Kajun's Karaoke Bar

Had the most fun I have had in a long time watching and participating in karaoke here. Such an inclusive and welcoming vibe. Great singers and silly performances alike. Feel blessed to have turned 50 at this place as the clock went from 11:59 to 12:00am. Pro tip go early when it’s quiet and watch how the place lights up! Worth the trip!

As the owner of Treme Luxury Experience, I brought a group of 10 guests to this establishment to support what I believed was a local, community-minded small business. Unfortunately, what we encountered was a completely unprofessional and disrespectful situation at the door. The security guard, David, refused to allow me inside because I didn’t have a physical ID on me, even though I presented my official tour guide license and clearly identified myself as the owner of the tour company. What made this experience even more upsetting was that I personally witnessed him allowing multiple people to enter without showing any ID at all. This felt personal, targeted, and unjustified. To be treated like this in front of my guests — guests I brought to support this business — was both embarrassing and unacceptable. I do my part to uplift and showcase New Orleans culture, but I cannot and will not support businesses that treat local professionals this way. I will never bring another tour group here again. If this is how they handle hospitality, I suggest others think twice before giving them their business.

Really great customer service. Had an awesome time at a bachelor party here, great emcee and atmosphere. We lost a disposable camera and they mailed it to us free of charge!

Bartender , think his name was Julian was VERY attentive . Made good drinks . Drinks are are reasonable priced and black gentleman at the door was really nice and recognized my niece’s 21st Bday . Only negative : if you actually like to sing long wait . Great entertainment otherwise !

So definitely not my choice for a bar but I'm better off knowing this place exists. Similar to most bars in New Orleans, I could've sworn I've been here before. Something about the patio seems really familiar? Glitch in the matrix, I don't know. So if you know me, karaoke and I do not mix. I've performed a total of 3 times in public in my life, and maybe 6 times period. It's just bad, and it takes an amount of alcohol I'm just not comfortable consuming in public. So how did I end up at a bar that exclusively does karaoke? Someone's birthday, as the DD no less. Still had a hella good time. The regulars got the party going early, then turned it up when the crowd got warmed up. Solo Linkin Park, WAP by the DJ and bouncer, Radiohead by a cowboy?! Props all around, we had a blast. My friend got to relive her early days with backup singers. Classic NOLA. Good basic bar food, lots of alcohol and even alt non alcoholic drinks. It's been awhile since I've hung out on St Claude, and it looks like it's coming up a little bit. There are a couple bars, restaurants, shops etc nearby worth checking out as well.

Dive bar but the karaoke DJ is great and the bartender is super sweet. Decent local beer options. Clientele is all over the map but not bad. Definitely a local's spot. Bathrooms are clean for a dive bar.

So much fun!!! The bartenders are awesome, Bella the dj was amazing and has an awesome voice, and everyone there was so friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to go back and song Black Velvet for y'all again! 😂😘♥️

Went here for a friend’s birthday. All I can say is I’m happy we were there in numbers. After a man grabbed me around the waist and another man wearing a vest covered in neo-nazi symbols came in and was welcomed at the bar, I wanted to leave this dump. If I could give it negative stars I would.

What a fun little dive. I must have passed this bar over a hundred times and never knew that it was here. A friend said that they had done karaoke here and my interest was piqued. We decided to end our night here and had an absolute blast. The night that we went there was live band karaoke which I'd never seen before, but rather enjoyed. We arrived while the band was still arriving/setting up and got to have a few drinks and check out the bar a bit before things got too crazy. It's cute inside and the bar is pretty well stocked (there were some pretty good name brands like Hendricks and Crown Royal). Our bartender was very kind, patient and helpful. The drinks were good and reasonably priced. They definitely had a little kick to them, but not at the expense of taste. I loved the patio off to the side that connects with the neighboring Italian restaurant. You could go over and order food, eat on the patio, and then hop back over to the bar. It got packed pretty quickly, but the vibe overall was friendly. Everyone was a good sport to those who performed. It was easy to sign up for a song and the band did a great job backing the performers. Super fun time. If you do go on a night where the band is there, remember to bring some cash to tip them!

my friends and I have gone to kajun's for years, often multiple times a month & always have a good time. but whatever male bartender was working on 1/11/25 was the rudest bully of a bartender I've ever interacted with. cannot wrap my head around how someone can talk to another person the way he did. my friend and I tried to order a drink right after walking in with a group, but he refused to serve us. when we asked him why, he got very aggressive and said he doesn't cater to entitled white girls. we had literally just walked in...we asked if we could order from another bartender, explaining that my mom recently passed away and we were just trying to have a drink and sing some childhood songs. he then started yelling inappropriate things about my mom being dead loudly enough that other people started staring and other employees came over to make him stop. we left after that -- was the worst experience I've ever had in a bar (and mildly traumatic!), especially considering the amount of money I've spent in Kajun's over the years. that said, thank you to the women who were also bartending -- they defused the situation well and I greatly appreciate it.

This bar was once great. I used to stop in and bring my dog in for treats. The people behind the bar were very kind and liked my dog. I enjoyed spending 10 bucks a day there. Plus, any time I had friends in town, we would stop in for karaoke. I did my bachelor party there. Anyway, in November of 2023, my friend was coming to meet us for a drink. She had her expired California Driver's License, along with the paperwork that explained that her driver's license was on the way. That was not good enough for the ID checker who had come on duty since I had gone in. I came in and pointed out that she was obviously in her 30s, and he talked to me like I was not someone who had brought in a couple thousand dollars worth of business over the last year. So, I stopped going to this bar. I would have never weighed in, except that this person has evidently taken control of this bar. They have a sign posted up about how they are a jerk and enjoy being a jerk and will make up rules as they choose. I understanding having to card people, but if someone has an expired ID plus the paperwork to prove this is their ID, I'm not sure why anyone would have a problem with that, other than that they don't want their place of business to make money. They also have something on the sign about making arbitrary rules. I am not a fan of being unfair for no reason. If you like Karaoke, there is Cat's Meow in the Quarter, and a number of other places that do Karaoke on other nights. So after months of my dog avoiding a longer walk due to hot weather, we walked in the evening and caught this pathetic sign. If you're a tourist, this place is no longer an authentic place to have fun in New Orleans. It's a place run by a very sad person who will never have more power than telling someone their ID is not good enough to go into a Karaoke bar. But they're a really sassy dictator about it! If you are going to go there, make sure you get there before like 8 or 9. Whenever this sad sack in the sign shows up. Incidentally, I think it is worth mentioning that I was in there a few months earlier, and a different bouncer (allegedly the wife of the owner) wouldn't let my wife in. She had forgotten her ID and did not have the LA Wallet App on her phone. The bouncer simply said, I'm sorry, we had a problem and we really can't let you in. My wife totally understood and just sent me a text. When I got out, the bartenders mentioned that I was a regular and clearly well over 21 (40). At that point she was willing to let my wife in, but I had just been grabbing a drink while she was running an errand. All of that is normal. Talking to people disrespectfully for no reason, and then celebrating that in a sign seems pretty silly to me. Anyway, maybe they are thriving on the tourist trade. I'm sad to say, I will not go back there unless they change ownership and their power-tripping bouncer.

If you know me, you know that I am the queen of dive bars and karaoke. Never in my life did I think I'd find a place that is the perfect combination of these two things. When I was planning my trip to visit New Orleans and was told about this spot, I knew I had to get there for a night out. At around midnight on a Thursday, our first night in town, friends and I made our way over to Kajun's and put our names on the list right away. I appreciated how carefully our IDs and vaccination cards were inspected, not every bar we visited in New Orleans had the same attention to detail. It was super easy to figure out to process of getting on the list, there is a touch screen system to search for your song and add your name. I've been to many karaoke bars, and this system was by far the best I've seen. Very straightforward, huge library of songs and things moved quickly. We got up on stage to sing a few times. The energy at Kajun's was exactly what you need when you're singing karaoke in front of strangers. The bartenders were very friendly. I easily started a tab and closed out at the end of the night without waiting forever. Drinks were very reasonably priced, and I genuinely can't remember if they were strong or if I had just shown up on the more intoxicated side, but either way I had the time of my life.

Excellent place to hang out and have a drink, great atmosphere and very chill. Will come back again!

This place treats people disgustingly. The bouncers are ridiculously rude and we were asked for our passports for international ID. This is the only place in New Orleans I have been to that requires passports and the bouncer working tonight raised his voice and got aggressive with me. Absolutely not worth it and I am highly disturbed that they let their staff treat people like this. If you're looking for a good karaoke spot, go to the Domino down the street instead. Don't give these people your money.

Once the 2 men bartenders arrived drinks got much better the lady that's there I guess until like six or seven really has no idea to run a bar drinks were horrible on top of her attitude we visited there on the 13th of January

Fun karaoke bar but long karaoke wait (typical). Had a nice outdoor patio with fans which is essential for the heat. Drinks were reasonably priced. If you wanna sing and are in a group this is the place.

Wouldn't let my friend in because she had a Canadian ID. Absolutely ridiculous. If you're Canadian make sure you bring your physical passport

The bar itself was enjoyable but unfortunately there is a group of homeless individuals who like to loiter on the front entrance. As I was having a drink a short dread-haired woman snatched my drink from my hand, ran into her group and made a scene when I attempted to recover my drink. Do NOT recommend to those trying to have a nice night. Pretty dangerous situation. Be careful.

Security is very rude and made my experience in this bar uncomfortable. It is not up to security to gauge customers' "attitude". Much of their confrontation with me and one other patron was disrespectful and unnecessary!

If you want a place to get rowdy, people watch, and sing some karoake, this is your place. However if you wish to drink alcohol- go elsewhere! It's impossible getting drinks here! Last Saturday night they mostly had 1 bartender, briefly I saw a second one. Their whole "single file queue" for the bar doesnt work and the bartender still served people standing at the bar (while half a dozen of us waited in the queue.) The bar layout and bartender were so inefficient it was so frustrating. This bar could have easily made way more money from just my circle of friends alone if they had more bartenders who could handle a constant high volume of customers. (Too crowded for any decent photos)

Really really awesomeness... the drinks are delicious, the bartender is great, the dj (chubby white chick) is the perfect mixture of bipolar for a nightclub. She's rude, she's nice, & it seems like she doesn't mind having fun while working. Like I said, "the perfect mixture). I was standing next to the dj's booth "singing background " when the stage broke. Now the dj got & give me my shoe out the hole, but that was it. No apology from anyone. I think you guys should have a no drink/no heels on the stage policy. It was still a fun night & I'd definitely go back.

I've been wanting to get to Kajun's Pub ever since I read about owner JoAnn in the book Nine Lives a few years ago. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is it's an incentive to get my ass back here some night for karaoke. Going in was actually more of an accident; we tried eating at Arabella but they were closed for a private event. I commented on Kajun's next door, and my friend said "Let's go." First off, it wasn't the down & dirty dive I expected. There was plenty of room between tables, it's very clean, and the bar is beautiful! Our bartender Corey was absolutely delightful, regaling us with lots of stories including how they used to slosh through water until the floor behind the bar was raised up in the remodel (it was pouring outside as he told us). The crowd was small on a Sunday afternoon, all local and very friendly. We didn't hang around for karaoke because we were hungry. I've always said there's not enough alcohol in New Orleans to get me drunk enough to sing karaoke...but, who knows? If I ever did, it would be here.

Honest one star review. We live in the neighborhood. We've celebrated my wife's bday at Kajun's in 2018 & 2019. We were very excited to be back in 2022. The place looks great - remodeled, clean bathrooms and our group even knew the bartender from her previous job. Within 30 minutes one person in our group had a disagreement with the KJ and was asked to leave. I've never seen him get kicked out of a bar before but these things happen. It was very aggressive - grabbing his arm and spilling his beer as he said goodbye to our group. 10 minutes later I see one of our friends walking up. She gets ID'd at the door, shows her ID and never says a word. As she starts to walk into the bar, she's grabbed by the door lady and told she had an attitude and can't come in. I watched this first hand and it made zero sense. Our group of about 12 (only people at the bar) closed out and left. The bartender was embarrassed and apologizing (which she didn't need to - she was great). Up until now I would have given this place 5 stars (even without the renovations). But the DJ and door person were on a power trip. I'm sad at what this place has become. If you're a tourist, be careful. They treat people who live here terribly so I can't imagine being a tourist there. RIP old Kajun's - you will be missed.

Ok, if you karaoke and you don't want to do room-style because you want to sing with the people, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. It's the best dive bar karaoke in NOLA. You should expect 3 things karaoke, late night drunken madness, and dive bar. If you like these things, they are open freaking LATE so git git it.

Went tonight and who ever that guy was KJing played the music entirely too loud you couldn't hear yourself sing,I literally gave my mic back and was done half way through

I'm not surprised they have 3 stars. So my girlfriend and I went out for a night to sing and enjoy drinks. Things were fine, bartender was cool, regular safety protocols that everyone in the city has, etc.. My girlfriend is very shy and doesn't have an easy time getting up on stage. But she did a couple of times. And on her last one, her face covering slipped off twice while singing. Imagine that. Being in the moment of karaoke and your face covering slips off. She was killing it, and everyone was rocking out. The absolutely obtuse karaoke DJ interrupts her mid song says "keep it up or Im going to have to stop your song." Now, what this petty power trip did for this DJ is unknown (imagine that's the only thing in life you can control) and it completely killed the vibe afterwards. I wish she had dropped the mic to leave at that moment but as the wonderful person she is, she carried on. Had that been me, I would've immediately left. But she continued and finished the song, in the awkwardness that everyone felt . Thank you horrendous DJ, for letting me know what a truly terribly host you are and what a garbage establishment this is. I've decided I will never spend my money or time here again. From one local to another, you SUCK. And your tired cliches of "Yass Queen!" to everyone who bothers to sing in your presence are going to age you soon. Don't come here. Or rather, if you're a tourist from texas, PLEASE come here. This is your place and they love hearing Tennessee whiskey on repeat. By the way; you could've easily disinfected the microphone and talked to my gf privately about the face covering slipping off (which she was pulling ). But you didn't, because you are a garbage DJ in a garbage establishment.

Great local spot with drag karaoke on Sunday nights! Happy hour has great deals. Both of our bartenders were awesome, concocting random drinks for us! On Sundays they have a baked potato bar with all the fixings. You can bring your own meat to grill outside so you can have a meal for the game! I wish we would've found this place sooner, as everyone was awesome!

We were in town for my brother's wedding. Wedding party loves karaoke so we checked this place out the night before the wedding to see if it'd be worth going there after the wedding reception with a group. Night before wedding was fun and everything was perfect so we decided to come back with the post wedding group the following night. There was no bouncer the first night with the bartenders carding people as they ordered. The next night there is a bouncer. The bride(my sister in law) is in her wedding dress and doesn't have her ID. Again, no bouncer the night before. Well the bouncer berates her for not having an ID and expecting to be allowed in. A simple "Im sorry, it's the law and I'd lose my job if I let you in would suffice" but this bouncer is on a power trip and making it about him having the authority to let people in or not. I go in to speak with the bartender that served us the night before and explain the situation. She lets me know that because they have gambling electronic machines they have to be strict about carding... again, no bouncer the first night and underage people were allowed in as long as they weren't drinking. I say ok, thank you for the explanation. At this point bride went back to hotel for ID and is on her way back. I offer the bartender $100 if the bouncer will apologize to the bride once she has her ID so our group of over 30 people will come back and drink and sing karaoke spending thousands of dollars. The bouncer turns down the offer and won't get off his high horse saying that we were out of line for expecting him to treat people like human beings. I give up trying to reason with him and we move on. Was a fun karaoke spot but avoid that place when that bouncer is around.

It's like a college bar for people that aren't in college anymore. It's loud and it's crowded. It's got an outside area where you can "chill". They do karaoke, with a very reasonable restriction that should be adopted by everyone: no repeats! Yes, you finally don't need to be subjected to death-by-don't-stop-believin'! Lines for the bar are long, but the bartenders are dialed! This would probably be a good place to bring cash to, even though they are not cash-only.

Yelp's own Andrea B wanted to have a UYE (unofficial yelp event) and this is where we ended up and we were treated (yes, treated, I say!) to our girl BELTING out Welcome to the Jungle. Please do see the pic I posted, but really it doesn't do justice. Best of all, there was a random drag queen bake sale going on & I scored an excellent apple pie. No I wasn't brave enough to sing myself...maybe next time. Being a native, St. Claude was the last place I expected to find such a great club, but it's an avenue that's turning around. Seriously, a dragon (a real one not a costume) could walk into Kajun's and take turn on the stage and no one would bat an eye. Minus 1 star for the billowing cigarette smoke.

This place is fucking great. So many great memories here. Best karaoke in New Orleans, not too crowded that it's sweaty. Nice outdoor area. Bar is super cool.

Complete dump, do not go here. The place smells like they have not cleaned it in months. We walked in and walked out with 8 people, all visiting for the 1st time. The guy checking IDs at the door has no idea what he is doing and is unprofessional.

Karaoke dive bars can go real wrong really easily. But Kajun's is just enough of hot mess crazy to make everything work out right. Here's how they do it: 1.) They keep it simple. People are here to sing (badly) and have a good time. The KJ keeps it moving, is fair with the song selection and allows everyone to have a chance. As much fun as it is to hear someone really good or laugh at someone really bad, we're all adult enough to admit that we're narcissists: we want to sing or hear our friends sing. The KJ let's this happen. For those who frequent karaoke bars, you know that this is a big deal. 2.) They keep you lubricated with liquid courage/encouragement. With $5 drink specials and cheaply priced beer, there's enough liquid courage to keep you choosing poorly and dancing like no one is watching. In a karaoke bar, it's important that people play their role. The cheap drinks will make sure that's a reality. 3.) The crowd is fun. Yes, some people come for their shining moment of adoration. But most people come here to act like an ass in public with their friends. The vibe at Kajun's is welcoming enough to make sure that people can act like an idiot without feeling self-conscious. When it comes to singing in public, this is important. Also important to note, I don't do it. The mikes are almost always a petri dish of horror. One bad experience in SF was enough to cull me from such behavior. I'm a heckuva back-up dancer, though. I shined like a diamond on Kajun's stage. I'd gladly come back to make an ass of myself and drink cheap booze. If looking to do either thing in New Orleans, I can't see why you wouldn't do them here.

We had a great time here last night! There was a great crowd, friendly and having fun. The karaoke was a blast! The drinks were strong, top shelf and prices reasonable. The bartenders amazing. Plenty of off street parking and several restaurants nearby. I enjoy life in general. I enjoy Kajun's Pub specifically! Try it...you will too!

Went back to Kajuns tonight, and 4 months later they still remembered me! And asked me to leave. I didn't cause a problem. I'm banned. Bc 4 months ago I sang a song and then revealed *gasp* my body in a one piece bathing suit. I'm actually honored that a moment that I thought was actually pretty mundane would cause me to be an outlaw at Kajuns! What if it had been a bikini? We'll never know- well, maybe we'll know when thousands parade in thongs /including me: on Mardi Gras! Or when Kajuns has burlesque night. But for now I will just say goodbye Kajuns and thank you, for still being a stuck up boring grudgebearing Preschool!

I don't live in New Orleans but come about once a year, sometimes more. The first time i came to Kajun's, a girlfriend and i were looking for a karaoke bar and it got the bill. Well we ended up having a great time! It's divey which i love and the bartender was super friendly, well versed on wine and tequilas and we had so much fun discussing game of thrones conspiracies while he hooked us up during happy hour. I came back with different friends a few years later and we loved it. Same bartender, divey enough to be comfortable to embarrass yourself on the stage. They've got a great liquor selection and decent cheap wines. Come here with no expectations and you'll have a great time. Ps read up on the bar on their website and you'll fall even deeper in love.

Was visiting New Orleans for the first time a few weeks ago -- 5/6 of us were first timers -- and our friend's friend who lives in the area recommended Kajun's when we expressed that we wanted to go out and sing in an environment a little less...everything...than Cat's Meow (which we'd walked into and promptly out of the night before). Kajun's reminded us so much of our favorite dive-y karaoke spot in Brooklyn. The crowd was eclectic and welcoming -- especially towards my friend who was out in full drag. Appreciated the organized ordering process at the bar and was impressed by the speediness of the bartenders. Also loved the beautiful Día de los Muertos altar in the window. So happy that someone pointed us in this direction!

In all my years in NOLA I've rarely left the French Quarter so I spent this trip exploring other areas of the city. My friends took me to Kajun's for karaoke and I was pleased to find a diverse group of patrons from drag queens to hipsters I felt like I was back in my college town. So open and welcoming to all. I enjoyed cheap drinks and lots of really great karaoke with tons of crowd participation in the middle of the week. It was a great time and I would love to do it again!

Security guard was extremely rude. I'm a 62-year old local and regular patron. Tonight, I accidentally forgot my ID at home. Without complaint, my friends and I walked a mile to retrieve it, and a mile back to enjoy an evening of karaoke. After I showed my ID to Security, he followed me into the establishment and harassed me about my attitude. Told my friends and I if we didn't like how things were run, we could leave. I calmly explained that I had complied with his wishes and just wanted to enjoy my evening. He continued to berate my friends and I, repeating that he didn't like our attitudes. Meanwhile, the door remained unmanned. He finally relented and left us in peace, but he left us feeling extremely uncomfortable. Publicly humiliated, ageist, and homophobic. As a service industry worker myself, I am unlikely to return to this establishment, nor will I be recommending it to others, as has been my custom.

Kajun's Pub is a dive bar simply for those who just want to come have a drink, do karaoke and go home. It is a great place to hang out with the escape from the madness of Bourbon Street with a college bar vibe. Drinks are priced reasonably and the bartenders provide excellent service. The star of this show is karaoke. However there is a no repeat policy. There is also a small stage near the karaoke booth. Unlike most bars, the bathrooms are clean as a whistle. The DJ has a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde attitude but if you can tolerate it and follow the rules your time at Kajuns will be enjoyable.

We stopped in after the Krewe du Vieux parade for a drink. It was packed but I spotted one open seat at the bar. We went to order our drinks and it went downhill from there. The bartender (tall brunette) was in super bitch mode. I even overheard her telling someone how she enjoys being rude to people and its a power trip. I guess if you are a genuinely miserable person,bartending would be your choice of occupation since I cant really think of any place besides bars where telling people to leave whenever you feel like it is ok. The entire night I had to hear her being straight up rude to everyone. There was a group from Texas there that night and I was embarrassed to think this was their New Orleans experience. At one point, I apologized for the bartenders behavior to one of the Texans that walked up to order 3 drinks and the bartender agressively argued with her that she only ordered 2. I told her dont take it personal the bartender was being a bitch to everyone that night and the mini man of bar manager(I guess) pounced so quick to defend her that it was apparent he was used to it. I dont know what her problem was that night but I hope it was an isolated incident. Our group certainly wont be returning. There are way too many bars to visit that are actually kind to their patrons.

Kajun's is a fun and interesting place. After a recent elite event, several of us headed here for the after party. While it isn't in an area I normally frequent, I had a great time and hope to come back. Kajun's has an extensive karaoke song selection. While I was there, I unfortunately didn't drink enough to wow the crowd with my rendition of Lil Wayne's "Go DJ'. Lucky for me, I did get to hear many different types of songs, sung in many different ways, some that I didn't even know were possible. Like most karaoke themed bars, some of the singers were downright awful, but others bordered on professional singers. Regardless of who was singing, it was always fun. Despite the moderate crowd when we went, service was friendly and prompt. I can definitely see myself returning the next time I am in the area. That would have been the end of my review and it would have been just a three star A-OK. But then in preparation for my review, I looked on their website. Apparently Kajun's has an internet connected jukebox where you can pay for, and play songs from your phone. Holy hell Kajun's! That is awesome. You just made my day with that bit of knowledge. Then I noticed they also use an app where I can view and pay my tab via my phone. Amazing. They definitely deserve an extra star for utilizing technology in such a cool way.

This place is great, once of the best karokee bars I've been to. The crowd really gets involved and sings along. The drinks aren't the best but the overall experience is worth it. Bring your smile because you'll meet new faces.

I am a local of St Bernard parish, which is right outside New Orleans. I became single about a year ago & started going out on Sundays about 11:00pm. Everything started fine ,I looked around the room here & there,hopefully finding new friends or maybe something intimate. Not only was I unsuccessful, I was kicked out looking around at women occasionally. These women looked like prostitutes & they complaining?!?!? I will get the managers phone number & complain to him. Transplants go home if u gonna act like bitches. Us locals are friendly, nice people,get with the program!!

It's fun up in here! A night here will include any of the following: -karaoke (not my thing, but it's fun to watch your friends get up there and rock it) -drinks, cheap 'n strong -running into your neighbors from way across town (testament to a bar's greatness- getting people away from the bars in their own hood) -friendly greetings from the regulars sitting at the bar. They may have seen it all, but they do make you feel like you're special walking in there. I judge a good bar by its regulars. The good thing about the karaoke is that there is no host (it's all done fair and square by computer). Seriously, there's nothing like an annoying karaoke fluffer. I don't want to see some professional singer up there hogging up every other song just to keep people there waiting and drinking. And I definitely don't need a snotty KJ. Not that they all are but once in San Fran a large group of us were banned from the karaoke list because of the KJ's control issues. Really, should karaoke be so ridden with rules and egos? I think not. I may have left on the early side the last time I was there, but I have a strong feeling the place only gets more interesting as the night goes on.

Good Sausage Deal For Sausage Fest Pub Crawl SITREP I got to hang out here with friends recently as we began a pub crawl on this particular Saturday night. While here, we enjoyed some drink deals and a 3 course meal featuring very delicious sausages. DRINK CHECK IN SPECIAL To begin with, when checking into Kajun's, there was a nice 2-4-1 digital coupon I was able to redeem. Whether or mixed drinks or two beers, it was a great deal. A FIXED MEAL OFFER I also took advantage of a Sausage festival meal plan that offered a few courses for about $25, including the tax & tip. The meal included: (1) chips with a creamy cheese; (2) a semi-crispy chicken liver dish; and, (3) Three (3) different sausage creations, including one bacon-wrapped sausage, and a bratwurst-sauerkraut creation that came with a giant basket of French Fries. It was all pretty good, though I think I ate one sausage too many this particular evening. ;) THE LOWDOWN I had a good time and probably would hit this deal up again since it was very filling.

So I finally had a chance to visit Kajun's. Anyone that know me, knows I'm not a big diver (dive bar person), but I actually enjoyed Kajun's! First off it was clean! Like I didn't think I would get some bacteria issue from sitting down. It's very spacious area and pretty nice atmosphere. Good amounts of seats and cheap drinks, seems pretty cool to me. Good music; I actually sung along to the dj's selections, so thats huge so I enjoyed. Karaoke: Yes they have an epic list of karaoke songs! They have just about everything! Anything you can think of they probably got it. I mean they have Prince's Darling Nikki, so apparently this place is the mecca of Karaoke Land! Do not sleep on this place. I definitely like Kajun's! By the way; No parking issues, easy to park is extremely important to me.

Real nice bar. Classic divey vibe. A book about the history of Nola is for sale in the vending machine. The karaoke, and karaoke DJ, were both absolute garbage. The sound is awful. The mics are trashed and no one cares at all about the levels. Not much to the job of karaoke DJ when a machine is doing all the work. But when the DJ was talking with a friend for maybe five minutes instead of keeping the music going, I asked him who was next - just for clarity, since nothing was happening. He proceeded to delete all of my requests. Said over the mic that the audience was NOT to ask when the karaoke would be starting again. So uncalled for and rude. I don't understand what I did to upset him, but his attitude continued through the night and was directed at numerous patrons. I came to have a good time and sing songs with my friends. Love the bar and bartenders were friendly and skilled. But that DJ needs to get off his high horse and treat people with respect instead of contempt.

After checking-in for the Mod about St. Claude Pub Crawl at Kajun's Pub, our group decided to leave and explore the area since karaoke hadn't started yet. Three galleries, an antique store and 5 blocks later we decided our high was going downhill so we made our way back to Kajun's Pub. Kajun's pub has to be the coolest spot in the St. Claude area. With REALLY good food (not your average pub food), cheap drinks, heavy pours and karaoke what more could you want on a Saturday night? We should have never left! Thanks to another table of Yelpers we got to try some of the sausages offered by Borracho located in Kajun's. There was a Borracho bratwurst, Chicago dog and Sonoran dog. Each sausage was topped with onions, peppers and even a pineapple-chilli relish. Many raved about the wings but we were a bit too full to order anything further. Drinks were super cheap and pours were heavy. Make sure to check-in with Yelp if you want to take advantage of the BOGO offer. I think our round of 6 fireballs and a Bud only came up to $15! The bartenders and servers seemed busy but that didn't affect their service. Lastly the karaoke was very organized. There is a pretty good list of songs available and it's easy to scan through. My fiancée got to the window pretty early so he was 4th in line and then our friends shortly after. If your looking for a more local spot away from the chaos of the French Quarter and want to karaoke I would check this place out. And make sure to come on an empty stomach because you will want to try the sausage!

There's the old adage that location can make or break a business. That my be true, but There's one other thing that can make or break a business and that's the staff. I've been to Kajuns several times and I've never been impressed and only went when with a group and it was chosen by others. On the whole it's nothing more than an average neighborhood karaoke bar, That should be enough for at least a 3 star rating but I have to note that I find some of the staff to be very rude and abrasive to their customers and that lowers my rating. While on a recent visit, upon arrival, my friend was approached by the female bouncer who immediately accused her of doing something she did not do. I was waiting on the sidewalk for my friend to park and know for a fact she did not hit the car behind her, but she was accosted by the bouncer claiming she did. The bouncer could not show her even a scratch nor even point out an owner so she could have a conversation with her. Instead choosing to harass her for something g that ever happened. Then DJ Allecat was insulting to performers - those with our group as well as others. Not only regarding their performances, but also yelling and harping about stage rules, instead of speaking in normal tones. I understand the need for rules and for enforcing them, but there's a way todo it without alienating people. Her tone was snarky and critical. I guess they forgot that the crowd is the paying customer.

(Review edited to reflect response from management.) I've never, in any bar in the world, felt unsafe until last night at Kajun's. My old review of Kajun's was glowing. No matter what we were doing on the weekend, we'd always end up at Kajun's. It's a clean place with enough staff and space to keep things peaceful and fun. There's usually street parking, nearby & a pokestop, now. I've shown up to Kajun's in everything from formal wear to carnival costumes and felt welcome. If I can't afford to tip, I'll buy a cheaper drink just to make sure I can show my appreciation. There is one bouncer at Kajun's who's constant anger seems like a liability. On multiple visits, this bouncer cornered one of my friends about how much they hate my friend's voice. They remind us, even when we show up too late to even sign up for karaoke, that my friend is not allowed to 'screech' into the mic. We thank them for their reminders and go sit on the patio, usually. This bouncer has compared my friend's voice to everything from crying babies to various animals. Last night, my friend and I performed a rap song, together. The whole bar loved it. We all sang it, together. The energy was fantastic. The feeling I always love in Kajuns. This same bouncer stormed into the bar, from outside, once we were done. They ran to the karaoke booth and then ran over to my friend. (We have been informed by management that, in that moment, the DJ asked the bouncer to let our friend know not to shout "WOOO" or "YEAH!!" into the mic once the song is over. I have not heard the bouncer say this or anything similar.) The bouncer shoved their finger into our friend's face. They yelled at her about how terrible her voice sounds. Nothing productive. Not asking us to leave. Not asking her to not perform, again. The strangers around us even started asking the bouncer to leave us alone. This polite pleading from the other patrons at the bar was met with open hostility which they directed at my friend. We tried to explain that none of us can help how our voices sound. My friend also involuntarily vocalizes. Each time the bouncer heard one of these noises, they got angrier. They said that the noises were disrespectful to them. (The manager has informed us that these noises were interpreted as screaming by the bouncer.) In colorful language that would get me banned from Yelp, told my friend to leave. We left. (Management acknowledges that the bouncer told them we left immediately when asked.) They were far too close to us and far too aggressive. We literally feared for our safety because most people that shout & insult when talking will work tend to hit when situations escalate. We don't know this bouncer, personally. Too many of our interactions with them have been confusing, insulting, and unhelpful. We left Kajuns without asking for a manager because we were afraid of violence from an employee. When asked why our friend had to leave, this bouncer said that they hate our friend's voice and that our friend was disrespecting them. They also called us various bodyparts for not clearing the sidewalk fast enough when we were leaving. I'm telling you this story because I want you to be smarter than we were. The first time any employee of any establishment approaches you with anger, please do yourself a favor and stop giving their employer money. I've spent almost every weekend for the past four years hanging out at Kajuns, even if it's just for 30 minutes between one party or show and the next. Kajuns, until last night, was my favorite part of living in New Orleans and I am truly hurt to realize that I can't go back there because of an employee. Remember, you don't deserve to be insulted or made to feel uncomfortable. Don't do like us and forgive someone because they 'might be having a rough night' ...every time you see them. Original Review: 8/7/2016 Called & emailed this day. No contact from management. 8/8/2016 Called. No contact from management. Edit: 8/9/2016 We have received a manager's phone number. We called today and were allowed to meet with the manager at the bar starting at 5pm. We were asked to meet with the bouncer in person at a later date for them to show us that we're safe around them. We have never requested a mediator. I still consider this situation a lapse in professionalism and not a reflection of the bouncer's character. I will always do what the bar asks, though. All the person that this happened to and the witnesses want is for Kajun's Pub to train this particular bouncer. The bouncer needs to clearly communicate what they want out of patrons. Despite how often they yelled at us, on multiple visits, they never said what they wanted us to do about their (seemingly) personal issues with our friend's voice. They need to avoid using physical and verbal threats with non-hostile guests. These flaws are 100% teachable and I look forward to, someday, seeing them succeed at their work.

This place used to be cool. It used to be a neighborhood establishment... now it's a full fledged college karaoke bar, and it's not even uptown. Dustin is hilariously trying to be a "mixologist" to a crowd mostly comprised of people born after 1995. He still manages to bitch about it, though. Joanne sold out to make money, I get it. This place is a novelty at best. Kajun's, what happened?

Disappointed in the algorithm that they use for singers to go on stage. Been here 2 hrs and the same people have performed 2 to 3 times. Makes me miss karaoke in California that actually has a fair system to make sure everyone gets to sing at least one. Time to find a different Karaoke bar in New Orleans cause this is not the place to go. 1st and last time I will come here the only positive thing the bartender was pretty awesome.

In this area in particular, I was warned by my friend that no, you cannot walk there at night. Take a cab or drive! Dayum. Is it that dangerous? We didn't take advantage of the drink specials much to my disappointment. So the top shelf liquors are actually NOT cheap. boo. Indoor smoking abound, so you will be choking with every other breath as you listen to the karaoke. Some were good but most were horrid. A homely crowd so don't come here horny looking to get laid, unless you are homely or fucking homelies is your thing.

All of the reviews that refer to the rude staff are 100% true. I used to bring all of the bachelorette and birthday parties I planned to Kajun's for karaoke. Whenever someone asked me where to go for good karaoke, I used to say Kajun's. But after a couple of recent visits and experiences with the INCREDIBLY rude staff, this place can forget any business from me in the future. Rude staff aside, you can forget getting good stage time. There were about 8 people in the bar when I signed up for a song (not many of them were singing), and I waited over an hour to get on stage because the DJ kept singing and taking breaks. If you want to have some fun at a karaoke bar, do not go here.

Came for the karaoke and stayed for the drinks... the bartenders were great. But be ready to drop a lot of cash if you want to sing a song. Waited 3 hours, gave the DJ $5, somehow never got to sing. Yet the DJ sang maybe 3 or 4 times during my wait, I wonder if she paid for her songs?

I go here mostly when im in the area to see a band at Siberia. I always make it a point to jump in here and grab a few cold ones and listen to people singing. I do not think I will ever be up on stage, but I didn't say never. Nice mix of people, all ages and types. Sometimes I get carded, which nowadays is flattery, and sometimes I walk in on a poetry thing(cant stand poetry) and I get the evil stink eye glare from everyone in there because I apparently make a lot of noise when walking and interrupted the sonnet about the wool sweater and soggy fedora or something like that. There is a meat thing attached to this place , but I haven't tried it yet. Im in here for maybe 3 beers and head back across the street. There is nice seating in front, great place to people watch or see the drunk patrons leaving Kajuns, getting on their bikes and heading off in a "S" pattern down the road. There is a huge selection of dranks and the staff is very friendly. There is complimentary water and sometimes a big fishbowl of condoms.