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    Prohibition Bar

    3.3 (60 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Dance Clubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Nicky S.

    Live music, big ass beers (or half ass), mixed drinks. Bartender served us fast and was friendly. Wish I knew they had a rooftop bar when we went here. Next time....

    Huge Ass Beers!!!
    Paul R.

    Stopped by twice while touring the French Quarter!!! Huge Ass Beers!!! Great Vibe!!! Service was awesome!!! Great DJ!!!

    Huge ass beer
    Terrance G.

    Came here to with my little sis to enjoy a night out on bourbon street and while we initially came in to escape the rain we stayed for the party. The DJ had the place jumping and it was a vibe. There were multiple bachelor and bachelorette parties there enjoy themselves and providing some people watching entertainment lol. They also offer some HUGE ASS BEERS of various sizes. Some with nice assets as well, check my pic. If in town a great place to stop for a vibe and Turnup

    Great blues band!
    Kim G.

    The Danny Alexander Blues Band was playing as we walked by - so very happy we stopped. Amazing music, danced the whole time we were there, just couldn't keep still. And 2 beers for $11 - such a deal! Very friendly staff. Will be back

    Sandy B.

    The DJ was jamming all the old school R&B mixed with some current.Suppppper inexpensive and we got BIG ASS BEERS

    Mike F.

    Located smack dab in the middle of Bourbon Street is this bar/dinky dance club. I can't speak for the dance floor/club aspect of it. Although I can tell you that they blast the sh*t out of that music. Like I could barely hear myself think much less talk. We were walking around and just checking everything out in general when these guys walked by with these obscenely ginormous bottles of beer marked.. Huge Ass Beers. Sold! lol I walk up to the counter at the side of the bar and order. 70 ounce beer for $26. lol The options were Miller Lite or Bud Light. Service was ok. Don't expect much. lol Prices reflect the touristy nature of where you are at, so I can live with it. It is what it is and in my book that's.. A-Ok. 3 stars.

    Alma M.

    This has to be one of my favorite bars in New Orleans on Bourbon. They play a variety of music and have a full bar. Everytime I come in here people are always dancing. There is no cover charge and sometimes have 2 for 1 beers.

    Jenifer M.

    We came here on a Thursday night after our cruise arrived in port. Day service was great. Bartender big smile and very eager to help. Great live music! Decided to go back to the room for a little relaxation so we were well prepared for a night of drinking, dancing, and fun! We stopped in and had the same bartender...super nice! Danced for a long while and spent some good money. Decided to walk upstairs and it was not a good or fun experience. Dj was playing so we wanted to step out on the balcony. NO! NOT WITHOUT A DRINK IN HAND! What? We just had been drinking shots on the lower level! Oh well...Let's just dance to the DJ...sorry, you can't dance right here. MOVE! No! We are outta here! Spent $$ on drinks. Had a great buzz and was really enjoying our time. WHAT A FUN SUCKER!! We left and didn't return.

    The Danny Alexander Blues Band.
    Alicia N.

    The Danny Alexander Blues Band! Very good band! Nice atmosphere, cool (AC) and good times! They play Tue-Thurs.

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    Great vibe, great service, great live music and huge ass beers!!! Highly recommend to check it out!

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    The upstairs portion had the best music we could find on Bourbon street and a great vibe! The balcony was pretty cool as well.

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    3.8(73 reviews)
    0.4 miCentral Business District
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    This was our fifth time at Colette New Orleans, but our first time attending on a Friday night…read moreduring single men's night. I'll start with the positives ,the staff were top notch as always, and the music was great. Early in the night, the ratio of couples to single men felt balanced, and we knew going in what the atmosphere would likely be.Unfortunately, as the night went on, more single men arrived and some did not understand or respect "no." We had multiple pushy interactions, and one particular guy repeatedly followed us around the club after we clearly said we weren't interested. We'd move to another area upstairs, and somehow he would appear again. That completely killed the vibe for us.What really sealed it was when we decided to leave early and walk back to our nearby hotel. Another man we had never even spoken to came running out of the club asking where we were staying and if we were coming back. At that point, the atmosphere no longer felt comfortable.Overall, we still believe Colette is a great club and this experience did not reflect our previous visits there. If you're a couple going for the first time, we would strongly recommend attending on a couples night instead of single men's night, because the environment can feel very different and may give the wrong impression of the club overall.

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    The Spotted Cat Music Club

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    0.8 miMarigny
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    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.

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    The Carousel Bar & Lounge

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    0.1 miFrench Quarter
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    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.

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