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  • I_Roam_AB
    Alberta, Canada474 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small but hopping. This is at the far end of Bourbon Street away from the main part but its just a short walk and worth it. It was busy both times we went and it is hard to get a table. Try to stay away from the tables by the bar as it gets so crowded.

    Nothing is "cheap" on Bourbon Street so keep that in mind. We had a Hurricane and the Purple Drink - and they are strong!

    There is a guy who plays the piano in the back and if you can get a seat around the piano its a lively and fun sing-along while you have a drink for 3. Like every place on Bourbon Street - its loud and crowded - don't expect an intimate conversation to occur. But just smile, take a big drink and sing along to your favorites.
    Written October 15, 2024
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  • Larenzi
    Brisbane, Australia89 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great little bar along bourbon. I was attracted to it because it was one of the only places without a neon sign and I was not disappointed.

    The menu is full of different absinthes and allows you to have a good taste. We were able to sit at the bar have our drinks and continue down bourbon.

    I would describe as a dive bar, but I say that with sincerity as it's a great joint, lovely staff and great place to enjoy when in New Orleans.
    Written October 17, 2024
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  • srospo
    Andover, KS48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Intimate venue awesome music
    Bar specialty drinks were of good variety
    Recommend the Pimm’s Cup…. Tasty and refreshing.
    Written October 18, 2024
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  • Navigator444165
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour, Ashley was fun and shared lots of history about Louisiana. Love the souvenir cup you get at the end of the tour!
    Written August 31, 2024
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  • elong
    Mount Prospect, IL463 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun place to listen to Jazz and have a drink. Band was very enjoyable. Love the nostalgia of these old buildings. So much history.
    Written September 28, 2024
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  • bigal632018
    Coupar Angus, UK73 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Came across this place by accident but what a find. My wife and I were heading to the French market when a guide stopped us and suggested we go into this place. A jazz band was just about to start playing and in we went. What a great afternoon. A history lesson in jazz music with some great musicians playing pure jazz. Fabulous experience and one not to be missed. Was such a pleasure and privilege meeting these musicians who had such a wealth of knowledge and insight into jazz music. Make sure you visit this place and plan your visit around the events which are free to attend. Wonderful afternoon and atmosphere.
    Written September 12, 2024
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  • Santtu10
    Basingstoke, UK349 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a lovely place! It looked so small from the outside yet it was great inside and even better outside as we were lucky enough to have the right weather (warm evening - 25 degrees!)

    Cocktails are beautiful, tasty and decently priced.

    Staff was fantastic, we had such a warm welcome. Also we were advised as to what to drink, clearly they know what they’re doing.

    We recommend the Sazerac and the Pimms 😋 You won’t be disappointed by this place. Don’t miss it!
    Written April 7, 2024
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  • srospo
    Andover, KS48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Laid back atmosphere on Frenchmen St.
    Across from the Spotted Cat, went in for dinner, very comfy down home food.
    Had the BBQ Shrimp, deviled eggs for appetizers and then the fried pork chop and white beans… very yummy!
    Drinks were reasonable and potent
    Written October 18, 2024
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  • MartinK1962
    Liverpool, UK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Walking down the main part of Bourbon Street, from the Iberville Street end, it's less like NCIS New Orleans and more like the Malia Strip, complete with raucous fishbowl and hand grenade drinkers (or as the sign outside a bar in the adjoining Toulouse Street put it: "Tourist Trap Death Alley").

    But if you make it about halfway down Bourbon Street though, keep an eye out for the Maison Bourbon, an oasis of largely Trad Jazz in a near desert of Drum and Bass. The sign outside makes its mission clear, when it says it's "Dedicated to the preservation of Jazz".

    They've got a decent selection of beer and spirits, reasonably priced for the US (when we visited it was $8 for a pint of Blue Moon) and there was live Jazz every night; which you could watch from a conference-style seated area or from your seat at the bar. Talking of which, the bar staff were great, and the polite request that you ordered a minimum of one drink, was more than easy to comply with.

    It was our first trip to New Orleans and we found this place on our first walk around. Glad we did.
    Written September 25, 2024
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  • Tal27
    London, UK216 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great bar, very reasonably priced cocktails (Vieux Carre a highlight) and good beer selection. Generous bar snacks. We went two nights in a row and both nights had Jessica who remembered us the second night and also what we liked to drink - very impressive! Highly recommended.
    Written July 16, 2024
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  • islandlovingtwosome
    Lake Forest, CA125 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went here on our last night in New Orleans. Two pianos, but not a dueling piano bar. This pub is bigger than most in New Orleans and still filled up. GThey were good at playing popular songs and getting the crowd involved. Though they were very good at playing the piano, their singing was really horrible. I was surprised that such a popular pub couldn't find better singers. We still had fun singing and drinking hurricanes.
    Written June 20, 2024
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  • Saintsfan1989
    Conroe, TX223 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice pit stop before heading out onto Bourbon Street for shenanigans.

    The individuals at the bar area were very diverse and the conversations were flowing.

    Great stop!
    Written March 1, 2024
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  • gokcchiefs58
    Franklin, OH95 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My first visit to New Orleans. I stopped in to Nola brewing for lunch and a few beers. The taproom is small but had a good size selection of their beers. I tried two stouts and both were very good, rich and smooth velvety taste.
    I had a white sauce spinach pizza that wasn't bad. The only issue was crust was a little chewy, but it was by slice so could have been under lights for awhile. I would certainly go back.
    Written September 4, 2024
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  • phillytom_10
    st. george, Utah150 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool bar that goes around every 15 minutes. Bartenders were very nice and knowledgeable about New Orleans. A must see bar
    Written April 19, 2024
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  • CrazFox
    Orlando, FL313 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A dark dive bar down a very narrow, red lit, creepy alley. At first you think it's tiny, then you realize it's pretty deep but narrow and also has another area upstairs. It was very easy to find. It's historic, here since 1969 (lol)
    Written October 19, 2024
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