I have decided to create a whole new listing for this place for a few reasons:…read more 1) After many attempts to mark the original listing as "NOT closed", Yelp has decided to ignore my pleas, making it impossible to check in here. 2) The bar is under completely new management and is a totally different bar than it was when I first reviewed it. I figured: a new day, a new dawn, a new listing. If that is fine and dandy with the powers that be I will continue with my review. Arriba arriba!! I love what they have done with the place! On the Rocks now has two rooms! The main bar area and the DJ room. The pool tables have been moved to make way for dancing! They play Latin music here now, as well as typical top 40. There are always people salsa dancing (I wish I could) and I do my own version of dancing which is basically strutting around the dance floor to (kind of) the beat. Look, I can't dance that well, okay? I have yet to name my style of dancing but it WILL take the world by storm one of these days. White girl strut (trademark pending!)? I don't know. I'm working on it. The space next to the dance floor has been raised onto a platform that is now complete with a sofa for relaxing and hanging out. There is also a sitting area in the DJ room if you want to be closer to the music. Overall the bar is clean and the people are super nice and friendly. The Bud Light limes (Westbank gonna Westbank) have been replaced by Modelo, which is fine by me. Definitely one of the better Westbank hangouts, so be sure to drop in and check it out.

I have been to many different bars in my life. On the Rocks Lounge is one of the more unique places…read morethat I have visited. A friend recommended this bar so I gave it a shot. Upon walking up I was advised that I would have to be frisked prior to entry. This is normally a sign telling me to leave immediately, but I decided to give it a shot. As far as friskings go (I've been frisked a lot), this was rather uneventful. He could have done a better job if he was genuinely searching for weapons, but I guess it was more of a deterrent than anything else. Once inside I learned that this was not a place for me. The bar is separated into two different areas. One room contained the DJ, pool tables and an incredibly disturbing laser light show. It reminded me of the laser shows I used to attend in New Orleans East, but with much different music. The DJ didn't seem to speak English so requesting that he play "Marrero" by MC Thick was somewhat pointless. The DJ also made frequent use of some sort of synthetic horn noise that was horrendous. The second room is where the dance floor, bar and odd stage area were. The dance floor was huge. If one wanted to dance to the beat, there was plenty of room. The bar wasn't bad and there were a couple of cocktail waitresses ensuring you got the beer you wanted. The stage area was odd. There were a couple of couches, but there was also some sort of pole as well. While everyone I encountered was friendly, communication was difficult. The cocktail waitresses spoke limited English and most of the customers were conversing in Spanish. Would I go back to On the Rocks? Maybe, but there are many other WB bars I would rather visit.

Fun people watching. Food and drinks were good. But the price was a couple dollars more than…read moreother places but it does give you an upscale vibe. Very dark, hard to see food but the food was delicious!!

Ambience was amazing! Cozy couches , great atmosphere. Our waiter Malik was amazing and full of…read moregreat recommendations. Our group had charcuterie and tuna tartare, along with Steak Frites and the special, which was salmon with a crab stuffing/sauce. Cocktails were amazing too. Would definitely go back!

What and unexpected find! Great service and strong drinks & amazing food in the quarter! Fabulous…read moreatmosphere, cozy with areas to get away and enjoy the music. Jake Landry Band kept the vibes going till the DJ got the soul jamming to the beats. Alex is the Best! Thank you for a great night!

First time ever in New Orleans! Got off the plane, got to the hotel and went out on a mission to…read moreget a little snack. We were greeted by Alex who greeted and welcomed us at the entryway to the Foundation Room. It was a beyond pleasant surprise! The esthetic was moody and warm = loved it! Everyone was extremely attentive and friendly. The 3 piece band was incredibly talented and the drinks were delicious! Jeremy the bartender also gave amazing suggestions on where we should go and what to check out for the remainder of our stay. We will definitely be back!!!!

I arrived early for a Yelp event and sat at the bar with Alex. He was quite kind and recommended…read morethe Poire Violette (Violet Pear Martini). It was reminiscent of my childhood fave candy, Tart-n-tini. It is their signature drink, made of Absolut Pears, Triple Sec, Apple Pucker, Creme de Violette & fresh squeezed lemon. Yum! This bar has swagger! The velvety bar stools are stylish & comfy. The background music is upbeat & makes you feel like you're on a mini-vacay. They have 3 flat screen tv's in the bar area, which help to detract from the minimal crowd. But... This spot has only been open since Nov 2010, so the clientele is just building. Because this is such a wonderful location & cool bar, it will surely succeed! I'll be back for sure. My only negative comment: PLEASE chill your martini glasses prior to serving!

I'm going to take a minute out of my oh-so-busy morning (yeah right) to inform fellow yelpers about…read morea nice little boutique hotel in the Quarter. I haven't stayed a night here but I will soon. I had a pleasant evening last night at the hotel bar Vive. It's not really a hip bar (only due to the lack of customers) but it does offer hotel guests and locals a cool place to have a few drinks. Alex is a friendly and cool bartender there. The bar is clean and trendy. Had a great time hanging out with some tourists from NYC. Check it out if you're in the area.

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.

While the views are amazing, I do not recommend this place. There is absolutely no kind of vibe on…read morethe rooftop. No music, no food service, or anything that shows that tried to create a nice vibe. It's literally just some chairs on the rooftop. The bar has a bartender, not mixologist, who makes drinks that I can make better at home. The little drinks are served un-garnished in tiny plastic cups and cost $15+. Not to mention they will take whatever tip amount they like out if you forget to close your tab. So my basic plastic cup of lemon, sugar, and a splash of vodka (I can't even call it a lemon drop) was $20. I wish I had taken a photo of how tiny the cups are.

Really disappointing experience…read more Vue honestly felt pretty bare bones to me. Yes, I learned some things about the culture and people of New Orleans and I got a few good pictures but I wouldn't recommend this at all. I was hoping to get a picture with my sister as indicated on the website but I didn't see anyone offer that or see it as an option once we made it there. I thought the mini story in the elevator was fun, short of course but they need to restructure this place I honestly was unimpressed. The website suggest it takes an hour and a half to experience the whole place, we walked the whole place, took pictures, watched 2 videos in well under an hour and a half. The employees were very nice and helpful; maybe I expected to much of Vue but I say temper your expectations.

Hot Tin is a very cute bar. The cocktail were sooo good and the service was fast. The place was…read morepretty packed when I got there and seating was pretty limited so we had to stand. But overall I enjoyed my experience.

Very disappointed with my experience at Hot Tin during Essence Festival weekend. While I was there,…read morethe air conditioning was turned off, leaving guests sitting in an uncomfortably hot venue. During one of the busiest weekends of the year, that's simply unacceptable. As a regular customer, I expect businesses to prioritize their guests' comfort. It felt like customer experience wasn't a priority, and that's disappointing for a venue with such a great reputation. I hope management does better in the future because no one should have to spend their time and money in those conditions.

My wife and I stopped by Observatory 11 in New Orleans for what started as a quick meeting but…read morequickly turned into a full workday and lunch session. The space is absolutely stunning--flooded with natural light from massive windows that offer breathtaking views of the French Quarter and the mighty Mississippi River. The vibe is relaxed and inviting, with smooth Neo soul music playing in the background that made it easy to settle in and get some work done. I kept it simple with soda water while plugging away on my laptop, but my wife enjoyed a fresh salad along with a burger and fries, which she said hit the spot. The real standout was the service; our hostess Barbara greeted us with such a warm smile and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. We're already planning to come back in the evening when they have live piano music--hoping it amps up the energy a bit more. If you're looking for a spot with expansive views and a chill atmosphere, this place is worth checking out! More to come after our next visit.

This place was haven for us..on those evenings where we didn't want to leave the hotel because of…read morethe heat or when we just want to rest after a long tour, we felt really fortunate that this bar is just an elevator away from our hotel room. The ambiance is perfect..overlooking the French Quarter, its design and decor epitomizes the sophistication of Westin Hotels. The crowd was a mix of vacationists and corporate people who are there for meetings and conventions, and the staff were all polite and personable. We ordered drinks for the most part, and the price point was not really bad for a hotel bar- about $16 for regular drinks like vodka soda, and about $26 for doubles.

Pretty standard nightclub place. Security was pretty quick during their search to let us in. The…read moreinside was smaller than I'd like it to be, but the screen panels were pretty cool to see. Tho, it was cramped when we got in. The vibe was chill since the DJ played more of the hip hop classics. Their lemon drops tasted good. There's plenty of street parking around the area. I usually don't go out clubbing, but I still had fun here. I just wished the venue was had more space.

Drinks were watered down and staff rude. Avoid at all costs…read more For some reason was prevented from posting this before ..... but it was horrible

Thirteen years calls for an update, no?…read more Sometimes I forget that this cocktail paradise lies on the very edge of the French Quarter. Admittedly, I have other regular stops these days, not for a lack of love or anything, these things happen. But Bar Tonique is a forever favorite, a worthwhile stop before a concert at the Saenger. The best place to stop, along with the Black Penny, on Rampart if you want a good cocktail. We stopped in on a hot Sunday late afternoon. What a refuge! The bar had plenty of seats, and the people in there were a nice mix of locals and cool tourists that don't want to spend their drinking day on Bourbon Street. Drinks are so fairly priced. In a time when cocktails are upwards of 20 bucks even in NOLA, it's nice to see theirs cost considerably less and they have a solid HH with $8 cocktails (rotating specials). Not BS beer and a shot or well drinks, but actual expertly-mixed drinks. And frozen Ramos Gin Fizzes if that's your thing (not mine but I get it).

We first came here as part of a ghost n cocktail tour stop, but we were so impressed that we…read morereturned the very next day. Thank you, Jon, for introducing us to this gem. At first glance, the place may look like a dive, but it has a great neighborhood bar vibe, excellent cocktails, and very affordable prices. On both days we visited, the place was packed, yet the crowds never affected the service. The bartenders were incredibly efficient, turning out drink after drink without missing a beat. Everything we tried was spot on. They clearly know what they're doing, and the prices make it even better. it's truly a steal