetic to the place. The bartenders were nice and did provide good customer service. If you want to continue enjoying the place, you can go up to the roof top for some more fun! read more
20 days ago
I love love this place. It's a classic and a staple to stop by. We had shark attacks and played around with the presentation of the drinks with the bartenders. They had live music, fun atmosphere, the crowd was enjoying themselves. I love it here. I definitely will always stop here. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
For my first visit to NoLa Tropical Isle was such a great on theme bar. Absolutely loved all of the green grenades and the themining is so fun We ordered a "Green Granade " See the pictures below. It tasted like a GUSHER it was so good! The service was fast and the live music was so good! Honestly for a Saturday night it wasn't that crowded but I liked that because we were able to grab stools to sit on for our whole bachelorette group. read more
10 months ago
Super fun place. Great balcony to people watch. The bartender was really nice and the shark attack was great. He did the whole show for our group and it was fantastic. Definitely a must go to stop on your trip to NOLA. read more
8 months ago
My hunny had a Hand Grenade & loved it! I ham a very tasty Bloody Mary! The atmosphere is great, not overly noisy or crowded. The bartender was fantastic & made sure we (& a lot more) were well taken care of!! read more
11 months ago
So much fun. Went to get the famous Shark Attack drink. So much fun. The drink was delicious. read more
2 years ago
Had to try my first Hand Grenade, an item I was informed of multiple times leading up to my first visit to NOLA! Tropical Isle was the place to go for this drink, and it did notttt disappoint. Bartender was hilarious and welcoming, also serving us when we came back in for a refill (15 minutes later, since 4 of us decided one hand grenade would be enough for us at the time.) Inside is colorful and there's live music! Also saw a photobooth tucked in the corner behind a table, and managed to squeeze the group in for a $5 photo strip. Worth it. read more
1 year ago
Tropical Isle was a blast! Before coming to New Orleans, it was recommended to me by co-workers, and it surely did not disappoint! The first afternoon I went, they had a great deal on their IPA, which I had never heard of but tasted great! I met a lot of cool people and interesting characters as well, to include a couple making out right next to me. Usually I wouldn't have been into this kind of behavior, but I was in New Orleans on vacation, so I guess it kind of comes with the territory. Lol. The second night I went, I opted for the infamous Hand Grenades, which were pretty good, but did mess my stomach up a little bit, so I quit after two. However, they had an awesome live band, which played some songs that I hadn't heard in bars in years. Finally, I loved the vibe and atmosphere - it completely leaned into the craziness of New Orleans. 5/5, must stop by if in The Big Easy! read more
8 months ago
The Hand Grenade at Tropical Isle deserves its own Wikipedia page. NOLA changed my life and this drink absolutely played a role. It is ice cold dangerously smooth and way stronger than it tastes which is honestly rude. The neon green color the massive souvenir cup and the loud fun music immediately put you in vacation mode. The place is sticky loud a little grimy and exactly what New Orleans should feel like. My friend always orders the Shark Attack which means extra ice and that whistle going off like we are at a sporting event while I stay loyal to the Hand Grenade. After three the giggle fest usually starts which feels like a required milestone not a warning sign. This is not just a drink it is part of the full NOLA experience. If you come to New Orleans and do not have a Hand Grenade at Tropical Isle did you even go!! read more
Deceivingly small when you enter. The bar, the live entertainment stage, it seems like there is not much going on here. Go upstairs and enter a new world. There is another large bar up there, an air hockey table, and more. The best part is the view outside overlooking Bourbon Street. Food? Do they even have any here? They are known for their "Shark Attack" and "Hand Grenade" drinks. I believe, I chose unwisely with the Shark Attack. Yes, they do a fun thing at the bar - including throwing crushed ice into the room - when it is ordered but, wow, not a match for my taste. read more
Ended up on bourbon street and decided to stumble into tropical isle to grab a drink as we continued to people watch. The security guard was very friendly and the drinks were very strong. The place itself has a very cool electric tropical vibe with all the neon lights and timey collections of things hanging from the walls. It's actually pretty neat, they have a bunch of Knick knacks and photos all over haha. Note: they don't take Apple or google pay! read more
Fun bar! I ordered the skinny hand grenade which was good but still super sweet tasting. My friends shark attack and horny gator were less sweet (but also twice the price). The shark attack was fun because the bartender rings a bell and makes a show of putting the shark in the drink! read more
2 years ago
Another spot NOLA spot I was happy to visit again. The hand grenades are still delicious and strong. Definitely something everyone that comes to Nola should experience if you're 21 and older. read more
Sunday, I was highly disappointed with my hand grenade from the popular tropical isle. I don't understand the hype for this drink. I tried it on the rocks - no buzz. My man tried it as a slushy - no buzz. I didn't really enjoy the taste of it either. I'm not a picky person, but I honestly regret this purchase. I believe it was $12 each and $10 for refills (which we did not use). The host was pleasant and straight to the point. There is nothing much to say about her service. We were in and out of there in less than 5 minutes. The inside was too dark so we decided to continue our stroll vs sitting. I would encourage folks to try other daiquiri locations with better tasting options. read more
Straight to the point, this place is "thee" place to go on Bourbon Street. Call it a tourist hotspot lol, and the girls and I marked it off of our Mardi Gras bucket list but -- the grenades were received, and the party continued. Loveee Tropical Isle! Much love to them from the DMV. read more
1 year ago
BUCKET LIST- there are MANNNNNY of these chain bars!! Many people say you need to try and few of the staple drinks/food on Bourbon Street!! So.....The HAND-GRENADE- is apparently one of them... If you want a weird sugar, very alcoholic drink ...... then that's your place lol I got the SMALL!! And that was like $12!! I couldn't do the Large - 1foot lime green tube!! Nope I did my one try of it and done was gross. Was NOT tasty but if your 20's trying to get wasted then that's a place to stop at lol! read more
It's on Bourbon street and famous for their Hand Grenades! A hand grenade is a cocktail made with gin, vodka, rum, grenadine and some other flavors. Tropical Isle is a walk up bar so we stood in line for about 5 minutes and ordered two hand grenades. The ambiance was filled with neon lights and a live band played behind the bar. We walked out of the bar sipping our hand grenades on Bourbon street. The drink tasted really good and I barely noticed there was alcohol inside....until about halfway through the drink...boy oh boy, the effects of that drink creeped up on me! This made for a more enjoyable time strolling and partying on Bourbon street! I definitely plan to return for another on! read more
7 months ago
Jay was super amazing. It was super kind to me at the door. Most places I go to are terrible to me when the security checks my idea but I really appreciate it. How kind and cordial Jay wasn't made me feel very welcome into the spot. read more
2 years ago
Had a great time at Tropical Isle last month. Love the Hand Grenades and Horny Gators! Our bartender was super fun and accommodating. I'm not sure if they serve food, but we did have some awesome pistachios. Awesome divey type bar in the French Quarter! read more
2 years ago
Someone told me that we had to get hand grenades in NOLA so we finally got the time to check out Tropical Isle as our last bar stop of the trip. The bar itself isn't huge but it does have some tables along the sides for you to sit/stand with your group. They have a stage behind the bar where there was live music playing when we were there. You could even put a song request in. The bar wasn't too crowded when we arrived (Saturday/Sunday around midnight). We got a round of hand grenades for the group. Each hand grenade comes with a little grenade toy which you can try to shoot in the net above the bar (no prize, just for fun). They also had other fun drinks available like the shark attack which had a whole show going when they present the drink to you. The hand grenade is almost like a tokyo tea but a lot sweeter. Think of it like a melon jolly rancher in slushy form. Delicious, but definitely drink that water to avoid the sugar headache the next morning. Grab a grenade and stay for awhile or pick one up en route to other stops on Bourbon St! read more
8 months ago
Hand grenade was great! However I will not be returning here due to employee integrity , the bartender charged my card for TWO drinks and tipped herself an extra $10 on MY CARD once I left even though cash was left. When all was said and done I paid $38 for 1 grenade and I can't get my refund. Never again only use cash !!! read more
The holy hand grenade! This was our first time trying the famous cocktail and it was a hoot! The bar is tiki-style and it's super easy to walk up and order. The hand grenade is a sugary cocktail with a secret recipe and it's honestly very tasty, though very strong. We also tried a shark attack that comes with a toy shark that bleeds into the drink and a whole performance from the bartender. It's just a super fun place overall and one you should visit when bar hopping in New Orleans! read more
New Orleans is known for their "Hand Grenade" cocktail whether it's frozen or on the rocks. You can find that here at Tropicale Isle! I myself hated the cocktail it's OVERLY TOO SWEET! I rather drink The Shark every single time! If you're Colombian it tastes exactly like a Kola Postobon Jarred the bartender was the best! They have live band from time to time and their music is a great vibe. Mainly people just pass by to get their Hand Grenade cocktail and out and about as you can drink all over the street of New Orleans. Highly Recommended! read more
This place is your local watering hole in the French Quarter. There are many bars and places to get drinks, but I love their frozen grenade drink. It's always a must when I come to New Orleans. The service is quick and easy, both during peak and non-peak times, and the ambiance is cool. They have three locations that I'm aware of in the French Quarter, and I think two of them have live bands at some point during the day. It's pretty neat. Love it there--always my first stop. read more
We stopped into the bar on 700 Bourbon Street during our first visit to New Orleans. It became our favorite place during our 4 day trip. We enjoyed the happy hour, the band Rhythm and Rain, and our amazing bartenders- Marti and Jimmy. We commented that it felt like the Cheers bar because everyone was so friendly and Marti and Jimmy remembered our drink orders. The music and the those who follow R&R were amazing - laughter, and conversations were wonderful with all the staff and patrons. Can't say enough good things about the reasonably priced cold drinks and the new friends we made at the hand grenade bar. Looking forward to our return visit. I love this bar. read more
3 years ago
A must when you're in New Orleans! You've got to try a hand grenade here. It's super delicious and very unique. I guarantee you haven't had anything like it. It's a secret recipe, so beware (you'll be fine if you don't overdo it). It's a lot of alcohol so be careful and share with someone first. Everyone thinks that's a joke until they have too much. Service was quick and came with a warning! Ambience is super cool. Has a tiki, ocean, jungle vibe. read more
1 year ago
This was my first experience in New Orleans and Tim did not fail to make it a great one!!! We stopped by around lunch time and had the best conversations with Tim and the other patrons! I can't wait to go back again. Additionally, the environment was just fun even in the middle of the day. They had great music playing and very unique decor. read more
3 years ago
Yes every single time to my hand grenade!! I love this drink. It's so good but I can't have more than 1 lol read more
7 months ago
This location is easier to get to and quicker to get through. Can't go wrong with the hand grenade for the aesthetics but you will likely have a headache the next morning lol. All of us definitely did, it was good though as expected. read more
4 years ago
Location great right on bourbon street with other hot spots! Had this place bookmark and came right in.. came Not pt way the famous grande but I got a small since I'm bar hoping tonight and wanted to enjoy the walk.. fasts e ice and great drink.. might order another one read more
Getting a hand grenade is a just in NOLA. The bartender was super friendly. You can get your drink frozen or on the rocks. The hand grenade drink has a sweet and bit of sour taste to it. The name truly says it all. --It's no joke. We stopped in during the afternoon and it was a quick stop at your typical Bourbon Street bar. --Bar seating, live music, gigantic beverages. read more
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Is this the bar that has the swings on the balcony that swings you to the other side of another balcony?
Actually that doesn't exist unfortunately ? it was just in the movie I was excited when I saw that too.
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I do believe the establishment itself is! The first floor is street level so you could just come in. I thought I saw an elevator to go up to the second floor. ( lots of drinking) There are also bathrooms on the first floor. The hallway may be a…
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