After a disappointing visit to Apple Barrel, we headed back to the Quarter and stumbled upon Boondock Saint. I'd heard of the bar, a stone's throw from the madness of Bourbon, from Kyle H and Nick M, so we decided to give it a shot. If you're not into the craziness that is Bourbon Street at night, you should enjoy Boondock Saint. It's a simple bar with a few TVs, including one that constantly streams its namesake movie. It's not gimmicky either, you won't find any of those overpriced monster cups of frozen drinks so many of the places on Bourbon hawk. Our bartender was a doll, very friendly and helpful. She directed us to Spotted Cat when we mentioned we were a bit disappointed in Apple Barrel. As I said, if you're looking for an oasis from the madness - give Boondock Saint a try. read more

The guy sitting next to me explained that the bar was named after the movie which evidently is a cult classic. He went on to tell me that the place was opened by two Boston PD officers that moved to NOLA. The bartender corrected him that his entire story was wrong.... and he'd been telling that to folks for 10 years. Always good for a bar laugh when the story changes with everyone you talk too! Fun stop on the Quarter Quest!! read more

When I simply cannot bring myself to undergo the Pat O's experience, there is Boondock right around the corner. Some of my friends were partial to this little hole in the wall - well okay it could be a REAL hole in the wall if was located more off the well-beaten path, but being that it's directly perpendicular to Bourbon St., it's not very "hole-in-the-wall." It's more subdued than Pat O's and sometimes (a lot of the times?), that's just what I need. The patrons here usually consist of people hoping to get away from Pat O's (i.e. Me), some tourists, a little less of the locals - just people looking to have a couple of beers and chat a little with friend or taking a breather from the intensity that is Bourbon. I'd have to say the drinks are moderately priced and the bartenders are pretty on point. There's nothing exceptional or deplorable about this place, other than its close proximity to mayhem. Boondock isn't exactly a sprawling space, so bear that in mind and the restrooms are very cramped one-person-ers. read more

A nice little pub to duck into with friends from out of the rain or extreme heat. Located in a nice row of fun places and a really good burger place, so if your not digging the feeling at this bar, easy to walk left and right into more fun. Has a very tight knit crowd that is friendly and fun bartenders that make you feel welcomed. This is one of my regular stops when I hit the quarter. Always a decent group in here, sometimes really crowded. Only drawback, which has nothing to do with the bar, is the motorbikes that sometimes park right in front of their door. The morons sometimes start up their bikes to make noise and it fills up the bar with exhaust fumes. Great music selection on the jukebox. Jameson is the thing here, as is Irish car bombs and Guiness. read more

This was one of the only places I made it to multiple times while on my trip to NOLA. Loved the atmosphere, and the bartender is amazing. She was very friendly and professional. Great drinks, and the bartender even remembered my friend and I's drink orders when we came back in the second time. This place is a relief from the craziness of Bourbon Street and I definitely recommend it. read more

Great place to stop just off of Bourbon Street if you want I get away. Locally know as a cop bar. Lots of police patches, news clippings, and memorabilia around the bar. Great prices and solid bartenders. Down to earth people who will actually have a conversation with you instead of treating you like just another face in the crowd. Keep up the great work. read more

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We were here for the Gator game on Saturday and happened on the Boondock Saint bar! Pearl was amazing behind the bar! We were able to bring our own food in the bar and the drinks were a great price! Thanks for my Shirley temple too! read more

I was denied entry despite proof of a negative COVID test. I cannot receive the vaccine due to brain issue and heavy metals in my brain. I logged into my health portal and showed proof, however was still denied access. I have nothing against the vaccine. This is not a political statement whatsoever. The bartender was extremely rude, unrealistic and overall disappointing. read more

Our favorite in the Quarter. We make more than one visit, every time we go to NOLA. Great people, blue line friendly, great drinks, AMAZEBALLS bartenders! Now I know how Norm felt at "Cheers!" :) read more

Would give 10 stars if I could! Best place in town really. All of the bartenders are awesome! Great prices for being so close to Bourbon St. Place to be! read more

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Great clean bar. Fun theme too. Friendly bartender. Great place to grab a drink. You gotta stop by. Had a midori sour and loved it. read more

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We were here for St. Patrick's Day. They had one bartender who was not only the slowest person I've met but had no personality and purposefully took a group six guys' Black and Tan order over my 2 beers despite having been at the bar first and waited for her to slowly ring up t-shirts. Horrible service and atmosphere. read more

This bar is at first glance a mirror image of Erin Rose on Conti. It has slightly more space, but a similar layout and is similarly a locals' bar less than half a block off of Bourbon St.. However, much like a mirror image, some aspects are pretty much the opposite. I've only been in a few times at relatively early hours, but the experience has been the same each time. It would seem that when I go in the Boondock Saint, I'm usually the strangest person in the room...and I'm not even that weird these days :P Now, $3 for a PBR in a dive bar...that's weird, but that's what they charge. I get the impression that everyone in the bar votes Republican. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but that's not particularly friendly territory for me. Nobody told me that last night was polo shirt/gym membership night. Also, no matter the merits of the movie, naming your bar after a trendy '90s film is gimmicky and unimaginative. The eponymous movie plays on a constant loop on one of the TVs. I don't even want to see "The Godfather" THAT much. Additionally, I heard that the bar was opened by former police officers. Am I the only one who finds the idea of cops opening a bar to pay homage to a film that glorifies murderous vigilantes a little disturbing? Probably. It's not a bad bar, but with so many options nearby, it's just not my cup of tea. read more

3.75 stars Irish cop bar. Didn't even realize I was next to Bourbon Street. You meet lots of people just getting your drinks and hanging out front on the sidewalk. A pirate street perfomer, for example, started talking to us and then joined our group/hung out with us instead. This was the day before and the day of St. Patty's Day last month, when a lot of Irish cops/feds were in town from all over. This is where they go. If you're a girl who's into Irish cops (my best friend, from Louisiana, now is), you'll get your pick if you're in town around this holiday. Native New Orleans Irish cops, btw, sound just like NY Irish cops, but with all the "sir" and "ma'am"s thrown in. I had no idea. read more

I've been to this bar a few times. It isn't too bad, considering it's a quarter bar. It's full of neighborhood locals who have clearly grown tired of the French Quarter tourists and their foolishness (who can blame them?) but are friendly nonetheless. I have to agree with Lindsay and say that the music here is really good and I did really have a pretty good time. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place, but if I were to find myself in the area, and I don't feel like venturing into a tourist bar, I will probably stop in here. read more

I've been a long time regular of this bar, mostly because of the bartenders here (Jaime is the greatest). It's close proximity to Bourbon Street means that it gets a lot of tourists (largely from the overflow that spills down St. Peter) but it maintains a regular cliental as well. It's a pretty fun place to hang out and I make it a point to stop in often. I will say that when it gets busy, it can be difficult to get a drink depending on who's behind the bar, but as it get's lot's of groups of tourists that flow in and out, it clears out often enough that if you have patience, you can ride it out easily. They have a few 30-40 inch television that are usually playing either whatever sport is in season and/or the movie that is the bars namesake. The jukebox is full of irish pub music and they occasionally have live music. The bar has an impressive selection of booze and they have a lot of beer on tap (including Guiness on it's own tap, so it pours the right way). read more

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This is a mostly locals dive bar in the Quarter that is right across from Pat O's and a few blocks off Bourbon. This is usually a place I will escape too when I want to avoid the crowds of Bourbon St. or Pat O's. I've never had a problem finding a seat at the bar here and there never seems to be a wait for the bathroom so this place gets three stars just for the sheer comfort of providing the basics that can sometimes be hard to find in the French Quarter. The best thing about this bar is that it is very near Yo Momma's where I can always get a fantastic burger. read more

Boondocks is surprisingly low key for being a couple steps off of the chaos of Bourbon Street. Under any other circumstance I may not be impressed with the Bar because there wasn't anything overly special about it, however a couple minutes of relief from chaos is needed. Drinks are normal, servers are normal, not having to stand next to a near-to-vomiting frat boy for a couple minutes, priceless. read more

Late summer this year, four of my best friends and I visited New Orleans to celebrate my impending nuptials. We all hail from the birthplace of the mighty Mississippi river, and decided to find the "river's end". I'm not quite sure how, but by some stroke of magic and happenstance we found ourselves at the boondock saint. Although I am a connoisseur of dive bars, how five troublemakers from Minnesota wound up in an Irish dive bar in New Orleans I'll never understand. Owned by two former police officers nonetheless! It must have been my heritage calling - regardless, I couldn't have been happier. Throughout our visit, the boondock saint was always there to welcome us with cold drinks, a classic selection in the jukebox, and friendly girls behind the bar. Yes - it's a hole in the wall dive bar, but everyone should appreciate a place like the boondock saint. Tucked away on Saint Peter Street, it's close enough to Bourbon Street but distanced perfectly from the madness if you need a friendly face and a cold drink. In our four days in NOLA, we visited the boondock saint five times, both day and night. It's a treat to have one bartender finishing her shift making sure that the next bartender takes care of you and your friends. The girls will also school you on the places you should visit when trying to avoid the typical "touristy" joints. Do yourself a favor and at least have a drink or two at the boondock if you're spending any time in the French quarter - it's not to be missed. read more

It was pouring rain on the hot summer night we stumbled in to Boondock Saint. Soaked, yet parched, we had no problem getting our drinks. The place wasn't packed, but I did have a nice conversation with a local about her non-accent. Oh, and take a wild guess what was playing on the TV. Yup, Boondock Saints the movie. Shocking, I know. Mumford and Sons was playing on the jukebox, which I liked very much. Wood benches, a tiny bathroom, reasonably priced drinks for being so close the Bourbon street, and a reprieve from the rain. Yea, I liked this joint. read more

My favorite bar in New Orleans!! Don't expect too much, but it's perfect. Great drinks, very friendly staff, and located right in the middle of the craziness without being a crazy place. I've been here dozens of times. Never have they let me down! read more

First time here! Some friends were drinking it up. It's very laid back, very mixed crowd. It's got the influence of an Irish Pub, with the trashiness we love about New Orleans. Very reasonably priced drinks, and Jenny K, the bartender, was AWESOME. Recommend you stop by!! Don't do it if you need vodka infused with elderberries picked by Tibetan monks, then hand rubbed by virgins until they juice. Stop by if you want to find some new people to chill and chat with. read more

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We wondered in here because of the name as we are fans of the Boondock Saints movie. We had a couple of drinks. The bartender was nice and made us some nice strong drinks. It is a nice dive bar and seems like there is a regular crowd here. It is more mellow than some of the crazy, party places in the French Quarter. If you find yourself in packed bars on Bourbon St and want a place that is a a dive and low key, then come here. We did not try to the food. read more

Favorite bar we have hit in NOLA. The bartender (didn't catch her name) was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive and knew exactly what to make me when I asked for something New Orleans style. Loved it! read more

the best. remembering. Chicago police detecitive. Pat Finucane... great bar... jamie & jenny .. just like back at home read more

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If the perfect pint of Guinness makes a place magical then Boondock has a rainbow slide to bourbon and a unicorn ride to drunk. Come when it's slammed to see someone get thrown out on their arse with class. Come when it's slow to find the quarter's finest industry staff and local geniuses rubbing elbows and ideas. Yeah the ceiling could be cleaned but then it wouldn't be the dirty south. Put a buck in that juke box, and tip your bartender like a rockstar because at the end of the day those two things make this place saintly. So come by for one or 5 & give your soul a treat for keeping you still alive. (If you're going to get a shot of Jameson, maybe try Powers? A bit smoother, still full on Irish and more of this century) read more

Great dive right off Bourbon Street in the Quarter, tucked away next to the madness. I've got a soft spot in my heart for Irish bars (exhibit A: my extreme fondness for Molly's), so this fits that niche nicely. This is a place New Orleanians can go and not feel like we need to shoot ourselves in the head being surrounded by hordes of obnoxious tourists. Everyone we talked was a local the night we pre-partied here before braving the Gold Mine to dance our booties off. Drinks were reasonably priced ($6 for Sapphire & Soda, my stalwart barometer), and the bartender that evening was quite a lovely lady despite the wrestling match that ensued on the leather couch in the back corner by my friends. (Wait, were WE the obnoxious ones that night who made people want to shoot themselves?!) Relaxed, convivial and generous pours - what more can you ask for out of a hole in the wall bar in the belly of the beast? read more

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The prefect Irish dive bar. I found this place by accident. I've been to NOLA on numerous occasions and I can't believe I've never stopped in here. Great bartender and service. The jukebox played a good mix of music, something for everybody. And the drinks are good and strong. But the best part was just seating back and watching the people come and go. The regulars made you feel like you're been coming here for years! read more

Not your typical tourist trap, just a great little "neighborhood" bar that happens to be tucked in the French Quarter a block off Bourbon Street, just up the street from Jackson Square. If you just want to sit and have a normal cocktail, this place is great. Named after the movie, they play it on a continuous loop over the bar. We were there twice & the bartender (Jaime) remembered us (& what we drank) the second time, which is the mark of a great bartender. A lot of locals go here including another bartender from a French Quarter hotel, so that tells you it's a great "non-tourist trap" place! Highly recommend if you're in the French Quarter & want to just chill with a simple drink! read more

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As a die hard Boondock Saints fan I couldn't,not stop by while in New Orleans. Walked in the door and felt like I grew up here. The bartender was a blast and felt like we knew her for years. Interesting diverse crowd with a good sense of humor. Next trip to the Big Easy first beer is at Boondocks Saints read more

I rarely leave a bad review but was somewhat taken aback when checking our debit card transaction from this past Saturday when my husband and I dropped in to get a "go" drink. He scratched through the tip on the receipt and handed the bartender a $5 cash tip. Seems another $5 was added to card. read more

A bar based on The Boondock Saints. Duh. I stumbled in here from Pat O'Briens in disbelief that a bar based on one of my favorite movies existed. Upon entering I was the only lady (except for the bartender) amongst 7 guys. Hoping this wasn't a gay bar, I confirmed with the bartender that it's OK for me to be in here. This is definitely a low-key local dive in the middle of tourist joints, which is awesome. They play the movie on repeat, the T Shirts they sell have a large cross on them, and there are rosaries similar to the brothers' hanging on the bar. The drinks are great and the bartender is super cool. I will totally come back here if I am ever in New Orleans again. read more

Love the atmosphere. As someone who doesn't care for the overpriced drinks, fratards, and being crushed by tourists from G*d knows where, Boondock Saint was like a little oasis for me. I found them on Yelp and made a beeline there. Once in, I saw a Flogging Molly flag hanging on the back wall and the movie playing on one of the TVs. I knew I was home then. Drinks were a little more than I would have normally liked to have paid by a dollar or two but for a jukebox with most of my favorite music and no fratboys fist-pumping, it was well worth it. read more

Good dive bar with great people.

This was another bar off of Bourbon street that I absolutely loved! We spent a lot of time here because of the lovely bartenders, affordable brews, and chill atmosphere. It's a great dive! If you just want to get away from Bourbon street craziness for a while, I recommend this place! read more

Every time we come to NOLA, we come here. This is the BEST dive bar on Bourbon!! Best bartenders, best locals. We've always felt welcome here. $2 beers and super cheap cocktails. My wife and I drank all night with a $35 tab. Also, check out the locale and keep coming back here to get a drink to go. A great way to save money. read more

Cool bar in The French Quarter. Lived all the police badges and a very cute bubbly bartender. Nice corner bar atmosphere read more

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Never terribly overcrowded, not touristy, locals hangout. This is my favorite bar in New Orleans. If you want a more laid back experience away from the rowdiness of Bourbon, this is your spot. read more

Wandered in here my last night in town. Jamie was a great bar tender who was talkative and nice. She even ordered me a sandwich from a place down the street and had it delivered. This place has the best prices anywhere near Bourbon street that I saw. The place wasn't busy on a wednesday afternoon and was populated with mostly regulars and the older crowd trying to avoid the craziness 100 feet away. read more

Great dive bar in the heart of the French quarter. Right across the street from Pat O's, you can enjoy a drink with your friends without the long wait and inflated prices. Irish coffee is good and so was the beer on tap. I will definitely be back! read more