Want to Karaoke?…read more Kajun's Pub is located across from Emporium Arcade Bar. Be careful crossing the street. It is sort of like playing trigger to get here.

Just the dive karaoke bar in New Orleans we were looking for after going to a live music show…read moredowntown. Kajun's Pub was the exact spot we wanted to keep riding our buzz and sing our hearts out. Karaoke is straight forward here. There is a kiosk by the DJ booth for you to enter your song selection when you are ready. TVs around the bar show you what queue or # you in as you wait for your turn to sing. I really enjoyed the karaoke host and felt she did a great job hosting throughout the night and making sure she got through the queue of people. Our friends were all able to get at least 1-2 of the songs on stage before we left. We had a blast watching through other folks get brave and sing their thing. Drinks and cocktails are easy to get at the walk up bar & outside patio is super cool to hang out on, smoke, and still be able to see/hear the karaoke going on. I recommend coming here if you want a pre-game, a game, or after the game spot to hang out and drink. We had a great time!

Excellent menu w reasonable prices. Wonderful ambiance and…read moregood service. Had my favorites: cosmos cocktail, raw oysters, miso soup, sashimi and dragon roll. Yes, recommend!

Last time I was here, I remember it being great, but this visit was disappointing…read more We were a group of 8 and did AYCE. The sushi was okay, but a lot of the pieces had sriracha on them which overpowered the flavor. Not sure if that's standard, but it felt excessive. The biggest issue was the gnats. We killed about 7-8 at our table and even had one fly into my friend's water before asking to move tables. Also, my friend found bones in her salmon sushi. Overall, we left still feeling hungry and felt the quality didn't compare to other sushi spots nearby.

We were hesitant because there were only a few people sitting at the bar when we walked in. It…read moreturned out that was the band, which meant it was just the two of us girls, so we decided we'd just have a drink and see what happens. It was 2 p.m. afterall, so not a lot of people were out in general. Turns out the band was great! Then people started trickling in and there was a good crowd enjoying the music with us. We had a great time, chatted with other patrons and a few of the band members. Good drinks, prices are on the higher end at ~$15, but still affordable. I had a Pimm's cup which was refreshing, they are served in souvenir to go cups that are really cute. Glad we decided to stay! A great time was had.

Before I start, this is my review based on my experience. I've noticed some people complain about…read morethe music, paying the cover charge, seating or the size of the venue. I'm not here to argue any of those points. I will say this: expecting live musicians to perform for free until you decide whether they're worth paying is ridiculous. The cover is usually only $5...$10 max. If that's a dealbreaker, this probably isn't your place. Stay home and stream Spotify. Now... I have some friends in town, and whenever that happens, a Monday night trip to the Spotted Cat is basically mandatory. I've been coming here for years and years. Yes, it's super touristy now, but it still gives me the warm fuzzies every time I walk through those doors. So I'm presenting the "compliment sandwich" review. Never heard of it? You start with a compliment, slip in some constructive-ish criticism, then end with another compliment. Supposedly people receive feedback better that way. Let's see. First, the music. Outstanding. Chris Christy wasn't what I thought I wanted to hear until I actually heard him. I felt completely transported. Man, can that guy play the guitar. It felt kinda like gypsy music. Then came the Frenchmen Street Allstars. The last time I saw them, they had a different lead singer and, honestly, they kind of felt like a completely different band, aside from the phenomenal drummer. This version did not disappoint. It was a great mix of jazz and New Orleans standards. Both bands were great! **Now a note to management.** Great music isn't enough. The bar should be every bit as memorable as the stage. Forgive me, I didn't get the bartenders' names, so I have to describe them by physical traits. The first bartender, the guy with the mountain of curly hair, was friendly enough and made decent drinks. Later, another bartender with a short haircut took over and made the best drinks of the night. Then there was the bartender with the black and hot pink hair. She looked like she'd rather be anywhere else. She rarely smiled, her demeanor felt unwelcoming, and it almost came across as hostile. On top of that, the drinks she made were so weak I genuinely wondered if there was any alcohol in them. Seriously. They were that bad. Here's my philosophy: if you're going to be grumpy, aloof, or have some other off-putting trait, you'd better make a mean drink. Years and years ago there was a bartender named Curtis who wasn't exactly sunshine and rainbows, but that man could make a cocktail. I didn't need him to smile because the drink did all the talking. If the drink is mostly soda, though, friendliness becomes a lot more important. Unfriendly and bad bartending is a double whammy. She must be somebody's child or partner because I can't think of any other reason to employ a bad bartender. I hate to belabor the point, but the drinks aren't cheap. Cheap and bad I can take. For another comparison, there's another bartender there, I'm pretty sure her name is Chris. She's been there for years. She's all business. Maybe a little surly. Who am I kidding? A lot surly. But she's a character. More importantly, she makes a great drink. That's the kind of personality that somehow fits the Spotted Cat perfectly. Now let me end with the final piece of "bread" on my compliment sandwich. The doorman deserves his own review. That gravelly-voiced "Welcome to the Spotted Cat!" is part of the experience. Then he absolutely hammers that stamp onto your wrist. Somehow you don't even mind because you know what's waiting on the other side: incredible music, a fun room, and one of the best nights you can have on Frenchmen Street. Just don't let the bartender with the pink and black hair make your drink.

Would have loved to go to this place bc I've heard good things but the door guy is an absolute jerk…read moreso I left. He checked my ID in front of the solid closed door then handed it back and let me sit outside while I waited for permission to walk in. After several minutes I asked "are yall at capacity or is there a cover? Can I go in now? " his response was " I didn't say you couldn't go in , did I?" Asshole. I sat outside for no reason, trying to be courteous to this man and he just let me sit there. ...I wont be back.

Definitely a unique experience. Always something different to see every time you visit. Friendly…read morestaff.

Landed in New Orleans at 9am and needed to kill some time before check in. This bar has been on my…read morelist for some time but I know it gets busy and crowded. We got there just before 12pm, it opens at 11am and only waited about 15 minutes before spots opened up. It seems a lot of people come right at 11am. So by 12pm many people were grabbing their checks and heading out. The bar is really nice and even if you can't sit on the carousel, the bar area is nice too! The bartenders are super nice and friendly. Great customer service and everyone we sat next to was friendly and welcoming. The drinks aren't the best per say but you go for the atmosphere.

This is a fun spot, if you can grab a spot by the bar. It is first come, first served, so just grab…read morethe seats by the lounge and move to the bar when spots open up. It rotates slowly, so you won't get dizzy... The cocktail list looked interesting, but the two we had tasted pretty standard, inline with what you'd expect from a hotel bar (it is inside Hotel Monteleone). There is a small bar bites menu - the Cubano was tasty but a bit overpriced at $18. The service was okay. We ended up getting water from our server that brought us food as the bartenders were too busy making cocktails. There was a jazz band playing on Thursday night when we visited.

We found NOLA most unique bar last wk. Spent a couple hrs in here. Yes, we would return. I…read moreespecially enjoyed several of the frozen drinks that were brewing. The bartender said it had Amaretto, Southern Comfort ??? & ice. Very palletable.

While in New Orleans for a conference, my group and I stopped in looking for a place to have a few…read moredrinks. From the moment we walked in, the experience felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming. I was briefly recording outside when the door staff told me no videos or pictures were allowed inside the bar--totally fine, no issue with that. Once we walked in, the bartender immediately told us we needed to buy drinks if we wanted to be there. That was already the plan, so the comment felt unnecessary but we brushed it off. Things escalated when one person in our group was simply texting on her phone. The bartender lowered the music and yelled over the mic that no pictures or videos were allowed. We were not taking photos or videos at all. Meanwhile, the door staff continued staring at us as if we were doing something wrong. If they didn't want our business, they should have simply turned us away at the door instead of wasting our time. Overall, the staff came across as rude and overly aggressive for no reason. The atmosphere felt tense and uninviting, which is not what you expect when visiting a new place. Plenty of other bars nearby where you're treated kindly--this just wasn't one of them.

Beautiful service. Beautiful people. Cold drinks. Great music. Wonderful food. I'm coming right…read moreback.

Our wedding party went have a good time!! January 10th we got married. Had a great time!!! We…read moreloved the KJ . She was awesome!!! The staff was unbelievably amazing!!! If we go back ... or when we go back... we will be coming back!!! The vibes were there!!!

Odd place. It looks inviting at street level but when you walk in it seems like they want you to…read moreleave. It's a good SPACE for sure but they could improve on the experience once you go inside. I think a place like this should be more welcoming to customers especially when it's empty. If you come here you'll probably be reminded that you need to buy a drink even if you're on your way to buy a drink.