Bourbon 'O' Bar

If you want an amazing cocktail, hit up Bourbon 'o' Bar and hope you get Bex! She made the most amazing cocktails we have had our entire trip-- service was great. The live music is really enjoyable and the atmosphere is nice.*update: we ended up going back for a second drink. And a third. Never ever did Bex disappoint. Cocktails were fabulous each time. Added bonus: The band in the evening played some of the best music/jazz we heard the entire trip!

We stayed at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. This is their bar. They have nightly jazz music. We went 2 nights and it was very enjoyable. They have tables, a couch and a bar. You can enter from the hotel or street. They have decent bar food as shown we had pork sliders and bourdon cakes. You can get a standard drink or a New Orleans special. They advertise grasshoppers and Sazerac

This is one of the bars that I'd like to return to and try another drink or two.We came later in the afternoon which was nice because it wasn't too crowded. The bartender made a beautiful Pimm's Cup which was so very good. It definitely makes you want to try something else. The bar area looked really nice and if a seat was open there I surely would have chosen that as it is fun to watch the bartenders do their thing and listen to good music at the same time. Definitely make this a stop while on Bourbon Street if you want a cocktail!

One of the classiest bars on Bourbon St. the night we were there, Serabee performed and was terrific. Very relaxed atmosphere providing great atmosphere to relax and really enjoy the music. One touch I appreciate was a free water dispenser to help yourself. Cool idea more places should embrace.

Granted I stopped by late afternoon versus the witching hour (late night) but this bar was a fresh breath that jumped out at me as a walked down Bourbon Street for the first time during last week's visit. Most spots seemed 'wilder' but there was something about here that drew me in immediately. I chuckled at the labeled stools: "Lady Gaga was here"...and Queen Latifah and Tiffany Haddish. Cute touch.I love when you can tell the bartenders are seasoned (aka have seen it all) but are not jaded or rude. For working on this crazy street I was surprised by the ones who were behind the bar. From the kind door guy to the bartender who served me (the bald one, loved him). and as a solo patron/tourist, I felt very welcomed and watching them behind the bar I had a great deal of respect.Given crowd was light, ordered the "Six Minute-shaken Ramos Gin Fizz" because it sounded good, also out of curiosity how it would be prepared. Behold, they have the coolest contraption for that, and yes it took literally 6 minutes. But it was such a tasty cocktail that made other eyes jealous- also love the little details of care like the chilled glass and how he presented it so lovely and took his time.Thanks guys for a great experience and memory.

This place got it ALL right. From the ambiance, to the live jazz music, to the fun and entertaining bartender (Howard, but I call him "Chip") to the drink - which was a fabulous Old Forester old fashioned.I'm really not sure how else to explain... it was pretty large inside and that day (I think it was a Monday?) it was pretty empty. But I found the live jazz to be fantastic. In fact, all the music I heard over my 5 days in NOLA were amazing. I am highly impressed by the talent on the street and in the bars, I hope all these folks get found out and make it big!Back to the O, though... this bourbon bar had a nice variety of bourbons on the menu and was a nice place to spend a couple hours while I waited on a friend while listening to fantastic music and chatting up the bartender.

We stopped here on a Friday night and sat at the bar while listening to the live music. We grabbed a few drinks and appetizers and everything was great. All the various drinks we tried were well crafted and the bartenders were very attentive and quick. The appetizers, especially the boudin cakes, were delicious and came out quickly. Would definitely recommend.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel is the perfect stay in the French Quarter, stones throw from the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Although it's location is in the French Quarter it's ideally tucked away in a corner. Request room facing courtyard with pool ;-)The hotel is the quintessential Nawlins style. It does have its own history too. We loved the location, enjoyed the amenities so much it's a Yelp book mark and we will return.

We had so much fun the first time we visited this bar, that we ended up coming back a couple more times. Every bartender was engaging and just a ton of fun, which added to the overall experience and kept us coming back again and again. During our first visit, we tried the Absinthe Drip. Being my first time, it was a fun drink to watch in action. Next time around, I ordered their 6-minute Gin Fizz. Another really fun drink. Finally, I had more than one Pimm's Cup (another gin cocktail). This one was WAY too easy to suck down, but it was Mardi Gras - the day of indulgence. Every time we stopped in, there was live music to put us in the Mardi Gras mood. No matter what time of day it was, the party was always going. I definitely recommend visiting this bar for their amazing drinks, super fun bartenders and great music.

Parts of Bourbon Street can be a loud and drunken mess. Yet, as you walk down (or off) the street far enough, things get quieter and classier. The Bourbon "O" Bar is a case in point, and a place Gayle and I enjoyed both a too brief respite one evening and the following afternoon.We shared drinks at a table by a window in the afternoon, but unfortunately it was too soon for music that we enjoyed the previous evening. We admired the "X sat here" chairs, conversed with the friendly bartender, and enjoyed settling in. We'd like to come back.