This place wasn't packed, even on a weekend night. We stopped by this place taking one of the local ghost tours at night. What you will notice is the thing that is most exciting about this place isn't the ghost stories, not the drinks, not the staff, but it is the bathroom door. Yep, the bathroom door. Here it is, and it looks like a bookshelf. You can see about the 3rd row down, there is a space where you can see a stick figure sideways, and that is the handle to the bathroom. Pretty cute. Had to use the bathroom here and it was a wrap and on to the next spot. Of course we tried the drinks, but it was a pretty basic bar, so nothing more to brag about there. read more

Toulouse Dive Bar - The secret bathroom door - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nice little hole in the wall bar in the middle of the French Quarter has a secret bookshelf to open the bathroom doors. barrel chested big bearded bartenders. Couple of slot machines in the corner and dammit if you can't take all your drinks to go walk around New Orleans with a drink in your hand nothing like Tampa that's for sure. I think I saw a pool table and there were some regulars in there it's a cool vibe, but I definitely go there if you're looking for some cheap drinks ' cause everywhere else else is tourist as fuck. read more

Toulouse Dive Bar - Fucking secret door to the bathroom bookshelf - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Racist bartender. Would not give us drink prices and theaten to call the police because he didn't like out vibe. My friend and I placed a small bet, but we're refunded service. We were not under the influence of substance. The bartender insisted we order drinks in order to play pool. We tried to order and were told to leave. This place is trash read more

It might be divey but it's clean, the bartenders are good and friendly and the drinks are cheap (at least for this PNW babe!) Definitely be back for those $5 Stella bottles. It is deceptively divey from outside but a nice local joint on the inside. Good service, cheap drinks and good location. Check it out on your NOLA and Bourbon Street adventures. Hope to get more photos of the inside. We were more interested in hanging out with people!!! read more

Went to Toulouse on 1/17 in the afternoon as it was recommended as a metal bar with a pool table. Paid to play metal songs available in the classic jukebox only to have the bartender skip all of them because I was "killing the vibe." Pool sticks were jenky & need replaced. Won't return. read more

Sergio was the best bar tender! Such a cool, unique bar! Off bourbon street by a few feet. Bathrooms are a must to see!

Has a wall of skulls and a cool bookshelf door. Such cool decor and had Guinness on tap! Definitely a must visit in the French Quarter. read more

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To us, this was your basic dive bar with a bartender that didn't want to be there. She served us drinks and all that but was definitely not friendly and welcoming. She probably got the vibe that we were tourists and didn't want anything to be a part of it. They did have a pool table but we just weren't enticed to stay. A one and done for us. read more

Eleanor was a great bartender we popped in for the first time ever she gave us great service and she wasn't feeling well but was still a sweetheart and it was like two in the morning couple shots and a beer was like 15 bucks highly recommend this place read more

Sergio is the best!!! Very personable and professional! He let us know he was bringing in his killer gumbo the next day so we had to go back for the gumbo and to hang out with him and enjoy his drinks! read more

I thought my days of dive bars were actually over and then I crossed the threshold of Toulouse Dive Bar and now I'm not so sure that's accurate. They had me at Prosecco. A dive bar that has perfectly cold, decently dry Prosecco? Yeah, I can hang. The vibe in here is very old school French Quarter dive. You'd think there were tons of them, but actually many have been closing over the years and as much as I love me a bougie wine bar, you can't have the FQ w/o dives. You just can't. They are the old standard, with their no nonsense but typically friendly bartenders behind the stick and decent music blaring from the jukebox. You're compelled to sit at the bar and be a part of whatever is going on (not the usual for me, but you get where I'm going with this). The only reason I don't give Toulouse Dive is 5 stars is that horror show of a bathroom. They get an A for concept (hidden behind a bookcase to keep the Bourbon Street drunks from parading in just to use it), but it's a damn hell hole. I actually couldn't bring myself to use it when I saw a puddle surrounding a filthy toilet. That's when I run kicking and screaming out of a dive bar. read more

Best rock jukebox in the city. Looks like windows 98 but it's packed with albums of any rock band you can think of. It houses a pool table which is a nice break from bourbon St. Bartenders are engaged and snarky. Leave your soft side outside. read more

Rude bartenders Great drinks Good conversation with others in bar What more can you ask? read more

The bartender was a young girl with curly hair and was completely hammered. We asked for two beers and a Malibu pineapple and she asked what shots we wanted. She couldn't even comprehend our order. Her friend had to coach her on making a Malibu and Pineapple, because she made a margarita instead the first time. She was horrible! If I could give this chick a zero I would. read more

So I typically only visit this bar during Carnival time. Its like a hidden gem less than a few yards off of Bourbon Street. Rarely is it busting at the seams with tourist even though it is soo close. Might be because its kinda sketchy looking. Maybe its the jukebox selection. Pretty much only metal. Maybe its because the bathrooms are hidden behind a bookcase and the new folks walk out in embarrassment? Either way it s my go to on Lundi Gras for a few quick drinks with friends. Great for people watching too. The bartenders, I have only seen two, are cool chicks. I look forward to chatting with either one. I know they aren't the easiest to talk too in the beginning but that is my talent. Climbing the personality wall and making someone laugh. The crowd is metalish type locals. Nothing to be frightened of. Because of that , they keep away the douchbags. Thats a good thing especially during Carnival time. A good spot to unplug for a few before heading towards Razoos or the BBC ewww. Looking for a place similar to the Dungeon during the day, this would be it. I highly recommend it for the non crowded factor read more

Toulouse Dive Bar - Friday Gras with baby - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Best dive bar ever. The bartender evil Bob is an amazing bartender and very nice. Get the purple drank. It's very yummy. If you like grape you will love it. It's made with 'some stuff' and everclear. Jukebox has the best music selection. read more

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Worst experience I've had at a bar in New Orleans. Terrible service. The bartender was very rude to my friends, refusing to let them use the bathroom even though I had purchased drinks. Don't go here. read more

This woman knows 2hat I want before I do. There's a weird MOJO here. highly recommend. she once turned me into a gentleman and I didn't know that was possible read more

Visited this bar first during our Labor Day/my bday weekend trip. Realized quickly how strong NOLA drinks are. I loved the jukebox and song selections. The bartender (Zoey?) was really sweet and hooked us up with a dinner suggestion which ended up being awesome. (Follow me on Yelp, and you'll see which one) The bar used to be apart of The Dungeon but they decided to seperate them into 2 bars. This one was nice, it wasnt very busy. There is also a pool table to boot. read more

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Jeff is the man, we rolled in after hours as the ladies wanted a hopping place. Pool table, juke box, shots and stories of yore. read more

Toulouse Dive Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Literally the most disrespectful, irrational, and dishonest bartender I have ever met, and I managed 5 bars for 7.5 years. I was at Toulouse the night of 2/12/23 (so the owners know who I am talking about, because she is losing you money). This could be a cool fun place, great potential, but when your bartender is charging $17/well drink and the bar is empty while your neighbors bars are full, there is a poison that y'all are just going to have to cut out. I saw more arguments in the 15 minutes I was in your bar than I have ever seen in all my years visiting NOLA combined, and they were all your bartender yelling at patrons. read more

We visited this establishment on 8.26.23 with intentions to see the library bathroom this place is known for. Turns out the bathroom was out of order with a sign reading "Out of Order. See Bartender." Totally fine! We were not upset (how could you be?). We decided to stay and have a drink. I was curious to know the story behind this library bathroom and when I asked the bartender, she screamed at me stating "can't you read the sign?" The screaming continued for a good minute and the whole bar was staring at me. To say I was humiliated is a complete understatement. I come from 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry and would NEVER treat a patron this way. If New Orleans has a category for Worst Bartender, the short blonde at this establishment would win! read more

Great little spot with good prices. The bathrooms are covertly hidden behind the bookcase which just adds to the divey, almost speakeasy, charm. With the AC, pool table and slot machines (and sharp bartender) and this place is a haven read more

Toulouse Dive Bar - $3 PBR - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is definitely a total dive bar. Pretty empty. Not sketchy. Coolest bathroom entrance ever. Bartender was extremely unfriendly. The beer options are meh. And the bartender, at least the one there when we were, won't do mixed drinks. Absolutely nothing over two ingredients. And the bartender kept playing bad heavy metal music on the jukebox. If it wasn't for the bad bartender experience, this bar would earn more stars. It's a laid back place to grab a drink. And seriously, coolest bathroom entrance ever! read more

Right off the insanity of Bourbon Street exists a wonderful dive bar. Sick of the 22 year old bros I turned a corner and found this bar. I've been here for 5 days and ended up here 3 of the nights. Thank God this place is a thing. Come here, don't be and asshole and check your polo and visor at the door. Popped collars need not apply. read more

What a great little place!! Stumbled in after walking around the Vieux Carre, needing to just sit and relax. Don't let the wall of scull mirrors deter you. Embrace it and take a seat at the bar next to the open window, order a Bloody Mary (one of the best I've ever had!) and watch the people stroll by. Also one of the few places that still allow smoking inside. They do not serve food, FYI. Our bartender Ainsley always took GREAT care of us, seemed like she was there a lot! Lol. We adopted Toulouse's as our own, and will definitely go back. read more

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This place is so cool, the bathrooms are hidden in a bookshelf and make an awesome optical illusion. The bartender is the bomb, got to chatting for a good while. My group and I really enjoyed this little dive bar off of Bourbon, will definitely go back. read more

Toulouse Dive Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Toulouse definitely fits the description of what a dive bar is suppose to look like and offer. The whole unglamorous hole in a wall type of vibe yeah they give that but with a twist. I thought the whole décor of being in like an old style home/library was kind of neat. While bar hopping in the French Quarters my friends and I stopped in on a Friday night and it was actually packed. The great thing about this place was that we really didn't have to wait very long for service at the bar. Like most of the dive bars they priced the drinks appropriately for the location I would say. But then again I wasn't all that sober so the prices were never an issue.. until you log in the next morning to your bank account lol which is another story. Anyways for the about 30 minutes we were here we enjoyed ourselves. ON to the next.... read more

This place had a dark, cool atmosphere. It was great for a drink or two and to check out. The service was ok, it was obviously a locals bar so they catered to their regulars more quickly than others. Nice dive bat though! read more

Great bar. Stopped in here on a Tuesday night around 1145 pm and we were two of 5 people there. Great hard rock and metal on the juke box. Worth a trip for sure. read more

I guess they call this a dive bar because it just serves drinks and doesn't have a super obnoxious crowd hanging there. The place is clean and spacious. Bartenders are fast with a drink and the prices are fair. Great location as well. Nice big televisions to watch games. This place is better than a dive bar. Do the whole Bourbon Street grenade / hurricane / pizza thing and then stop here for a nightcap. read more

Cheap beer! Great service! Coolest bathroom doors that I have ever seen. We were in New Orleans for 3 nights and ended up here every night. Almost like Cheers... read more

Toulouse Dive Bar - I spy the bathroom doors. - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Finally found our home, if you are traveling and miss your home bar, we found it. I would defiantly stop in again

Cheap locals off bourbon bar. This spot used to be part of the dungeon I believe. The coolest feature here other then not having to pay and arm and a respective leg for alcohol is the bathrooms. Go in, ask where the bathrooms are and thank me later. read more

Sweet little dive bar off Bourbon, not far off the beaten path. It's got the original bookshelf doors for the restrooms which were previously found in The Dungeon. The jukebox offers a variety from the dark side. There's usually not much of a crowd here. read more

Great little place right off of Bourbon st. to have drinks, play pool , really cool decor some from the Dungeon Bar next door , bartender Pete took good care of our drink needs...... read more

Awesome bar! A must visit if you are in NOLA! Katy is an amazing bartender! Make sure you visit the bathroom :)

Great bartenders, beer, pool, and a skull wall with mirrors. It was a rocking place.

Loved this bar. Nice metal selection on the jukebox and just off the madness of Bourbon. Super nice and accommodating bar tenders. Great place to rest and have a cold one. read more

a great quiet bar with awesome service. Fantastic artwork inside ala Styles as well. Love this place!