One of my favorite local spots/bars in the bywater!! There's always an event happening here, and…read moreyou're bound to run into atleast one person you know. There's not typically any food here but sometimes on the weekend, there will be a guy smoking meats just outside. Great smoking area outside too (enter through the doors to the left under the inside balcony) . Very cozy and very new orleans. Really cool glory hole in the women's bathroom!! Walking distance to other bars/restaurants in the area. Great addition to your bar hopping for the night.

I'm from out of town and stumbled into Saturn Bar by pure cosmic luck. This place is exactly the…read morekind of weird, wonderful, slightly unhinged energy I was hoping to find in New Orleans. The drinks are flowing, the music's great, and the vibe is just the right mix of grungy and magical. But the real star of the show? Maggie. Blonde, tatted, effortlessly cool, and somehow managing the chaos behind the bar like it's a casual Tuesday? It's giving ballerina that survived a mosh pit. While I was there, just minding my own business, I noticed someone try to dramatically wave her down. I was lowkey kinda shook. Like, sir, are you hailing a taxi? Signaling a rescue plane? Even I, as a third party observer, knew that wasn't it. She handled it calmly and with total queen energy; no drama, just a quiet reminder that Saturn runs on the unspoken rules of hospitality. Honestly, respect. Maggie is THE moment; the kind of bartender you become a regular for. The owners clearly know what they're doing as this place feels like a beautiful fever dream you want to keep coming back to. I came in for a boilermaker and left with a new favorite bar. Five stars. No notes. No waving.

All I can say is... WOWWWW!! IFYKYK. Went here last month for a friend's birthday trip, and was…read moretold by a friend that used to live in NOLA, that this was a must-see. So glad we had an opportunity to reserve tickets (highly recommend you do) for this intimate musical experience. It highlights the incredible talent, creativity, passion and FUN these artists have for jazz and their instruments. Feeding off each other's energy and really had you moving in your seat. Front seats are WORTH the money!! Each artist got to highlight a song of their choosing and each one ATE! They left no crumbs. I must have been a smiling fool in the 2nd row seats, but music, personally, is the best way to get through me. Years in music myself, I understand the dedication and commitment it takes. You FEEL that here when they are on stage performing. Jazz and its spontaneity and history is the cornerstone to Preservation Hall. I LOVE that there is no recording/picture taking allowed (unless the artists strictly tell you otherwise). It helps keep their art intact but helps immerse yourselves with them into their craft. Living in the moment. The last song they kindly let us record/take pictures and I will treasure them until I can come back. Side note: that trumpeter (I believe his name was Will?) has a VOICE as smooth as velvet and I was mesmerized. Video shows a brief moment of the night.

History. You have…read moreto come here. Surprise guests all of the time. The music is just raw, performed by stellar and professional musicians. No fancy lights, smoke, huge speakers. Think- jazz in your living room and about 80-100 of your friends. Bring cash to tip the band. I wish I would've known to do that. Merch for purchase, including CDs and Vinyl. No videos or photos during the show. The time goes by so much quicker than you imagine. Def leaves you wanting to come back...

White woman owner needs to learn how to respect and talk to people…read more Bartenders were mad cool, good music on too but you can't get in my face and demand a $20 cover charge at 11PM on t-giving night after I spent 2 hours spending money in the bar. So rude and shitty at a human level. At least ask/request and not make demands on people white lady.

I have always loved this authentic Bywater dive bar. Beers are so cheap and the music cover is…read morearound $20. Don't want to pay, or prefer less noise? Then get your drink and hang out on the front porch, the acoustics are great and you can hear the music perfectly. The bands are often local, some of whom have found success outside NOLA but still come back to their local audiences. Don't forget the free rice and beans served around midnight. The local crowds are enthusiastic, you feel like you are at a local house party.

I did clown yoga here with my nieces. This is such a cool space. We walked around before clown yoga…read moreto interact with all the art installations. This is definitely a hidden gem. Clown yoga was great. It was a really fun way to introduce my nieces to yoga.

Such a cute venue! We went for a MIT reunion and got to explore the place - it's a bit small but…read morethere are ample structures to explore for about 30 min - 1 hour and it's fun to catch up with people while climbing the treehouses. Live music was great! Downside was that some of the exhibits were broken, about 30% of them, so it felt like we only got a taste of what the place had to offer. The food was okay - I liked the breakfast buffet course they had there but it had a lot of cheese so it upset my stomach.

Locals will tell you to come to the Faubourg Marigny instead of the overhyped Bourbon Street to…read morehear jazz. On a previous trip we had seen an evening show at Snug Harbor and wanted to experience something else. We had read good things about the Spotted Cat and their sets run all afternoon. We were a little confused about price because one of our guidebooks said there is no cover but you're supposed to order drinks. There was a doorman who charged us something like $5 each (still cheap!) and we ordered beer and a N/A drink at the bar and listened to a great jazz group playing old-time jazz. Interior is tiny and you're pretty close to the performers. We were standing at first but eventually found some seats as people left. There is even a back courtyard if you want to be outside, although I don't know if you can hear the music or not. We bought a CD from the band and enjoyed it when we got back home. All in all, a great New Orleans experience.

Fun little spot on the Frenchmen…read more On a slow night they were the only spot asking for cover but this was the first spot we stopped at so we had no idea if this was still a norm, but walking around more, we saw spots that were free. The vibe is divey with some tables and the stage with musicians is near the front. The music was great and musicians very talented. Drinks were fine and came out quickly. Overall had a nice time enjoying the music!

Great food. Excellent service. Ambience was very cool. Only issue was that the website and the…read morechalkboard on the door claimed the kitchen opened at 4:00 PM. After waiting for a while at the bar, we were told by the bartender that the kitchen decided to open at 6:00. Disappointing.

Been going here for at least 13 years anytime I'm in New Orleans. Love it but it's a grimy punk…read moredive beware if that isn't for you

Great place for a concert, get there early to get a seat the Bar was efficient food was good for…read morebar food.

I went to the Fillmore to attend Miguel's concert. The concert was amazing, it was my first time…read morethere. The general admission lines were very long and bit slow. So I would suggest if you're going to see your favorite artist with general admission tickets get there extremely early. It was a bit warm only because several people were close, I wish I would've purchased seat tickets instead. They did provide free water (tap), but something's better than nothing. Their establishment was extremely clean! I was behind surprised to see there restrooms were clean before and after the concert. If you stand to the back you still have a semi good view plus air. HYDRATEEEEEEEEE PRIOR TO ATTENDING especially if you want to be closer to the front. I had a blast tho :)

Exceeded my expectations. Laid back atmosphere. No pressure and lot of friendly faces. Happy…read morehour. Live music. You can create a charcuterie board and/or order from the bar/restaurant. Everything is reasonably priced. Live music. Bacon wrapped dates were great (duh!). Also enjoyed the papa frites. The pasta dish was fine but not as good as the aforementioned dishes. Nice weather. Free wine tasting on Wednesday. Perfect evening.

Artsy local NOLA spot that has character and was laid back. Bought wine downstairs...browsed around…read moreuntil I could find a space that could accommodate my family. Had live music but we couldn't hear it in the back room. Ordered the grilled steak with large steak fries and shrimp. The steak was rare and asked for it to be cooked again. I asked for medium well and they brought me well done. I ate it fine. Also ordered the shrimp and it was very good!

Tonight was my first time attending a show at this venue! I truly enjoyed the Spoken Word event…read morehosted here. Spoken Word Artists included: Just Blaze Broken Record Ebony Tha Goddess Prince of Poetry Aria Maneaux Poetic Soul Atlas In Gozey Jay from Jersey Bre Amir The venue is spacious, has dedicated parking, and perfect for intimate live shows. There's just one bar and no food served. That was my only disappointment. I look forward to attending a future concert or show here.

My secondline club had our Queen and King party here. The bartenders were amazing and made equally…read moreas amazing drinks. This place is so versatile for any event, I'm thinking of having a party here myself. I love Cafe Istanbul. Highly recommend you to hold your next event here.

We were looking for a place to grab a cocktail before out dinner reservation elsewhere and we…read morestopped in here. Getting here right after they opened for the evening, before the live jazz started, we were able to chat with the staff (which we love to do) and they were very engaging and chatty. I also noticed they do a proper absinth service here and they offered one of the largest Absinth menus I've ever seen, so I had to try something interesting and different and went with the Texas made Opal Absinthe. Before selecting it, I asked the young lady who was handling the bar and she gave me her description, which I have to say was spot-on to what I ended up drinking. Another drink we got was great as well, and made with fresh juices. The vibe and venue is great here... I love jazz and I would love to return sometime to listen to the live jazz while enjoying their amazing adult beverages!

Heard this is the best jazz bar in town, so we decided to enjoy our first drink here in town…read more I got both the Absinthe red and green, which is very strong and unique flavor that I never had before. Both bands performed that night were talented, lightened our first night in town.