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.

Bartenders are ready friendly! Super friendly! A local place! I recommend this place if you want…read moresomething off the strip

This place was one of the bars we hit after we had dinner during the Mardi Gras festival. Cool goth…read morebar, I had never been in a goth bar before but it was perfectly fitting for New Orleans and it had an eerie vibe to it but in a cool way. Please not you are not supposed to take pictures inside and my husband almost got us in trouble for doing so, lol. The guy was pleasant though who told us no pictures allowed. But don't feel so bad anymore after seeing all of the pictures other people got away with. I wonder why they don't want pictures in such a cool spot but I'm sure they have their reasons. Drinks were fine and the bartenders were awesome. It's very dark in this place but colorful at the same time. Overall it was a cool vibe.

Got a drink at the bar before checking into the Preservation Hall. This is a cool spot. We only sat…read moreat the bar so I can't say anything about the larger portion of the business. You felt the history. The bartender was dressed with a bow tie and apron- have professional even though it also felt like dive bar-ish. Drink was good. Service was good. I liked it here.

It's been well over 30 years since we last visited Pat O'Brien's. Based on our maturing lifestyle,…read morethis visit will most likely be our last. Nothing has changed: the fun inner courtyard; the flaming fountain; the piano/karaoke bar; and the small 'quiet' bar were each exactly as we recalled. The Hurricane we remember so fondly was now so sweet we just couldn't drink it - the bartender generously took it back. The Rye Old Fashion substitute was very well prepared, but served in a minuscule glass packed full of crushed cubes of ice. We calculated our drink had maybe 3-4 sips because there wasn't any place in the glass for our drink. For $18. The bartender was great. The karaoke across the hall was entertaining for maybe 30 minutes - about 1 drink. Then the loud off-tune assault on our hearing drove us to pay our bill and skedaddle on down the street. Best wishes to the Pat O'Brien crew. We've aged out, and we graciously wish all the next Gen folks well. Enjoy!

I have seen a lot of the "greatest bands". Eric Clapton & BB King, ZZ Top, AC/DC, George Thorogood,…read moreVans Warped Tour, etc. Let me tell you about this one. I was there for the 5pm showing on July 4th. The front row seat was definitely worth it. This was ABSOLUTELY a top 3 show of all time for me. It's honestly hard to give credit to any one musician. Except for the fact that each of them had solos, AND KILLED IT. I don't know the trumpet players name, but they gave me LITERAL CHILLS. It was mesmerizing. The drummer DID HIS THING. The bass player crushedddddd. Trombone? SOULFUL. Piano player? Masterful. Clarinet AND sax player? Unbelievable. Every single one of these musicians has more talent in one finger than I have in my entire body at anything I do. The music they played to honor Ronell Johnson was truly beautiful. It was an experience I'm never going to forget. There will never be a trip to New Orleans that doesn't include a front row seat to this place.

This is a historic spot. It's small inside- not fancy- it's real. No big lights, no big speakers,…read moreno mixers or autotune. Think- sitting in the living room. Old church style benches. Get your tickets early. The musicians were great- music was great. I loved it.

The Vibe: Underground, indoor/outdoor courtyard venue equipped with a massive, crystal-clear Void…read moreAcoustics sound system. The Music: Deep house, techno, bass music, and curated dance parties that go late into the night.

Fun live music venue with an outdoor stage in the (relatively desolate) Warehouse District in NOLA…read more Great and friendly ambiance and a stand that made fresh tamales. I enjoyed this place very much.

Rampart Tree House is my go to watering hole and pizza spot in the quarter. I love everyone that…read moreworks there, but when I walk through the doors and see Jake behind the bar, I get even happier that I decided to stop in. She always has a good story to share, enjoys talking about their products, keeps the vibes up, and just overall makes me want to keep coming back. 10/10 recommend.

I do t try too many pizzas but I came here to get some pies and it just gave me that feeling of New…read moreYork style thin crust large slice pizzas. They are really good but I think they could be better. The crust wasn't as doughy and perfect as other pizzas I have had in the past and the thin part sometimes just fell apart. But flavors were on point and good for a classic pizza. Make sure you tip well and make sure you tip Michael making the pizzas in the back cause when he is there I felt like the pizzas were 10x. The ambience is like a tourist spot with high in and outs, but also with a cool treehouse looking bar. Music is a vibe so it keeps people in and out. And service is always quick and on point. I would recommend this pizza if you are around here.

Last time I stepped into this building it was the famed One Eye Jacks. So to try to picture this…read morevenue as something else was hard to do. But having it now as a theater is actually really cool. The open mic of hell is a very cool local comedian night, where they have the comics give their standup with a twist, which is chosen by the panel. They had a awesome DJ as well, and the acoustics in the building are fantastic. It's still a stunning building with a really cool bar as you walk in the door. I'd love to check out more events at the Toulouse theater, definitely a cool spot! Last time I stepped into this building it was the famed One Eye Jacks. So to try to picture this venue as something else was hard to do. But having it now as a theater is actually really cool. The open mic was hell is a very cool local comedian night, where they have the comics give their standup with a twist, which is chosen by the panel. They had a awesome DJ as well, and the acoustics in the building are fantastic. It's still a stunning building with a really cool bar as you walk in the door. I'd love to check out more events at the Toulouse theater, definitely a cool spot

We checked out a concert at the Toulouse Theatre and decided to splurge on VIP tickets--because…read morehey, it's Jazz Fest season! Unfortunately, the VIP experience was underwhelming, to say the least. No seating, no added perks--just access to a "private" bar that wasn't much different from the general one. So here's a little tip from me to you: skip the VIP at this venue. It's not worth the upgrade--save your money and thank me later.

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!

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.

So this was on my hand written list from my friend at the Erin Rose (check out that review). All I…read morecan say is these bartenders (Ali I hope I spelled it right) all went to Dublin to learn goes to our a proper Guinness. The boondock is local and lovely and just a great place to hang out and chill. All the bartenders (I hate I can't tender her name but I loved her pink hair and we chatted the best convo). The boondock will hold a special place in my heart. Many perfect Guinness here the week I was there. And new friends I'll cherish. Go to the boondock!

Had a good time at this dive bar just off of bourbon, where it's less hectic…read more Good music and the drinks were great! Good atmosphere and vibe in this place.