We came on the recommendation of NOLA Eater. It's a tucked away bar in a developing neighborhood. There's nothing quirky attached to this, such as having to buy reservation tickets beforehand or a secret password. It's vibe is all about enjoying the moment. We sat outside during a warm early summer night. It was a bit too cold for us inside. I remember R ordering 2 different kinds of old fashioneds, the latter having a stronger liquor. I got the Bee's Knees (I believe). Really good. And then the soda-like one. The servers were nice and knowledgeable. Loved its large patio for basking in the warmth of the night sky and sipping on cold beverages. read more

If you're looking for a nice date spot or even just to have some very tasteful yummy drinks to start the night, check this place out!! New favorite bar! Love the drink selection! It's like a food menu but for drinks. So many and all so delicious. Try the army and navy!! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went here for Happy Hour drinks after hearing great things about the place and it did not disappoint. Had a couple Kentucky Mules and the bartender did a wonderful job making them. Luckily I was able to substitute bourbon for the Moscow mule on the happy hour list and make a Kentucky Mule. I also ended up getting the Curewich. Basically a dressed up breakfast bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. It was amazing! I wanted to order 2 more of them but I had dinner reservations made already. read more

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I came here late on a Sunday evening with my better half and DAMN is it a good way to end the weekend. The space is sexy but still REALLY WELL LIT (whoa, a well lit bar, it's kind of revolutionary), and serves up proper cocktails. I was feeling indecisive but told the bartender (who I've met before at Erin Rose in the quarter, hey girl!) that I wanted something that looked pretty. She asked if I like ginger, and I confirmed that I do, and she went to town. I was served a drink with cachaça, ginger, lime juice, and topped with red wine - and it was AMAZING. Their signature cocktails all look incredible (and have some complex recipes with a lot of depth), as do the food items on their menu. They also have ample backyard space, which might be my new go-to for happy hour when I'm in the mood for a more sophisticated take on day drinking. A++ Omg also the music. Really, really good. (Think soundtracks from Wes Anderson's movies, unless you hate Wes Anderson, then think a mix of Neutral Milk Hotel and The Velvet Underground.) read more

Cure - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I have only being here for drinks, do I can talk about their food. But the menu carry some snacks/tapas/antipasto. I love craft drinks! And table service is always nice. They know their cocktails! So far my favorite is Sweet Leaf. I am a tart, not so sweet cocktail drinkers; with liquor choices of vodka or rum. The one thing I noticed on threat menu, many of the cocktails contain some sort of bitters. The reason for not exactly 5 stars. I am not a big bitters person, which is why I'm glad my waitress helped me find a not so bitter tasting one. This place has a nice ambiance and it's a good starting bar, so you can savor what you ordered. read more

Cure - I only remember that top right was Champagne cocktails, and bottom right was Sweet lead. - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The best cocktail bar in NOLA, bar none! They knew what makes a Hendricks gin and tonic awesome (hint: muddled cucumber) and have received awards for their 'cocktail program's read more

We came in from Houston accustomed to the mixology snobbery of The Anvil. Being eye rolled to death by slick haired ironic mustachiod bartenders has been a price to pay for the opportunity to sip fine cocktails. I'm happy to find in New Orleans, or at least on Freret, there's a comparable bar without the snooty bartenders. Everything we threw at them they caught and poured back in a glass for us. Deep knowledge of cocktails, history, obscure liquors, etc. Meat and cheese plate was good to boot. If you're not in Quarter mode and want a good cocktail made with care, head to Cure. read more

I had high hopes but the service was practically non-existent and the food was mediocre. The actual space is not nearly as hip as the pictures. The chairs at the bar are extremely uncomfortable METAL. Just go for a drink read more

There are plenty shot-and-a-beer and LIIT crapholes in this town. You want to get your Ke$ha/Paradiso Girls drunk on, head to Bourbon Street. They'll get you lit over there, for cheap, too. You want a quality peek into the cutting edge of The World of Cocktails, head to Cure. Well worth the journey (we were on foot - If taking the St. Charles Street car, recommend getting off at Napoleon, not Bordeaux, which is a far nicer, if slightly longer, walk) Cure delighted and inspired this cocktailian. As we walked in at opening on Monday, we took our place at the end of the bar (It's just where I always prefer sitting). A little sparse and echoey for my tastes. I bet it gets loud in there when it's packed. We came for cutting edge flavours to delight our palates, not decor. Kirk and Nick took to the challenge like fish to water and knocked it outta the park. Over the few hours we idled away there, I had the Fair & Warmer, the "Banana" Daiquiri and the Rum Treacle. My companion had the Daiquiri #3, the LaFluer's Lament, Bulleit Old Fashioned, and the Search for Deliciousness. All were perfectly concocted, each with subtle tart and sweet notes. The small plates were excellent as well, perfect cut-above bar fare. read more

Cure - a "Banana" Daiquiri and a LaFleur's Lament. Also, artichoke & goat cheese crostini - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was tipped off to this place through a friend of mine from St. Louis (I understand the place is either owned/run by St. Louisans) as a place to try..given my proclivity towards well crafted cocktails. I had the pleasure of visiting this spot over Thanksgiving was definitely wow'd by the decor...the displays of liquor bottles, the cozy booths, the dim lighting and contribute to the chill, yet upscale vibe of Cure. The cocktails were excellent - unexpected combinations of concoctions that manage to please the taste buds. Cure will definitely be my go-to spot the next time I'm in NO! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very disappointed. Took a group of people since my last experience was excellent. Sat on patio and requested music. They said it needed to be low. After 3 conversations that there was NO music, they still would not turn on music. We just closed a good deal on n New Orleans and wanted to finish the day at a great bar and was a complete let down. Waitress was excellent but interior staff was ridiculous. Not planning to go back. A great bar is more than just great cocktails. They missed the experience. read more

Cure - Silhouette of the bar - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The cheese was good. The wine selection was terrible and in fairness it's probably just a cocktail place. The bread was stale that came with our charcuterie plate. The hostess had a very strange attitude....like I annoyed her from the jump. There are so many other places in the city that are wonderful. read more

Really great place to grab a few drinks & catch up with friends or even have a nice intimate date. Plenty of creative handcrafted cocktails & options of all sorts of liquor, beer & wine. It's pretty dimmed inside but there's various seating with a beautiful bar as well as an outside patio. Service is also great, would definitely recommend! read more

Cure - Champagne Cocktail - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Pretty awesome place! Went during happy hour on Friday which is 5-7. A good amount of cocktails for $6 and a couple snacks. I was craving the pate and boy did it not disappoint! The toast was buttered to perfection! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Drinks are extremely well done, taste great, and you don't even know they're almost entirely liquor. The food was also good, especially the short rib "debris" sandwich which was amazing with great tasting meat and gruyere on nice pieces of toasted whole grain bread. They did a great job of adaptive reuse with the building and it looks great, although it is a little out-of-the-way up on Freret and not someplace I would walk to. Cure isn't cheap but honestly prices really aren't too high for an establishment and drinks like this - it's inline with high end places such as the Sazerac Bar downtown (but the drink options are better at Cure) and definitley cheaper than many similar bars elsewhere in the U.S. such as Violet Hour in Chicago or a number of places I have been to in San Francisco and New York. If you show up between 5:00 and 7:00 PM you can also check out the $5 happy hour drinks including a Sazerac, Dark & Stormy, and rum-based Old Fashioned which are very good and will save you a few bucks. If you're in to classic cocktails and good small plate food this place is tough to beat, it will hopefully be the cornerstone of the up-and-coming Freret St neighborhood for years to come. read more

Late Friday night, during girlfriends/law school buddies reunion weekend, we decided to grab a couple of drinks here. We were in a cocktail-y mood and keen on catching up on all sorts of nostalgic and more recently transpired notable experiences. I don't think too much has changed in terms of the interior layout and decor, all very charmingly tailored to the building's former life as a fire station. The dimmer lights and catchy indie-music set a lovely mood for us to imbibe in our two or three cocktails. I can't quite remember because our awesome bartender treated us to two delicious whiskey shots (I typically loathe whiskey, but I guess we got some quality stuff!). My friend and I were you know, catching up because we hadn't had quality time in three years, venting about the males and professional frustrations. Our ever-so-attentive bartender even humorously interjected a few times about his own frustrations with his wife. He offered some other hilarious commentary on some other topics, but again, I can't quite remember precisely what it was pertaining to. So we laughed and laughed and he promptly supplied us with our delicious cocktails and snacks. I'm sure we spent an hour and a half at Cure, but I swear it felt like fifteen minutes just because we were having such a blast. Isn't that always the way? Anyway, five stars well deserved. This is a NOLA "must" for me from now on. read more

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I have been to Cure 4 times now and each time it scratches a cocktail itch that other places (minus Bar Tonique) just can't. The cocktails are incredibly creative and unique. If you like a good bourbon and coke, mojito, or the like -- go elsewhere. This would be like ordering a burger at a Michelin starred restaurant. They can make it but why bother? The cocktail masters at Cure create unique concepts that are incredibly balanced and a true delight to sip upon. Check out their menu of cocktails and food and you will be delighted. Cocktails are bold yet balanced. I would go so far as to call their creators artists instead of mere bartenders since they are so polished in their craft. The space is beautiful and it's important to point out that they were one of the first big investments in this neighborhood's resurgence. They went bold and let their designer show their inspiration. read more

Cure - The bottled beauty waiting to be unearthed. - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great atmosphere!! Extensive drink selection and very reasonably priced. If its nice out I highly suggest sitting in the courtyard if possible. The pimento cheese is Awesome!! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My husband and I visited friends in NOLA. We went for happy hour on Sunday. We each had a classic cocktail and shared the cheese & charcuterie plate. It was a fun time to experiment with cocktails which were new to us. The atmosphere was sophisticated. The lightning was dim. They were short a server so we had to go to the bar for service. Fun for us since we don't usually drink cocktails but we have become curious about them lately. read more

Cure - Sazerac, Negroni & Daily Punch - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food and cocktails are superb. Service was almost nonexistent for our visit. We had a reservation for 5; in 2.5 hours we talked to the bus boy more than our server, who seemed like she couldn't be bothered and/or was inconvenienced for having to take our orders. We had two rounds of drinks in the time we were there. Very bad impression that did a disservice to the fine drinks and food. Post script: while waiting for our car, the bartender came out and sarcastically wished us a good night. I came back in and explained why I didn't tip -- FYI, I didn't tip because we received virtually no service -- and he explained that I could've ordered at the bar and it wasn't fair that I didn't tip. Now, during our time at the venue none of the other seated guests were ordering at the bar; as a cocktail place that requires reservations, it seems clear that was not appropriate. I was also told I should "tip for the drinks," which I think is a fair point, and I regret not offering a token tip because the drinks and food were good. However, we had a reservation and were under the impression that the non-bar seats were full service. I wouldn't tolerate the crappy service we received at any other full service fine dining venue, and the fact the drinks were good doesn't excuse how we were treated. If you need a reservation and offer full service, take it seriously. read more

I love love Cure. Expertly crafted cocktails by artisan bartenders in a welcoming setting. This visit we tried some of the delicious crostini while imbibing and were not disappointed. For cocktails, I had the Amor Fati and the Mister had the Ghost Dance and the Whiskey Sinister. I kept to one as I had to drive us back to da quarter. I fell head over heels for the Amor Fati - a whiskey based drink that went down smoother than a newborn baby's behind. The only thing that would improve Cure would be a monorail or a free car service between Freret and the French Quarter !!! Do yourself a favor and go there during your trip to Nola. You'll be glad y'all did. read more

What a fantastic sophisticated, yet casual venue in The Garden Quarter! They got me straight away with the Indie music!: Oh and then we saw we were still in time for happy hour! Most cocktails only 6$! I tried a champagne cocktail first then moved on to one of my favourite German white wines-might not sound exciting but it was what I fancied on that sunny evening:) They brought out a sharing board of asparagus, tomatoes and olives -fresh and delicious! There isn't a massive food menu and what there was were comparatively small portions compared to most food we had been eating, never the less it was delicious- the friend chicken was divine! I need to go back for more food an sample some more of the extensive drink lists!! read more

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I went to cure to celebrate and have some different and delicious cocktails. They definitely had that. Surprisingly they had delicious small plates too. read more

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Great happy hour! The cocktails are amazing here - both the classics and the originals. The cocktail menu is quite extensive, so there's something to suit everyone's taste. And there are good snack options to go with the drinks. Since it's become more quite popular, it's occasionally crowded and/or understaffed. And it's a bit pricey outside of the happy hour. read more

We just happened into Cure halfway through their happy hour, and they have a very good happy hour for a cocktail bar. $6 for a decent-sized list of classic cocktails, Monday-Friday, 5-7. Not too crowded on a Monday. I had my first New Orleans Sazerac here, and it was exquisite. No overbearing liquorice sweet taste. The Americano was the perfect refresher for the muggy mid-nineties weather, as well as the Pimm's Cup. They make a quite decent Manhattan as well (don't worry, I didn't drink all these cocktails by myself!). The experience was quite classy. The atmosphere is roomy and modern. The service was a bit hands-off, but probably not a bad thing for a place like this. My only regret was that there was no classic Old Fashioned on their happy hour list. Made me wish I lived here! read more

Cure - A good view of the bar - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I've been here a few times and have always had a positive experience. It's a great craft cocktail bar uptown that does the classics well but still has a creative menu. The decor is beautiful although the inside seating is limited. They also have an outdoor courtyard that feels like a secluded garden. I most recently came here on a Sunday afternoon with some friends and was delighted to see there was a weekend happy hour going on (a bunch of craft cocktails and house wines for $6). The Moscow Mules were delicious and fresh and their house Chardonnay was fantastic. My friends shared a charcuterie board and the pimento cheese dip and seemed to really enjoy both of them. Although the bar lost power twice while we were there (typical New Orleans summer storm shenanigans), the staff handled it well. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet-she even wrote down the name of their house wine for me because I liked it so much! Overall a good option for when you're in the mood for fancy drinks. read more

Very nice bar that both invokes a sense of modernity and nostalgia at the same time. The ambiance is very dark, the bar is fully stocked in an old-timey way, and a courtyard outside is a nice touch. The inside of the bar is somewhat small and the seating options are basically at the bar, outside in the courtyard, or in booths located near the bar. The drink menu offers drinks such as, "Winter is Coming", "Generation Adrift", and "Two Fathers" and so one is hard pressed not to imagine literary icons like Fitzgerald and company spending time here if they were in still around. The crowd is manageable, but it's more of a place to go with a group than alone. A bit more upscale, it's not really a place to pick as your local watering hole. More of a cocktail place than a beer place. Finally, the one thing I did not like about this place was that they had background music playing which made it hard to have a conversation. read more

Where. Do. I. Begin. Make the trip, plan ahead, and go. This bar is perhaps one of the most well-run establishments I have encountered. The bartenders have perfected their craft. Their service staff is knowledgeable about every.single.drink on the menu and can make recommendations. Even the sweet bar back/servers assistant was a total gem. We weren't suffocated here, and we weren't rushed in or out. We had leisurely pre-dinner cocktails and a cheese board with a few other snacks which put us in a great place just before dinner back in the French Quarter. It can get quite loud, so be aware of that. It is a better environment suited for 2-4 people. Based on seating as well, 6 people might be pushing it to get the entire experience that you want...and also deserve. read more

Okay, okay. Okay. I went to Cure awhile ago, I know, but I never reviewed it and I keep thinking about it. About 4 miles from the French Quarters, Cure is my favorite getaway from the jaegarbombs and boobs on Bourbon Street. The bar is large and beautiful, with plenty of bar stools and tables spread about. I asked our bartender for an absinthe heavy cocktail, and he was kind enough to serve me a recipe he was working on at the time. It featured Arrack and Herbsaint (yes I know, not exactly absinthe) together in a strong and beautiful way. I had the cheesecake with pomegranate drizzle for dessert. Probably one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. I still remember how it tasted with the fruity pomegranate drizzle to off balance the creamy fattiness of the cheesecake. Overall, I'd say the drinks are amazing, but what really puts Cure over the top is the totally relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. The bar tender was one of the nicest and most welcoming I've ever experienced, and the atmosphere just feels like vacation. When I come back to New Orleans, I will definitely be going back to Cure. read more

Cure - the cures are behind the bar. - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Although I'm getting older and my metabolism and I aren't BFFs anymore, I can always stomach a well-made cocktail. According to locals and the media, Cure completely instigated the New Orleans cocktail scene and revamped the neighborhood. Mixologists actually know how to make a drink that you will like and they take their art seriously. I appreciate such thoughtfulness for my cocktails. With their numerous accolades (including a James Beard semifinalist nod and several mentions of being one of the best bars in America), Cure has a menu filled with cocktails. You can try any of the 20 cocktails they love, a reserve cocktail, or ask them to create something using a preferred spirit. Chances are you'll find something you'll love. Thankfully, they also have some small bites like cheese and charcuterie, steak tartare, deviled eggs, fig and goat cheese toast, as well as meat pies and meatballs. I find their cocktail prices reasonable (most range from $10-12, while the reserve cocktails are around $20-30) but if you want to stretch your dollar, they do have happy hour from 5-7 pm Monday through Thursday and 3-7 pm Friday through Sunday. The space and design is idyllic. The bar is long and maximizes efficiency for all the mixologists behind the counter, giving all spectators a chance to witness these talented bartenders craft inventions beyond your wildest imagination. There are five shelves in the back bar, housing so many spirits it will make your head spin. Leather booths line the wall, with tables and bar stools to accompany them. There's even an outdoor patio. A perfect place to wind down, catch up with friends, and have a well-crafted, unique cocktail. read more

5 star cocktails and even better service! Not to mention that they've been doing a great job keeping things clean and safe during these crazy times. Anything on the menu is going to be great. read more

This is such a fantastic bar, slightly hidden away on Freret street. Cure is one of the establishments that has been around since before Freret was cool. It is the priciest of bars on Freret but compared to craft cocktail bars in other cities, this is a steal! They have such a great indoor that has a slight speakeasy feel with a sizable patio that has enough vine coverage that it doesn't feel like it's right off the street. The cocktails here do not disappoint. If you're on the fence, give the bartenders an idea of what liquor and flavor profile you're looking for and they can whip you up a fantastic drink. They have hands down the best sazerac I have ever had, give it a try! It puts everyone else to shame. read more

With so many fun and interesting bar choices in NOLA, you can easily skip this place. Service? 8 bartenders and not a single one said a word to us the entire time. Too busy ignoring their clientele. Drinks were mediocre at best when they did bother to serve them up. They do, however, have time to continually drink themselves. Have never been in a bar where the bartenders are pouring shots for themselves more than the customers. The owners may want to check their liquor bill. Food? I fail to see what the fuss is all about. Worst food I've had in the city. Small plate concept granted, but seems their main offerings are pickles, olives and a very dull cheese selection. Ordered their bruschetta, it was a single piece of toast with white beans and lettuce. I just laughed out loud. Atmosphere? Best described as college kid pretentious. Less than a half mile from Tulane and Loyola. If you're no longer 21 (or 19 with a fake ID) and know better, you'll be much happier skipping this place and finding one of the many fun and unique bars Uptown has to offer. Price? Two of their signature punches, which reminded me of weak pink lemonade, and two dismal appetizers set my wallet back $50. read more

If there's a better bar in New Orleans, it's hiding under a rock or a password protected door in the Bywater. Bartenders devoted to their craft /hospitality and nary a ironically waxed mustache among them, support staff that is attentive but not hovering, and a menu that salutes the classics while being creative and inventive. I've had a few nights here & and I'm not sure if maybe the negative reviews were in a different joint than me. In a word, go! In a few more, tip well & let the staff take care of you. read more

We went here on a Tuesday night and got the last seats at the bar so it was surprisingly busy. I really like the ambiance here. The drinks were really good and bartender was very friendly. Ask for Ryan. read more

I went last night with my girl Sarah for the first time and LOVED it. I felt like I was in another city, which is nice from time to time. Very progressive, artistic, SMOKE-FREE (hallelujah!) space with creative cocktails and good service. We sat at the bar & only stayed for one drink (it was a Wednesday) but I'd love to come back either with a group of girls, some other couples, or just my husband for a date night! The booth seating looked luxe and comfy; wraparound padded leather benches would be ideal for coming with a crowd, or getting to know someone new :) ... Not sure about the parking sitch. My husband was able to park on Freret right outside the bar... There are no visible (to me, anyway) signs for Cure. I think I might actually like that. read more

Craft Cocktails, romantic Setting in the backyard patio. The bar Food was a small selection but good. Will go back for dinner

Considered one of the best cocktail bars in the city in terms of creative drinks. I'm nor a huge fan of their cocktails because I find that they taste very floral and medicinal. I think they are a little too cerebral about them and don't create them based on what tastes good. I got the Picard, their spin on an Old Fashioned. I much preferred their classic Old Fashioned, though it also wasn't my favorite. What's great about this place is the atmosphere and service. It's dimly lit, mostly by candelight, with small tables that give you the feeling of hunkering down in a speakeasy. The bartenders here treat making cocktails as an art. Definiely worth watching them make your drink at the bar. Extremely precise. A nice place to meet up before a fancy dinner. read more

Cure - View of the bar. - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This seems to be a local, neighborhood-y place that we can say serves great cocktails and provides accommodating service. Ended up here after taking a later Christmas Eve flight into New Orleans and having to cancel our existing dinner reservation at Luke. OpenTable showed us Cure as a last-minute dining option and we saw that they had small plates so I jumped on a reservation as kind of a Hail Mary. When we landed and dropped our stuff off at the hotel, we took an Uber straight here. First of all, it's not located in a tourist neighborhood, but a residential area, Freret which is uptown near Loyola. Secondly, the space is absolutely stunning and you can tell that it was renovated with a lot of care and attention to detail. It looks like it was a carriage house or warehouse at some point and has soaring ceilings, large oak doors, low lighting, beautiful finishes and very comfortable furniture. There is also an outdoor patio with lush greenery that looks like it would be glorious in the warmer months. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that they would not be serving food on Christmas Eve so we didn't get to try any of the tapas or cheese plates. This was disappointing since we had no idea and we were starving. However, the bartender was nice enough to let us bring Domino's pizza in from the outside while we drank our cocktails. LOL I'm sure we looked like absolute trash doing that, but we appreciated them being flexible with us so we could have a drink and get something to eat after our long day of traveling. The cocktails were delicious and worth a trip by themselves. I had their version of an old-fashioned which featured some kind of coffee liqueur and other interesting flavors. The cocktail menu is very creative and well-rounded and unlike anything you can get at most other bars. I would love to return here on my next NOLA trip to check out their happy hour and hopefully some food as well. read more

Cure is the best bar in New Orleans. And the have a phenomenal happy hour with a solid selection of $6 drinks and some snacks (I recommend the $5 pimento cheese). My favorite drinks are their sazerac and the prado, which has tequila and an egg white. Also the atmosphere is really nice - beautiful and airy but also sexy and sleek. Perfect at night when it's dark, and perfect with sunlight through the palm trees and the patio for happy hour. They also have great music at night on the weekends. read more