Before it became Bar Métier, it was Bar Marilou. Despite my hotel being across the street, the obscure entrance made it so that my first time here was simply circling around the block trying to figure out how to get in. Speakeasy vibes were appreciated and the scene here was good enough for a date night and excellent for a group meet up. Cocktails were the name of the game and they were mighty potent. Every drink was beautiful, and the names along with the ingredients were creative and thoughtful, making this a bonafide nightlife destination. Parking was a challenge, but this is often the case with just about any establishment in New Orleans. At the very least, the service was friendly, and the prices were always just a tad higher than the average imbibe spot. It was thankfully never too crowded, but a weight was always possible. It's just too bad that it closed. The same vibes with Bar Métier met the same fate, and just as quickly of a time. The good news is that it has rebranded as Salon Salon (#1). The same intimate vibes along with a whole new array of craft cocktails and similar Frenchy inspired bites. ___________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/salon-salon-new-orleans read more

If you're looking for a sexy, vibey speakeasy--this is the one for you! To get to the speakeasy, you'll walk through a whimsical, garden-like atmosphere. Upon entering, you're greeted by friendly staff. I recommend making reservations, as this place books up quickly. We had a late-night reservation, which was perfect for a nightcap. The bar is a bit dark for my taste, but I understand they're going for a specific vibe--and they nail it. It's honestly one of the most beautiful bars I've ever been to. Our waiter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the cocktail menu. He took our drink order, and they didn't take long to arrive. Now, let's talk about the drinks--some of the most unique flavors I've ever had. This is the perfect spot for meeting up with friends, having a girls' night, or ending the evening with a sexy nightcap with a loved one. read more

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I love a good book bar with a speak easy vibe! The server was funny but very sweet. She was a bit flighty though and we had to remind her about a few things. We made a reservation about a month in advance and I'm glad we did! They have a cool craft cocktail menu and some bar bites but I went classic either a martini. It's spendy though! And they can't split the bill so be prepared to Venmo your friends or hope they're fine treating you (or you them!) read more

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Came here over a year ago while in town for the wknd with friends. The ambiance and service was a hidden gem, an experience. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, intimate, and effortlessly stylish. The bar has a refined yet welcoming vibe that makes it perfect for a relaxed evening out or a special night with friends. The service is attentive without ever feeling rushed, and the staff brings a genuine friendliness that enhances the whole experience. Both the drinks and light bites were good . read more

This place was such a vibe! I loved the ambiance and my drink "butterfly house" was one of the best drinks I've ever had. Although it was hard to get our waiter's attention for the check, I would still rate this place 5 stars. read more

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Bar Metier in New Orleans is an alluring, hidden gem tucked away behind a bookcase entrance. Stepping through the covert doorway, you step into a different world of a deep red seductive glow across the space. The ambiance is intimate and has a classic speakeasy vibe. Their Old Fashioned was smooth with just the right hint of sweetness. A timeless drink for a timeless bar. Bar Metier exudes a sexy, alluring energy that's hard to resist. Perfect for a date night or anyone looking to escape into a moody, vintage-inspired atmosphere. read more

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This place is a whole vibe! We luckily snagged a table at the last minute bc we walked in and another table chose to get up and leave their reservation. We were walking out and the hostess/manager both chased us down and said they'd be happy to seat us as a table for two just opened up. Yay! Service was excellent, we snuck in a food order 5 minutes before the kitchen stopped serving it, and the mocktails were delish! The inside is moody and red and beautiful. No details overlooked - looks like a vintage library/office/speakeasy. Candles everywhere, cool lighting fixtures and art, love love love. The food menu was a bit lacking for anyone trying to eat "healthy" or light on red meat. Think burgers, bone marrow, etc. We chose the fry bread with honey butter - SOOOO good. Must get. Scallops and a burger. The scallops were $28 and you only got three tiny tiny scallops. Not worth the price and I was still hungry. Burger was $20 and didn't come with a side. We left hungry but we loved the vibes and the drinks and everyone was very nice. Not sure I'd go again for food - but def. for light bites and drinks it's a must see! read more

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A cozy and romantic lounge with immaculate vibes. Incredible drinks and staff. Comfortable couches and unique books. Best pregame spot for a girls weekend! read more

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Salon Salon offers a stylish, speakeasy-style atmosphere that makes for a nice stop in New Orleans. We came in for drinks and a few appetizers and found the service to be friendly and welcoming. The space itself has a cozy, intimate feel, and the collection of books across various genres adds a unique touch. It's a good spot for a relaxed drink if you're in the mood for a quiet, well-curated space. read more

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Awesome place. Excellent attentive staff. Our friends took my husband and I here and it's definitely a vibe. I loved it. Drinks were on point. read more

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Very pleasant and attentive staff! Only thing i wish is that they knew a bit more about the drinks. (4/5) Ambiance was amazing (5/5) Cocktails were pretty good. read more

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French-style bar in a former library, mixing up creative cocktails accompanied by small plates. It's a spirited new sanctuary in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Tucked secretively along the side of the new Maison de la Luz hotel, is the most striking library you've ever seen, with scarlet bookshelves, orange ceilings, and tiger-striped carpets. Cocktails are esoteric but a great value, with some as low as $6. You can try everything from fresh frozen concoctions to the rich specialities that celebrate European flavors such as St-Germain, Dubonnet Campari, and Calvados. The seductive wine list is mainly French; the beer list is American but interesting and not overrun with IPAs. The bar menu is also unapologetically Continental. Choose from the tapas-like anchovies or the gougeres aux epoisses, which are basically fancy cheese puffs. read more

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Blatant discrimination at this establishment. I found out about Bar Métier from the lovely reviews here. I planned on having a quick drink before going to Preservation Hall to celebrate my 40th birthday, as an out of towner. The older Black lady Hostess told me the speak easy was only available for hotel guests. I said "Oh! There was no indications of that online." So I left yet felt suspicious as she felt cold, unkind. Mind you I'm dressed beautiful, semi- modest: long white lace skirt with shorts underneath, a champagne colored corset, with an antique lace shrug underneath, clear heels. Many people complimented my outfit throughout the day. I addressed her with due respect, fully sober. There was zero physical or behavioral red flags from my end. I see a group of young white girls walk in, I ask them if they'd been there before & if they are guests. They say they've been there many times never as hotel guests. I say something is fishy & describe my experience. One girl comes back out after being seated telling me there were plenty of tables opened. I decide to confront the lady, calmly cooly. I tell her " I know you let those girls in but not me, why?" She says the Speak Easy is for hotel guests only but not the tables outside. I tell her she never offered me a table outside, that she is a liar, and factually discriminated against me before wishing her the day she deserved. That old lady is a lying, unprofessional, unkind individual and needs to be reprimanded for her nasty conduct. She's around 5'8'', in her late 50s-60s, light skinned, age marks/ moles, has her hair covered, and apparently hates her own kind. Even my Uber driver confirmed it's untrue the Bar Métier only serves hotel guests before encouraging me to speak out. I had an amazing rest of my birthday night about town- just had to illuminate this skullduggery. Unless management publicly condones her behavior this Hostess is a direct representation of Bar Métier's values. Trashy, classless, dishonest, unprofessional, racial discrimination. And a few other 1 star reviewed echo the similar sentiments. Do better!!!! read more

We were so excited to try the place. But our experience just didn't match the hype. The first night they were full, but they were nice to share a couple alternatives close by. Night 2 we were able to get in, but the service was dreadfully slow and the drinks weren't that good. Such a disappointment as the atmosphere is lovely. read more

Beautiful bar with a well curated list of craft cocktails. I would make a reservation and don't go if you are in a rush, service was good, but not great. I wish the lighting was a bit better for pictures, because it's very cool inside! read more

Loved this little cocktail spot in New Orleans! The ambiance is so cute and they had a live jazz band too! We all ordered cocktails and had little plates to share. Everything was so delicious! Highly recommend making reservations as it gets busy! Pro tip: the entrance is tucked away down the aisle-way to the left hand side of Maison de la Luz. read more

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The food was amazing. We ordered fry bread 10/10, burratini 9/10, scallops 7.8/10 I wasn't a fan of the sauce under it. There was a lot of it. Bar burger 8/10, pommes marilou 9/10 Drinks were good. There was only 2 drinks we did not care for. Let them eat cake 10/10, childish gambino 8/10, the bungalow mystery 9/10, unreliable narrator -10/10, espresso martini 2/10. The inside was amazing. We sat on a couch and 2 chairs and we loved it. The bathrooms were unique too. The atmosphere 10/10. Everything was super clean. However the hostess was absolutely amazing. He was super friendly and tentative without a doubt. Our server looked super irritated with us and did not seem to like us at all. She wasn't very friendly. That's the only reason I didn't give it 5 starts. However we will go back. read more

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Came here for a quick late dinner as there aren't many dinner options around after like 10pm Food and drinks were fine - not amazing, and not bad. Seemed fair for the price. I got a cocktail that was Japanese whiskey based - I remember their cocktails being more spirit forward a few years ago; this one seemed weak. I ate the duck breast which was fine, sort of small and on some grains. None of the flavors were notable. Service was horrible. They have this sign that says wait outside until a hostess comes to you. I just went inside as it was cold outside and they wanted me to step back outside just to ask what kind of seating we wanted - seemed like a power trip formality. When I was seated, it took forever to get a menu, and place my order. The only quick thing was getting the check Came on a night where there was live music. It was way too loud for me but I didn't take this into account for this review read more

Ambiance is 10/10 Drinks: 9/10 Service 7/10 This place is a vibe... Definitely a good place for a late night drink and hangout with friends. They had a live band for most of the night. I did not try the food but the drinks were well made and set they had a good variety to choose from. The service can be a little tricky though. The server is attentive but there was only one server for the entire room. There were two big parties when I was there but he still did a good job of making it work. Go check this place out! read more

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I really wanted to like Bar Marilou. We walked from our hotel on Canal street to Bar Marilou, it was not a long walk as the weather was enjoyable. As others have stated look to the left as the entrance to Bar Marilou is in a courtyard. The courtyard is a great place for pictures. So what went wrong. Many things went wrong as upon arrival we were greeted by a host that informed us that their CC machine was down so it was only cash or other cash application. Also even though it was early, we went before 6pm and there was only one other group, most of the place was reserved!! The only place available to sit was a couple of small tables in the back. We decided to sit have 1 drink as our cash situation was low and then left after an hour. This place is cute but the drinks are expensive and the host and servers are not friendly. So a hard pass for us. Go take a few pictures and make your own opinion. As for me and mine we will not return. read more

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Bar Marilou, where have you been all my life (in New Orleans, at least)? This bijou lounge is filled with red velvet, plush seating arranged into little nooks and books. And cocktails and wine. So many of my favorite things in one place, it's almost as if it's made for Yours, Truly. It's small enough to feel intimate but not so small that you can't count on getting seated (do make resos if you can, but I bet you can be accommodated depending on the day/hour). I love that it's tucked back from the street: enter a little vine-filled alleyway to wait for someone to come out and greet you. They have a small food menu (sadly not very vegan-friendly) and a creative cocktail menu. I stuck to sparkling rosé which lent itself well for the decadent vibes. Give me Champagne, red velvet, good conversation... add in being surrounded by books and it's pretty much all I ever need in life. read more

Cozy spot for fun cocktails and catching up with friends! It's tucked right next to the Maison Metier hotel off Carondelet St so it feels like a hidden gem. There's also a fun hidden door that leads to a private room. read more

What a let down! I am super disappointed with this bar. Was in NOLA on a business trip and had seen this bar everywhere. Was so excited to go and the visual was as expected. Beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous walkway and ambiance inside. Just lovely. The let down was with the service. Walked and stood around until finally someone said we could sit at the bar. Once seated bartender 1 a lady was miserable. Tried asking her a few questions on what was good and I have never been so dismissed. Bartender 2 came up to service and he was just as bad. Would ask what was good what wasn't and again dismissed as if I had done soemthing to him. Then these 2 went on to talk trash abt another customer in front of us again as if i didn't exist. This is the worst service, I couldn't drink my drink fast enough and get the hell out of there. Just awful ! next time in town definitely won't be going there or recommend and anyone to go there. Because it looks like those 2 bartenders are perm employees by the other photos posted. And to top it all off I was charged 2x doubling the drink and the tip that I wish I hadn't left. Have tried to get a hold of someone for almost a month now and nothing. Do better! read more

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I've been to Bar Marilou quite a few times and I always enjoy it. It's such a romantic atmosphere and the cocktails are so creative and pretty. The frog legs, Pommes Marilou and the scallops are the perfect little bites to accompany my pretty Little Birds cocktail. I would recommend Bar Marilou for happy hour with friends or a stop on date night. Parking can be a pain so you will likely need to walk a but unless you're dropped off in front. read more

The coolest lil speakeasy you ever did see! What a fabulous place!! The vibes are absolutely immaculate. I felt like I was transported back in time in the very best way! There are several tables and couches around for sitting and drinking and eating and socializing. There is also a secret door that is connected to the hotel! The food was soo good. And the drinks were even better. Don't even get me started on the potatoes!! I loved everything about this place and was happy to squeeze on a little couch to get to enjoy. P.s. I would definitely recommend reservations! read more

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Very trendy, dark and aesthetic bar with speak easy vibes. Enter through a corridor of greenery and into a space with eccentric furniture, cool art, gorgeous bar set up, and plush sofas. Servers were also nice and attentive. Aperitif hour is from 4-6pm every day - a great way to try some of their cocktails for $10. The sunset spritz is the sweetest and tasted like an orange soda with martini fiero, passion fruit, and soda. The sbagliato was tasty with red bitter, ambrato vermouth, lavender soda, sparkling brut. read more

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The staff were very friendly. The ambience is very warm and elegant. Perfect for date night. Definitely got my money's worth on the cocktails. read more

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Let me start by saying, I go to a lot of cute bars and speakeasies all around the world...so I'm quite picky and hard to impress. But immediately walking up to this bar, I already knew it was going to be amazing. As soon as I walked in, the music by the dj, the gorgeous decor, the bookshelf's, the bar...the cocktail and natural wine menus....EVERYTHING was perfect. Service was amazing and so were all the cocktails we tried. I rarely give out 5 stars, but this place doesn't deserve anything less...I literally wouldn't have changed a thing about my experience. Actually, I take that back...I went on Sunday night to celebrate my bday and they did last call pretty early, I think around 11:30pm which was really early for me...but other than that, PERFECT. If you're in the area...COME HERE. read more

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Stumbled upon this bar and it looks so nice inside! The server was really attentive and helpful. I had a drink that was pink, I forgot what it was called. We also ordered a burrata plate and it was delicious drenched in pesto. Definitely coming back! read more

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Loved the vibe in this cozy bar. Drinks were great and the private speakeasy room that you access from the hotel side was a fun perk. Service was prompt, only complaint was that my husband ordered 4 espresso martinis (for the group) not realizing that they have a La Luz Espresso Martini on the menu that is made with tequila and chile and he was really wanting just a normal espresso martini. Other than that we had a lovely experience. read more

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Man this place is awesome! We found this from a food tour, and it was an excellent recommendation. It was billed as a bar in a library, which is the most amazing thing ever in my wife's imagination. However, it wasn't really a library... it was a wall of books that serves as a secret entrance FROM the hotel nearby. The cocktails are stellar, and the bar manager was super sweet! It is tucked away down an alley from Maison de la Luz, and you better call ahead. It has a great atmosphere, but limited seating! However, we showed up early, and were escorted to a seat! So there's that! There's a snooty attitude from several of the staff, which lowers this from a 5 star rating. 4 STARS read more

By far my favorite cocktail lounge in New Orleans. When you walk in it feels like you are transported in time to a swanky dim lit library. The cocktails are crafted perfectly and they have a great menu to pair with them if you're looking for a bite. If you are a martini drinker I highly suggest dirty boi. We sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender who was great and offered some wonderful suggestions. read more

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A great spot for cocktails in a unique environment. We were lucky to come on a night with live music, but even without it the cozy atmosphere makes a lovely setting for delightful drinks. We found this place when looking for nonalcoholic options that could hold a candle to their standard cocktail offerings, and Bar Marilou delivered! The "If I Ever Cease to Love" is a delightful passionfruit ginger concoction that made me forget I was drinking a mocktail. The regular cocktail menu had all sorts of interesting twists on classics and the servers were delightful. read more

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I found Bar Marilou while looking for cool spots to check out on a girls trip to NOLA. While we went early in the evening for before dinner drinks, we did make a reservation as recommended. Marilou is on the opposite side of Canal from the French Quarter and worth wandering across the tracks for. It's easy to miss, the green walkway taking you back from the larger buildings in the front. The bar is in what was an old library, and is connected to what is now a hotel through a "secret" set of rooms, hidden behind a bookcase on the bar side. The ambiance is classic glamour, large bookshelves and velvet seating, with low lighting. They have fancy, craft cocktails, points to you if you know all the ingredients. While not a full meal menu, they have snacks type, small plate items. Everything is is excellent, with a high price point, and high on character. Marilou is a classy dame when you want a break from the boozy revelry across the street. read more

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I think this bar is great if it's what your looking for. We went for a birthday dinner, and I think it's definitely more of a date/intimate occasion spot. The bar is small and decorated beautifully but it's very quiet and expensive. The drinks were strong and pretty good we didn't love them. The appetizer we had was awesome. I think it's definitely a cool place but not worth the money in my opinion. read more

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Was a lovely and classy night cap. The atmosphere was beautiful to take in. I sat with my partner in the corner people watching because it draws a pleasant crowd - if you know you know. While we didn't stick around for multiple rounds I will say I trust the house selections. Had a wonderful rose. If you're looking for a nice snack to split with someone, the frogs legs were also very yummy with a unique, flavorful hot sauce. read more

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As a huge fan of Candelaria in Paris, Bar Marilou was a must visit on our trip to NOLA. As expected, the bar was gorgeous and service was super attentive. I indulged on my favorite cocktail ever- the Ramos Gin Fizz - and it did not disappoint! We also tried the crispy potatoes with crème fraiche and caviar, which was delicious! read more

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My favorite little speakeasy cocktail bar when I'm in the CBD. This beautiful space never ceases to amaze me with its reimagined interior, refreshing cocktails, and decadent bites. We never make reservations but they always manage to find us a spot with nice seating and a good view of the bar. Bar Marilou is most certainly that place you take out-of-towners to when you want to impress them on a night out. read more

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Super cute! I'd never been to the bar before. Very aesthetic. Servers were polite and knowledgeable. My drink was very sweet it definitely lived up to its name. I saw there was a food menu as well, I'll definitely try the food in my next visit. read more

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Great place to grab a first round cocktail or evening night cap. Lovely place! Also yummy snacks like fried chickpeas and veggie app. It can get crowded so try to make a reservation read more