Roosevelt Bar

This is a bar right next to the Roosevelt Hotel which isn't associated with the hotel. The drink prices here are significantly more affordable than the "official" bar options inside the hotel. They have a great ambiance here and the bartenders here provide great service. This is one of my favorite spots in this area and in many ways it is a bit of a hidden away space not many people seems to notice. Overall this is always a fun spot to visit and pass a good time.

First off...go see Bailey on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday night. She usually gets there around 8pm Her energy is unmatched. She's such a funny gal who really loves people and making drinks. So if you're bored go get you a shot of Bailey at RHB because it's definitely an experience that will have you laughing and smiling!

PSA: This bar is NOT inside the Roosevelt (Waldorf Astoria) Hotel or even related except by proximity. If you are thinking of going to a swanky, artisanal cocktail bar, this ain't it. Go inside the hotel lobby for that, and be ready to spend a pretty penny. The hotel houses 2 cocktail bars (the Sazerac and the Fountain), a cafe (Teddy's), a rooftop bar on the 4th floor pool deck, and an Italian restaurant (Domenica, also not owned by the hotel). It's clear that many Yelpers are confused, as of this writing, there are more than 10 reviews on this page (with tons of associated photos) that should be applied instead to one of the bars inside the hotel.The business this page *is* about, the Roosevelt Hotel Bar (RHB), on the other hand, is a loud & proud dive bar with a tongue-in-cheek name referencing an earlier 1920s incarnation of the historic hotel next door, which was under the "Fairmont" moniker by the time this bar was founded in the late 1990s. Read the full backstory at their website. You'll know you're at the right place if you see a giant parrot at the door and you are entering directly from the sidewalk.With that out of the way...We love a good dive bar and New Orleans has some great ones if you know where to look. RHB ticks off all the boxes: cheap drinks, interesting regulars & staff, and a "come as you are" attitude toward customers of all stripes. Nothing pretentious here, just a comfortable spot to relax and if you like, meet some friendly barflies.After a long day in the heat, we decided to have one last beer before heading back to the hotel, and RHB hit the spot. We felt totally welcomed by the sweet doorman, Al (a former LEO and kickboxing champ) who told us about his dealings with the occasional knuckleheads who get offended if asked to show their ID. These days, it's a thrill for me, lol.Our bartender was a cool chick with an adorable little beagle-sized dog, George, who went bonkers when he heard his Great Dane pal, Beau's, bark in the distance down the block. Beau's owner came in for some ice & attention while Beau & George got an adorable playdate. Half the bar got up to pet the dogs and meet their owners. The RHB vibe is casual, laid back, and affordable. If that sounds like your thing, RHB will take care of you.

I was really impressed with the friendliness of service here! The bartender and the guy at the door. I came here to celebrate my birthday with a large group of friends after having an horrible experience across the street and they were able to accommodate us with room and allowed us to bring in my birthday cake. Everyone was happy. The plus was there were pool table in the room we were in. I'd highly recommend this bar to have a few drinks and chill.

The bar tenders are amazing! Liz is so personable. The owner is great and they make you feel like family! Not only at the bar, but also in their hotel. Highly recommended for a great time!!!

Oh lord, what a mistake this was. I probably should've left when I saw there was no beer on draft, or that there was no drink menu. But the bartender told me that she made the best Sazerac in the French Quarter, having been trained by the best. And I'd read that the Roosevelt was the place to try a Ramos Gin Fizz (they didn't make that there, it turns out) or a Sazerac.The bartender DID do a good job all in all, except that she didn't measure the rye whiskey, and had to have poured at least 3 ounces or more. So I was given a $15 glass of straight whiskey, taste-wise, which was too strong to force down. I was "only" charged $12, since I didn't like the drink. In hindsight I should've been honest that the drink was badly made, but I was too timid and felt a bit taken.In the end, this bar doesn't seem to reflect the same cachet that the hotel does, to the point that I thought maybe I was in the wrong Roosevelt Hotel Bar.

Some of the pictures on here are for the nicer bars inside the hotel. This is a small run down bar right outside the entrance of the hotel and it is very sketchy looking. We did not even go inside. I think yelp needs to have the photos corrected to this doesn't happen to others.

There are so many hotels just off Canal and everyone is focused on the French Quarter and walks past some decent places on the way. This is one of those places. It's in an older building has pools tables and a nice atmosphere without the crazy crowds. My friends and I enjoyed the drinks and atmosphere. We left more tipsy than we arrived ...

We kinda got lost & landed in this bar. We got Elizabeth and let me tell you. She is amazing. We stopped almost every night during our stay. She made us feel welcomed. We would definitely be coming back next time we are in town.Update: we went yesterday to celebrate our friends bday. Bailey the bartender was amazing as well. Come see them both,you will not regret it.

The bartenders are amazing, especially Bailey. It's a quiet bar away from the madness that is downtown New Orleans. If you're looking for a place to relax after a service industry shift this is the one.However, the pool tables have been out of service for months now. It seems like a very simple fix for the patrons of the bar. I would love to give this place 5*, but apparently whoever runs this place is asleep at the wheel.