BJ's Lounge

Interesting neighborhood dive bar with a tiny dance floor of gritty concrete. They have a soft swing band on Monday nights and I don't think they sell food. There was a cover charge of $5 and the doorman did check ID which was funny to me. Lots of random chairs and interesting paraphernalia decor.

Dive bar with a very diverse crowd, appears frequented by mostly locals but a good amount of visitors like myself but both are welcomed alike. Energy is lively and seems elevated beyond any "typical" dive. Seeing Little Freddie King has been on my bucket list since Queen & Slim, and missing Jazz Fest last year when it got canceled. The stage here is awesome and intimate. Definitely coming back.

Become part of the family.BJ's Lounge is a rickety, old bar that's under the love and care of a great bunch of people. Drinks are cheap and plentiful and the bartender won't leave your glass empty if he can help it. I came in on a Christmas morning and was greeted by the locals, already with drinks in hand and chatting away about last night's football game. People started pouring in with food, and offering it to me and my group. It's just something they do on the holidays, banding together and feeding each other under the neon lights and smell of old wood and beer. While most bars just care about your liver, BJ's cares about your heart too.

Hard to imagine this bar, and every old NOLA bar when they were new. They all age so gracefully and I bet, are better now than when they first opened their doors. This bar, and the 3 others nearby, are what I wish I had in my neighborhood to walk to on most days. Its cozy and fun feeling. The vibe is positive. I am not a regular here by any means but the feel is the same. I feel at ease and am ready to ride that stool for a few hours. The prices are right, beer is cold and the music is great.

I carried a chip on my shoulder about BJs for a long time because one of the first times I went in there, my girlfriend got us kicked out because she forgot to bring her ID. "But she's 23 years old!" I pleaded. Haha as if. But I let my young arrogance go and have been back a handful of times (always with my ID, of course). I enjoy the chill atmosphere. BJ's is a true dive, neighbor bar. The crowd, the bartenders, the beer, the juke, and the prices reflect it. One of the highlights of my long, hot summers in NOLA is the celebration of Mr. Okra's bday at BJs every June. A fun collection of people from around the city gather to celebrate a living legend. The food that his family caters is some of the best home cooking out there! I highly recommend checking out BJ's if not for just this event. They've got 2 TV's and even though I wouldn't call BJs a sports bar, the bartenders are cool about handing over the remote and letting you pick what you want go watch. Also the juke box is on point, and be sure to check out Honky Tonk Tuesdays if you're in to those jams. Pro tip: Cash only. ATM is spotty at best so come prepared.

Troy (who works Sat nights) is an awesome human being. The customers were all great to talk to. It was a really great experience.

BJ's Lounge... it's simply The Awesome.Oh did you want to know the recipe for The Awesome?Just throw in equal parts:- dark/divey basement-like atmosphere (while not being icky/dirty)-fantastic music (hello, punk night with DJ Christion playing stuff I haven't heard in ages)-comfy bar stools -nice/fast barkeepSeason with all the cheap a$$ drinks you want!Distinctly Bywater 'phere... like another favorite, J & J's (uh, is there a relation, Mr. or Ms. J?)

It's a dive bar and being New Orleans, smoking is allowed in this bar (so you non-smokers take note and don't b*tch about it afterwards). Came here on a Monday for King James and the Special Men; excellent, awesome show!! It was exactly the authentic New Orleans nightlife I wanted to experience. It was refreshing to see couples, young and old, making their way to the front and dancing together. I would never see that at home. Service was friendly but not overly so. It's a block away from Vaughn's and close enough to Bacchanal to make a night out of the 3. Free red beans & rice on Mondays (as is in the New Orleans tradition)!

Best bar in the city with a rotating cast of characters and bartenders where you will always hear an interesting story and good music on the juke box.

Smokey and his aggressively talented band rock this well worn and welcoming establishment with their mix of early rock n roll and blues on Monday nights. If you're not up on the floor it probably means you had a hard day at work but your heart will be jumpin . This gem tucked away in the Bywater is not to be missed