Fountain Lounge

We went somewhere else to get gin fizz drinks, and they didn't have seating for us. The waitress at that bar asked us what we were there to try, and we told her the Ramos Gin Fizz. She leaned over and in a low voice said "Honestly, I would go to the Roosevelt Hotel Bar for that. It's a must-try". What a great recommendation that turned out to be! The Ramos Gin Fizz here was outstanding - creamy, well made, and with just enough bar seating for the two of us at 6:45 pm on a Friday night. Great ambiance.

My wife and I were staying at the Roosevelt Hotel, and found this bar. Unbeknownst to me, this is one of the most famous bars in N.O., and they also make some of the best drinks! Naturally, I got a Sazerac, and it was the best one I've ever had. My wife got a gin fizz, which was also delicious.I'm sure I'm not the first person to say this, but this bar reminds me of the one in the Overlook Hotel in the movie "The Shining", what with its Art Deco styling and ambiance. The main difference is that the bartender in this place is (presumably) not an ax murderer, but instead is a friendly and knowledgeable mixologist!

Beautiful historic bar and atmosphere. A must go if in New Orleans. Bartender made a wonderful sazerac.

You bet that if I'm in New Orleans I'm going to go to a bar named The Sazerac Bar.It's located off Canal Street in The Roosevelt Hotel and used to be called The Main Bar. The hotel actually purchased the rights from The Sazerac Company to use its name for their bar which was a cool tidbit. When you walk in you see a bunch of lounge seating on the left and a long bar top on the right. They do not have reservations.My first drink was of course the sazerac ($20) which was stiff and strong but delicious and what you'd expect from the sazerac. My second drink was the ramos gin fizz ($24) which seemed like a steep price but you'll know why when you see the bartender spending a couple minutes alone just shaking your drink. When the bartender poured the drink, it stood up straight as it came out above the top of the glass which was a beautiful sight. It was worth the wait because it was probably the best ramos gin fizz I've had and the most accurate-looking one I've seen. It was creamy from the milk and tart from the citrus; it was very easy to drink.It was a very relaxing and intimate setting and made for a great time. Even if you're not staying at the hotel, you can still feel like a million bucks if you make a stop here.

Great food and a much better experience than most hotel restaurants. The biscuit and gravy was delicious. Definitely recommend if you are staying at this hotel or even just walking by.

4++ a really cool historic bar located around the French Quarter in New Orleans. It's located in the Roosevelt, so you know this is a pretty classy place or at least that's how it felt like to me. The bartenders are dressed up, so feels like you are having a drink during a different era. I was trying to do some research on what drinks or cocktails I should get before visiting the area. One drink that appealed to me that came up was the Ramon Gin Fizz.I thought that would be the perfect bar to get it. I was not wrong. We came here as one of the spots during my brother's bachelor party in New Orleans. And we all agreed that they should be a place that we definitely had to hit up. We came in, ordered some drinks and was wowed by the process of them making our drinks. I can't speak to any of the other cocktails on the menu, because I was pretty determined to get the Ramon gin fizz here. And it was delicious and well crafted,The bartenders here were very helpful and professional. It's definitely a great spot to grab a cocktail when you feel like you want to get a drink in a more classy setting.

Our first trip to New Orleans so we of course had to have a classic Sazerac and what better spot than at the classic Sazerac bar where women were first able to drink any time?This spot cam recommended by a friend, and we were lucky to swing in on a Monday when they weren't very busy, so we could sit at the gorgeous bar and appreciate the classic dark bar. The drinks are very pricey, even for New Orleans, with most starting at $20. I did get a Sazerac and while it was okay, I felt others I've had in the area had much better flavor and were less expensive.We also got a classic Gin Fizz, which had a beautiful presentation with the foam out of the glass, but it did have a bland flavor at first to me but got better as we sipped through.Overall a very cool place to visit but I don't think the drinks were worth it for this particular visit.

Sazerac Bar is a beautiful watering hole tucked in the Roosevelt Hotel just off Canal. The low lighting, plush seating, bow-tied bartenders, and impossible-to-ignore Art Deco murals all lend to a high-class feel that made me feel like I should be dressed a little better. But the code is pretty casual despite all the appointments. The bar is also fairly busy. Despite the larger room, much of the crowd ended up standing due to all the booths being occupied. We were able to grab a couple of comfortable stools right at the bar, our favorite spot, to watch the drinks being made. This is especially a prime spot here as the bartenders really know what they're doing with classic drinks that are part of the experience. One of the only places you can get a quality gin fizz in the city. They look like they're enjoying their work as well! Pro tip: if you do get a bar seat, you may have to protect your space. Everyone orders at the bar, so if you decide to be generous and offer to let someone order to your side, you've just created the queue for everyone to order to your side.Drinks here can be a little pricey, but not exorbitant. Additionally, and I have this complaint about the city in general, drinks are too sweet. I think they are well-made, but could be pulled back in that one department. Sazerac Bar is definitely worth a visit and is a unique spot in the downtown area!

Sazerac Bar is located inside the Roosevelt Hotel. This is a nice, cozy bar that you need to go and get their great drinks. This bar is always crowded so go and wait for a place to sit inside the bar or grab some drinks and sit in the lobby of the hotel like we did. The bartenders here get VERY busy but they are some of the nicest people. And they are so talented, as they look like artists when they make the drinks. We got a "Woodsman Old fashioned" and an "Evening Edition". Both drinks were great and worth the price. I highly recommend this place.

This is not only a bar, it is a museum experience. Everyone is so kind. They offer distillery tours for a price, as well as a tasting/ self paced museum tour for free. I suggest getting a reservation, just to guarantee a position. So many photo ops. You get to sample atleast three/four mini cocktails as you make your way around museum. One was old fashion like, another was coffee based with pumpkin, the third was inspired by an amaretto sour but I'm sure these change over time. There's a lot to learn, We spent maybe an 45 minutes to an hour. It's on the strip. If you take a city sight seeing tour -- there's like two stops that are very convenient to get there in a short walking distance. There's a cute gift shop, as well.Pretty awesome gem for FREE.99 !