What a really cool place. An aspiring history buff, I was especially taken with the notion that Andrew Jackson recruited Jean Lafitte's armada here, and essentially planned the Battle of New Orleans in this place. Really cool, super nice bartender, and way old school. Check it out!
Quiet spot to drink and escape Bourbon Street for a bit.
Stephanie makes the best Hurricanes on Bourbon street. Every other bar on that street is a joke.
What more can you say, Bourbon street, at least once in your life!
Descent place for absinthe done right. ($20 average)
a little history with your pernot offers the perfect spot.
Feels like old NOLA in the heart of Canal street, love the business cards on the walls and the old sports memorabilia hanging from the ceiling.
Very good bar I really loved this bar it is a very good one I had an excellent time with my friends having good beers and excellent service but the bar has a great atmosphere in the bar that gets excellent the truth
I always go here when in NOR but most more. Servers were more interested in drinking their beers behind bar than waiting on us. I can never get my wife back on there nor would I want to. Once we did get waited on drinks were weak and late. Stay away. Too many better places close by
Manager took drink that wasn t finished tried to get me to buy another 20$ drink again. She says she s the manager named Jackie but who knows. I think this is a scam they run
Absinthe is expensive but dangerously delicious. The place has a certain classy but eerie feel that only boosted the experience of the preparation and taste of the absinthe.
Historic Dive bar serving multiple Absinthe brands.
Great drinks and laid back Bourbon Street atmosphere!
on bourbon st. expensive but actually good cocktails. the egg frap absinthe cocktail is delish
Nice assortment of cocktails. Including ones with absinthe
Stopped in for a couple drinks and turned out to be the best place we drank on bourbon street. Great atmosphere and service was on point.
Staff weren't nice, service was slow, draft beer tasted watered down. Wouldn't recommend.
Oldest absinthe serving place in New Orleans. We tried Mata Hari. The staff is knowledgeable. It's a type of dive bar so it's rusty and bathroom is dirty and accessible only to customers. It is open till late so if you want to have a little peace in middle of chaotic Bourbon then it can be a good stop. Drinks are pricy due to location I guess.
The bartenders saw us and ignored us for about 15 minutes while talking to someone across the bar. They weren't busy at all and now I see why
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder. And then popcorn magically appears.
Cool looking bar but customer service could have been better. Server was less than enthusiastic.
Worst absinthe experience ever. Absinthe was poured over the sugar, then they lit on fire, and put it out with water from a carafe. So many wrongs.
Rudest bartender with a brutish accent. Only reason I gave one star is because I had no choice. Never go here
This is not the Old Absinthe House I visited in pre-Katrina times. What happened to the real deal? What did they do with the walls covered in real money and business cards? I don't think this establishment is even in the same location, so I was very disappointed. It appears that an historical treasure has disappeared.
I got really excited until I found out they didn't actually serve absinthe. Very cool building and bar nonetheless.
Good presentation of the absinthe and great beer selection too.
Very cool must visit dive bar with a plethora of History within it.
Nice old bar with a ton on sports memorabilia and business cards for decor
Attentive bar staff and decent drinks
Good amount of locals and tourists drinking
Fantastic absinthe selection, along with great alternative cocktails. Wonderful place.
i love going here. the bill was good for how much you get.
I really enjoy the Old Absinthe House's atmosphere and friendly bar staff. I will definitely be visiting them again the next time I am in town!!
My best liked bars in NOLA. A hole in wall place with a lot of history. Well made drinks. Sits at an intersection with good view of both streets. Excellent place to sit and drink while watching all the activities.
Great cozy atmosphere with good bartenders but it's a bit overpriced
The bartender was awfully condesending. She seemed like she was suffering from delusion of grandeur or something. Otherwise, authentic absinthe experience. It's very expensive but it only takes a literal few to knock you flat on your bum.
Chased the green fairy at this place the rest is history.
Visited in october 2017 and found the bar to be super friendly with a very inviting atmosphere. Steffanie , Melody and Trish all on consecutive days gave great service and historical knowledge about Norlins and ez pecially bourbon street. Can't wait to come back but hoping Bourbon st is not a construction site. Well done Absinthe house and cheers from Australia. See you soon.
Worth going in and trying a shot. Big shot. Shared with my sister. Both left filling tipsy.
Great little bar with amazing drinks and staff. A must try while on Bourbon Street. The ambiance and decorations are like no other bar.
Worth going in for a drink. Interesting decorations inside.
A perfect NOLA highlight. So much character. So many good varieties of absinthe.
Great service. Awesome bartender, she was very engaging and informative!
Typical NOLA bar. No complaints! Bartenders weren't very friendly, but the drinks were on point.
Have you ever had a drink in a tavern that was a tavern before the United States was the United States? The Absinthe should be on your bucket list.
Know a little about actual Absinthe before you go.
Friendly staff
The menu had several varieties of Absinthe and included detailed descriptions. Average of ~$20 a pour.
[Be Aware: Absinthe has a lot of Anise (licorice flavor with a numbing quality)] If you don t like licorice, this might not be the bar for you.
This was my first time having Absinthe. The bartender poured a little Absinthe into the glasses then placed a sugar cube on top of a slotted spoon. She poured the rest of the absinthe over the sugar and lit it on fire. To finish she pour a little water over the sugar and it all melted into the cup. It was a very cool presentation. The bartender gave us popcorn as a palate cleanser for trying the different absinthes.
I felt it was overpriced but a good experience.
A classic dive in Bourbon Street with historical significance. Specializes in absinthe but also serves beer and cocktails. Great place for people watching day or night.
I m a Absinthe fan and was elated to stumble onto this find! After looking over the various Absinthe opportunities, Butterfly Classic Absinthe (130 proof) was recommended. Drank traditionally, this was a highlight of my NOLA layover
I have been coming here for 30 years. This was my favorite bar. Now over priced and not that special.
Came here to try some absinthe . Trish the bartender is very rude . Next time I'm back in New Orleans i will take my business elsewhere unless trish is not there . Very rude and unprofessional .
If you like black licorice or sambocoa then this is a must stop..would love to know the name of absinthe used in the Bahamian...it was a good drink...then followed by mothers milk..omg i was happy all day
Such a cool find for my first taste of absinthe. Great bartender. Had a drink and still made noon mass
Real deal absinthe bar. A bit on the expensive side, but hey give it a try when you have an opportunity. Make sure you are a fan of liquorice.
Great bar, one of the best on Bourbon Street if not the best! Service can be slow, but the environment and drinks are worth the wait. Local craft beer offered, and they make a mean Ramos Gin Fizz!
Went to see some history in this almost two century joint and was met with mediocrity. Located on bourbon street and packed with people I thought the drinks could have been better but I suppose I expected too much after visiting other bars. Grimy and old but had a lot of character but not enough for me to visit again.
Hands down one of my top three favorite places in New Orleans. You have to visit this place not only for the ambience but the Absinthe!
Rude as hell- poor service, 20 people there and it took 20 mins for barmaid to ask for IDs and then she walked away before we could even respond, present, or order.
Been here a bunch of times as I live in NOLAW and used to work in the quarter. It's a great bar with great people. The only downside is it's very small.
Really is just another dive sports bar, didn't even go in.
So quirky and fun! Stopped in for a drink daytime and it was not too crowded. Night time was pretty packed, but met nice people. This is a tourist spot, but it's got charm.
I loved being able to have a nice glass of Absinthe while sitting in the courtyard of Pirate's Alley. A very nice experience.
Good service, but weak drink selection and it offers wafting smells of Bourbon Street to compliment it's dive-bar decor. Putting a uniform on your bartender doesn't class up your venue when seats are held together with tape.
They're very patient with you and describe all their drinks with patience, We enjoyed it !
From STL MO , HAPPY HALLOWEEN NOLA,
PRAYERS GOING OUT FOR ALL EFFECTED BY
KATRINA . I LOVE YA
Very cool experience. Interesting drinks. (Taste a lot like licorice) Staff was great and you get free popcorn!
I typically spend about $100 every time I come in here. I'm not a regular but I make it a point to stop in a couple times a year. I decided to stop by this last St. Patty's and was told I couldn't use the bathroom until I made a purchase. I told the "Bathroom attendant" that I was going to order drinks when I was finished in the bathroom but he refused. I walked in with 3 other people. 3 people that were standing at the bar waiting to be served. I made a decision to leave at that very moment.
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