Had dinner and drinks at The Peacock Room recently with a group of friends, and it exceeded…read moreexpectations from start to finish. The atmosphere is absolutely fantastic, inviting, and perfect for a night out. The food was just as impressive. We shared the cheese board to start, which was a great choice, and every entree at the table was outstanding. The shrimp and grits were packed with flavor, the braised short ribs were incredibly tender, and the smash burger was great. The service was attentive, the cocktails were excellent, and the overall experience was top notch. Hands down, The Peacock Room is a hidden gem. If you're looking for a great spot for dinner, drinks, and a memorable evening, this place deserves a spot at the top of your list.

The cocktails were great and the service was superb. The waitress gave a lot of great…read morerecommendations and was very patient with us. She came back to check on us frequently, but wasn't hovering. The interior is very cozy and elegant and there's lots of decorations around to look at.

We absolutely LOVED this place. The area was a little sketch but once inside, it was great. The…read morebartenders were SUPER friendly, the drinks were good. I ordered an espresso martini because I had read they serve one of the best in NOLA but it was made with cold brew so that was a huge disappointment. We grabbed two stools at the bar and hung out for a few hours. There was a jazz band playing - Marty Peters and the Party Meters and they were FANTASTIC. They really kept the crowd entertained. We would definitely visit this place again!

We stumbled upon this place after dinner and absolutely loved the live music and the fun that was…read morebeing had. It was a great place to enjoy a drink, listen and watch the shenanigans, and just relax. Bartender was awesome and took great care of us, even though they were incredibly busy. It was definitely loud and not good for conversation, but we had a lot of fun.

A beautiful place not too far from the French Quarter. I highly recommend their cocktails and their…read moreservice. Had a great experience and a beautiful plant filled location. Lots of lighting and the ambience was perfect. Highly recommend.

Excellent drinks and well, WELL above average bar team; big love to Michele!!…read moreAny would be remiss if they neglected to give Dovetail a visit: escape the French Quarter, you shan't regret it!!

Fun people watching. Food and drinks were good. But the price was a couple dollars more than…read moreother places but it does give you an upscale vibe. Very dark, hard to see food but the food was delicious!!

Ambience was amazing! Cozy couches , great atmosphere. Our waiter Malik was amazing and full of…read moregreat recommendations. Our group had charcuterie and tuna tartare, along with Steak Frites and the special, which was salmon with a crab stuffing/sauce. Cocktails were amazing too. Would definitely go back!

Jewel of the South is ranked among the world's Top 50 bars for a reason. Fresh off the plane, we…read morewanted the perfect first stop to kick off our Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans, and this exceeded every expectation. The restaurant and courtyard are beautiful, with a rich history that adds to the experience. Chris Hannah is one of the best bartenders in the business. He took the time to learn what we enjoyed and crafted cocktails that were absolutely spot on. Beyond the drinks, he was warm, engaging, and even shared a list of local recommendations that ended up being some of the highlights of our trip. Outstanding cocktails, genuine hospitality, and an unforgettable start to our New Orleans adventure.

Named #44 in the Top 50 Best Bars in the World List, I had high expectations. Supposedly…read morereservations were hard to get, but that is because they allot most of the place for walk-ins, so you don't need to put in the effort that I did to book a time a month in advance. We were seated in the upstairs area and tried some of their drinks. We got the Brandy Crusta which is their most popular drink and the Pouvez-Vous Poulet which is a seasonal cocktail. The Brandy Crusta has the cup dipped in sugar with a fairly strong cocktail within. Definitely get this when you are here as that is one of the best Brandy Crustas and is historical. The Pouvez-Vous Poulet is a duck fat washed rum cocktail and is also very delicious. You cannot really go wrong with any cocktail, but definitely order the Brandy Crusta for the true experience here. Though, honestly, while the cocktails are good, it was not as memorable as the other Top 50 Best Bars in the World that I have been to, but I won't dock a star off because of this, since the cocktails and overall experience otherwise were fantastic. Service is good but can be a bit slow, but it is an acceptable tradeoff for a more quiet ambience compared to downstairs.

Justin was was very rude when I asked about my drink. Unprofessional to say the least. Everyone…read moreelse was very nice and attentive. Just keep a lookout for Justin.

Swanky and fun. Located within the Roosevelt hotel, this cool bar has lots of rich history (that…read moreyou can read about while there). Whether sitting at the bar, or in one of the many lounge chairs on the opposite wall, every seat is an excellent. While I knew of the drink French 75, on the bar menu it was offered with either gin or cognac. I decided to try the cognac and so glad I did. Perfectly delicious! It turns out that drink is actually a French 125, so I learned something new that night. Great spot with a great vibe.

Landed in New Orleans at 9am and needed to kill some time before check in. This bar has been on my…read morelist for some time but I know it gets busy and crowded. We got there just before 12pm, it opens at 11am and only waited about 15 minutes before spots opened up. It seems a lot of people come right at 11am. So by 12pm many people were grabbing their checks and heading out. The bar is really nice and even if you can't sit on the carousel, the bar area is nice too! The bartenders are super nice and friendly. Great customer service and everyone we sat next to was friendly and welcoming. The drinks aren't the best per say but you go for the atmosphere.

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.

Pre parade New Orleans is a zoo. Tourists roam around with frozen grenades like it's a competitive…read moresport, neon sugar and grain alcohol sloshing through the streets. The Apothecary was the cure. 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. Inside is low light and old time apothecary mood, menus like a spellbook, but it's not gimmicky. 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. Outside, the streets were selling amnesia in plastic souvenir cups. Inside, The Apothecary was serving adults. Let Bourbon Street keep the grenades. Give me the anecdote .

I'd love to give it 5 stars but, there were a couple of misses…read more 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. The decor was nice, airy, bright, exposed brick, hanging herbs etc. Felt like a movie set. Very nice.

The most beautiful speakeasy in NOLA, it's classy, discrete and fabulously interesting. It's super…read moreeasy to miss if you don't know about this place. My husband and I went here for good birthday drinks before dinner and were very pleasantly surprised. We did get the drinks, there were great but don't experiment with very different stuff, I got a Japanese nori martini that I had to send back but still got charged for. I got a salad that was good but my husband's burrata was excellent. The drinks were decent but the ambience was what was impressive. The service is good, food was also decent. It's more cocktail food than full blown entrees. Overall, it was a good experience. I would recommend and revisit.

Look for the covered with plants and lights entrance off of Carondelet St and your home. Staff is…read moreinviting and crowd is chill. Usually live jazz and solid cocktails. My 3 things: 1) Interior is well put together and it feels swanky. I like the vibes. 2) Wait staff was great on my visit. Didn't experience any inattentiveness. 3) VIBES off the main drag are good. No pictures as it's dark and intimate so no justice from pictures.

It was a quiet Monday afternoon when I stopped in. The bartender greeted me kindly, gave me a menu,…read moreand told me to sit wherever I like. Even though it was quite warm out, the courtyard looked like a beautiful place to enjoy. There was another server working, but the same bartender came out to take my order. I settled on a sazerac, the cousin to my go to drink, the old fashioned. It was made perfectly, exactly what I'd expect from a bar named after and tied to the man who helped create the cocktail. (I recommend looking into this history for anyone unfamiliar with it). Peychauds hit all the marks for me, beautiful atmosphere, quality drinks, and incredibly friendly staff.

Our group stopped in and I ordered my first ever Ramos gin fizz. I was told that this cocktail bar…read morewas the place to get it and Peychaud's delivered! It took about 25 mins to prepare (we were given the heads up when we ordered it) but it was worth the wait. It tasted like an elevated creamsicle blend that was perfectly chilled and slightly sweet. The bitters gave it an elegant taste. So good! I'm glad to have tried my first Ramos gin fizz here in the city it was originated from!