Big Daddy's Bar

Hate the name but really liked the place. Cool environment, chill bartenders, and a nice location. Good for a relaxed night out with friends

Best bar in the city.Will snacks be made available? Yes!!! [If you have the privilege of showing up on a night Steve A. is working...(The A. stands for Amazing)]TouchTunes JukeboxCross over children. All are welcome. (All walks of life)Stay until the stripping hour, but...Beware the vortex!

What do you do on Thanksgiving eve at 12:40 when Mimi's decides to switch on the harsh bright lights to indicate it's closing time? (really, WTF? The bar was quite crowded as usual. I don't get it and I don't like it). You head directly across the street to finish off the night at Big Daddy's. You'd think it would be a haven for the Rob Halford and Mister Rogers set, but you'd be wrong. Friendly, slightly divey, with a constant stream of characters strolling in. Not that Rob Halford or Mister Rogers would be out of place here... actually no one would be out of place in here. The character roll included a pair of sprightly squaws, a rotund older fella with a giant turkey on a pole, then plenty of your average guys and dolls... you get the picture. Old, young, hip, not... bring it to Big Daddy's.The bartender is Abe Vigoda-esque, perhaps a bit world weary, but thoroughly kind and welcoming. I could have sat there for hours. Oh, wait, I did.Thanks for being there for us, Big Daddy's, in a time of need. I won't forget you on any given night in the neighborhood.

Great place to drink and meet people. They have a pool table and friendly staffThey been there forever.

It was one of those nights where Mimi's started to get crowded, so we headed across the street to this place. I had never been before, and there weren't many people here when the bartender introduced himself- I think his name was Steve.We chatted briefly with a nice couple that was sitting at the bar. They explained that they were neighborhood regulars and raved about what a great place it was. I had to agree- they had good music on the speakers and everyone was having a good time.There wasn't much else going on this particular night. We all just sat around and talked and had a good time. I'd return.

Ahh... Big Daddy's. 24/7. Usually quite an interesting crowd here. Most of the bartenders are efficient and nice, although they can be sort of aloof and slow if you're there in the wee hours of the morning. There's always music playing on the jukebox, a pool table, and an eclectic group of smokers hanging out outside. Strong drinks, good beer selection. Good spot for some weird late night/6am shenanigans ...

"Lawd." was the only drunken tip I could muster when I checked in to this bar one drunken night a few weeks ago. The bartenders were nice from what I could remember and I ended up slow dancing with a stranger who kept petting my hair. I have a friend who spent Thanksgiving night here and insists it is the best hidden gem in the city. I've also heard that it is an unofficial gay bar although the jury is still out on that. They *do* host Deep Lez here which I've yet to check out but am very excited about. Drinks are much cheaper here than Mimi's across the street and the crowd is way less pretentious, too. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

This is not the place with the legs on Bourbon St. This is a random gay bar across the street from Mimi's. For some reason or another, when my friends and I realize we've been sitting at Mimi's for far too long, we dash across the street and do shots at Big Daddy's. Everyone (read all 3 people) is always very pleasant. The bar tender flirts with the straight guys who are with us. We do the shots and run back. I recommend this pastime to anyone.

Someone called it a vortex and there's no better way to describe it. $5 g n t's check! I love a good dive.

What a good time!! Great conversation and story telling with locals and the lovely hospitality of Ms Juanita! Found it accidentally went twice on our Christmas trip can't wait to get back!