Looks like this place has been reviewed thoroughly, so I'll just make a few quick notes. Really interesting drinks. I got the "hot buttered rum," which was very tasty. Drinks on their menu seem to be a bit more complex than some of the more clubby bars I have gone by on Bourbon. Music: very good. It is a nice change from the generic rock cover band thing I've seen going on. The Japanese business men I saw seemed to enjoy it, and kept buying drinks for the band. Place is 21+, which is good. We got carded at the door, then put into a seat. Bartender was very nice, and explained our drinks to us. I think she sympathized because we were the only people at the bar that were under 40-50. read more

The perfect venue to host a large private party right on Bourbon Streeet. They have a lovely room upstairs with a bar, large outside patio to overlook Bourbon and St Peters Street, comfortable chairs and tables for your guests to lounge and listen to fabulous jazz music! And private bathrooms! I planned our event for 100+ from California and Jeanne was so helpful and accommodating to all our needs. I requested a premium bar, hors d'oeuvres, a pianist and saxophonist. When I walked in I was so overjoyed with the ambience: festive, fun and inviting! Our guests had a wonderful time enjoying the music (pianist and a saxophonist who also sang), throwing beads from the patio and watching the people on Bourbon Street. They raved about the food which included boiled shrimp, crawfish pies, a beautiful crudite display and assorted pastries. And there were so many compliments for the musicians! The bartenders and staff were very pleasant and attentive. The entire evening was just perfect, a magical evening! I definitely would host an event at Maison Bourbon Jazz Club again!! (wish I had taken time for pictures ) read more

Great little spot on Bourbon Street, grab the corner bar table by the window and watch Bourbon St happen! Great Jazz!!!

Best jazz I've heard during my four days at the jazz fest. The music was so good, I don't remember much about food. The drinks must have been strong, because I don't remember getting back to the hotel. Perhaps this is not the most helpful review... read more

Maison Bourbon - during 2011 Jazz Fest - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

See all

Came late so we only heard two songs but they were lovely. I miss the jazz on Bourbon St from 20 years ago. Now it is all seedy bars with horrible bands playing terrible renditions of 80's & 90's music. That is NOT what Bourbon Street should be but it is just the big tourist trap and will probably stay that way. It's too bad. This club may have wait staff that is rude and doesn't even have the time for you but to take your money but at least they still have jazz! (yes, that means a rude wait staff) read more

Had so much fun at this place last year. Was in town for a few days and spent a decent amount of time sitting at the bar sipping martinis and enjoying the fantastic music. read more

Came here to cooldown from the awesome jazz that we just experienced at Preservation Hall, being less than a block away. Preservation Hall is a dry venue, so we were looking to get atleast some feeling back into our livers. Maison Bourbon was the first stop. Low and behold, this would be a seated venue with live jazz music. Hostess seated us right on stage. Great seats, and we were uber noticed by the resident jazz band playing. We waited to be served for quite a while. Lead singer of the jazz band was awesome however. He had a whole crowd to cater to up on stage, but he would always look down at us in front and ask us if we were having a good time. 5 stars for him. -=-Irish coffee-=- Once it came, it was standard. No points deducted, no points added. With these bars, stick to the beer and slushy machines and everything will go a-ok. read more

This seems to be one of the few Jazz places left on Bourbon St. Dont miss it. Good Jazz, Good drinks, nice atmosphere. This (to me) was in the nicer section of Bourbon street near Pat O Briens and Preservation Hall ( which we couldnt get into since it was sold out on Xmas eve). We heard the Jazz coming from across the street and wandered into Maison Bourbon. I had the Abita Amber ( a local beer) and the Mrs had the Hurricane which she loved. The band was great and went all out for " When the saints go marching" interspersed with Who Dat! read more

After trudging through Bourbon for a few hours and being inundated by smoke and shots the boyfriend and I were looking for a bit of an escape, we both love jazz music so when walking by we heard the music and decided to stop in. First of all, this place is a total dive (which again, we love) and it's crowded in with tables and staff right up to the stage. They do have a drink minimum, but many places in New Orleans do. We ended up staying for several hours through two different shows. Both bands were great, very different but really talented musicians.. I will definitely remember this place on future trips! The drinks were a little on the pricey side, but nothing outrageous. All in all, when you want to sit down and just listen to some great jazz music without the craziness or throwing on a suit jacket, this is the place for you. read more

Maison Bourbon - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I will admit that I am partial to jazz but this place is incredible even for those that don't consider themselves fan. I had a great time listening to some great love jazz while sipping some Basil Hayden's in the birthplace of the only American original music. Perfect-- will come back. read more

Right in the heart of Burbon on the corner of St. Peters is the best dixieland jazz and mojito bar. We had just finished brunch at Court of Two Sisters and were walking off the awesome food and found ourselves drawn into Maison Bourbon by the smooth lure of their trumpet. Its no different than any of the other bars on Bourbon, but the music is awesome. So if you are looking to find a place where the crowd is more interested in the music than whether their Hurricane and Hand Grenade has enough liquor in it, then Bourbon Maison is the place for you. read more

Great drinks with a true "spirit of New Orleans" vibe. Dedicated to the preservation of jazz. I love

Situated at the corner of Bourbon St. and St. Peters I find this Maison Bourbon Jazz Club...New Orleans dixieland jazz ripping and roaring as I passed by so of course I stopped in to check it out. This place kinda reminds me of the ol' west in the movies where the "saloon" was all wood and there's a lil' stage where you'd almost expect May West to be performing except here it was a swinging 5-man dixieland jazz band. This is probably one of the better places to go for "southern jazz" on Bourbon St. as most of the other places tended to be more "blended" jazz with country, rock, and even hip hop beats. My one gripe here though is the price of drinks...$8 for a beer! Domestic beer! The crowd was a mix of old and young and ethnic diversity and everyone seemed to be having a good ol' time here on a Thursday night. As I was checking out the surroundings I saw a few open tables on the balcony of the corner restaurant across the street so I decided we should probably grab some dinner and hope one of those balcony tables are still available...balcony seating is a must-do here on Bourbon St.! read more

Great live music, i also enjoyed the iris coffee! I stayed here for two nights and it was amazing! Great bands,! read more

Terry the bartender was awesome! Very welcoming and full of jokes! The hurricanes are better than Pat O' Briens (stronger). Def stop in for a drink, it is worth it! read more

The best jazz in the quarter. The quintet plays authentic Dixieland which is hard to find in the Quarter. If you love music, go here now! read more

Maison Bourbon - The band! - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you are looking for a place to chill while having a drink and listen to Jazz this is the right fit for you. I went on a Sunday night not crowded. read more

It was a nice venue with good bands playing. However i think the stage was placed at a constant corner right next to the entrance and the venue is too big for that stage. However the sound was good and the prices were good so if you are on Frenchmen Str. definitely check it out read more

Phenomenal performers. Friendly staff. Reasonable drink prices. My girlfriend was drinking Swamp Lilies and they we really good. They were SO good that she thought they were shorting her on the alcohol. BUT when she lied down back at our hotel, she got the bed spins. So the drinks must have had plenty of liquor. The atmosphere in this place is great. I can't say enough good things about the performers. read more

Real. Jazz. The best old fashioned I've ever had. If you want great REAL music fantastic drinks by a bartender who knows how to make the. Come here. I will definitely be here all week during my stay. read more

Probably the best stop on Bourbon Street for quality jazz. We went all three nights of our trip and heard some great music. The nights we where there, most of the tunes where 1920s through 40s (not swing, but pre-Bob). Tip the band and they'll play requests. We saw a trumpet player that has a voice remenicient of Louis Armstrong, and he lead a nice rendition of Ain't Misbehavin' for us. One night also feature a sax wizard from Asia that absolutely tore the place down. Regardless of the band composition or the genre, this place is ideal for hearing talented musicians create art in real time. read more

We rented out the upstairs space for an event for about 80 people The staff was great from start to finish. They helped us arrange live music, a photobooth and other activities as well as food and beverage. They took care of all so we only had one bill at the end of the night. Staff and owners were both present and were both accommodating and friendly. The space looks great and the balcony upstairs is well situated on Bourbon Street. I'd happily use Maison Bourbon again. read more

Great jazz in this place!!!!!!! Here is a place were you can listen great music and have a very good time!!! I recommend this place. read more

Maison Bourbon - Excellent music!! - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

See all

Spent part of the last day of my stay on Bourbon here. As far as I could tell it is one of 2 venues on Bourbon street to exclusively feature Jazz. Even if your not a fan this art form is what brings so many to the French Quarter. The sign outside says" Maison Bourbon Dedicated to the Preservation of Jazz". I suppose if your tipsy you can mistake that for another place. Yes there is a 1 drink minimum, but drinks are no more pricey than most of the other bars on Bourbon. There are ample tables and bar space and yes the bathroom is a bit scary but it's spacious and was clean the day I visited. The bartender was an older gentleman, not exactly talkative but he made a mean Mint Julep. I had an "experience" while sipping on that joker! I didn't find the place to be "touristy", no gimmicks or crazy drink concoctions, just JAZZ! That's the very reason I will certainly return to Maison Bourbon. Think the band playing that day was the Swamp Donkeys, hokey name but they were VERY good! Can't wait for my next visit. read more

My gal and I ALWAYS go to Maison Bourbon when we are in NOLA. The drinks are fine but the SOUND!! We love "Joe Lastie's New Orleans Sound" with Kid Merv Campbell on the trumpet...what a great band. Merv does some great vocals and Joe is a world class drummer who really makes it look easy. New Orleans is alive an well here. read more

Maison Bourbon - We joined our favorite band - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Authentic music, friendly folks, quick service and generous drinks. What else could you ask for in NOLA on a Saturday night?

Maison Bourbon was one of the best experiences I had on Bourbon Street. You gotta love that old time Jazz. But what really brought it all together was the old original feeling the bar had. It looked as if it was untouched for over 100 years. read more

One of my goals for my New Orleans trip was to spend an evening in a jazz club listening to good music. Maison was perfect. The band was great and the drinks were decent. While the service was slow, this is a jazz club so it comes with the territory. Only reason this joint isn't 5 stars is because of the bathrooms. I'm slender and had a hard time fitting into a bathroom stall here. There is seriously less than 6" between the toilet and the door. There is a very sweet bathroom attendant who I'm guessing is employed to unwedge and untangle patrons who miscalculate the trust fall it takes to lower themselves to the bowl in the restroom. Jazz is superb. Drinks are reasonable - both strong and big. Bathroom situation once you've had a drink will make you laugh. Enjoy! read more

One of the only places on Bourbon Street with true live jazz. Terry is one of the greatest bartenders in the Quarter.

Good music, no cover, but for $12.50 a drink you'd think their bathroom would be humane.

Great band, fun crowd, and drinks that won't gouge your wallet. They can be anal about the crowd not videotaping and will completely stop their performance to yell at the jerk who can't read the no videotaping sign. Still, it's a great place to spend the night and tap your feet to the beat. read more

This was my first time in New Orleans. My family and I had gone to a couple other places with live bands. This place had an awesome band playing. Used the bathroom, and it was a little nasty but no where as nasty and rude as the bartender. My sister in law ordered our drinks. My drink was supposed to be a Long Island ice tea. When she brought the drink it was dark like it had a lot of soda. I still tried to drink it. Finally I let my husband take a sip because the drink was awful. I got the bartenders attention and asked him if he made the drink because it was not right. Instantly he becomes irate and says "well this is what the fuck I made and if you don't want it get the fuck out." At first I thought I was tripping. He proceeds to get in his tip bowl and says, "I'm not making you another drink so you can either drink this or get the fuck out." At this point I told him I'm not drinking it and he tossed a $10 bill at me yelling "then get the fuck out." I told my family members what occurred and had my sister in law taste the drink and she said the drink was horrible. At this point we left. It's unfortunate because the band was great and very interactive with the crowd. I don't believe in people losing there jobs but this guy should NEVER work with people. His bartender skills are horrible and his attitude is worse. Definitely won't go back while he's there. read more

Good place to see some jazz. There is no cover, so you are obligated to buy some drinks to create revenue. The band is very good here, they are tight and talented. Service was very good. On busy nights you will be packed in pretty tight, but it is lots of fun. read more

Awesome place . Great drinks . I would come back the singer was amazing. Had fun with friends reasonably priced.

Our favorite Bourbon Street venue so far. We were itching for some good blues or jazz, and the other bars we had wandered in to just weren't fitting the vibe. This was exactly what we wanted. Great jazz band playing, good not-exceedingly-overpriced crafty cocktails, good service, and the music was loud but not absurd. We're planning to head back that way again tonight for our last evening in town. read more

So the Jazz was good, so I almost feel bad for the one star. The bathroom? Revolting. Puddle of water around the toilets. The bar? Floating in a pool of nasty. The drinks? Way overpriced. It's bourbon street, but does it HAVE to be icky? read more

Loved the live band! I could've stayed all night to listen to them play. Drinks were reasonable. No cover but they have a one drink per set minimum. read more

I really love this spot. The music is good and the attitude of the staff is outstanding. I saw where people said the drinks were way more expensive, but the beers cost the same as everywhere. I have not ever eaten here, but I see other people eating. I am rating this solely on the fact that there is always a decent band there, the staff is great, and the bathroom is good too. read more

This is the place you want to go to, in order to seek haven from all of the venues that have their poor drummer behind a plastic cage. Great music, jazz standards played with enthusiasm. While you may pay a bit more for a drink, keep in mind they do not charge a cover and you are being treated to set after set of live entertainment. read more

Amazing, ear-splitting live jazz.... but expensive drinks. There are drink minimums to sit in here and enjoy the music, but it is well worth it. The service was kind of slow on the weeknight we dropped in and the bathrooms were very sketchy (although I don't think I found one in NOLA that wasn't). Definitely stop here, if you like live jazz. read more