21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane

This is the place to be for live music from local musicians. They do not charge a cover which is fantastic. But it's great to tip the band and show your support that way. The cocktails they make here are very unique. And I had a great conversation with the bartender about how they keep pushing the envelope of different blends and tastes for their customers. Their menu of their mixed drinks is constantly evolving with new offerings. Went to see Marty Peters in the party meters and they did not disappoint. They are a premier jazz band.

Cheapest beers near Bourbon St. AND fantastic music!! No cover, good seating. This will be a staple for years to come when I visit Nola.

Awesome cocktails. Probably the best in the French Quarter. Plus great music. Which was surprising do to it being a weekday. Usually they save headlines for weekend crowds. But not here. Dr Sic killed for over 2 hours. Had people walking over from Royal due to the crowd forming. Such a great night.

Heart of New Orleans- great atmosphere, good bartenders and in the midst of the party a low key atmosphere. Just lovely!

Some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. Our bartender Susan was great. We’ll be back next time!

The drinks and atmosphere were great. They had a live jazz band on Sunday night. It was a lively crowd.

The 21st Amendment Bar is a delightful gem nestled in the heart of New Orleans, known for its vibrant atmosphere and captivating live jazz performances. As soon as you step through the doors, you are greeted by a warm, inviting ambiance that perfectly captures the essence of the city’s rich musical heritage. The bar boasts an impressive selection of craft cocktails and local beers, making it an ideal spot for unwinding after a long day of exploration. The bartenders are not only skilled mixologists but also incredibly friendly, eager to recommend drinks tailored to your tastes. The menu features a variety of small plates that complement the beverages beautifully, allowing you to savor the flavors of New Orleans while enjoying the lively tunes. As for the live jazz, it’s truly the heart and soul of the 21st Amendment Bar. Each performance showcases talented musicians who bring their passion and artistry to the stage, creating an electric atmosphere that draws you in. Whether you’re swaying to the rhythm or simply soaking in the sounds, the music enhances the overall experience, making it a memorable night out. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the 21st Amendment Bar is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy great drinks, delicious food, and live jazz in a welcoming setting. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture that New Orleans is famous for. Highly recommended!

Small bar can hold maybe 50ppl. Live Jazz even on Sunday. Drinks are very strong here! Bartender and security were very kind and easy to talk to.

Great drinks, great bartenders (Amy & Bryan), and certainly some great music. Come in here several times during any given stay in NOLA and have never, ever been disappointed. Keep in mind, no food but eat first or afterwards once you've enjoyed the hospitality and good jams.

My wife and I were staying at the Ritz for a company staff retreat I was attending, and we were looking for bars in close vicinity to walk for a drink after my scheduled events were completed. On the first night, we walked down Iberville to the 21st Amendment located at the La Louisiane. Obviously, attending a bar that pays tribute to the Prohibition era, where craft cocktail-making reached a new level, was intriguing to me. When you consider it only a couple of blocks walk from the hotel where I was staying, then the choice was obvious. Walking inside the maroon-colored walls and Prohibition-era-like design, with its chandelier, produces a cozy environment that has a cool vibe due to the live music playing on any given night, featuring various genres. The bar also features a back lounge area with velvet curtains, providing a more intimate drinking experience. At the bar area, a flat-screen TV plays movies, typically from the 1980s and 1990s, such as Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, which was playing the night we visited. I didn't quite get the sense that I had gone back in time to the Prohibition era, but it's a fun, relaxing bar with great bartenders making great cocktails such as the Cochin de Lait, comprising bacon-fat-washed bourbon, China China, and Taverna. This cocktail was quite a strong drinking experience. I ordered one other cocktail that was Manhattan-inspired La Louisiane, consisting of rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's bitters, and chocolate walnut bitters. 21st Amendment was a solid first choice for a nightly bar during our most recent trip to the French Quarter in NOLA. The cocktails alone are fantastic and the vibes are chill without being rambunctious like some of the bars half a block down on Bourbon Street.

Amazing. All the way around! First off, Colin at the bar was Impressive as heck...took my order of 9 drinks and didn't blink, just went to makin them and dished them out without me having to repeat any of the order. I was Not expecting that! The band, Harty Peters and the Parking Meters were Fantastic...very talented and charismatic. Fun! The whole vibe was on point and everyone there was lovin it. Very glad I recommended this place for our crew of 10!

21st is a wonderful bar to listen to excellent jazz music. The venue is small and loud so you will most likely be sharing a table or standing for a bit. We luckily scored a table and yes we shared it with another couple. Jazz is king here but so are their craft cocktails. We were in a Paloma mood and our spicy and not-too-spicy palomas were perfect. Do check out their cocktail menu it is impressive. What is equally impressive is their service Even though the bartenders really mixologists were slammed they moved through the orders quickly and I think I only waited a few minutes for each round. The band that night was high energy and got the crowd amped up and dancing. They even played a bluesy/jazz version of a Bruce Springsteen song! We will definitely return on our next visit.

We tried to get in here the night before and the place was packed so we couldn't get in. Seems like it's a lot easier during the day to get in everywhere. When we first arrived it was pretty empty. They had this amazing band starting to play. By the time the second song was played they had drawn a large crowd and the place was hopping. They had a terrific drink selection and we enjoyed some unique cocktails. I would absolutely come back. I sure did fall in love with NOLA!!

Overall: This is a fun, music focused jazz bar near Bourbon Street. The music is awesome. Drinks and service are decent, but you pay a premium for proximity to the tourist zone. It ends up being pretty good if you can find a seat. Drinks: 3 Service: 4 Value: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Drinks: Drinks were pretty standard. I had an old fashioned. They seem to have a decent selection of beer and wine as well. Service: The bartender was quick and attentive. He and the bouncer man the entire place, so it can be a lot for them to manage, but they do it well. Value: Drinks are expensive, $15-20 each. But you do get a show with it, so overall I think it evens out. Atmosphere: The music is the reason to come here. They had a 4 piece jazz band playing while we were there and they were excellent. This is a small venue with only a few tables and bar seats. There's a small room with couches and another table in the corner, but it's out of view of the band.

This bar was clean, service was prompt and we found some of the best music here. Well worth stopping by for a drink.

One of my favorite "joints" for an excellent evening of LIVE entertainment, great libations, and usually a "smart", chill crowd. Great place for after dinner too, located a 1\2 block from Bourbon Street. Friendly, professional bartenders that make excellent cocktails. My brother and I swear we had the best Old Fashioned cocktail of our lives there. (Thank you for introducing us to Russell's Bourbon!) It is a small place so if you score a table ( share if you must) don't leave! Music is always authentic and interesting. A MUST location when I am in the Big Easy. Sadly it closes at midnight! ( small mention I found funny : one night the TV behind the bar had on The Big Lebowski with French subtitles..not that you could hear it over the crowd\music.....just so New Orleans cool)

When we came here last year, Brian was our bartender who made us some stellar drinks, and we were thrilled to see that he's still here. This place truly represents one of the many things that make this city so special and unique. Our bartender Amy was fantastic and we loved the performance by a talented local singer named Lynn Drury. Its vibe is so unique and welcoming which is why we love coming here every time we stay at the Mazarin Hotel where it's located.

I was expecting a speakeasy type vibe and I was let down. The place is cute and our drinks were good. One of the bartenders was in his phone the entire 45minutes we were there. The place had a live band which was nice. I most likely won't go back.

This was one of my favorite bars in NOLA. The bartender was so nice and fun to watch. We asked them questions about what they were making and they were really excited to tell us all about it. It was a smaller bar and it luckily wasn't very busy. They had live jazz music and the duo was great! I wish I got their names so I could find them on social media. They sang an original song called "Is a Bat a Bird"? and I am still singing it 3 days later. The drinks were delish. I ordered The Frenchy and it was soooo tasty. It was like a pink lemonade champagne combo. My fiancé got the la panier de pommes and he loved it! I'd 100% come back here.

This place is a beautiful gem of a spot. Love everything about it. We walked in to a small band and the vibes are great. Casual but warm. Bartender was super pleasant and engaging. I wish we would have found it sooner in our trip.

Love a good live music! We heard 21st Amendment plays great music across from waiting in line for ACME! My husband wanted to go into this Jazz Bar for the music they were playing. The band was Big Mike and they were great. The saxophone player was phenomenal!!! The main guy Mike was such a great vocalist , he can sing!! We got seatings at that bar and had to order some drinks! I forgot the names of these drinks but they were delicious!!

We go here every Mardi Gras with friends. Nice hole in the wall joint. Very small, only like 3 tables but we always seem to get the little private room in the back, which is nice for a small group! Drinks are good but a little pricey. Always have a great jazz band!

Cute bar off which sits across Acme, which is another famous spot in NOLA for oysters. You can swing by here grab a couple of drinks before grabbing a bite to eat. We ordered a couple of Emma Noella's, which were really good. While we were there, they had a live jazz band, which was enjoyable. The bartender was also really nice always. It sits the main area of things so easy to swing by and hop to your next adventure.

We stopped in this tiny bar to take a break from walking. When I say tiny, I mean it! There were 2 high top tables and seating at the bar, but that was it! However, the cocktails were delicious, the bartender (I can't remember her name but she had short red hair) was super sweet and helpful and recommended an absolutely delicious drink- Going Pear Shaped. It had gin, pear rosemary honey, lemon, and ginger beer. It was bright and refreshing! My husband also enjoyed his drink. We heard a pretty nice jazz trio while we were in there. Definitely check them out if you prefer smaller, quieter settings!

The 21st Amendment was ratified in 1933 and repealed the 18th Amendment which mandated a prohibition on alcohol. This place originally opened as a hotel and restaurant until the 1990s. It was also previously owned by New Orleans' most notorious mobsters, Diamond Jim Moran and Carlos Marcello. This is a smaller and more intimate bar in the French Quarter. We came at around 5pm and it was not super loud like what you would hear a block away on Bourbon Street. They have live music everyday and Joe Kennedy was amazing (this was our second time watching him perform during our trip). My first drink was the la louisiane ($15) which was spirit forward but balanced. I enjoyed the hints of sweet vermouth and it was a really good drink. My second drink was the frenchy ($15) which was bright and refreshing. The lemon twist oils gave off great aromas and it was very easy to drink. My third drink was the true story ($15) which had strong notes of the maraschino liqueur and the orange twist oils. The vibes were immaculate with the chill vibe and the relaxing live jazz music. I don't know what it's like here at night but if you come earlier in the evening it's wonderful.

We had a coupon from our hotel for 2 free drinks at our choice of a handful of different places in the French Quarter. We waited until our final night in New Orleans to utilize it. We are so glad we did. This place was super cute, cozy and fun and and had great cocktails. It was so enjoyable we had two cocktails on top of our freebies. My wife had the Frenchy while I had the La Lousiane...fabulous! Don't hesitate to visit this place!

Incredible experience! Stopped in here following a team conference in town, and I was not disappointed. The venue is intimate but the talent and bartenders are phenomenal. Had a few mint juleps, well made, and the band was highly enjoyable. This experience beats any other experience on Bourbon Street or around. Highly recommend as a woman traveling solo - let the bar know they take care of you.

This place was a little ducked off from Bourbon Street but it was still a good fine. They only had one bartender and it wasn't the biggest bar but she tried her best to make sure everybody had the attention they needed. They had live music there and the lady who was singing was really good. There were people who were there just for that basically, and I noticed that because when she stopped they left. Which is okay, it was really good entertainment. She did her thing! The spot is not really super big, there's not a lot of seating, so you will have to stand. But just keep that in mind and just go for a drink and stop in and then come back out. It's right across from acme so if you know you know.

Great craft cocktails and a fun atmosphere. We had the Negroni and the sereni tea which we both unique variations. You should try this place.

What a delightful space. Intimate and cozy great music and cocktails band is top notch and wait staff are. On their game. Location is in the middle of the action but also not typical bar.

Quaint bar with tons of flair. Visited twice while in town. Bartenders were quick, music was great!

Fabulous hidden gem half a block from Bourbon Street! "Hole in the wall" with blues bands and honest cocktails. "La Louisiana" is their version of an Old Fashioned made with Sazerac Rye. Addictive! No food. Just a place to chill and listen to good music. Bar service was also fantastic!

Came here on a Thursday night and really enjoyed it! It's pretty small but wasn't super packed and had live music. We met some really nice locals there and the drinks were delicious! I had a gin based drink (it started with the word comfy but i can't remember the full name) and my fiancé had the presidente. Both were delicious and full of rich/ complex flavors!

Fast and attentive service! Solid pours in the drinks and the bartender customized a drink to one of my friend's request. A little loud of there is a band, but that's New Orleans

Go to 21st Amendment for great cocktails, great service, and fun music. You're in the right place if you enjoy these things. Sit at the bar, or at one of the few high tops. I enjoyed the perennial favorite Dr. Sick Trio (violin, bass, guitar) a nice mix of swing jazz and good humor, and wholly entertaining. I enjoyed my drinks: Lion's Tail bourbon drink, and a French 75 with gin! Top notch bar service here! I look forward to my next visit!

This is just the ONLY real bar to gang out in if you're in the FQ- this is a bar lover's bar and the bartender (lovely and talented woman) is a bar lover's bartender. Music and vibes and killer cocktails- Try them all but I'll suggest the "Who wants a Peanut" - they infuse their own spirits to get that nutty flavor and aroma Dr Sic was playing when we were there last and he's fantastic.

Great service and great music. Amber and the Sweet Potatoes were great and the staff was fantastic.

We just got into New Orleans and were looking for a place to chill that wasn't on bourbon street. We stumbled upon this bar an hour before close. There were only 8 other patrons in the place and a lovely band playing. We sat at the bar and ordered wine. Prices were typical ($10 a glass for Malbec). This is one of my favorite places I have visited on my trip simply due to the relaxing environment and the chance to be able to listen to a jazz band without my ears being destroyed. Cash only!

This is a swanky little bar to stop into for great live music. Friendly bartender & great cocktails. My friend from NYC who moved to NOLA few months ago was playing here on Easter Sunday. It's very small & on nice days open air to the sidewalk. It has a few round high top tables & bar seating. When I arrived it was standing room only. We got 2 Frenchy's to start & then I switched to just Prosecco. I finally snagged a seat after the bar after the band's second set & then a table by the band as they began their 3rd set. Quite an enjoyable afternoon. The place has an old fashioned speakeasy vibe & is more upscale in nature.

Always great music and great drinks!!! My favorite place in NOLA. I am always pleasantly surprised by the varied musical talent this place brings in.

Amy is one of the BEST bartenders I've ever had, and I went to college in Wisconsin. If you want a small bar with good music and good people, this is the place!

We could hear the band as we were walking down the street. As soon as we walked into the bar we were greeted by the bar staff and handed a menu. The entire menu sounded delicious! The bar staff was friendly and accommodating. The music is loud but there is seating in the bar area and off to the side. We ordered the cigars and marmalade and the coffee drink, both were amazing. The bar tenders were open to conversation and it was a great experience.

Small, with live music. Great bartenders. Strong drinks. Got to hear big Joe Kennedy play. Slow Friday afternoon

I frequently stop at 21st Amendment-- nice little speakeasy in the Quarters + they often have a live band playing when they're open. Drinks have always, always been great each time I've been. Service is always great as well! The owner is super inviting. This is a perfect place to grab drinks w| your boo before or after hitting the streets.

Best place to feel safe and engage with tourists that just want to enjoy this small and cozy jazz slice of heaven. Amazing musicians. Bar service almost perfect. If you want to hear some of the best music and feel why New Orleans is safe on bourbon street then start here and I Kronos you leaving is difficult. Perfect for small groups and couples. Singles and La Reg e groups won't find room here. Very limited seating. But located at entrance to Bourbon street. You will see lots here !! Happening on the street and inside this friendly bar and jazz.

Small bar, music is too loud well over 100 dbA. The bartenders and drinks were good along with prices.

Stopped in because Yelp recommends stopping by. It is a cool little bar. There was live entertainment which was very cool. I think they played all original music. I ordered a Riesling from the menu. Nope. We don't have it Ok. how about a Stella Artious!? Nope we don't have it. Ugh Every bar should have the drinks on the menu

We stumbled upon this small spot off Bourbon to end our evening with live music. It was a totally unexpected, intimate space with a live band playing such good music. The drinks were good, the service was fine, all within a stone's throw of Bourbon Street.

At first glance getting caught in a drizzle strolling through the French Quarter was not as romantic as it should have been, and already disillusioned by Bourbon Street there was zero notion of taking cover anywhere near. But then our hero MB followed sounds of music hoping for jazz, and it started to pour just as we came to The 21st Amendment at La Louisiane where the band was finishing up a hoppy bluegrass tune. Good enough. It really was the live music flowing out of the warm open air bar that set a relaxed ambiance and had us tipping $20 a song, but an attractive Asian-mixed bartender in a spaghetti strap and a pinup-pretty redhead donning a retro hair-scarf starred better in our minds than any band, serving up glamorous prohibition era renditions of old fashioneds, gin & tonics, & mezcal. A cut above all other service received in New Orleans, plus introducing my man to gin out of a vintage gasoline-esqe tin can, they're definitely ones to remember, alongside cocktails. Naturally finding my way to Manhattans I had to order their namesake, La Louisiane, made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's Bitters, chocolate walnut bitters & absinthe rinse: which is pretty much a dressed up Manhattan and much more delicious. Romance found & my favorite cocktail of NOLA 2022. Filling up now, the band leader went around with their tip jar but skipped us as we were in over $100 in music tips alone. We left right when the rain stopped as the stuffy fog lifted off the street and drew more passerby in: perfect timing. Thank you for the perfect afternoon.

Great bartenders and music. I stumbled upon them and stayed for two sets of pianist Hoe Kennedy. TOTALLY recommend. It's a place for real jazz lovers.

Phenomenal bar tenders! Craft cocktails in the full tradition of New Orleans history! The bartender was awesome! Loved to watch his ply art! Our drinks were great and the jazz was flying off the shelf. Another great find in an amazing city.

Wonderful atmosphere, quality drinks, good music, friendly bartender. What more do we need?

Hubby and I came in last night for drinks and music. Ended up staying longer than we thought. The atmosphere was great, Amy the bartender was amazing, the music was good. We had such a good time. The drinks were a little pricey, however, they were worth it! Highly recommend checking this place out.

What a disappointment. We went Thursday at 10:30, since their posted hours were until Midnight, but they had just closed after last-call. Posted hours and Google were incorrect; it happens. We really wanted to try it, and came back on Friday 10PM just as the music had wrapped up and some tables opened. The chalkboard "Drink Special" was the $13 Classic Hurricane. After sitting a bit at the dirty table, it seemed orders were at the bar only. There was one frazzled bartender there working solo, hurriedly cleaning glassware. I ordered a Hurricane, but got a "Nope". I didn't understand the reason, but they said they didn't want to do that(?). It was weird. No alternatives, no menu, just a really strong "I'm overwhelmed and not making drinks" vibe. We sat for a bit, watched Godfather on the TV, figured there was something off about the place, then left. No shortage of bars here -- the kind where they make cocktails.

Stopped into 21st Amendment At La Louisiane on Thursday evening. Enjoyed a few of their signature cocktails prior to dinner. Quality: They made the best cocktail I had during my stay in New Orleans. Smoke On The Bayou, a mezcal drink which used tobacco bitters to add even more smokiness to the alcohol. I was also a big fan of their Lions Tail, a bourbon drink that was sweet and tart. A good escape from the sugar laden chaos of Bourbon Street drinks. Quantity: Strong and tasty cocktails. Value: $13 for Cocktails. $7-$9 for Beers. Ambiance: 21st Amendment At La Louisiane is a cocktail bar right on the edge of Bourbon Street. In an area filled with dives and frozen drinks, they provide a classier cocktail oasis. When we visited, a pianist was playing some traditional pop while The Untouchables played on the television. There is some space at the bar, a few high-tops, and some tables outside. Black and white pictures of famous performances filled the open spaces on the walls. Crowd: Despite seeming small, the space works well and always draws a crowd. Service: Fantastic bartenders who were extremely efficient. Parking: Next to a parking garage.

Collyn is a beast of a bartender. Great ambience, great live music, perfect vibes. Drinks were mixed perfectly, quickly. Other dive bars wish they could dive this deep.

The 21st Amendment is quite significant... it repealed the end of the 18th Amendment; the prohibition of alcohol was over. This reinstated freedom allows us to seek out the best watering holes and celebrate the 21st Amendment without even realizing it... AND what better way to pay tribute to the 21st Amendment than opening a bar that honors this prodigious right. We first walked into the 21st Amendment (the bar) years ago for the first time; a band just wrapped up their performance for the night and the next band wasn't due for an hour, so most of the people seated around the bar were emptying out and we took the opportunity to grab a spot at the bar. With the bar being empty for the most part, we chatted up with the bartender that directed us to a couple drinks that were right up our alley; my wife got a FRENCHY and I had the EVANGELINE... granted the Frenchy was good, it was the Evangeline stole our attention. The venue is on the small side; quite small BUT this is just the charm I needed compared to the jazz bars by Frenchman Street. The place has a U-shaped bar on one side and the band's area to perform on the other side of the room and a few high-top tables to be up close and personal with the band; it's tight but also has the right vibe to be away from the "kids" trying to get trashed and pretend to love the music; it gives us a chance to enjoy some really talented bands (AND they really do get some amazing bands). We sat and drank and then a band began to set up; we grabbed a seat at a hightop table, enjoyed more drinks, enjoyed a great night of amazing music and excellent drinks... we tried other popular bars but the touristy feel or shitty drinks was a turn-off and make us realize just how much we loved 21st Amendment (returned every night of our trip) The next year we returned again and were so happy to return to the bar on the first night; we arrived when the band took a break and were able to grab a bar seat. They were quite busy and my wife couldn't decide on what to drink but rather than the bartender help us, we met the owner (Angela) and what a gem this lady is. Super cool and laid back, no selling us, just acting "real" and made us love our favorite bar even more. Over the next few years, we've returned to NOLA many times... 21st Amendment is always the first night's bar stop. My wife and I even had a destination wedding in NOLA and we so excited to bring our small group to the bar; everyone loved the place, loved the drinks and of course loved the music. Fortunately (AND unfortunately), our favorite New Orleans band (Bon Bon Vivant) played here, but it was the night AFTER all our friends and family left town. Of course, you can jump in for a quick classic NOLA cocktail and watch 10 minutes of the showcased band and then move on... but I'd recommend slow down... pick something out of your comfort zone and open up your music tastes and have some fun... CHEERS !