[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pre parade New Orleans is a zoo. Tourists roam around with frozen grenades like it's a competitive sport, neon sugar and grain alcohol sloshing through the streets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Apothecary was the cure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We grabbed seats mid bar and before we even finished settling in, there were waters waiting on the bar. That simple move already separated this place from the chaos outside. It's hospitality in its cleanest form: welcome in, take a breath, we got you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is low light and old time apothecary mood, menus like a spellbook, but it's not gimmicky.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders move like they've done the reps. Calm. Precise. No frantic showboating, no syrupy cover ups, no sloppy pours even with the parade energy banging on the door. We ordered two and they were both dead on. Alchemist Elixir: pea flower gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon. It shows up pale violet with an orchid on the rim and yes it's pretty, but it's also disciplined. Floral without tasting like perfume. Bright without being sour. A drink that makes you slow down. Plus a magic chemists surprise. Corpse Reviver #2: local gin, Lillet Blanc, Grand Marnier, absinthe, fresh lemon. Cold, crisp, citrus first, then the herbal edge and just enough absinthe to remind you what city you're in. Served in a textured coupe with a cherry skewer, details handled like they actually matter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside, the streets were selling amnesia in plastic souvenir cups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside, The Apothecary was serving adults.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Let Bourbon Street keep the grenades. Give me the anecdote[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

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I'd love to give it 5 stars but, there were a couple of misses. It was fairly early and it appeared we were the only table- we ordered a charcuterie board because it came in a birdcage- these are things you must do :) however, it took a very long time to come out; longer than 15-20 minutes. The vodka based blood bags did not taste good. They were out of the sangria. I was sad that the ones we got we threw out. Staff was attentive, professional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was nice, airy, bright, exposed brick, hanging herbs etc. Felt like a movie set. Very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Above average cocktails and a fun, unique vibe made this a repeat spot for us on our last visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Choose this fun little spot if 1) you need your Anne Rice experience while visiting Nola or 2) if you're waiting for a show at Preservation Hall across the street. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Vampire theme was fun, they offer blood bags (cocktails served in a plastic IV bag with a straw) for an easy to-go option.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upstairs has a small lounge area and restroom, nice if you want a quiet place to cool down or make-out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Drinks were good butttt we encountered a rat running from outside to the inside. I just chalked it up to it being a vampire in another form. read more

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We came here for the $12 oysters but to be honest this place is way more than their happy hour special! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The building is so cool looking, definitely looks like it is haunted![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the food was good, other people in the group ordered more than just oysters and everything came out delicious! The only negative I can say is they won't split a check for a group, don't understand why this is such a thing in New Orleans? read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes here are great, and the staff was friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately it fell short. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was pretty empty, and we were seated directly next to the air conditioning, so we were freezing halfway through our meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The oysters were very large, so we didn't end up finishing them. I did enjoy the Pickled Egg Duo, and the goat cheese dip was tasty, though it only came with four pieces of pita bread. They were also out of the bone marrow, which was disappointing. The drinks were served neat and had a fun presentation, but they were quite sweet. After feeling underwhelmed by the appetizers, we decided to grab dinner elsewhere. There's another vampire café around the corner where we ended up having a much better experience read more

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We are back in NOLA for a long weekend. The Vampire Apothecary was our first dinner stop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dark, gothic, brick walls. Great spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with oysters on the half shell for me. Can't go wrong there. Wife got the roasted bone marrow. That was accompanied by steak tartare, caviar and a vinaigrette. That was really good, but could've used another crostini with it. Entrees were the tea brined chicken thighs with mushrooms and sweet potato mash. So very tasty! I got the boudin stuffed quail. Perfectly cooked. And on a quail, that's hard to do! Both meals were served hot, too! Now, there was a hiccup. Our entrees were sent to the wrong table. We did not ask for what happened next. Two newly made entrees. A complimentary charcuterie for two along with champagne. And 10% knocked off the bill. I love a restaurant that cares that deeply about the diner's experience. Excellent food. Beyond great service. Come here. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Apothecary is a really fun place to visit in NOLA. They match the them to the bar and drink menu and our whole party had a good time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One odd thing was when we came in, the first person to approach us was a tarot reader. This is something new to NOLA--they are on almost every corner and even here. We were not interested, but I guess could be fun for others[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We started with drinks. They have a good set of beers on draft, I had something called Purple Haze which was good. My nephew got something called a "blood bag" that came in an actual blood bag. Kind of gimmicky, but he really enjoyed it. The food was good as well. We had a charcuterie board. This came in a tower and had some nice cheeses and meats. We also had the brie that was very good. Then the popcorn was nice as well. All of these were great for sharing for the large group we had--they are well situated for this. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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We came for the blood bags and left with smiles on our faces thanks to the friendly and accommodating service and lovely appetizer. We were so glad we stopped in! read more

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A bloody good time! So the wife and I were walking down St. Peter and we saw a sign out in front of this non-descript little restaurant that read "Happy hour 4 - 7 oysters 12 dollars a dozen." Holy smokes I love oysters and that deal is too good to pass up so we turned around and went in for a bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First let's talk about the ambience. This place is vampire themed. It's not really my thing but they do it pretty well. I could totally see myself coming back here in my best Lestat outfit and taking it all in. They had some tarot readers in house which is pretty neat if you're into that kinda thing and overall I gotta say it did get me into the mindset. I was really vibing with it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was pretty good. The oysters were fine, my sazerac was tasty, but the star of the show was the hazelnut dome. It was fabulous! It was kind of a flourless chocolate cake with a hazelnut filling and a dark chocolate shell with caramel sauce. If you like chocolate I definitely think you should try it out. All of the food and drink items have themed names and they were pretty good. Our server was super nice and she recommended the hazelnut dome to us and it was hit. In fact, everyone was super nice, alluring, pleasant, maybe a little too pleasant. Why does the sun seem so bright today? We only came in for happy hour so we didn't get to try the full menu, but I saw a few other humans eating and it looked good. We are definitely coming back for a second bite! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was beautifully decorated and the ambiance was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friends and I went to dinner here and the food was great. But they ran out of blood bags and I was extremely disappointed. I know now to go earlier in the day when they're likely to be fully stocked. read more

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One of the coolest themed restaurants I've ever been to, Vampire Apothecary brought their theme to life. The atmosphere was unmatched, hard to describe but definitely unique and one I loved the experience. The food and drinks were also a big hit. I had the chicken thighs, which was very juicy, flavorful and well cooked. A great plate of food that I would highly recommend ordering. The drinks were also very strong and packed a strong punch, good notes for someone who wants to get the most out of their drinks. Overall, this was a great bar to visit. Great service, immaculate atmosphere and good food combine for a unique experience I'll remember even after leaving NOLA. read more

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The Apothecary is one of the amazing bars to check out in the French Quarter that has wickedly good craft cocktails and cool vampire vibes. Located in St. Peter about half a block of Bourbon Street, is an excellent cocktail bar with a tarot card reader and a great food menu if you are looking to eat. The interior has a very aged decor that is not quite goth but definitely elicit certain elements a la Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles. It has certain haunted rustic charm while music by Depeche Mode, Bauhaus, and other bands contribute to the energy. Cocktail-wise, they deliver a bastion of exquisite versions of the Corpse Reviver #2, the Alchemist Elixir, Barber Surgeon's Penicillin, Vampire Sazerac, and servings of the Atelier Vie absinthe. Probably my favorite at the bar is the Corpse Reviver #2 with McQueen and the Violet Fog gin, Grand Marnier, Atelier Vie Absinthe, and fresh lemon juice. The spicy oyster shooter is also excellent with New Orleans Finest Bloody Mary Mix, Vampyre Vodka, and (you guessed it) a fresh oyster. Also the Alchemist Elixir is quite magical especially when the bartender adds the Elderflower liqueur to the peaflower-infused Euphorisine local gin and fresh lime juice mixture, changing the color to purple. The vibes are always grand at the Apothecary. A bar that always serves as a lovely hangout if you enjoy strong cocktails. read more

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The waitress was by far one of the best that I've ever come across [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience was everything you want in New Orleans during Halloween time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and although we only had two things we had a bird cage charcuterie set up and then we had a apple spiced cheesecake that I wanted to slap everybody at the table we ended up meeting with a medium there as well so FYI that is a not known thing but you can't ask read more

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I was excited to visit this place but it was a letdown. The bartender wasn't very friendly. They were out of the blood bags which I had been looking forward to. I ended up just having a glass of the Vampire wine. The food being served did look good but we didn't have any. We wouldn't return. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ambiance here is spot on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cocktails are fun and delicious. Our service was excellent. I have been to several of the themed events here and had an absolute blast at every one of them. This is a place I enjoy bringing friends for a lovely time day or night. read more

This restaurant has the most Gothic, delightful atmosphere of anywhere in New Orleans. It is exactly what I want my house to look like. They have a bar area and a dining area. The bar is packed with different types of alcohol and they have specialty drinks that fit the theme of this vampire Mecca. The dining area is just as delightful, packed with ambience. The food is to die for, and the drinks are delicious. The service is outstanding! I will be sure to put this restaurant at the top of my list when I visit New Orleans. read more

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This was my first stop for my first night in the French Quarter, based on a recommendation by a friend. They had beautiful drinks, with both great taste and presentation. We didn't get food but everyone enjoyed their beverages. The location itself is beautifully decorated. We stopped by multiple times on our trip! Would recommend! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I was obsessing over the vibes of this establishment. Very witchy in my opinion and for somebody who grew up loving Practical Magic, I'm all for this.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were lucky enough to get a spot at the bar and ordered some cocktails and was in desperate need of carbs. The menu has pretty decent variety of food options. I saw the option of grilled cheese with truffle and that won me over instantly. My excitement over this meal was a little too high, but considering that I spent the entire day drinking...Can you really blame me? Crazy enough, we got the disappointed news from the bartender that the cook is unable to make it due to the ingredients being unavailable. I'm still waiting for somebody to please explain to me how the cook at the back was not able to make a grilled cheese sandwich. The bartender was definitely flabbergasted and could not explain to us either and look terrified to even have to go back and find that answer out directly from the cook. How do you run out of bread and cheese? So we ended up ordering the Cuban sandwich. It was OK but was still very disappointed about the grilled cheese sandwich. I love the fact that the side was hummus, which I'm not upset about. You could tell it was definitely from a container and not homemade. When we got the bill which I didn't notice until my husband pointed out, that the grilled cheese sandwich was not removed. So that was a double hitter of not getting a grilled cheese sandwich and then getting charged for it. We did have it removed from our bill, which should've been done before receiving the actual bill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm a fan of this bar area and everything about it but dude, it's literally bread and cheese. Just make it work, I would've been fine with it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This was one of the spots affiliated with the vampire themed restuarants/bars in the area. I stopped in to try their oyster happy hour. However, I didn't realize that the deals were applicable to only raw oysters (which aren't my jam). Still, I got a fanastic cocktail and enjoyed the space! I went with the corpse reviver #2, which was strong and had just a hint of citrus. The ingredients were- Hangover Cure-McQueen and the Violet Fog gin, Grand Marnier, Atelier Vie Absinthe, fresh lemon juice. Oddly, I was most impressed with the glassware. The weight (heavy) and design of the cup ticked all the sensory boxes! The detractors on the visit were that we were seated at a table that had a bookshelf jutting out into my space, which made almost impossible to sit opposite my dining companion. Also, the space was pretty small and we were seated close to a large group who were dominating the space, so we didn't decide to linger very long. This space does have the viral blood bag drinks (as do all the other vampire-themed New Orleans bars). So, def worth checking it out for that or to simply enjoy a lovely craft cocktail! read more

The Apothecary - Corpse reviver 2 - Psychics Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place was just chefs kiss Everything was fresh and delicious A lot of the NOLA's traditional food is fried and heavy so it was a nice pace to change it up Ordered: 2 grilled cheese with a side of hummus While this was delicious because they're using fresh Ingredients it was flavorless but that was easily fixed with some salt The tomato inside was soggy so I would order the tomato's on the side next time The blood bags were so cute The popcorn was yummy Great server Cute dark bar read more

The best gumbo in town was delicious. We had seafood gumbo and chicken gumbo both delicious. Outstanding server (Gabby) and service. Price high for the quantity served. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere very nice and warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Still price we take one order of gumbo to go :))). read more

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Here again for Oyster hour but now $12 a dozen with the purchase of a drink, still a killer deal! The Oysters were big tasty and juicy! I had an Abita Amber on tap which quenched my thirst from the heat outside. Service was great as usual. Best deals in the Quarter! read more

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We stopped in here before dinner one evening. Love the vampire themed, so of course I had to come. Plus one of our tour guides told us about a ghost resident. I of course got a blood bag, because it was fun. My husband got an actual craft cocktail. The atmosphere was a whole vibe. They had a tarot card reader there, like most places in this city. The staff was great too! read more

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Went in here to get a secret code/pass for the speakeasy. Had a drink. They weren't really friendly. I tried lol. Cute flowery place. I'd go back to get the pass lol. read more

The Apothecary - Vampire bag - Psychics Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place was very cute, but struggled with the execution of service. It was understandably busy on a Saturday. I sat at the bar for a while but couldn't place an order and decided to come back later. The staff was very kind but it just didn't seem like there were enough. even when we came back later in the afternoon and were seated in the courtyard with nobody else, the service was excruciatingly slow. If you want to go here, I'd plan for 2 hours for anything and maybe 2 and a half to 3 if everyone wants to order food and drinks. And it wasn't because they were trying to make them all come out at once... they trickled in fairly randomly. The drinks were hit or miss and so was the food. The blood bags were cute and everyone thought they were tasty. One of the mocktails ordered was very very good. My drink was decent. A couple of our drinks were downright gross and almost undrinkable. The food on the menu was pretty pricey but decent. Some kind of grilled cheese with hummus was totally delicious. The bat truffles were pretty good. The blood orange sorbet was cute looking but it was too sour for any one of our party to eat more than a couple bites. I probably wouldn't come back unless it was empty! read more

The Apothecary - Menu and lilac cocktail - Psychics Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The outside of this place is unassuming. Run down even. But inside is beautiful. My little black heart squeed at the vampire tarot reader (that we saw the next night at the speakeasy.) There was also a gothy waitress in training. Staff was super attentive and the atmosphere is rustic, witchy, and calming. I got the absinthe, they have 3 kinds depending on how much you like the taste of black licorice. Green (normal, strong), red (hibiscuss, medium), and blue (elderberry and peaflower, weakest). It was okay. My wife enjoyed her lavendar lemonade. I got the chicken thighs. I could taste the tea in them, but they were just okay. The mushrooms that they came with were amazing and well seasoned and the sweet potatoes were good too. My wife loved her short rib sandwich. Let me wax a little more on the atmoshere because upstairs there is a lounge with a vampire side and a witchy side, it's small and cozy, but a great place to hang for a group of 4 or less. We also got a pass for the Potions vampire speakeasy. OH! And the music. If you love The Cramps, Siouxie and the banshees, Sisters of Mercy, or The Cure, then you'll love the plalist here. It was a welcomed change from the rap songs blasting out of the bars. Honestly I might go back again before we leave. read more

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I stopped in just now and ordered a specific drink they didn't have -- no problem. I asked for a Jameson on the rocks instead and received something that definitely wasn't Jameson. I'm a longtime Jameson drinker, so it was obvious. I still paid and didn't make a scene, but I couldn't drink it. Disappointing experience overall. read more

This is such a cool place with a really unique atmosphere and decor. I found myself there more than once when I was only in town for three days. They have a very robust cocktail list with a variety of interesting selections. It is just off Bourbon Street to be well-located but not overly noisy. The interior has a lot of unique "dark" decor to appreciate, and there is a lovely courtyard in the back, although we usually bellied up to the bar and enjoyed chatting with the bartender. There is also tarot and other mystical readings available, if that is your thing. read more

This place is a gem. Just half a block off Burbon street, it's a more sophisticated sister restaurant to the vampire Café. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walking in, they had a really nice bar, open doors yet air conditioned, and it wasn't crazy loud like lots of the other clubs and restaurants on the main drag.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had an interesting cocktail that can also just be served straight up as a refreshing berry juice for just four dollars. We then came back for the happy hour dollar oysters and that was what Rose sent but if you look at the menu, it is stunning, and there are so many amazing choices. The pork wings were delicious and taste like they have been braised for hours. The seafood nachos I would skip next time not worth it, I wanted to buy the roasted marrow bone, but they did not have any that day, which is a shame because it sounded really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We're totally come back here for the great service, kindness of the staff, cleanliness, and of course, how amazing the decorations were.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Drinks were amazing! The blood bags and the vampire sazerac off the charts!! Plus the vampire room is so cool!! read more

The Apothecary - Psychics Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great restaurant super great interior and theme!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartender reign is incredible!!! Where is the bar had excellent food Portabella mushroom and the chicken thighs! Highly recommend!! read more

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Our server Autumn was AMAZING! She gave us a tour and told us all the spooky facts about this building! She was so great! The drinks and food were delicious too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]But definitely the atmosphere is on point![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't wait to check out the website for the owners artwork! read more

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Interesting cute place to dine. Located near Pat O'Briens. We opted for a more quiet and laid back place than Pat's and this definitely met the bill. Good selection of items though getting some of ingredients omitted proved to be a challenge which was difficult for me given some of my dietary issues. Service was good and wait staff was attentive and food was good. They even had a Tarot card reader if you wanted a reading while waiting for your meal. Several days later while going to the Vampire cafe we found out these restaurants are owned by same owner. Looking forward to going back. read more

The Apothecary - Grilled Cheese with side salad - Psychics Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We went here Friday night. My friend had the blood bag drink and I got the absinthe Toulouse green drink. The bartender did all the steps to make the absinthe drink. This was the first time I tried absinthe. The absinthe drink was very strong and tasted like black licorice but I was able to slowly drink all of it. The ambiance here is beautiful! It is decorated with dried flowers hanging from the ceiling and even the napkins are in the shape of roses. There is a small area where you can buy vampire items. I bought a bag of ground vampire coffee to take home. The employees here were awesome. read more

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leaving this review over 6 months late but i absolutely love the apothecary. this is definitely a spot i would revisit on all of my nola trips. the bar and dining area are aesthetically curated with a lot of thought, making each moment picture perfect. the drinks and food were good but it's the vibe of the place that truly pulls it all together. the staff were also very accommodating and kind. read more

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The Vampire Apothecary was a fun, quite stop during our Bourbon St travels. Decor was dark and a bit gloomy in a cool old building. Staff was dressed for the experience and they were all super friendly and knowledgeable. I got a taro card reading from a man named Seven and it was really fun. He was polite and informative. The food was great. Everything we ordered. But the "blood bag" drinks were terrible. Otherwise a really good experience. read more

Are you kidding me? A DOZEN huge, amazingly fresh oysters for $12 (happy hour 4-7). Best deal in the Quarter. Great cocktails too. We also tried their Boneless Short Rib dinner. Pull apart tender and tasty. read more

The Apothecary - $12 Happy Hour special for a Dozen. Can't be beat. - Psychics Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

While walking down Bourbon St, my friend and I stumbled across this gem which is located on the cross street St. Peter's . This is a very unique bar/restaurant. I loved the ambiance of floral and French decor . We stopped by for a late night drink and eat. The Apothecary is open until 2:00 a.m. Service was great. We ordered the charcuterie board and vexing violet which consisted of champagne and a unique lavender flavoring . My friend and I enjoyed both. Also what is really unique is there is a speakeasy which requires a password attached. read more

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I had the Vexing Violet which was a pretty presentation but essentially just champagne lol. My friends had the blood bags and didn't like them at all. Said you could taste the literal plastic from the bag. My friend also had the stale, nearly inedible, tiny bag of truffle popcorn which you could find better waiting at the car dealership, sad to say. The service was really good though! Definitely pricey for the quality but I guess you're paying for the gimmick. read more

The Apothecary - vexing violet - Psychics Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana