Nice vibe, cool bartender, tasty drinks. One of the best smoked Old Fashioned around. The Firing Squad was yummy too. read more

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I love this cocktail bar! It has a speakeasy vibe. You can't beat the happy hour. The bartender is attentive and very talented! read more

Blue Ruin Speakeasy - Espresso martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

It took the bar ten to fifteen minutes to acknowledge my wife and I. It's tucked away near loft18 in old Metairie. The drink was good but the service was last luster. read more

We went right at opening and were the only ones there. Very nice clean adorable local bar. read more

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Met some of my friends here for a Saturday night get together and this place is so cute!! They don't serve food but their drinks are priced well and they have a good wine list. I got a glass of Chardonnay for $8 and they have heavy pours. The interior is super cute and fresh looking, on the smaller side side wise but a great place to have a drink and catch up with friends. They have an outdoor area with benches and TVs inside by the bar and in the space in between the inside and outside. Bartender was very pleasant- would definitely recommend and come back! read more

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This bar is amazing!!! Had the best time meeting an old friend & catching up! The drinks were spectacular! The ambiance was classy & I loved the overall vibe of this bar! My new go to spot! read more

Very cool atmosphere. Loved the chandelier. Specialty drinks at a reasonable price. They make an excellent espresso martini! Was a fun after dinner spot. read more

What a classy vibe! Love it here. Definitely the place to unwind. Highly recommend coming here.

My friend and I were excited to try a new place only to find that the service and the drinks here were pretty awful. My cheeriness was constantly met with a bothered attitude from the bartender. My drinks were watery and half the amount of what you'd expect. The parking is confusing and limited. The inside felt like a library. Despite the number of people occupying the space, it was eerily quiet. There was no music, not even a hum, to set the ambience. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this spot. read more

Blue Ruin Speakeasy - One of the tiny, watery drinks we were served - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Matt G served us and the drinks were fantastic. Authentic speakeasy vibes, definitely plan to come back

Blue Ruin Speakeasy is an appropriately nondescript bar offering an impressive lineup of cocktails. I started with my first-ever chocolate martini, which is very outside of my libation comfort zone. However, the boozy, frosty drink was strong yet decadent. It tasted like a boozy Frosty -- I very easily could have had another (and then some). Next, I decided to mix things up for my second drink with the Gangster's Punch. The bourbon paired well with the St. Germain and BlackBerry with a tasty finish from the mint. Both drinks were fantastic and made me want to explore some of the other drinks on the menu. The service was great and the simple, laid back decor made for an overall very enjoyable experience. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely be back. read more

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Good pours. Mediocre Service but cute Metry spot with an outdoor space. Good vibes for a Metairie Bar. read more

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I came here because someone mentioned this place offered expresso martinis. I am on a coffee + booze kick lately. Well I hadn't heard of this place or read about an opening. I walked in and Brooke the bartender greeted me. I sat at the bar and she handed me the menu of craft cocktails. There is a happy hour as well M-F 3 or 4-7. I saw the martini expresso and ordered it. It wasn't on the happy hour menu unfortunately but I had to try it. Brooke made it perfectly. It had a few coffee beans in it and was still a little creamy. I tried the chocolate martini next, which honestly I liked better. The rum of the glass had Graham cracker crumbs on it I believe and the inside of the glass all chocolate syrup. Very delicious. The cocktails range from about 11 or 12 bucks. The place is small so not good for groups. But it is a nice place to grab a nice quality cocktail in metairie. The bar has a nice chandelier above it. The bar is a squared center kn the room with liquor bottles, alot of coffee liquor, in the middle. The walls are beautifully decorated. There are 2 poker machines on the right as you enter. There's about 10 bar stools and about 2 or 3 small tables on the left as you walk in. The people that patronized were friendly as well. It is a nonsmoking establishment. I definelty enjoyed myself and love finding good quality places like this in Metry. read more

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This was a cool spot in Metairie!!! The drinks were very good!! Happy hour specials are great here!!! I do like the outdoor patio area too!! Just wish they would serve food! read more

This place is so cute on the inside and the ambiance is nice. I really like their cocktail menus and their outside seating too! The service was good, as quick as it could be with only a few bartenders and a packed house. Definitely want to go back! read more

This has become our favorite before dinner cocktail spot. Delicious cocktails, comfortable surroundings, and very knowledgeable bartenders. The specialty cocktails change often, and all have been delicious and creative read more

Blue Ruin Speakeasy - French 75 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Neat little spot. Good drinks, a bit pricey and crowded which kinda killed the speakeasy vibe. I wish the space was a little bigger and had seperate areas for a better setting. read more

Gosh I love this place!!! 1rst the bartenders are fantastic both of them are really. 2) The cocktails are fantastic. They change the menu regularly, do it's always fun and crash. But they keep the best and there is nothing better than their Salted Caramel Martinis or as I now call them dessert. I've decided to skip desert at restaurants and come here instead for a night cap,sweet treat. But it gets better because there is something for everyone! I'm a Gin fan so their Bees Sneeze are great as well as their Gimlets (which has become my favorite drink). But it gets better... they have this smoked old fashion that smells and taste amazing. I could go on and on, since I'm trying to try all their cocktails (it might take me a while). So finally the space is lovely and I love to be served in really nice glasses. Now their outdoor and back space needs a little love. There is nothing wrong with it, it is just a little plain compared to the main bar area. Right now this is my favorite bar. read more

The ambiance, the drinks, the service, I can't say enough good things about this little place. I've been going to blue ruin since it opened and will continue to be a loyal patron read more

Bartender was very personable and the drink were amazing love the atmosphere. Wish the parking was better but wasn't really a factor read more

Blue Ruin Speakeasy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

This is a super cute bar! Whoever designed the inside did a great job with the colors and the whole atmosphere. It's very inviting. It also has a saucer history of being a brathel (according the bartender). The drinks were tasty, and I will definitely be back to try more. read more

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Drinks were great. The customer service left A LOT to be desired. Shame too because I live in the hood and would love a new go to spot for a great cocktail. read more

Blue Ruin Speakeasy - Espresso martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

had high expectations, odd location and the bar setting was ok. they do serve drinks in pretty glasses. Pricey , and tasted fine. It was ok

Great drinks, quick service, cool vibes, and a perfect back drop for a fabulous surprise party!!! read more

Blue Ruin Speakeasy - Gangster's Punch - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Came here on a late Saturday night and was perfect. The drinks are great, decor is beautiful and staff were really nice and made one of the best oaxacan old fashioneds I've had. It's cozy and they have an outdoor space if you want to enjoy the weather. read more

Great place, love the people very friendly. Drinks are awesome. Bathroom is out of this world!

Great happy hour!!! Drinks are so fresh, and the happy hour prices can't be beat. Convenient location, awesome vibe.

Service is SNOBBY and RUDE begging for tips!!!!! The menu said a beer was 4.00 So gave the bartender 5.00 she says "great" with a negative attitude and I didn't understand why ....I'm thinking im tipping One dollar....that I think is fair for opening one beer. Apparently it was 4.00 with out tax so when I told her I didn't need change she throws the .50 in the tip bucket ROLLS HER EYES and says "GEE THANKS." So I called her out on the fact that she was just rude to me over a tip and I asked for change for 10.00 bill ....so this rude bartender could get her tip and have her way... I tipped her 1.50 for opening one beer .... Later I found out she's the owner!!!!!! This is just my opinion, she should have more respect for her customers and not treat ppl like trash and if she can't have a better attitude then maybe she shouldn't be behind the bar BEGGING FOR TIPPS!! I work in the service industry too and would never act the way this woman did &honestly, she didn't deserve the 1.50 tip after the way she treated me as a customer. Place is SNOBBY and won't ever recommend for anyone to go here! read more

Great atmosphere, great service, great place for after work drinks or late night after a great night out.

Nice atmosphere. Very clean. Prices for speakeasy craft drinks are very reasonable. Also the first speakeasy I've been to that offers happy hour. Will visit again next time I come to New Orleans read more

Went for happy hour and loved it! Great cocktails for a good happy hour price. It looks renovated inside.

this place is cute, however.....it's also dark, loud, hot, and tiny. we went with a group of 5 and we were for sure pushing the limits of space. also, when i walk into places in the summer i expect the AC to be kicking since it's 100+ degrees outside. i don't expect to sit down and have sweat dripping down my legs when i'm indoors like i did here. i want the bar to be cold NOT the bartender... the woman bartending was SO cold and rude. it was so obvious she was miserable and didn't want to be there. so much to the point as to the strangers sitting next to me at the bar saw how she was speaking and interacting with me and they said, "wow, she really doesn't like you!" so... cute in theory, but not worth it unless you want to be crammed into a hot space with rude bartenders. read more

Cute fun bar with a variety of options. Well lite & decorated. Outside area, bar area & back sitting area.

Wow who knew you could get quality upscale craft cocktails in a swanky non homogenous bar in Metairie. Recommend! Dig it!

Awesome place to grab a drink. Great craft cocktails. The Gangsters Punch was delicious. Very cool & laid back vibe. Very clean.

I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is fantastic, the drinks are amazing, the staff is friendly, the parking is discrete, the list goes on! read more