The only bar that I’ve ever experienced where you don’t even have to go inside to be yelled at by one of their bar tenders. We were passing by walking on the street when one of their bartenders yelled at our group and said she “wasn’t moving and we were going to have to go around her”, all of my group did except for me since I was already on the side of her. I moved the garbage out of my way to pass thinking that I could be out of her way enough. She yelled again that “I was the most entitled person ever” and she was “tired of tourist coming to HER city and trashing it” (we’re all from New Orleans or sounding areas, but not even the point).. obviously not friendly to tourist so I would not advise anyone from out of town, there are 100% better bars. New Orleans is a very welcoming place, we love tourists and are very appreciative when they choose this city as their destination. I saw another review about a blonde bartender that was very rude, I would bet that it was the same one. We take pride in our hospitality industry, don’t go here for the New Orleans experience because THIS is not who we are!

We visited this establishment on 8.26.23 with intentions to see the library bathroom this place is known for. Turns out the bathroom was out of order with a sign reading “Out of Order. See Bartender.” Totally fine! We were not upset (how could you be?). We decided to stay and have a drink. I was curious to know the story behind this library bathroom and when I asked the bartender, she screamed at me stating “can’t you read the sign?” The screaming continued for a good minute and the whole bar was staring at me. To say I was humiliated is a complete understatement. I come from 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry and would NEVER treat a patron this way. If New Orleans has a category for Worst Bartender, the short blonde at this establishment would win!
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

I went into the bar to use the restroom and the bartender shouted to me that I needed to buy a drink to use the restroom. The music was loud so I shouted back that I wanted 'crown', she said she couldn't hear me, so I repeated myself, using my right hand above my head to indicate "crown", I repeated this twice ( because she supposedly couldn't hear me )...then she proceeded to tell me that if I was going to shout at her, I could leave and go next door to Molly's..which I'd exactly what I did. Rude and unprofessional. Even one of her customers came outside to check on me after that happened and even he said that was uncalled for. I will not return and I will share this experience with everyone that asks for suggestions for bars, since I am also in the service industry in NOLA.

Was excited to go here as it’s my first time in New Orleans and had heard good things. I walked in with my friends and walked around to check the place out. Unfortunately I proceeded to hear the bartender with red glasses and grey hair complain to someone at the bar about how “oh great & this is why she doesn’t work Fridays” and then was overtly rude to two girls in the group when they proceeded to inquire about drink specials. There were maybe a total of 10 people in the bar. Needless to say we left and won’t be returning. Perhaps don’t put her on Fridays anymore

I was super excited when I saw the "Magners" sign and forced my friend to stop. She was gonna drink but the bartender was so rude to both of us she opted not to. Then the bartender continued about a one drink minimum for everyone essentially requiring my friend to buy a drink she wasn't interested in. When she asked if I wanted to close or open a tab, and I said close she raised her voice and was insistent I open a tab. Overall the experience was just lacking and it wasn't busy to elicit any kind of attitude. It's a dive bar but service shouldn't dive too.

The bartender refused us service because we only had our Canadian drivers licences and not our passports. She claimed it was law in the USA that we have to show our passport as ID. No other bar in town said this and other bartender told us that was not true. Especially the fact both the canadian and USA governments tell you not to carry your passport on your person as you travel, always leave it locked in a safe place. And also my enhanced license let’s me enter the USA without a passport

Great little dive bar. Met a wonderful Aussie bartender who slung you cold ones, had a quick wit and funny sense of humor. I don't remember her name but she was also kind enough to give a bunch of tourists ideas of other things to do and see despite our inability to coherently string a proper sentence together (bachelor party). Drinks were not expensive, location is right in the middle of everything else and they have a pool table. Check it out if you want a quick drink without fuss.

A pretty good selection of drinks, the Car bomb was my favorite & they have a selection of drinks that are only $5. They have a pool table which is a nice change of pact from most bars on Bourbon Street to sit & relax instead of just sitting at the bar, the bathroom is different too in the sense it's hidden in the book shelf in the back. Jukebox has a pretty wide variety of rock songs. The bartenders were real pleasant as well.

Jamie literally is the best person I have ever met. My boyfriend got pickpocketed during Mardi Gras and she made this bar a safe place for us to figure out our next move. Gave us advice and shelter. Hugged us and told us everything would be okay. Honestly wouldn’t have made it through without her. If you happen to get her as a bartender please give her the biggest tip and treat her like the angel she is!

Bartender V unfriendly. And audibly upset she needed to make us 3 different variety of shots. So, you want a dive with a dive of a bartender…? You got it. Plus when one of us had to use the restroom she yelled at another patron to shut up when he was trying to tell us where it was, as if we were not allowed. If you’re off Bourbon, keep strolling over to The Dungeon.

ducked into the bar from the rain. place was near empty at 6:30pm. bartender acted very inconvenienced about our arrival. tried to be upbeat and witty to improve her mood. that backfired and she was rude and went to the other end of the bar and ignored us. closed our tab and walked 2 doors down to molly’s and had a delightful evening.

Best dive bar we've been to in a long time. Bartender (don't recall her name) had a "don't mess with me attitude" but was attentive to every patron who walked in. The regulars here were even helpful with suggestions for us (live music, restaurants, sightseeing).
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

If you're a fan of dive bars, mystique, or rock/metal, do yourself a favor and go here. As far as I know 24/7 or perhaps I didn't stay late/early enough. More of a lowkey vibe. Watching a friend try and find the bathroom after ingesting some psychoactive substances (off property of course) was quite entertaining

Very very rude individual behind the bar. Regardless of my sincere apologies for having to ask where the pool table triangle was, she still yelled and acted like I was stupid. I paid for one drink and tipped 35% in hopes that it would make the bartender be nicer, but it did not work. Stay away from this bar.

Had a great time here in a dive bar setting, shooting pool and enjoying reasonably priced drinks. $5 in the jukebox got us 25 songs! OMG the bathroom entrance is so cool. Its like a fake library with hidden doors. Bartenders and patrons were friendly.
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

If you gotta watch the Saints lose a playoff game while you’re on vacation, this is at least the spot to do it. Bartender was super nice and fast, drink deals were excellent, and the locals there were kind and fun (right up until that stupid no-call, but even I wasn’t fun after that).

I'm not a local, but this bar is definitely free of all of the tourist garbage that I see here. Prices are great and the bartenders are helpful and nice. I love the secret bathroom and the general vibe of the place too. Definitely going to come again when I visit NOLA in the future.

One of the last surviving rock/ metal bars in the quarter. It's dimly lit atmosphere and bartenders hard as coffin nails makes Toulouse dive one of my first loves. And I will continue venturing back here for as long as they keep Omnium gatherum on the juke box.

Just off Bourbon, if you want a break from the crazy pop in here. I rate it high because it is the perfect bar for my tastes, no slushies or anything fancy, just a regular dive bar. Always fun watching someone new to the bar trying to figure out the bathrooms.

This place is awesome. We are from Chicago and they welcomed us with open arms. Issa was super nice and took care of us. Played 18 songs on the jukebox for $5 and shot some pool. Couldn’t have been much better. Drink prices were great too.

Very chill, no-frills location and less touristy than a lot of bars in the area. It was a nice place to stop for a drink and relax and escape the madness of Bourbon Street. The bartender was very friendly and chatted with us for a while.

First time in NOLA from Wisconsin…Best bar ever. Jess was bartending and made it so personable and friendly that we came back after the first time stopping here to see her again. Great service, great bartender. 10/10.

Lives up to its name. Decent beer selection with an awesome jukebox. Nice bartenders who were helpful recommending places to go and eat. Lots of locals were in and out. Kind of reminded me of my own dive bar at home.

This is my fave bar in NOLA! I’m planning a trip back in June and it’s one of my top 3 places I’m excited to re visit. The bartenders were so kind and cool & the atmosphere was awesome. Highly recommend …

Great bar with friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable and it’s a nice laid back place for a drink. They are currently open and have not been affected by Hurricane IDA except for the lack of people.

Stopped in on a random Thursday afternoon, met Isa , a beautiful vibrate young lady with an incredible personality and way better bar stories than I had. Just off Bourbon stop in and hear a good tale

Not as "divey" as I expected but they weren't crowded and they have a pool table without an hour long line. Comfortable, local atmosphere and my favorite part was the secret bookcase bathroom!!!

This is a great bar for getting away from the tourist crowd on Bourbon and the bartenders are always friendly and quick.
Price per person
$20–30
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Jamie is phenomenal!!!!!! Our friend got his wallet stolen and she went above and beyond to make him feel better, only due to the kindness in her heart. Oh, and the drinks are amazing too!!!

Jess is the best bartender! She’s so personable and will give you a laugh during her night shifts. Such a badass lady!
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The employees are rude and not welcoming at all. If the bartender gets your drink order wrong, they will kick you out for asking for the correct drink!!! No wonder this place is dead!!

Blonde bartender is the rudest, most unhinged thing I’ve ever seen. Literally screaming at people trying to buy drinks causing them to leave with almost no one in the bar. Weird vibe.

Stopped here after a concert around 3am and had an amazing time. Candy was working and is an amazing bartender. Awesome drinks, not super expensive! Get a Bloody Mary.

If I wanted my bartender to stare aimlessly into space for 10 minutes while I waited patiently for a beer I'd just go back to the Midwest where everyone is on opiates.

Liked the break from the crowds on Bourbon. They have a pool table and play hard Rock on the 'jukebox'. It's a dive and I like it. Reasonable prices for good drinks.

Service was horrible which is bad enough but then the drinks suck oh hellllll no, should've realized when only two other customer's we're there during Mardi Gras

We popped in for a drink. We got the midnight potion, it was $5 and strong and tasted exactly like cough syrup but got the job done. Would come here again.

This place was very cool. Bathroom is behind a book shelf.The bartender,she was amazing.She made the best Moscow mule I've ever had.definitely going back.

Juke box was in a Coffin. It played a variety of Rock. Pool table. Great atmosphere.
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

On the surface, not impressive. But, spend some time and you will want to return!
Price per person
$20–30
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Nice place to relax, have a drink and play pool. Drinks are ok in price compared to other places. See if you can find the secret bathroom.

One if my favorite bars in the country. Best juke box in the world! Pool table, poker machines, and local prices right off of bourbon st.

Place rocks! Best jukebox in the quarter! Bartenders are the best!
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The bathroom is what stood out for me lol.. bookshelf hidden door. Place was chill, bartender was cool. There's a pool table, & games.

Probably the best bar in the area! Cool dive bar with great vibes, great music, and friendly people. The bartender, Katie is the best!

Great bar with awesome staff. Prices ain't bad. Music and vibe makes me feel like I'm back in the 90s with the Industrial and Metal.

Sometimes you need a break from the rush traffic, this is a good one to go to, drinks are cheaper, pool table and not as loud music

Great bar, bartender was super friendly and has the best drink prices around Bourbon Street. A hidden gem, would truly recommend.

Very unique place! The stage features great bands and the cocktails are creative and tasty. One of my best memories in that city!

Good bar, good jukebox and....... the best part was trying to find the bathroom! haha just go and you will understand what I mean

It's one of my two favorite spots in the quarter Toulouse dive and Molly's on Toulouse friendliest neighborhood bars in a quarter

Bartendress black hair very distrspectful
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

The best bar off bourbon. Coolest bathroom, and amazing bartenders... if I don't stop here on a NOLA visit, I didnt visit NOLA

Love this bar! Best jukebox ever. Cool bartenders and awesome owners. A definite throwback to local unique drinking places.

Definite captures the character of the Quarter. Service is always great. Especially the sweetheart the works Monday nights.

Be careful, I was pickpocketed in this bar by an individual name Alicia Tijernia that stole over $5,000 from my accounts.

Great "just off Bourbon" dive. Dimly lit with a great jukebox. One of the few places with metal on their offline jukebox.

Issa was so nice and such a fun bartender. The place was so chill compared to the rest of bourbon! Issa made our night!

Always the BEST duck off spot in the quarter! Just right if bourbon… get away from the shenanigans do yourself a favor.

Issa was an amazing bartender! Super sweet and had some great hair. Awesome music and loved this experience overall

Looking for the bathrooms? Find them behind a secret bookcase. Pool table. Quiet joint 1/2 block off Bourbon. Go!

Small, but awesome rock dive bar! Have fun finding the bathroom! Had a great time with Jess as our bartender.

The best dive bar on bourbon. If you want to get off the main Street and enjoy a cocktail, this is the place.

Such a cool dive bar!! Coffin jukebox, skull mirrors and a bookcase door to get into the bathroom! So fun!!

If I could give less than 1 star I would. I've never been the only patron in a bar and insulted like I was.

This is my kinda dive bar. Love the atmosphere and the decor. And who doesn’t like hidden bookshelf doors.

Best sounding jukebox with lots of underground music. Melvins, DK, Primus, Sabbath, Ministry, Sepultura.

Great little spot for cheap drinks and pool. Off Bourbon street so the people watching can be fun too.

Great place especially when Beverly the bartender is working. Very welcoming and pretty fast service.

It was a fun time. Pool table is amazing and so it the staff
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Bookcase Bathroom. Super cool. Rock'n'roll bar with a HUGE selection on the jukebox! I loved it.

Fun dive bar! Pool table, secret bathroom, cheap drinks! Wandered in here on Mardi Gras.

Really laid back atmosphere with solid prices and friendly bartenders. Check ‘em out!

My favorite bar in Nola. Evil Bob is well Evil. Lol Go and try the worst shot ever!

Easily one of the best places to have a great time. Huge thank you to Jess and Zoe.

Good bar with friendly staff. Considered to be a locals bar in the French Quarter.

Cool place, cheap drinks! Played a couple games of pool next to a wall of skulls.

Great locals bar with decent prices compared to rip off bourbon a few yards away

Stopped in to get out of the torrential downpour, ended up staying for hours.

Very rude bartender to me and my friends who bought a lot of drinks with tip

Music was like death metal or something. Five bar for sure, but not my vibe.

Bartenders were awesome. Everything was priced great. Can't wait to go back

Rudest bartender I’ve ever met. The place was empty and I can guess why

Great atmosphere, bartender was very attentive. Got a great T-shirt too

Typical dive bar in New Orleans. Decent drink prices and great company.

Nice chill little place just off Bourbon Street. The name says it all.

Cheap drinks and cool decor. Bookcase bathroom doors are fantastic.

Great bartenders, cheap beer, just off bourbon street on Toulouse.

Cheap drinks, friendly people great jukebox selection, pool table.

Very divey
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Must go the restroom while you are here. You can thank me later.

Great sound system and music, best in the area imo. Cider too!

Our bartender, Kat, was amazing! The atmosphere was great!!

Our favorite bar in NOLA, love the juke box, awesome staff

Great bar with a rockin' Juke Box, and amazing bartenders!

Superb metal jukebox. Tranquility off bourbon st calamity

Great place to hang off bourbon street. Quiet and chill.

A nice dive bar to get away from the chaos right outside

Best bar in the entire world! Looking out for chris!!!!!

Great little place. Love the bathrooms. Beer only $4!