A lovely late nite dive bar. We were actually in a walk and found it by chance. They served drinks…read moreand beer. Fun bartender. Lively crowd. Full but not packed. My kind of place.

Cool neighborhood bar with great drink prices. This was my first there and it was very chill lowkey…read moreenvironment. Staff well bartender was friendly and we enjoyed the experience overall. Good variety of drink options and drink specials!!!!

Fun vibes. Service is fast & good. I have had good from random vendors while at this bar. Food…read morevendors have always been really good local food. Shawn did a really great job making my pineapple Long Island.

One of my favorite local spots/bars in the bywater!! There's always an event happening here, and…read moreyou're bound to run into atleast one person you know. There's not typically any food here but sometimes on the weekend, there will be a guy smoking meats just outside. Great smoking area outside too (enter through the doors to the left under the inside balcony) . Very cozy and very new orleans. Really cool glory hole in the women's bathroom!! Walking distance to other bars/restaurants in the area. Great addition to your bar hopping for the night.

Came here for happy hour and it was completely empty. I was expecting at least a few people. But…read moreapparently people come here pretty late. I ordered the Angel Wings ($8) and it was delicious and strong. This drink was also super cute. I have to return when it's more action to really get the full ambiance of NightBloom.

Nightbloom is one of those bars I have underestimated--the neon lights, rustic exterior, and pop…read moremusic give it the vibe of a fun weekend hangout, but I would've never expected the incredible quality of the drinks inside. We stopped by early on a Thursday evening when it was still quiet, and were blown away. Just as the ambience suggests, the menu is packed with creativity and bold experimentation--and it WORKS. Every specialty cocktail we tried was thoughtfully crafted, beautifully balanced, and genuinely impressive. Service was quick. The bartender was friendly enough without hovering or trying to make conversations, and we were perfectly happy with that. A true highlight in Bywater, and definitely a spot we'd highly recommend.

What's more fun that getting your drunk on while taking a leisurely spin around a well-appointed…read moreand historic bar? We got lucky. Walking in at 1:30 on a beautifully sunny Wed, we fully expected a wait. Instead, our two empty seats beckoned to us like a pretty girl winking at us across a bar in college. Marvin has been promoted to Beverage Manager. He left his bar in very good hands. The two young dudes carrying his torch were great. Very friendly and well aware each time we finished our drink and needed a reload. They're well-trained in the art of concocting the Sazerac we love. Sitting for 2 hours watching the regular turnover of the precious seats at the Carousel is still big fun. And having a friendly chat with the constant turnover of strangers sitting next to us is part of the unique charm of the Carousel Bar. As we were leaving Corey the bartender let us know management is shutting down next month for a few weeks for much needed repairs & renovations so the Carousel can add another 50-60 years to its legacy.

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.

I have random days that I just think, PURPLE DRANK! It is delicious. I am not really a daquiri girl…read moreas they usually taste too sweet or artificial. Not this VOODOO PURPLE DRANK! I love it so much. Its vacation in a cup - even if you are not on vacation. I need to come here at least once or twice when I am in New Orleans. The staff is always great. Thank you!

What a cool place! I cannot believe it took me so long to actually check this place out. I believe…read moreit's the oldest building in New Orleans and it used to be a black smith shop. The blacksmith fire pit is still there. I had their voodoo slushie. It was great on a hot day but killer hangover later! Either way it's a must stop!

Great Dive Bar. Leighann is what makes the best bars in town. She runs it with a smile and always…read morehas something pleasant to say. She mixes strong drinks and pays attention to what her customers (repeat) want. It's dark inside. Front door and porch seating. Additional seating out back where they have Burger Church and people selling their wares. Live music from time to time. In house tattoo artist, at times. It's a one stop shop!!!

The service was fast and super friendly. The vibe was sorta sexy! It's super cool what they have…read moredone with the place!

Interesting neighborhood dive bar with a tiny dance floor of gritty concrete. They have a soft…read moreswing band on Monday nights and I don't think they sell food. There was a cover charge of $5 and the doorman did check ID which was funny to me. Lots of random chairs and interesting paraphernalia decor.

Want authentic New Orleans local bar scene with music, red beans and rice? Come here!read more

Great place to come in and get a cold beverage and hang out with some locals and listen to the…read morelocal storytelling and the banter back-and-forth. It was very cool and refreshing to see what locals had to say. Very friendly Service sometimes you have to wait a little bit. It might be unloading an order in the back. It was just the timing of me coming in and they just had three orders arrive.

A bar with cats?! So many bars are dog bars but give me a cat bar and I'm in my happy place…read more I'm not really a dive bar kinda gal these days but J & Js is an example of why dive bars in New Orleans are the best in the world. It's approachable, as in the crowd isn't sketchy, the bartender is actually nice and while rough around the edges, you don't have to worry about glass (or a dead rat) being in your ice. Note on the dead rat: a bartender friend told me he found one once in a bar that he worked at on Bourbon. And the good stuff about a dive: cheap cheap cheap drinks. Two beers and a call vodka/soda eleven bucks? I don't jest! But the cats are what's bringing me back.

The food is excellent. Made to order. No substitutions…read morehowever. The fries!!! Corkscrew seasoned perfectly fried. The ambiance is laid back for dancing or having a convo with slots. Dont let the outside fool you, when you step inside your are transported! the locals are working class kind folks. Awesome dive bar gem. Crawfish on Tuesday!

I went for Karaoke and stayed for the friendly atmosphere, laughter and music. This place was like…read morethe "Cheers" of the Seventh Ward; everybody knew each other's name and though I was a newcomer, I wasn't made to feel like an outsider. The drinks and food weren't amazing, but they were good for a small neighborhood bar. I will be going back!

Food was great, seasoned & flavorful! Staff was very friendly, very knowledgeable of menu, & very…read moreengaged with customers. We didn't make reservations so we had to sit in the outdoor patio area (which is hot in summer New Orleans). The did have fans to help, though!

Brunch at Justini's was a 10/10 when it came to the food and drinks! Everything was absolutely…read moredelicious and definitely worth it. Our server, Jaylen, was amazing--attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The service alone made the experience even better! I'll definitely be back for the food and drinks. Justini's did not disappoint!