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.

This is now under the name Faux Meaux, but is still a good enough time with live music and friendly…read morebartenders. The drinks are cold and they have live music.

Great hangout spot for late night vibes. All types of music throughout the night. Had the Jell-O…read moreshots and they were 10/10!

One of my favorite dive bars in Nawlins. Open 24 hours!!…read moreVery diverse crowd, all ages, all types. Super chill if you're chill. Currently home to the infamous Soul Rebels Band on Thursdays when they're not on the road. Back bar ( where the small stage is) opens up late when there is a gig. Great selection of beers and spirits at very fair prices. Pool tables; Jukebox, kitschy decor. The place defines "the dive bar" in a city with great dive bars. Love the place

Had a rough experience here this week with Lynn…read more Very emotionally disregulated bartender that seems to hate her life. David was amazing. Fantastic bartender. Tipped him literally 100% because he deserved it and her 0% because she deserved it. Went back this morning to talk to the young lady working and leave the owner my number and would love to discuss. My mom lives across the street so it's not like I'm just some A hole passing through and I was also a bartender for 5 years myself before becoming a nurse and then a nurse practitioner. I would never treat a patient nor a patron how I was treated by Lynn this week. Great bar, shameful service by Lynn. All the other bartenders I've encountered were amazing but she's a cancer on this place in my limited experience with her on two separate days. Dave, you rock. Will update review once I hear back from owner who I met the other night but didn't discuss because I hadn't had the second experience with Lynn yet. I HATE leaving negative reviews as I'm sure you can tell by my review history but this woman has definitely gotten me out of my character and I apologize.

Cozy little music venue in the mid city area. I had never been there before but my mom got…read moreimpromptu tickets to Jourdan Peterson's show. It was a great time! The place was deceptively dead up till just before 9 when things started, and it filled up abruptly and we had to scramble to get a good spot. Seating is limited so if you *need* to sit to enjoy yourself, this may not be the place for you. Or just get there early to claim a table. I didn't try the liquor but I did get a mocktail--a pomegranate ginger beverage from a can. Not bad, but possibly a bit overpriced for being just juice.

Love this music venue! Great sight lines to the stage. Caught the Cactus Blossoms here and would…read morereturn for any musician or band that was interesting, just a good place for music--somehow the room just works.

THIS IS A MUST SEE/DO THING IN NEW ORLEANS!! We were recommended to go here from some friends. It…read morewas our favorite thing we did in Nee Orleans. It feels like culture. The music is fantastic! There's a vibe to the musicians where they feel that they all know one another. We saw two different groups perform. The cocktails were delicious and craft! Really really loved! Wish we could come here every weekend! For others trying to understand how it all works, you don't have to purchase tickets to go. You can't make reservations. You just show up and grab a seat. It's a tiny little space but truly amazing. GO!

We were looking for a place to grab a cocktail before out dinner reservation elsewhere and we…read morestopped in here. Getting here right after they opened for the evening, before the live jazz started, we were able to chat with the staff (which we love to do) and they were very engaging and chatty. I also noticed they do a proper absinth service here and they offered one of the largest Absinth menus I've ever seen, so I had to try something interesting and different and went with the Texas made Opal Absinthe. Before selecting it, I asked the young lady who was handling the bar and she gave me her description, which I have to say was spot-on to what I ended up drinking. Another drink we got was great as well, and made with fresh juices. The vibe and venue is great here... I love jazz and I would love to return sometime to listen to the live jazz while enjoying their amazing adult beverages!

Come for the drinks, stay for the vibes. A cool neighborhood spot with friendly people. It's dog…read morefriendly so bring your furry bestie and have a drink. If you're looking for mixologist aesthetics, you're not going to get it here. This is a neighborhood hangout with cheap drinks that will get you a nice buzz without breaking the bank.

Fun place! Love the neighborhood its in. My beer was $1.50 cheaper than it was at other bars.read more

Recently ate at this restaurant, and although the food was really good, their service needs MUCH…read moreimprovement. We had reservations for 7:15pm, but didn't get seated until 7:40. Granted, it was a Saturday, but with reservations, we should have been seated fairly quickly. Once seated, the waiter took nearly 30 minutes getting our drinks and appetizers orders. Appetizers took another 30/40 minutes to come out. After I've an hour has passed and still no meal orders have been taken. We literally had to search for our waiter to get it taken. So, a dinner that should have only taken an hour and a half, tops, turned into 3+ hours long! Oh, and the icing on the cake (no pun intended) was the desserts we ordered never came. We were literally walking out the restaurant and the waiter was bringing them to us as we left. Do better Katie's!

Best neighborhood restaurant around! Does not matter what you order from menu, it always delivers!…read moreThe daily specials are always on point! Place is so good I went back to back days last week! Staff and service are a reflection of ownership, which continues to promote excellence throughout this place! They have a sister restaurant in Lakeview that over delivers as well, called Francesca's. I've been multiple times and it's fire!

Thursday nights are live Zydeco. The music was top notch, the bar service was excellent…read more As far as food is considered: Eat before you go. The food was lame.

Amazing atmosphere and a wonderful place to hang with friends! If you're trying to have a small…read moreintimate party with live music and not pay a ton of money, this is the place for you!

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 Errol's Bloody Mary sign drew me into this hole-in-the-wall jazz bar. A dark wood bar and…read morefloor, along with a small stage occupied by a four-piece jazz band, create a classic New Orleans atmosphere. The Bloody Mary lived up to the hype, and the band ripped classic jazz tunes. See the video.

Eh not my favorite place for drinks due to quality of cocktails. I had to skip my Bloody Mary as it…read moretasted horrible. Even though my cocktail was horrible, the great band made up for it. The band was providing the tunes that you want to hear on Bourbon street. As for service: getting a drink at the bar can be tough when crowded. If this place is your jam, be patient.