The Note

In town for a wedding. Came for the week so we could sight see and enjoy the town. Wanted to find the heart and soul of what it is famous for. We were just looking for something to eat when we came upon the Rue. Dis and Dem are in the back. Great food. I the bar they had man by the name of Domenic that could really play the blues. Being that it was Memorial Day it was empty but for our group, which made it really nice for us. It has been the highlight of my stay so for.

My wife and I had our wedding after-​party here and it was a blast! The owners Tina and Johnny were great to work with and very accommodating. We rented the second floor and it was the perfect setting– large enough for a big group but still feels really intimate. Kind of feels like you’re partying in an old New Orleans mansion. There are a couple balconies overlooking Rue St. Louis so it’s nice and breezy. Our guests loved the food at the burger joint downstairs, Dis & Dem, but we were dancing so much we forgot to even try it. If you want a fun afterparty in the French Quarter, close to the Bourbon Street action but not right in the middle of it, Rue St. Louis is the spot.

The only reason I gave this even 2 stars is because Dis and Dem burgers is in the back of the bar so I guess it’s some kind of collaboration? The burgers are AMAZING and the chili fries are the best. The bar however? Not bad, except for the guy who claims he owns part of it or something who dropped the f-​bomb literally every other word out of his mouth… I could go on for a while but bottom line: he was very obnoxious and rude. Kept bothering us while we were eating to give a good review. No thank you, we will not be coming back here and I suggest no one else does either. We were planning on spending the afternoon there but once he walked in, we finished our food, closed our tab and left. Not to mention my corona or possibly the lime they put in it had gone bad. Super frustrating. I highly suggest you eat the food because omg it’s amazing, but sit in the back and eat because the employees back there are just adorable and were so accommodating.

Best ever $ 5.75 Hurricanes during Happy Hour! Bar tender Kathleen makes them from scratch! No over priced, pre-​made batches here, which you find every where on Bourbon Street with very little alcohol.
Just a half a block off of Bourbon Street, on St. Louis Street. Sooooo worth it!
Going back Thursday night for live jazz! Dog friendly place is a plus!

I must say they surpassed my expectations (1:30 a.m. on Bourbon Street I was expecting something only a drunk would enjoy) and it was easily one of my favorite meals on this trip to the Nola. The quality of the bread & the fish spot on The overall meal was something you would expect in a gastropub, not your everyday dive bar.

I had contacted Tina a few weeks back before my Semester At Sea 10 year reunion event when I was scoping out locations. She was super quick in her responses.
My group (50+ ppl) decided to go with another option, Pat O’Briens.
The day of, Pat O’Briens would not confirm our group reservation so we were stuck without a venue. I emailed Tina the day of (which was a Saturaday at 4PM) and she was able to get my group taken care of for our event at 9PM (5 hours later!) She even called me since she got a Out Of Office reply on my email. I was so stressed out because I only had a few hours to get a new location on a Saturday night for 50+ people, but they made it so seamless.
They were a life saver! Tucked away from the crazy Bourbon street madness, the location was perfect. The music, the upstairs, and the food made my whole event. All my guest were able to catch up, dance, and have an awesome time. The singers made a few announcements for photos for our group & the bartenders were so quick.
I should have stuck with them in the beginning. Rue St. Louis was so accommodating and quick. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you for turning a tough situation around!

Refreshing break from Bourbon St! Great bartenders who give good pours. Very cool atmosphere, and we were super happy to have wondered in.

Bourbon street is the most overrated street, at least for me. I can see how the excitement and the craziness can make for a thrilling experience but I just can’t get over the smell of barf and pee everywhere, especially on a weekend night and I’m sure ESPECIALLY during Mardi Gras. The combination of seafood and alcohol is not doing this street any favors.
My friends and I were getting pretty tired of this and we randomly strayed off of Bourbon to a side street and found The Note. The musicians were killer and the bartenders were cool and had a «welcome but here are your drinks, goodbye tourists» attitude, which I appreciated. The only downside is yes, drinks are kind of on the $$$ side since it’s near the famous Bourbon st, but the chill/​not having to be around overly drunk ppl grinding on everything and everyone– experience was definitely worth it.

If I could give more stars I would!
We held our wedding reception here and everything was absolutely perfect!
Coming from Dallas, TX, we were unsure of how everything would work but Tina and her staff did an amazing job.
She incorporated sentimental items I had mailed into the décor, allowed us to use our wedding music playlist by ipod, had the bar stocked with everyone’s favorite liquor and was a pleasure to work with. There was ample room for our band and for dancing!
We ordered their crab and spinach dip, chicken & sausage jambalaya, had an oyster shucker with fresh oysters and had our cake delivered there as well.
The pricing for rental is very fair, the service was amazing, the bar is stunning and we will definitely be back. I highly recommend this venue for any type of party you may have!

Quiet oasis right next to the craziness of bourbon street. The Note usually features live music, skillfully performed jazz you can have a conversation over, or better yet just hang out and listen. Good bartender knows what he’s doing too. Usually Im turned off by a guy at the door calling us in, but im very glad we followed his call this time!

Saturday night on Bourbon Street. A friend and I are looking for something laid back with live music. The latter is everywhere, the former not so much.
My friend peers down St. Louis Street and notices The Note. We walk to it and hear a Beatles song sung by a beautiful voice. This is the place.
My friend and I are able to enter, get seats at the bar and listen to Barbarella Blue (follow on Twitter at @BarbarellaBlue) perform great covers and original songs.
The Note, despite its Christmas decorations still hung on January 17, was the perfect antidote to the touristy commotion of Bourbon Street.

This is such a cute cozy place to listen to music, and have some good drinks. what I truly hate is the casino slot machines that greatly cheapen the place along with the game music is horrible. Why is it there? It’s tacky

Great location for an after party for a wedding I attended. They only charged $ 200 to hold the entire venue (amazing) which was very large with the multiple levels, allowing people to spread out. It’s got a cool vibe that you could only find in New Orleans. A converted house, it kept all of its charm. You feel like you’ve stepped off Bourbon Street and into someone’s home. I can’t speak as to what it’s like on a night that it’s open to the public, but as a private venue, it was great!

Really Nice place with good ambience and fantastic fun bartender. Came back 3 times while in town to avoid chaos of Bourbon street (which is more fun with crazy party group when you’re 22 then when you’re late 30’s traveling with your wife). Unfortunate that performance we saw here was lackluster as the scene was smooth.

Found this place a half block off Bourbon and enjoyed it so much we went back for a second night in a row and spent several hours both times. Amanda is an enthusiastic bar-​tender who crafts excellent cocktails. I am not really a cocktail person, my wife is, but I sampled each one made specifically for her. Using a veggie or fruit here and there, tinctures, bitters and herbs, the flavors were complex and sophisticated, and most importantly — NOT made with simple syrup and thus not cloying sweet.
Totally enjoyed Barbarella — we were all wowed by them. Candlelight vibe in an old house made for a welcome change of pace (Bourbon St. is no longer our thing!) If you need a quieter bar with some personality and great drinks and music, this is it. I had not read other reviews until preparing to write this, but other seem to feel the same way Give it a try!

You gotta come here! Between the awesome drinks Manda creates and the wonderful music Bethany and Christopher supplies this is a Not To Miss bar! Just of Bourbon St but a gem worth finding!

Awesome little bar! Dark and cozy, with candles lit. Met an awesome bartender (Byron) & some awesome peeps while we were there. Bathrooms not too bad lol…

A 2-​story converted bar off the main, busy and crowded touristy Bourbon Street; this place was distinctively quiet and non-​touristy where we went to meet our friend who lives in NOLA. This place is perfect for a group meeting or to get a drink with a group of friends. It used to be a mansion and they’ve kept the look and feel of a southern residence. The furniture, décor, and inviting fireplace all gave the feel of coziness or familiarity in a wealthy vacation bungalow. The night we went the upstairs was blocked off so just the downstairs was available, and people were lounging on the sofas deep in conversation.
The drinks were strong and well made, the bartender friendly. She said that the place didn’t close and she would be working all night long but it was a quiet night so she was enjoying herself. This particular bartender had Twilight Zone tattoos all over her arms and was obviously a huge fan.
Overall a good place to break off from the chaos of Bourbon Street just a few steps away if you want to get a quiet drink.

This place is AWESOME. We came here for the after party for our wedding, and could not have been happier. The place is incredible.
First, the inside is awesome — has a bunch of different rooms, and there is even an indoor balcony so you can look over the whole place. We had about 100 people with us who came (and all stayed), so got to spread up to the upstairs, which is equally awesome — several rooms that can be made into a big are when the doors are all open, and has a great little outside balcony where you can see Bourbon (but not right on Bourbon).
Second, the service and drinks were awesome, awesome. Quick service, everyone had a drink in their hands in no-​time, great drinks. They even held onto after-​party dress that I changed into as soon as we got to the bar, AND let me leave my wedding dress there until the next day.
Third, the location is great! It’s about 100 feet from Bourbon — so whether you are with a big group (like we were) and didn’t want to be in the middle of all the action, or if you want to get away from all the crazy-​craziness, this place is awesome.
We frequently visit NOLA, and will definitely be back here on our next trip.

Honestly some of the best mixed drinks I’ve had in a long time (Thanks to Hope an excellent mixologist). This newly opened bar is a converted house from the 1800’s that has maintained all of the charm and sophistication of the era that most other places in the area have either bypassed or demolished with tourist kitsch. There are two floors to explore, a smoking courtyard and an upstairs balcony (also supposedly haunted). They had a interesting fellow playing guitar and the vibe of the place is very laid back and relaxing, which can also be hard to find in the french quarter.
On to the most important part, the booze. They have an interesting selection of very classic cocktails from the era when you were meant to taste the alcohol in your drink not just cover the taste. Between my partner in crime and myself we tried the best damn sazerac ever, a ramos gin fizz, a french 75 (my personal favorite, very light and refreshing in any weather) and a key lime martini for funzies. All the cocktails were perfectly prepared and used no crap/​filler ingredients that many other places use.