We came here for a cocktail after dinner elsewhere on a weeknight... They were moderately busy and the band was setting up, but while we were there they didn't play. The cocktail list is decent and they make all cocktails fresh. Drinks were decent, so was the vibe. Definitely a nice, quaint spot to grab a cocktail. read more

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Amazing. All the way around! First off, Colin at the bar was Impressive as heck...took my order of 9 drinks and didn't blink, just went to makin them and dished them out without me having to repeat any of the order. I was Not expecting that! The band, Harty Peters and the Parking Meters were Fantastic...very talented and charismatic. Fun! The whole vibe was on point and everyone there was lovin it. Very glad I recommended this place for our crew of 10! read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lovely intimate upscale bar with live music in the heart of the french quarter. Love the vibe here - a sophisticated yet welcoming crowd. My friends and I could only stay for 1 drink and a couple of songs, but we loved it! read more

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My wife and I were staying at the Ritz for a company staff retreat I was attending, and we were looking for bars in close vicinity to walk for a drink after my scheduled events were completed. On the first night, we walked down Iberville to the 21st Amendment located at the La Louisiane. Obviously, attending a bar that pays tribute to the Prohibition era, where craft cocktail-making reached a new level, was intriguing to me. When you consider it only a couple of blocks walk from the hotel where I was staying, then the choice was obvious. Walking inside the maroon-colored walls and Prohibition-era-like design, with its chandelier, produces a cozy environment that has a cool vibe due to the live music playing on any given night, featuring various genres. The bar also features a back lounge area with velvet curtains, providing a more intimate drinking experience. At the bar area, a flat-screen TV plays movies, typically from the 1980s and 1990s, such as Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, which was playing the night we visited. I didn't quite get the sense that I had gone back in time to the Prohibition era, but it's a fun, relaxing bar with great bartenders making great cocktails such as the Cochin de Lait, comprising bacon-fat-washed bourbon, China China, and Taverna. This cocktail was quite a strong drinking experience. I ordered one other cocktail that was Manhattan-inspired La Louisiane, consisting of rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's bitters, and chocolate walnut bitters. 21st Amendment was a solid first choice for a nightly bar during our most recent trip to the French Quarter in NOLA. The cocktails alone are fantastic and the vibes are chill without being rambunctious like some of the bars half a block down on Bourbon Street. read more

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The band and ambiance were awesome. I took off a star because their front door sticks! It was a freezing cold night in February and their bouncer was sitting behind the closed door. I understand they wouldn't want the door to stay open but when I tried to push the door open, I fell right inside on my hands. There was a step up at the door which caught me by surprise. I would be more careful next time. Music was really loud so don't expect to have any conversation, just listen to the nice music read more

Great drinks, great bartenders (Amy & Bryan), and certainly some great music. Come in here several times during any given stay in NOLA and have never, ever been disappointed. Keep in mind, no food but eat first or afterwards once you've enjoyed the hospitality and good jams. read more

Amy is literally the BEST! She gave us a wonderful experience, the best way to end Jazz Fest. Thank you Amy!!!

Stumbled upon this place by accident, and we're so happy we did! Great jazz, unique cocktails, gorgeous decor. The chandeliers were out of this world. I now want a chandelier. lol. read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Prettiest chandelier I've ever seen! - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

21st is a wonderful bar to listen to excellent jazz music. The venue is small and loud so you will most likely be sharing a table or standing for a bit. We luckily scored a table and yes we shared it with another couple. Jazz is king here but so are their craft cocktails. We were in a Paloma mood and our spicy and not-too-spicy palomas were perfect. Do check out their cocktail menu it is impressive. What is equally impressive is their service Even though the bartenders really mixologists were slammed they moved through the orders quickly and I think I only waited a few minutes for each round. The band that night was high energy and got the crowd amped up and dancing. They even played a bluesy/jazz version of a Bruce Springsteen song! We will definitely return on our next visit. read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We tried to get in here the night before and the place was packed so we couldn't get in. Seems like it's a lot easier during the day to get in everywhere. When we first arrived it was pretty empty. They had this amazing band starting to play. By the time the second song was played they had drawn a large crowd and the place was hopping. They had a terrific drink selection and we enjoyed some unique cocktails. I would absolutely come back. I sure did fall in love with NOLA!! read more

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Overall: This is a fun, music focused jazz bar near Bourbon Street. The music is awesome. Drinks and service are decent, but you pay a premium for proximity to the tourist zone. It ends up being pretty good if you can find a seat. Drinks: 3 Service: 4 Value: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Drinks: Drinks were pretty standard. I had an old fashioned. They seem to have a decent selection of beer and wine as well. Service: The bartender was quick and attentive. He and the bouncer man the entire place, so it can be a lot for them to manage, but they do it well. Value: Drinks are expensive, $15-20 each. But you do get a show with it, so overall I think it evens out. Atmosphere: The music is the reason to come here. They had a 4 piece jazz band playing while we were there and they were excellent. This is a small venue with only a few tables and bar seats. There's a small room with couches and another table in the corner, but it's out of view of the band. read more

One of my favorite "joints" for an excellent evening of LIVE entertainment, great libations, and usually a "smart", chill crowd. Great place for after dinner too, located a 1\2 block from Bourbon Street. Friendly, professional bartenders that make excellent cocktails. My brother and I swear we had the best Old Fashioned cocktail of our lives there. (Thank you for introducing us to Russell's Bourbon!) It is a small place so if you score a table ( share if you must) don't leave! Music is always authentic and interesting. A MUST location when I am in the Big Easy. Sadly it closes at midnight! ( small mention I found funny : one night the TV behind the bar had on The Big Lebowski with French subtitles..not that you could hear it over the crowd\music.....just so New Orleans cool) read more

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Chill bar with good music & great drinks. Bartender was very attentive and personable!! read more

This was one of my favorite bars in NOLA. The bartender was so nice and fun to watch. We asked them questions about what they were making and they were really excited to tell us all about it. It was a smaller bar and it luckily wasn't very busy. They had live jazz music and the duo was great! I wish I got their names so I could find them on social media. They sang an original song called "Is a Bat a Bird"? and I am still singing it 3 days later. The drinks were delish. I ordered The Frenchy and it was soooo tasty. It was like a pink lemonade champagne combo. My fiancé got the la panier de pommes and he loved it! I'd 100% come back here. read more

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Cute bar off which sits across Acme, which is another famous spot in NOLA for oysters. You can swing by here grab a couple of drinks before grabbing a bite to eat. We ordered a couple of Emma Noella's, which were really good. While we were there, they had a live jazz band, which was enjoyable. The bartender was also really nice always. It sits the main area of things so easy to swing by and hop to your next adventure. read more

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I was expecting a speakeasy type vibe and I was let down. The place is cute and our drinks were good. One of the bartenders was in his phone the entire 45minutes we were there. The place had a live band which was nice. I most likely won't go back. read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - French 75 & Paloma - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Loved the vibe, music and drinks. Small, but mighty and it was the best bar we visited on the trip.

The 21st Amendment was ratified in 1933 and repealed the 18th Amendment which mandated a prohibition on alcohol. This place originally opened as a hotel and restaurant until the 1990s. It was also previously owned by New Orleans' most notorious mobsters, Diamond Jim Moran and Carlos Marcello. This is a smaller and more intimate bar in the French Quarter. We came at around 5pm and it was not super loud like what you would hear a block away on Bourbon Street. They have live music everyday and Joe Kennedy was amazing (this was our second time watching him perform during our trip). My first drink was the la louisiane ($15) which was spirit forward but balanced. I enjoyed the hints of sweet vermouth and it was a really good drink. My second drink was the frenchy ($15) which was bright and refreshing. The lemon twist oils gave off great aromas and it was very easy to drink. My third drink was the true story ($15) which had strong notes of the maraschino liqueur and the orange twist oils. The vibes were immaculate with the chill vibe and the relaxing live jazz music. I don't know what it's like here at night but if you come earlier in the evening it's wonderful. read more

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Love a good live music! We heard 21st Amendment plays great music across from waiting in line for ACME! My husband wanted to go into this Jazz Bar for the music they were playing. The band was Big Mike and they were great. The saxophone player was phenomenal!!! The main guy Mike was such a great vocalist , he can sing!! We got seatings at that bar and had to order some drinks! I forgot the names of these drinks but they were delicious!! read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is a beautiful gem of a spot. Love everything about it. We walked in to a small band and the vibes are great. Casual but warm. Bartender was super pleasant and engaging. I wish we would have found it sooner in our trip. read more

This bar was clean, service was prompt and we found some of the best music here. Well worth stopping by for a drink. read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Dirty martini - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We stopped in this tiny bar to take a break from walking. When I say tiny, I mean it! There were 2 high top tables and seating at the bar, but that was it! However, the cocktails were delicious, the bartender (I can't remember her name but she had short red hair) was super sweet and helpful and recommended an absolutely delicious drink- Going Pear Shaped. It had gin, pear rosemary honey, lemon, and ginger beer. It was bright and refreshing! My husband also enjoyed his drink. We heard a pretty nice jazz trio while we were in there. Definitely check them out if you prefer smaller, quieter settings! read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Going Pear-Shaped! - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had a coupon from our hotel for 2 free drinks at our choice of a handful of different places in the French Quarter. We waited until our final night in New Orleans to utilize it. We are so glad we did. This place was super cute, cozy and fun and and had great cocktails. It was so enjoyable we had two cocktails on top of our freebies. My wife had the Frenchy while I had the La Lousiane...fabulous! Don't hesitate to visit this place! read more

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This place was a little ducked off from Bourbon Street but it was still a good fine. They only had one bartender and it wasn't the biggest bar but she tried her best to make sure everybody had the attention they needed. They had live music there and the lady who was singing was really good. There were people who were there just for that basically, and I noticed that because when she stopped they left. Which is okay, it was really good entertainment. She did her thing! The spot is not really super big, there's not a lot of seating, so you will have to stand. But just keep that in mind and just go for a drink and stop in and then come back out. It's right across from acme so if you know you know. read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Go to 21st Amendment for great cocktails, great service, and fun music. You're in the right place if you enjoy these things. Sit at the bar, or at one of the few high tops. I enjoyed the perennial favorite Dr. Sick Trio (violin, bass, guitar) a nice mix of swing jazz and good humor, and wholly entertaining. I enjoyed my drinks: Lion's Tail bourbon drink, and a French 75 with gin! Top notch bar service here! I look forward to my next visit! read more

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This is just the ONLY real bar to gang out in if you're in the FQ- this is a bar lover's bar and the bartender (lovely and talented woman) is a bar lover's bartender. Music and vibes and killer cocktails- Try them all but I'll suggest the "Who wants a Peanut" - they infuse their own spirits to get that nutty flavor and aroma Dr Sic was playing when we were there last and he's fantastic. read more

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Fabulous hidden gem half a block from Bourbon Street! "Hole in the wall" with blues bands and honest cocktails. "La Louisiana" is their version of an Old Fashioned made with Sazerac Rye. Addictive! No food. Just a place to chill and listen to good music. Bar service was also fantastic! read more

We go here every Mardi Gras with friends. Nice hole in the wall joint. Very small, only like 3 tables but we always seem to get the little private room in the back, which is nice for a small group! Drinks are good but a little pricey. Always have a great jazz band! read more

We just got into New Orleans and were looking for a place to chill that wasn't on bourbon street. We stumbled upon this bar an hour before close. There were only 8 other patrons in the place and a lovely band playing. We sat at the bar and ordered wine. Prices were typical ($10 a glass for Malbec). This is one of my favorite places I have visited on my trip simply due to the relaxing environment and the chance to be able to listen to a jazz band without my ears being destroyed. Cash only! read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Inside - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

When we came here last year, Brian was our bartender who made us some stellar drinks, and we were thrilled to see that he's still here. This place truly represents one of the many things that make this city so special and unique. Our bartender Amy was fantastic and we loved the performance by a talented local singer named Lynn Drury. Its vibe is so unique and welcoming which is why we love coming here every time we stay at the Mazarin Hotel where it's located. read more

21st Amendment at La Louisiane - Local performer Lynn Drury singing her heart out. - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a swanky little bar to stop into for great live music. Friendly bartender & great cocktails. My friend from NYC who moved to NOLA few months ago was playing here on Easter Sunday. It's very small & on nice days open air to the sidewalk. It has a few round high top tables & bar seating. When I arrived it was standing room only. We got 2 Frenchy's to start & then I switched to just Prosecco. I finally snagged a seat after the bar after the band's second set & then a table by the band as they began their 3rd set. Quite an enjoyable afternoon. The place has an old fashioned speakeasy vibe & is more upscale in nature. read more

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Incredible experience! Stopped in here following a team conference in town, and I was not disappointed. The venue is intimate but the talent and bartenders are phenomenal. Had a few mint juleps, well made, and the band was highly enjoyable. This experience beats any other experience on Bourbon Street or around. Highly recommend as a woman traveling solo - let the bar know they take care of you. read more

Stopped in because Yelp recommends stopping by. It is a cool little bar. There was live entertainment which was very cool. I think they played all original music. I ordered a Riesling from the menu. Nope. We don't have it Ok. how about a Stella Artious!? Nope we don't have it. Ugh Every bar should have the drinks on the menu read more

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