I've traveled to nearly fifty countries and dined in many, many places, and Columns is one of my…read moreabsolute favorite spots. Good food, beautiful, quick-witted waitresses, creepy, mesmerizing interior and a beautiful garden/courtyard. Not too expensive at all. LOVED the indie rock playlist. It's like hanging out in a haunted old mansion with Neon Indian and Part Time playing. I can honestly say that it was one of the most pleasant dinners out I've ever had. Will be back when I'm in New Orleans and will probably stay at the hotel as well. *Restaurant review, did not stay at the hotel!

Standing beneath the oak trees of St. Charles Avenue, The Columns Hotel feels less like checking…read moreinto a hotel and more like stepping into old New Orleans society. Built in 1883 during the city's Gilded Age boom, the mansion still carries the atmosphere of another century: towering white columns, chandeliers, creaking staircases, and that unmistakable Southern elegance that modern hotels can't really imitate. The real charm is the setting. Streetcars glide past the front porch all day, and locals still gather here for cocktails under the trees like it's a neighborhood tradition. Inside, the rooms lean historic rather than ultra-modern, but that's part of the appeal. You stay here for character, atmosphere, and the feeling that somewhere in the walls, a century of conversations still lingers. The porch alone is worth the visit. Order a drink, sit beneath the columns, and watch St. Charles Avenue move by slowly. In a city filled with loud spectacle, The Columns Hotel feels refined, cinematic, and timeless.

I attended a benefit in this space a few months ago and wow it is gorgeous. The open floor plan,…read morethe exposed rafters, the beautiful bar, the throwback corner door access. And I loved all the artwork on the walls. The space does not appear to have regular hours so viewings are by appointment only. Seriously with the revitalization of OCH/Dryades corridor, it's great to see such lovely historic buildings come back into their own.

I had the opportunity to check out this space thanks to Alvin and Re because this is where the Big…read moreClass Luau was held. I want to start by saying how excited I am for the development of the entire Oretha Castle Haley corridor. I think in a year it is going to be one of the hottest areas in the city. It took me a few minutes to actually find this place at first. My good ol' GPS just led me to the 1400 block of OCH and left me to find the actual building on my own. Just a note: it's on a corner and I took a picture of the door, so that you can be on the lookout. The venue itself is lovely. It's a wide open space with a nice bar and plenty of seating. There is gorgeous art on the wall and I like that there is a lot of space to move around. Big selling point: the air conditioning here works like a champ. A lot of times you get into these old buildings, and the ac can't keep up with the space, but that was not the case here. Plenty of windows let in the light during the day, which I am always a fan of; I hate going to dark event spaces during the day and feeling like I'm in a dungeon. There is a stage area where students for Big Class read poems. I presume that other performances take place on the stage as well. There are even some sofas for comfy seating as you enjoy whatever is happening on stage or just mingling with friends. I didn't get to explore it, but there's an upstairs area as well. It should be noted that the building is located on an extremely well lit block, so if you attend an event here at night you should feel pretty safe. I look forward to attending more events here and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more fundraisers that may be held here.

If there were 20 stars to give I would give them. This place was EXACTLY what was needed and made…read moremy birthday lunch complete. From the initial contact until the day of the event, and I thanked Dionca (owner) for allowing us to book, every interaction was professional, courteous, and they went of out their way to ensure we were taken care of coming from out of town. This relieved SO MUCH stress! They were just as passionate about the success of my event as I was! They cared, and that impressed me. They offered every service needed to ensure we were satisfied and didn't want us to have to do anything but enjoy each other. That's excellent service and was definitely noticed and appreciated. The cleanliness was unmatched and the setup was perfect and tailored to our liking. You don't have to look further than The Venue for an event space in New Orleans. If I were to travel to NOLA 100 times this year and needed an event space, I would book The Venue 100 times! Thank you to Dionca and her family for having us and I hope to book again soon!

From the owner: The Venue Events is a New Orleans based Event Space that work side by side with brides and grooms,…read morecorporations and individuals who desire memorable, relaxed and well-planned events in a space that is comfortable and clean.

There's something so sublime about sitting way up above from it all, sipping on a cocktail on a…read morewarm summer night. I feel like New Orleans was a little late to the game with these types of places, but now we have a decent array (typically at hotels like this one). And like most of the other rooftop bars at hotels, you don't have to be a hotel guest to take advantage! This past Saturday evening was surprisingly quiet up there, possibly due to White Linen happening on the other side of the CBD. I wasn't complaining, believe me! It was perfect out there for me and just when I thought things couldn't possibly get better, I saw the cocktail menu. Frosé, baby! Passionfruit frosé, yes please. Also, prices are not as high as you'd expect. My guy got a $3 Modelo. Frosé was $8. Pretty views of the surrounding buildings, fairy lights against the dark summer sky and a slight breeze... living my best life with a glass of frozé in mah hand. Thanks, Catahoula!

Popped up as a wine bar in Yelp but it's a hotel rooftop. The space is nice but the drinks are just…read moreok. I got served wine in a plastic cup. I guess it worked out since we came late and walked out with our drinks. The pisco punch is with tequila and not a traditional pisco.

We are forever thankful to the QED Hospitality team for making our wedding celebration so…read moreunforgettable at the Parlor at the Pontchartrain. We had our ceremony + reception in the Parlor and they did a unbelievable job at transforming the space. They were extremely organized throughout the whole planning process and truly delivered on the day. Can't recommend this unique, private space enough for anyone for their next party, dinner, wedding, you name it.

Nola Space as far as I know is Dance Quarter…read more I have no idea why this place carries two names Not sure if when the new owner purchased the building the name was changed or not at that time Dance lessons. Rehearsals. Performances. And Dance Socials It doesn't look like the cafe is in operation anymore

We booked a private swing dance lesson and was directed to this studio. Nice studio with good sound…read moresystem. This location used to be an old firehouse.

Great place to party. I was here for a wedding in Memorial…read moreDay. The young man at the outside back bar, on the right side, was amazing to me. I really can't speak to service of anyone else, but if you're look for a spot to throw a nice luxury party, this will work.

Our son's wedding was this past weekend at Elm's Mansion. To say it was sensational would be…read moreunderselling it. The venue setting, the service from Jess & her team, the food were all over the top. We had more than 200 guests from 20 different states and when I say everyone had a great experience, I mean GREAT. A high percentage of people were from New York/New Jersey and they never stopped coming up to me to say "we have been to so many weddings at some of the highest-end venues, but this is Best.Wedding.Ever." I have always taught my twin boys that one secret to a happy life is to temper your expectations in order to minimize your disappointments. However, after our tasting visit last August my expectations for this wedding were incredibly high. I told everyone it was going to be both special and magical. Truth is I wasn't even close - the experience blew me away. I told Jess that Elms Mansion had created a memory that will last for so many of our lifetimes. If you are considering a New Orleans wedding, do not look any further than Elms Mansion. I assure you that Jess and your team will make all your dreams come true. Jon

My husband and I had a destination wedding here and got married here last year (Oct. 29th, 2022)…read more The scene is SO gorgeous, and everything is incredibly picturesque. We booked R&R for the three night package, not just for the day of our wedding, and if I were to do it over, I would do it differently. The things they don't tell you: 1. It's VERY loud. The back house (where we stayed), shook when trucks drove past, particularly late at night, and they're driving past ALL THE TIME. So, on the 2 nights I wasn't completely exhausted, I slept VERY POORLY. 2. If you book for more than just your wedding day, and are having people stay there with you, you won't be able to utilize all the gorgeous spaces for your pictures, as people will be in the rooms, getting ready and having their stuff all over... So, our pictures weren't quite as widespread over the venue as I would have liked. Bummer. 3. The window coverings aren't for blackout, so it can be very light in the rooms as you are trying to sleep. For the $500/night per room we paid, one of our guests who had a child, between the light in the room and the noise, had to move out after the first night and get a hotel. BUMMER. So, if I were doing it all over again, I would have the party there, but would retreat back to a different Airbnb, or house, to live the rest of the trip.

SIMPLY DIVINE!!!!!…read more Here for a wedding, this place is the bomb.com. Beautiful inside and outside. Deon & Shaquita's Wedding, Dec 8, 2017; the day it LITERALLY SNOWED in New Orleans, only added to the memories of this auspicious occasion. The venue attendees quickly accommodated for the weather, by way of outdoor heating and covered tents. The cobblestone/brick flooring outside is divine and adds to the over all mystique of the venue. The pond sets the place off to a greater degree. Inside, the upstairs and downstairs decor is astounding. The other areas on the grounds are just as phenomenal. While the food was provided by an outside caterer, it added to the sheer elegance of the event. Great place for a grandiose party, as it'll fit the bill.

Just went to another wedding reception at Rosie's. This venue is lots of fun and serves pretty…read moregood reception food. The only problem we had with Rosie's is the size. When a full size band is in the main room, that room becomes excessively loud. Many people choose tommove to the Tree Room ( there are trees in the room). That room is a respite from the noise, but regretfully, it doesn't have many tables for guests to enjoy the food and libation. Rosie's has a nice outdoor patio where there are pub tables, a small stage that had Karaoke the evening we were there. The patio utilized large fans to fight the oppressive heat. Service was excellent. Bars were serving well made drinks. Ambiance is clean and pleasant. Rosie's is a good reception place.

I'm pretty sure I ate in a restaurant in this location about a million years ago but it's been a…read morereception hall for the last couple of decades. I definitely attended a wedding here earlier this month. And it was really fun. I liked that there were different spaces to move through from the main room/bar to the atrium to the outdoor courtyard (a little chilly in November but lovely). The food was really good (made in house) and the staff was friendly and helpful. The wedding was held in the courtyard and the party was throughout the space. The bride and groom said they were great to work with and everything was smooth sailing. As an attendee, it was a lovely space to enjoy.

Date of visit: December 20, 2024…read more Stopped in here during a New Orleans Food Tour on Magazine Street and just loved this fun little space! I enjoyed much of the art and was appreciative of the background on the artist that the staff provided us during our visit. While the visit was very short, it left an impression on me and I still intend to purchase a copy of the From Nothing print as it would make a wonderful gift for my husband for an upcoming occasion. I wasn't in a position to purchase it right then and I need to wait for a sale as the tax and shipping add quite a bit to the price!

I was drawn in by the colorful art as we were strolling though the garden district. The gallery was…read moreinviting and my husband and I both loved the bright vivid colors. I appreciated that they allowed and encouraged pictures.