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    The Basin Lakeview

    4.0 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveLounges
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    THE BASIN LAKEVIEW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Jacqueline D.

    Favorite Dive. Great place to watch the saints play. They have an assortment of bar games and a great pool table. Not to mention the back patio makes you feel like you are on vacation. I hesitate posting because it's a hidden gem that I would almost like to keep to myself.

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    Catherine C.

    Preface, it's 7PM on a Saturday and there are 8 people in here. But the sheer emptiness makes it even better. This is totally a locals bar. They have seven TVs, one pool table, and the kind of drink prices that make you smile. Only issue is the smoke, but if you can get over that, you're golden. Definitely coming back here!

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    Marielle S.

    This is a pretty laid back neighborhood bar. Like other bars in this area, everyone seems to know each other and the place is friendly. There are pool tables, if you like to play and there's a fairly decent beer selection. On the day I was here I was just grabbing a quick drink with some friends and we sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender for a bit. The service was good, but it wasn't really packed when I was here, so I don't know how service is when there's a crowd.

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    I went on Steak night!!!! Great food and price. Service was great. Dog friendly patio

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    Cool duck off spot to take a date. Bartenders are great and the regulars aren't bad like other places!

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    it's a great enivorment the food is great it's just an overall great place to be. i love it.

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    5 years ago

    Rick is literally the coolest bartender. Basin wouldn't be basin without this dude fr lol hilarious and hospitable

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    5 years ago

    Rick and George keep the place rocking. If there was a place to be it's The Basin. Let the Tullamore D.E.W. REIGIN!

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    Horrible service -- drinks are not great either but the pricing is fair I guess. Will not be going back

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    Always a great time. Great prices on beers and has a intimate lakeview crowd. Cheers to the Basin!

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    Love this place, great atmosphere, great service. Love Sarah she's awesome. Crawfish on Friday evenings are delish!

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    Happy hour 4-7 Monday-Friday, red beans on Monday, steak night (AMAZING) on Wednesdays, & Boiled shrimp (crawfish when in season) on Fridays!

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    Vue

    Vue

    4.1
    (17 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    While the views are amazing, I do not recommend this place. There is absolutely no kind of vibe on…read morethe rooftop. No music, no food service, or anything that shows that tried to create a nice vibe. It's literally just some chairs on the rooftop. The bar has a bartender, not mixologist, who makes drinks that I can make better at home. The little drinks are served un-garnished in tiny plastic cups and cost $15+. Not to mention they will take whatever tip amount they like out if you forget to close your tab. So my basic plastic cup of lemon, sugar, and a splash of vodka (I can't even call it a lemon drop) was $20. I wish I had taken a photo of how tiny the cups are.

    Really disappointing experience…read more Vue honestly felt pretty bare bones to me. Yes, I learned some things about the culture and people of New Orleans and I got a few good pictures but I wouldn't recommend this at all. I was hoping to get a picture with my sister as indicated on the website but I didn't see anyone offer that or see it as an option once we made it there. I thought the mini story in the elevator was fun, short of course but they need to restructure this place I honestly was unimpressed. The website suggest it takes an hour and a half to experience the whole place, we walked the whole place, took pictures, watched 2 videos in well under an hour and a half. The employees were very nice and helpful; maybe I expected to much of Vue but I say temper your expectations.

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    Martine's Lounge

    Martine's Lounge

    4.3
    (39 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    You can smoke inside and they make great cocktails, the beer is nice and cold, and the bartenders…read moreare wonderful.....what else can a guy want?!! I live in Orleans parish and am happy to make the trip to hang in such a cozy place.

    Martine's is a fun little cocktail dive bar in Old Metairie…read more Products: Duh-ranks, yo! They have a pretty good wine and beer selection, but they shine on their signature cocktails, of which there are so many that I could not reasonably list here, some of which rotate out regularly to keep variety up. Everything, and I mean *everything*, is reasonably priced, if not outright cheap. (5 stars) Service: Usually just a single bartender, except during shift changes, but the place is small enough, that is more than enough. All the 'tenders are friendly and efficient. (5 stars) Facilities: Martine's is located in a strip mall along Metairie Road. It's easily accessible from the Bonnebel exit off I-10. Signage is ample, but you have to be familiar with the turns along the street to be prepared to find it. There is some parking out front, and, as one goes to bars mainly at night, there isn't any competition for space then. There is a pool table, video poker, and what looks to be a non-functioning/unplugged pinball machine (never asked about it). The inside is smallish, and can probably hold about 50 people seated, including tables and bar stools. There is also outside seating available. It's clean, but, for whatever reason, the cigarette smoke lingers in the place. The management is aware and tries to work with customers on this angle. The decor is appropriate, with a saloon feel to it. (4 stars) Bonus 1: free pizza weeknights Bonus 2: free wings on Wednesday with Trivia Overall: The only things I dislike about this place are that it isn't walking distance from my place and the heavy cigarette smoke that makes my eyes burn. Check it out, especially if you like trivia (4 stars)

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    Fountain Lounge

    Fountain Lounge

    4.2
    (556 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$$

    What a beautiful evening at the Fountain Lounge. Terriona attended to my table quickly and she…read moreefficiently shared about the daily specials. I ultimately ordered the Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with butternut squash risotto. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were rich and creamy. Also, Eddie kept my water glass filled and made me feel special and welcomed. The ambiance at the Fountain Lounge is classic luxury. Plus, the staff is always on point. They even remembered my special occasion when I last dined there. Plus, the team was attentive and quite friendly. My only complaint is that the piano is no longer there. Apparently, the powers that be decided to remove the soul of the restaurant. In the days of old, a pianist played sets during dinner. Not only did it make guests truly appreciate the musical style of New Orleans, but the melodic music also drew others into the restaurant. What a shame to have lost the heart and soul of the restaurant. Yet, the staff does their best to create a warm and welcoming environment, while the chefs provide truly top notch cuisine. Whether staying at the Roosevelt or simply enjoying the French Quarter, the Fountain Lounge is a perfect place to enjoy delicious cuisine and top notch service.

    We needed a break from the heat and decided to stop by the Roosevelt Hotel. We wanted to stay for a…read morewhile, so we went to the bar, which is right off the lobby, and got a drink. It is very dim lighting with bar seating, couch seating, and table seating with table lamps. It is a pretty big space with lots of walking room. We ordered at the bar because at 1:30, they didn't do table service. We got a glass of Prosecco and a Hugo spritz. It was so refreshing and just what we needed. Service was quick. I thought it was pricey, but we were in a nice hotel in NOLA.

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    Loa Bar

    Loa Bar

    4.3
    (142 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    This was a nice place to chill after checking into our room at the International House Hotel. In…read morefact, this is their stylish hotel bar next to the lobby, so after we checked in and took a much-needed power nap, Jamie W and I felt it was time for a cocktail to kick off our weekend in New Orleans. Still a bit jet lagged, I'm glad we stuck around since the online reviews looked promising. Even though they had seating areas available, we just sat at the front end of the bar. There was a menu of carefully curated craft cocktails which impressed us with their meticulous detail (Photo 5). The bartender was patiently describing the ones that piqued our interest the most. Jamie ordered the $17 Moon Goddess, a tantalizing Senegalese-inspired tall drink mixing gin, sherry, almond, coconut water, and moon bitters (Photo 10). The hibiscus sugar rim lent a tropical sweetness that was welcome in the midst of a brisk autumn. I went for a jazzier libation, the $17 Barons Thirst, a throat-warming blend of bourbon, rum, sherry, passionfruit, coffee, and lime (Photo 8). With Haitian roots, it came amusingly with a lit cinnamon "cigar" that served as a swizzle stick. Both provided potent flavors, so we decided to have an alcohol-free second round, refreshing $10 Coco Margaritas with non-alcoholic mezcal, coconut, and lime (Photo 9). It was a nice introduction to our Nawlins night. COCKTAILS - 5 stars...thoughtfully created cocktails with quality ingredients AMBIANCE - 4 stars...chill vibe, not that spacious, gets a bit crowded as the evening progresses SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive, patient TOTAL - 4 stars...a great way to get your NOLA spirit in gear RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kh-rxp4CKU

    Absolutely delicious drinks made by the magical Abigail. She came up with the drinks and all are so…read moregood and so fun. The bar is super cool/neat, chill and aesthetically pleasing! (lots of adjectives to describe, but that's how I feel) *seems like the drinks are curated seasonly!

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    Photo 3: Seating area
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