Absinthe House Reviews

Good variety of absinthe with a good atmosphere. It's a bit expensive if you are on a budget but a must see if you can swing it. Proofs are all between 106-138.

Beautiful old French Quarter building with a fireplace and bartenders who know how to make a drink

Cool old bar with and interesting history. Overall a great place to try absinthe. They have a big variety of drinks to try. I had the butterfly classic and it was good. I m not a big fan of the anise flavor but still enjoyed trying the drink. The service was lack luster at best. He seemed put out and disinterested in serving me a drink. Maybe it s because I was alone and didn t represent a big bill. Besides the service, I enjoyed the lively atmosphere and good company of the other customers. I had a good time hanging out there.

Some prices on absinthe are insane, but the drinks are still good.

Cool historical environment. The absinthe is really gross, so beware! No refunds or drink changes accepted.

This is definitely the place to go for your first and last drink of the night. The bar and bartender were classy. The drink was great and worth the price for the experience and atomsphere.

This place is a national treasure. Yes it's expensive. Good Absinthe and even better Bloody Marie's!

Cool place. Old sports memorabilia all over the place. Got service pretty quick. The absinthe was of course awesome. Love NOLA!

Ambiance, great bartender, and absinthe done right.
And sip it, enjoy it. It's not a shot.

Favorite spot for a drink on Bourbon Street. In the heart of it but not crazy crowded. Order an absinthe frappe and watch the world stroll by.

Came here because of the bar crawl and that absinthe drink is no joke. it doesnt taste the best but it will do its job.

If you want Absinthe, this might be one of the best.

Spent the whole week having at last a drink in this place. It's usually busy and the music is not too loud unlike most places on Bourbon Street.

This place wins on atmosphere alone. The bartender was friendly, and made a good cocktail. I just wish the walls could talk, I bet their stories would be amazing.

The Old Absinthe House is a Haven in the midst of Mardi Gras insanity!!!

Not what I thought. It was a very expensive neighborhood bar. Asked for a shot of Absinthe and it was like 20$. That was off season.

It certainly had absinthe. Would I drink it all the time? No. But if you like black licorice and don't mind alcohol then this might just be the spot for you.

Terrible experience. Worst service I've ever had. Bartender yelled at us because she made a mistake with our bill. Crazy situation. Avoid this place. Lots of other places more than willing to take your money.

A must stop on Bourbon! I had the absinthe. $19 for a shot, but it took me back to 20s Paris. Or I was just really buzzed. Either way. Do.it.

Very cool atmosphere - crazy up front on Bourbon Street, but quiet and historic in the back

It's an absinthe bar on Bourbon Street. Our bartender was awesome. Lots of absinthe to choose from with all other drink options available.

I really like this bar, but not sure why. It is a round bar in a square building. Drinks are expertly made and they have a full bar, not like some places in more touristy areas that don't carry Tuaca. Tuaca is a must for me! Walls are full of business cards and, of course, they have absinthe!

Meh. This place is advertised as something special, but it's just another Bourbon Street joint. I wouldn't waste my time again - but I also wouldn't go back to Bourbon Street.

Just OK, was a "must try" on the absinthe. But wasn't expecting $20+ a drink

The place seemed ok as far as bars go, but their absinthe drink just tasted vile.

Great, great wee bar. Went there to toast a friend I've never met. Get strong, Simon.

Great spot. I usually go like once a month over here when I'm by the river walk

Very cool little bar. So much to look at! So many pictures and memories on the walls, and football helmets on the ceiling. I wanted to try absinthe for the first time, and this was definitely the place. The bartender seemed to be a bit annoyed with my lack of knowledge. She explained the menu like a recording. I can now say I've tried absinthe. I dont like it lol. Black licorice is not my thing. The process of making it was cool though! A $25 first and last experience.

My favorite place on Bourbon, go and definately try an absinthe.

Great history and vibe in this place...I discovered the flavor of absinthe is not my thing but the potency is well worth it..I think I remeber most of a great time forbthe rest if the night. Great bourbon st stop

An amazing, top shelf selection of absinthe. They prepare absinthe drinks in the traditional ritual. It is not a cheap place to drink, but considering the proof and the quality of the absinthe, you re getting what you pay for!

The bartender was knowledgeable about the different brands and their strengths and weaknesses.

If you love absinthe (I do) this is a must-visit while you re in New Orleans.

Great bar with lots of history. Friendly staff, classic cocktails. Order the Ramos Gin Fizz. Bathroom... Meh.

Slow service. Overpriced. Drinks didn't taste very good. Smells like old people have been sitting there forever. Can"t say I would return.

Well worn bar on Bourbon. They serve Absinthe of various makes, and do the whole schtick with burning a sugar cube and everything. Neat to go there once, but their drinks were very pricey (and this is not counting the Absinthe which we knew was going to be a little higher). In the end, we found better places in the French Quarters, but it was still worth the stop for a drink. Staff was so-so.

We were recommended to go here by a waiter at a local restaurant, we were looking forward to enjoying a drink here. Went to go in and we were denied as our Ontario Canada drivers licences with our pictures were not accepted, the lady at the front wanted us to produce our Passports. The 4 of us are 49 to 54 years old. It wasn t worth the trouble if arguing as I would not spend my money here even if they let us in

Great old bar! Huge selection. Very cool atmosphere. Great bartender - saw her turn someone away who had been over-served - which I applaud.

Lets just say I did not remember much after my brief stop here.

The bartenders here are so dedicated to educating patrons on how absinthe is prepared! If you're not sure of something, ask, and if you order a non-cocktail, sit back and appreciate being talked through it. In the madness of Bourbon St, this sipping liquor is a respite, while offering a slightly different door to insanity

Great experience in an old establishment with lots of history. Cool football helmets hanging from the ceiling too.. check it out!

Great local bar, one of the oldest in the city. No live music but it's also never all that packed, great for just hanging out.

Unfriendly Barkeeper and extraordinary expensive Drinks in plastic cups. Never again.

Ordered a traditional absinthe drinks and got the full experience from our server. She was awesome.

The history of this place is very very cool. I'm told Mark Twain used to drink here. The absinthe is prepared traditionally here and you pay a price for it. Definately order one to share, even if you don't like it. It's very cool to watch them make.

Don't let the look of this place, from the outside keep you from the experience. The absinthe here does contain wormwood, so these are sipping drinks, not shots.

Historical Bourbon Street bar. Great service. Convivial conversation.

Decent cocktails for sure. Good experience. Just over priced along with every other place on Bourbon Street.

Beautiful absinthe bar in the back - try a whole flight!

Unique place with a cool experience but absenthe is very expensive

Ordered the absinthe, they lit it on fire. It was amazing.

Cool old bar ordered some crappy absinthe since you can't get the good French stuff in the states

I walked into this place my first night in NOLA having no idea what it was. It was dim and quiet (unlike any other bar) so I walked in. It ended up being my regular spot while in town. The bartender Sam was amazing, drinks were great, ambiance was exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely be visiting on my next trip.

Fun back story, but it's just a watering hole. The drinks were all right

Popped in on my visit there for Mardi Gras just to grab a beer people was nice the bar was cool looking

A little disappointed in the way they served the absinthe. Had to ask that it not be set on fire :(

This is my go to spot in the French Quarter for end of the night drinks. Great service, open air atmosphere.

The Cajun food was good. I would stay away from the shell fish especially on a Monday.

Ive only tried absinthe once previous to this encounter. I had a lot of questions about it, but our bartender was extremely knowledgable. This is a TRUE absinthe house. The drink is prepared traditionially and its very cool to see. It has a strong "black liqourish" flavor so be prepared. Has a slightly different effect than your traditional liqours. All in all a unique experience. I would recommend 100%.