Siberia

Was visiting New Orleans with my partner last October, and found out last minute that one of my favorite bands, WINGTIPS, would be playing at Siberia while we were there. Of course, we had to go check it out! The venue is super intimate and dimly lit with a very goth, underground vibe. It reminds me of the venue/bar Smalls in Hamtramck, MI, which is one of my favorite venues! Staff was very friendly. We didn't get a chance to try any of the food, so we'll have to do that next time we're in NOLA. As a bonus, the venue is right next door to an arcade, and right across the street is a burlesque club. Keep booking shows like this, and we will be back if we can when we're in the area!

I feel I've cheated myself out of having more ecstatic joy on my life by not going here before! Siberia is an awesome place to check out local and touring live music!

Hot spot for non tradional music, friendly people, and unique food concession. Mostly locals

Good prices on drinks. Cheap cover charge for good bands. Prompt service. Free ear plugs. Many restrooms. Excellent music.

It's been about 9 years since I've been to this venue. It was an absolute pleasure to play a show here. Everyone was exceptionally friendly. Very cool spot to check out shows.

I saw Castle Rat here and it was an amazing time! Great venue and great place!

Siberia is a fantastic local music venue in the Marigny with a unique charm. They offer a great selection of Slavic soul food alongside their drinks, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed dinner followed by some live music. The atmosphere is dim and inviting, with a focus on local and independent artists. They also have daily drink specials and late-night eats, making it a budget-friendly option for a night out in New Orleans. Overall, Siberia is a hidden gem in the Marigny that offers a great combination of delicious food, live music, and a friendly atmosphere.

I am a vegeterian and my friends are vegan we were meeting other meat eating friends for a drink. We all managed to have an excellent meal and drinks. The food is Russian/Ukrainian inspired and the cook has a great palette, bravo. I came back from breakfast the very next day.

We stumbled into a variety show here after leaving Kermit Ruffin's show at his Mother-In-Law Lounge and ran into a burlesque performer we'd just seen play Kermit the Frog in a Muppets-themed show at One Eyed Jacks the night before. What are the odds? The comedy was a bit uneven but the burlesque was excellent and we loved the atmosphere here. We had just eaten or we would have tried the Slavic food that everyone told us is the best on the bloc.

I loved this beat up bar, with a Slavic street food restaurant in the back. More on that in my review of the actual restaurant. A dark bar with a Russian vibe. Get some vodka and listen to music, comrade, you are welcome here. It's sort of out of the way, but that's good. Not touristy, though I was a tourist. Whatever. GO HERE.

This place looks a lot nicer on the inside than I expected. It's a little divey but cozy and almost romantic. They have an interesting Slavic food window, and the comedy/burlesque show was pretty good. Make sure you get there early for a seat if you go to that show, and be prepared for them to pass around a tip bucket. I would definitely go back.

We were seeing a burlesque show across the street and stopped in here for a quick bite and drink. Perogies were delicious! There was plenty of seating so we were able To grab a table and enjoy our conversation

Hey, Stumbelina... ( That's me, talking to me ) Let's go to Siberia to hear ... * Bulgarian throat singing?* That was completely my impression. I'm not sure what it really was but I loved it. And I was also pretty damned sauced up by the time I got there. It's raucous and real. The vibe in that place will put a smile on your face, drunk or not. They serve pierogis out of a window in the back of the bar. What else do you really need in life, anyway? I felt liberated from the same ol French Quarter herd, set free from the crowded Frenchman St droves.. I walked there from Tremé and survived just fine. Maybe have a partner. I didn't feel unsafe at any point. I met some fun people and gratefully absorbed the foreign sounding music and all too familiar beer. It's worth your time- put it on your NOLA list.

Ever tried Bisongrass vodka? If you're curious, I highly recommend popping by Siberia Lounge just to taste a Żubrówka cocktail or sample it straight up. The cocktails here are palatable, creative and served up by a friendly, no-nonsense bartender in a friendly atmosphere. Unfortunately, we didn't get to hear live music because the sound guy never showed up but we did enjoy chatting with the other bar patrons and learning more about the area from them. Definitely would return on our next trip.

Monday night is comedy and burlesque! It's a rear night! It's polish menu which is weird but it works. I like various French fry options. If your into beets you'll be in heaven. Drinks are always strong here. This is the place to see great comics or catch your favorite underground musical acts.

A bar/restaurant in New Orleans that serves Polish/Slavic food! With character and atmosphere. Siberia is one of those gems you hope the tourists don't find--although I am one. It is one of a kind. It is phenomenal. A dark cave, with character in every nook and cranny of the space. It is like a treasure hunt for adults with alcoholic beverages. The space is dark. When I say dark, the walls are painted black. On all the surfaces though there is something, whether it painted onto the surface, or outsider art hanging, or flyers, or, or, or... There is a stage for shows--I'll get to that--and a long bar. It has character. It has depth. It is unpretentious. The staff was great. One of the things I hated most as a bartender was the drink order, "make me something. Surprise me." Well, I'm that person now, but only on a slow night, and when I give inspiration. So, I gave that order, with the suggestions, "bourbon." I was not disappointed. Red absinthe, bourbon, a little simple syrup, and water. Wow! For the rest of the night I ordered cocktails, and was pleased with every one. The staff was courteous and friendly. You can tell this is a locals bar, but everyone smiled. The food is great. I am probably biased because it is so hard to find restaurants with slavic food, but it was delicious. It is separate from the bar, but inside the bar. You order at a window. They eventually call your order. The food comes out in paper dishes. I ordered a whole host of food. The noodles were tasty. The pierogi's were to die for. The helpings are quite sizable and a few dishes can be shared between two people. There was a comedy act and burlesque the night we went. Wow! A lot of fun. Some of the acts fell short--open mic--but that is expected. The burlesque though, they were great. Such a good show. The comedy was fun. Some were spot on, some you felt bad for, but you still clapped. It was a raucous time. This bar is outside the tourist area. Grab transportation there. Don't judge a book by its cover, walk on in there and you will not be disappointed. I saw they have musical acts here, and I can only imagine it would be a rowdy space for a show. This will be my first stop when I'm back.

I'm kinda in love with this place. It's unique, quirky, and oozes a little kitsch. I'm certain Siberia is making big trouble vith moose and squirrel. I fell into the joint on accident months ago and was smitten with the vibe and distinction. The couple bands I've seen sport several types of instruments beyond the norm. Accordian, concertina, steal guitar, clarinet, and others have been known to fold into the usual brass, bass, drums, and strings of conventional bands. The bathroom is full of graffiti spilling the secrets of drunken rhetoric and a shelf in the back offers a place to give and leave an original creation of your own. The food is pierogies, sausages, and eastern fare supplemented by regular bar food like burgers and fries. Expect a dark, edison light lit, and eveloping venue with captivating musicians and colorful locals.

I only find myself in Siberia on occasion when I'm catching a show. (And for the delicious food... but that's for a different review.). I appreciate that they offer a specific type of musical act that you can't find much elsewhere in NOLA. And the covers are reasonable. However I do find the drink prices to be a bit higher than comparable establishments in the area so I usually just opt for the $3 high life or bud light. Expect a crowd fully invested in the show and the venue being a tight squeeze for the bigger shows. A seat at the bar makes for a good view of the stage if you're lucky enough to snag one. Pro tip: sometimes the back bar is open for cash only.

Rueben, patty melt, pierogis, fries....amazing meal...for a great value...beers at the bar and a comedian begging us to clap and engage him.... However they could not take the heckling and a Small bouncer threatened to kick me out....while I was outside.....yous guys gotta toughen up and take the abuse...I was heckling the mc! He's there every week....if he cannot take the abuse..... Incredible how many snowflakes feel that everyone deserves a participation trophy..... Then this overly sensitive guy started telling me what to do....maybe he was right....if you can't take the heat....get out of the kitchen. All apologies... The food was really incredible....truly a special place....

Cool and friendly. I always end up chatting with strangers, but these folks are especially inviting. I'm guessing most folks here are regulars, but they don't stare at us foreigners, like some places. Food was good - my friends and I mixed and matched 3 different po'boys among us, and they were all delicious.

I had been told by multiple people that Siberia was the place to go for rock shows and I stumbled in after hitting Hi Ho. Beers are cheap, mens bathroom is painted up all trippy. There was a crowd of costumed people outside that looked like a Burning Man sort of crowd that got crossed with crusty punks and theater majors- all in all it looked promising. I had no idea what I would see in terms of music, and we ended up staying for the entire show. Ratty Scurvics Singularity was playing and it was absolutely amazing. One man, shirtless and in clown makeup playing on a keyboard. I can't describe the music. Gypsy swing 80's punk vaudeville? I feel that gets it as close as I can, but it's more than that, better. How this man isn't famous yet is beyond me. I thought I didn't love live music, turns out I just don't like live music in NYC. Crowd was great, cheap booze, made new friends out front. Go and see something exciting.

Siberia has the perfect name. You don't think of going there, it seems too far away sometimes, but when you go, you always come back with stories that you are glad you can share with others. Siberia has really come leaps and bounds from it's beginnings, from expanding it's real estate internally to making appropriate renovations in the bathroom and always hosting really rad musical events, Siberia is a place you got to go, at least once. What to see; any local band perform. What to expect; dancing, standing room only and wet floors. Dancing with beer makes this so. What to drink; any of the drink specials on the board, mostly geared towards the rum drinkers. Pirates, ahoy! When to go; early show or late, weekend or hump day, Siberia always offers great entertainment no matter your schedule.

A great place to hang out when bored or want to listen to live music. Great food and friendly atmosphere

So cheap and so delicious! While we were eating a guy came in shortly after they stopped serving food and they made something for him anyway. Great service! Definitely try the pirogies.

As a genuine Pollack I must attest the food here is authentic and delis. Only place in the big easy. Slavic enthusiasts come one. Come all!

Siberia to me is a metal heads heaven. All the times I have come here was to see rock metal bands. Nice small (but bigger than Twist of Lime) venue to get close to the band and wide enough to spread out. I just cant imagine this place as anything else than rock, but I recently was here for a rap show and it was just as good! I heard there is bounce nights here, now I can visualize it just fine and am now looking forward to going to one. The location is a strange one. The area is a gentrified locale with a odd mix of bars basically right in the middle of the hood, Of all the times I have been here and the adjoining clubs, I never had a problem with trouble. I worry about all the girls I see outside obviously white girl wasted waiting for a party bus to come pick them up in their glitter mini skirts. In the middle of the hood. But I digress. Back to the bar.. The bar is a long deep one. The back room was recently opened all the time and also has a bar. There is a difference in drinks available from front to back which makes it cool. LIke draft PBR upfront, canned PBR in the back. Also you can see the next act in the back bar in a draped off area getting ready and setting up equipment or just chill with them and buy them a drink. There is a yummy smelling food service in the middle called Kukhnya. I havent eaten here yet but from all the plates and baskets that go passed my face, it looks and smells awesome. Usually there is a cover so be ready. Also its one of them things like I mentioned above, if you havent been here, you probably havent been to the nearby places, Hi Ho, Always Lounge, Kajuns Pub, Phoenix Bar and so on. Its a busy beer fun filled area. No worries :-)

Champagne in a can... sometimes it's the little things that make me infinitely happy. Tiny bubbles, tiny can.. the most exquisite things come in small packages (I mean, look at Yours, Truly! bat bat bat...) In all seriousness, Siberia is a fucking kick-ass bar. I celebrated my move to the hood here with one Jeff S, gobbling down a beet burger and throwing back tiny can after tiny can of champagne. I dare you to show me a better celebration.

I always feel slightly out of place at this bar, because compared to everyone else I'm definitely lacking in the tattoo department. However, it's kind of like going to Saturn Bar. Even though everyone is a 20 year old hipster and I'm totally out of place, I still like the bar and everyone is generally friendly. (i.e. It's probably all in my head.) Make no mistake: this is a metal bar. All the way. I'm not much of a heavy metal fan these days, so I try really hard to avoid the music. They're always cool about letting you in without having to pay the cover if you're trying to get some food, or if you were there early and you aren't staying for the show. This is not to say that you shouldn't pay the cover, definitely support local music, tip the band, pay the cover, go to the show. But I think it's cool that I don't have to go elsewhere to avoid paying a $5 cover when all I really want is some of their awesome food (and, probably, earplugs.) Speaking of the food. It f*cking rocks. The only thing I've tried so far is the fish and chips, but it was uhhhhmazing. Like, really really good. I think even the ketchup was house made. Interesting place, great food, pleasant staff. Overall, a win.

This is an interesting bar off St. Claude - were many other diverse bars and art galleries are within walking distance. It's a metal bar with live music, but they pretty much have a full kitchen with Slavic food, but with a handful of vegetarian options. Inneresting! I like the feel - dark, loud, a little dirty. I haven't come across a metal bar like this in NOLA yet, so it definitely stands out from the others in my book. Kitchen is open 5pm-midnight. Cover varies, so check their lineup!

Siberia is a solid neighborhood bar. I think it's too nice to really be called a dive bar, but maybe my standards are low. Even though I don't live in the neighborhood, I've always felt welcome..maybe it's because I order easy drinks like bourbon and water. I have not heard a live music show here...and the one time I was here when one was setting up, I fled before it started. The huge Marshall bass amp in a cinderblock building and me with no earplugs was the frightening piece of equipment that scared me away..yipes! A little bit of knowledge about hearing loss is terrible thing. Now if I could ever get over there when the Polish popup was open, I'd be a happy girl.

Very fun! Authentic eastern European music + food. Very cute bar. Limited seating but normal for a bar. Pierogis were fantastic. 10/10 would recommend. A great glimpse into the other music NOLA has to offer.

Siberia can be fun for special events, especially when there is a door cover. I don't think I will go again on a night when there is no cover. Crusty kids love this place. Personally, I would not go alone. I wish I could say more positive things. I've had a few fun times here but I am far from a regular.

I really love Siberia. The exterior (and even interior) can be pretty intimidating and give the impression that it is a hardcore metal/punk refuge. While it can be classified as such I've found it to be one of the most welcoming and friendly place to be in the city. I've been here a few times thinking I just came away on an off night, but each time was lots of fun. It is a bare-bones bar (this doesn't fit my definition of "dive") and the acoustics may not lend themselves to a recording session, but what this place lacks in aesthetics it makes up for with warmth and service. It is a large hall with a long bar and small pool area in the back with everything painted black. They cater to a host of different types of music and acts. There is a decent selection on tap with enough behind the bar to find your palate. If you're knee deep in a night of drinking nothing quite hits the spot like Polish soul food at in-bar restaurant, Kukhnya. Great service from the kitchen staff, as well. I would certainly recommend folks giving this place a shot and chatting up the regulars and/or bands that are playing here.

From out of town and had to hit up a local spot and the Chef Knocked it out of the park! We had the ribs, we had the bacon wrapped chicken, salad! We enjoyed it all! Thank you Chef Josh

My favorite heavy metal Russian mafia bar in New Orleans. They also have dope Slavic street food in the back. Just go and rock out.

Comrade brought it! Maybe I was raised too close to the foothills of the Cascades, but a moody Slavic themed bar filled with comfort food makes a lot of sense to me. I think my favorite thing about Siberia is that get the illusion that when I step outside again I'll be met with a dusting of snow and it won't be 125 degrees out.

I was fortunate enough to make a friend during Yelp Spring Break to be able to explore the local flavor of NOLA. My friend and I wandered here to kill some time. I think we grabbed water here and the bartenders were actually nice about it. There are pool tables and one was occupied with band equipment. Looks like a band was setting up and the patrons were waiting around for it. I have this feeling it's some kind of rock bad of sorts. Anyway, you can enjoy live music in NOLA that's for sure. The main room where the bar and band were at isn't very large so I can see this getting packed like sardines pretty fast. Anyway, place seemed chill though and the patrons. Don't need to be dressed up here for sure. We were able to get into this venue without cover thanks to the Yelp Spring Break deals/hook ups! Gotta give NOLA CM, Joi B. for setting all the yelpers up real well!

Love this place and I go every time I visit New Orleans. Hidden gem and has the best polish food. Totally recommend you hit it up for a good times

I stopped in here last night to see Little Freddie King and I'm bumping them up a star. The beer selection here is pretty solid, they have food in the back and the patrons were a lot friendlier this time around. A nice group of people even asked us to join them, because they knew the band. We had a really good time watching the band, I had no problem finding a good seat and bars like this is why the smoking ban is a good thing. This bar is really small, so if smoking was still allowed it would be a "no go" for me. Now I can add this cool spot into the regular rotation! Oh, and if you are just in the mood to stop in for food, there are booths in the back so you can sit and eat. Luke, one of the owners, was super friendly, as he was working behind the bar, and was really attentive and made sure everyone had what they needed, drink wise. I had a good time and I'll return.

Nice local spot! It's a great hodge podge of local and transplanted talent for a great show called " Tits and giggles, a combination comedy and burlesque show.

Great place for Sunday brunch. We loved the food, super fresh with homemade Eastern European delicacies like homemade kielbasa & mustard. It's a bar so don't expect anything fancy and you have to order at the bar, but absolutely worth it.

Loved this place, immediately felt like my home bar, if I were to live here. Though we were coming from a formal dinner for a birthday, and our Lyft driver offered "not to drop us off" and take us elsewhere, we ended our night here and had a blast. Bar service was great, prices were good, and the music was awesome. I frequently regretted not arriving hungry as I saw food go by. This is a definite stop of mine anytime I'm back in the city.

It's amazing. And very reasonably priced. And you can watch shows for free while they prep your order? (Lol sorry if you hate loud ass metal. I'm not too much of a fan either but I still kind of like being thrown into the environment temporarily while I wait on a pirogies (think I misspelled that)). The burgers are great. I like the ruski. Also a great Reuben and the fries are a huge portion for 2.5. I'm a big fan of the pickled veg too. Just go, you will be stuffed and happy.

First of all, the bartenders were super friendly and helpful. I haven't had the chance to see a show here, but for a dark, punk/rock bar, it was pretty clean. The bartender took the time to explain the Polish beer options to us, as well as how to make a sauzerac. The food was delish, and as a vegetarian, I had multiple options. The neighborhood is a little shady, but it so worth going there.

When this place has a band that PACKS the house, it is miserable. Any other time than that, it's an alright bar. I'm sorry, but that costs at least a star because those are the only times I'm really ever gonna come out here. I'm glad there are still venues in the city who will pull out all the stops and get a band to play NOLA at ALL COST, but I'm sorry, Siberia is not a big enough venue for some of the shows they put on there. It's just NOT. The last time Goathwhore played, I actually had to leave 3 songs into the set because I literally could not breathe and I felt like a sardine packed in an unopened tin in the sun. Please, let the bigger bands play bigger venues. Other than that, though, it is a solid bar. They have decent beers on hand and are fair with their pricing. Parking is difficult, though not as difficult as parking in the quarter itself. You can get away with parking in the residential area behind the bar. They serve food here, and last time I realized that, I was about 2 seconds away from ordering their braised beef stroganoff because I heard it was phenomenal. I do hope to get back over there soon and check it out. (edit: 10/29/16 had the braised beef stroganoff over the weekend. $9 for a pretty big open carton of tasty food. WORTH it. I don't know if this nifty ordering process is the norm, but I was given a playing card and told to come back in ten minutes with the card. Even though there was a show I was there to see, I HAD to try this stuff. Totally worth it.) Like I said, when there's a big band playing there, it is absolutely miserable. It is literally like packing a couple hundred people in a hallway with the band at one end. There is almost NO hope at getting close to the bar for a drink because of people constantly going in and out, trying to escape the tight crowds and then trying to get back in to see at least some of the show. For smaller bands, it's not anywhere NEAR as bad and is actually quite pleasant to be up close and personal with the bands.

A group of friends and I went to Siberia for a bounce concert last night. Needless to say - we will not be going back. Of all the places I have been to in New Orleans, this was the absolute worst customer service I have ever experienced. Upon walking into the bar, the bartender was extremely unpleasant to my friends and I. (I.e. Rolling her eyes when asking for a drink, and intentionally walking past us multiple times and glaring at us.) When one asked if she made long island iced teas, she proceeded to ask "is that a real fucking question", then made him 2 and charged him $34 (an insane price for a dive bar). When closing my tab out, the bartender was unhappy with the tip I refused to give her, and threw the receipt in my face. I chose to call the manager tonight to let her know about the incident, in hopes that she would have a discussion with the bartender about appropriate behavior with customers. The manager was entirely dismissive and apathetic about the situation. She proceeded to tell me that she is well aware of who her employees are at Siberia, and began making excuses for her unpleasant bartender. Our conversation ended with her saying (in a sarcastic tone) "Well my dear, I'm sorry you felt that way."You would think that the manager would have been more responsive to the feedback, considering her employees are those who represent the name of the brand. As a former waitress, I am well aware that stressful environments can bring out the worst in people, but there is no excuse for the disgusting behavior shown by these employees. To any other employees of Siberia reading this - you should really consider who you hire, because from my interactions, I now have a terrible perception of the dive bar as a whole. I will also continue telling all friends and co-workers about this horrible experience in hopes that they will never contribute to such a miserable atmosphere.

Woah! This place came out of nowhere! I heard rumors of former Mimi's employees banding together to open a bar, but never actually thought it would materialize. I sure am glad it did. I came in around 1:30 on a Saturday night to check the place out. The bar was semi-empty, and my first impression was that it was so nicely decorated/renovated, that it didn't belong on St. Claude!!!! The bathrooms were super nice, the bar was shiny, the drinks were cheap.... I'm in love!! The patrons were the same ones I see over at the Hi-Ho and Saturn bar.... . I will be going back on Thursday to see one of my favorite bands and am so happy!

Siberia is only place in New Orleans to watch real metal; none of pansy Black Sabbath yankee garbage. Also its only place eat real Russian food (or any food matters not, no?) in New Orleans. PRAVDA in french quarter is for posers - no slavs in this bar. also never they run out of Slavic vodka. Just wait, on perhaps special nights Slavic DJ plays of course serbian turbofolk but also is known to play Burzum. Every once in a while the poser stumbles in, but staff is always satisfactory to respond in proper fashion.

AMAZING beet reuben and food in general. We loved our dinner, and the Trivia Night was a lot of fun.

If you like Eastern European food come here! The pierogis are hand made fresh! The vodka is cold! And the bartenders are amazing! If I close my eyes I'm back in Poland!

This is a dirty dive bar focused on live music. They used to focus mainly on metal but seem to be expanding the genres of music they book since getting their live music shut down for awhile due to permit issues but the bands are back. The drink prices don't seem very dive like and seem in line with what you would pay at most nicer bars. This place attracts an eclectic mix of mostly Bywater folks with a few preppy freaks like me occasionally thrown in the mix. The main draw to this place for me is the fantastic food done in the pop up here, Kuhnya, that does some great Slavic dishes and a mean burger.

Great atmosphere! The honey lemon dill on the beet salad is amazing and very vegan friendly. Catch a show too!

This place is what New Orleans is all about. Best Rueben in the galaxy. Where they work hard and fight harder. Mean cabbage and a vicious left hook. I was there the night the barkeep fought the cook. With a clink and a crash went the bottles and the trash. The sounds filled New Orleans and the band came to look. I was there the night the barkeep fought the cook.

It's good food but the portions got smaller! I the burger doesn't fill the entire bun any more and I used to get so full. Also my friends don't want to go there anymore because that guy in the kitchen is a sexual predator idk the details Queer bands stopped booking here so it's just bros and the comedy burlesque night is embarrassing The burger with the ham is pretty good. Used to be bigger

We didn't enter the place because of the crowd outside( we were uncomfortable and decided to leave) . So I can't really review this bar. But the neighborhood doesn't seem safe to me.

Nice little tucked away dive bar off St. Claude featuring some good music most nights. I love the setup, my only problem is that they don't have specialty cocktails that I am really into right now but I can get over it. They also have a great selection of food at a very cheap price.

You gotta love a place that has a life-size cardboard cutout of Snoop Dogg chilling behind the bar, ready to take your order of the new Colt 45 Blast. It's a guarantee that fun times and plenty of booty bouncing will be had! Adande G. and I stumbled upon this joint after running into a NOLA colleague, who was going to introduce us to the amazingness that is Bounce Music Night. For those of you who've never heard of bounce music, it is a New Orleans style of Hip Hop that sounds like Hip Hop Dub Step on Speed and the only way you can dance to it is extreme ass gyrations/bouncing. A must see if you're an butt woman/man. The decor of the venue is very nice and accommodating, as it's a venue for all sorts of music genres. Drinks are cheap, bouncers are nice, and the diverse crowd is fun. There's a stage for the performers, pool tables, and a back room for more open ventilation. Check it out if you're looking for a local scene outside of the French Quarter.