The Howlin' Wolf

Came here to see Hot 8 brass band who obviously were incredible. It was a few days before Mardis Gras and it was a decent enough place. Unable to get a drink though and had 2 bar staff for whole venue which, being from the UK, seemed very low for me. Waited for about 50 minutes in total. Your losing thousands of dollars yall! Luckily there is a water fountain at the right side of the bar. Only one small bathroom too for the venue it seemed. Again, seemed very low for the venue size.

The traditional hole in the wall dirty local bar one could expect from a New Orleans side street. Good food, a storied music venue, and great company made while there. Fun venue and they have regular comedy, burlesque, and music and other fun things daily. Bathrooms were clean.

After a great NOLA day we ended up at Howling Wolf for beer, Mrs. Wheat’s crayfish pies & a comedy show that was so much better than it had any right to be. There were almost as many performers (5) as audience members (6). The show started a bit late because they waited for our food to be ready so we could join them. Very good-hearted & personal comedy, and only $5. We laughed for reals and enjoyed each one thoroughly. Tip your artists, cooks & bartenders! They work hard and are super nice at Howling Wolf.

Plan to go on Sunday night so you can catch the Hot 8 Brass Band! Amazing show and venue. Get tickets online in advance and go early.

It’s a cute environment with New Orleans vibe. We ordered Cuban sandwiches and jambalaya. The food was good. The service was medium. There was no air conditioning.

Sunday night Hot 8 was phenomenal and a true life experience for brass band enjoyment

Came to see When the Saints Come Laughing In comedy show last night. Great hole in the wall dive bar spot. SAMANTHA (sorry, forget her last name) was AMAZING. Unfortunately though, the whole crowd was there for a “grief” convention so need I say more. Samantha this by no means is a reflection of how frikkin funny you are. I apologize that you were performing for a crowd with a very lame sense of humor. I mean you were trying to make very sad, mostly older people laugh. Not easy, but you killed it sister!!!! My review is not to bash the crowd or anyone, I just think Samantha should know that she’s an amazing comedian-just “right church, wrong pew” last night sweetie!!!!!

Checked out this place last night. We had tickets for the Comedy Gumbeaux. Stopped by early and had chicken quesadilla's and fish tacos. Food was pretty good, presented well. The comedy show was fun. I wish they had a waitress or waiter to come by the table during the show. I feel like they could sell more drinks that way. I hated to leave the show to get us more drinks, but I did. We were the two gay guys and felt very welcome. Enjoyed the jokes and the show. Will be back for sure!

We found this place right by our hotel. Looking for a quick bite and options for drinks. This gem was within walking distance and it did not disappoint. The better than bar food was cooked to order.....yum. The folks were super chill and the seats were comfy. Service was good since everyone was super chill. It's a no pressure- no frills type of place! Our trip to NOLA was definitely made better with a trip here!

We always have our krewe party here. It is an okay place but we weren't impressed with our food. The drinks were good but the water had a very bad taste. Small bathrooms so there is always a wait.

We saw the most amazing standup comedy fest at this venerable bar/restaurant. Such atmosphere, such a great event. Could come here over and over again. Staff are super kind and helpful. Definitely recommend when visiting NOLA!

Awesome music and live show venue. Solid selection of beer and awesomely friendly and helpful wait staff. The food was pretty good. The meat pies were awesome. The gator balls and beignets weren't my thing though.

When in NOLA why not? There are more frivolous ways to spend $24 for second row which means the first row to see Trixie Minx and her entourage do burlesque. The act includes an acrobat that also doe's burlesque. Trixie is funny, keeps the show light hearted and engages in some audience participation- mainly women. There was a total of 4 performers with 2 acts each that lasted about 1 hour. The venue feels a little seedy but the clientele was varied from couples to girls night out in all ages and demographics. Sorry no pics

It's really disappointing to see that such a fun venue would be so rude and greedy towards their customers. I was there for an event and although we were approved and told that they could host all the members for our event, they stopped allowing people to enter the event when they were clearly not at capacity. They basically drew us out 1 hour earlier than the end of the event on top of closing the bar. Overall, would not count on howlin wolf to host your next event.

DO NOT EVER COME HERE. YOU WILL BE PHYSICALLY ASSAULTED. This was the absolute worst experience of my life. Multiple of my friends were physically assaulted by the bouncer. The venue was disgusting and out dated inside, the drinks tasted like sewer water, and the employees were probably the rudest, most violent, unwelcoming people I've ever met.

Wahoo! Trixie minx and crew. What fun, what love. Cute and . ......................................................................

the people at this place were beyond disrespectful, rude & aggressive. The staff there not only physically and verbally assaulted my friends but lied continuously throughout the night.

Food sucks, the place sucks. I was charged an additional $10 Tip charge without my knowledge after already leaving a 20% cash tip. Beware of this ripoff of a place....

We came here for lunch because it's such a quick walk (~3 min) from the conference center. The vibe indoors was a chill bar with ample seating and the bartender was super friendly and bubbly! Food came out quick and was pretty delicious for some relatively simple sandwiches. The Red Rooster sandwich was crispy and moist and the Cubano was a solid classic take. Clearly not super New Orleans-specific food, but there's a lot on the menu that is. I regret not trying the gator balls, which seem to have gotten great reviews. Maybe next time in New Orleans!

If your hungry like a wolf and craving some true NOLA Cajun food then this hole in the wall is where you should be! Seriously not what I expected food wise when stumbling by for a cocktail and so glad I did! This is a hidden secret in my opinion when visiting NOLA for work and staying near the convention center. After a long day of meetings my colleagues and I were thirsty and found the Howlin Wolf on our way back to our hotel. It's small, dimly lit, full bar, a few tables and a small kitchen where the cook prepares everything basically right in front of you. The bartenders are super friendly and happy to recommend a snack or a drink when stopping in. We tried the gator balls, the sampler - crawfish pies, meat pies, bacon beignets, and more gator balls with their secret sauces that were amazing. We also tried the jambalaya and the chicken sandwich which were both so yummy! We ended up stopping in a couple of times while in town and can't say enough good things about the place. Thanks for the hospitality and showing us what true NOLA food was all about.

The food is good, the improve needs more work. We were the only 2 customers for the show and now I know why. But if it makes them happy so be it, wasn't our cup of tea. The bar staff was very friendly.

Perfect little hop in dive bar that my wife and I walked by. I got hot and needed a few cold ones before we kept cruising around. Bartender was awesome, lots of good beer on draft and the food looked like solid bar type food. Cool place seems like the locals go here so don't expect all the nonsense of bourbon.

ruined my sorortiy formal. so disrespectful literally could not believe how unsafe some of the staff made us feel.

What a great spot! We went on a Tuesday and were surprised to find a comedy hour going on. The drinks and food are all priced so it's even dollar amounts, which was SO nice. The fries were amazing, I just wish that they had the Parmesan to try the fries with garlic parm. They were out of a couple things, but it was cool. The vibe is awesome and laid back. The bartender was so nice!

The food was really good the drinks were great. The bartender was super nice and fun. The comedians were hilarious I would definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Short review! Very nice venue! I attended a comedy show there this past week and everything turned out fine. The bar is pretty open and the "den" is very spacious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The seats were spaced out per COVID precautions. Only drawback was my Long Island iced tea. We didn't taste a lick of alcohol. Lol. Overall, nice place! Seems great for hosting events.

Really enjoyed the bacon cheddar beignets. But a real low key quick serve spot. Good beer selection.

Great food! Great beer! Great beer selection including lots of local brews. Made a couple of San Diegans feel right at home and prepared to take on the rest of Mardi Gras 2022! The appetizer sampler is the best! I might have been hesitant about the cheddar cheese and bacon savory beignets and gator balls, but they were super tasty with the spicy House sauce! Thank you for the excellent service and tips on other fun places to explore on our first trip to New Orleans!

Love. This. Place! The customer service was on point. The food was delicious! Especially the crawfish pie (I think that's what it's called). The bartender was amazing. She made a drink for us based off of what we described. It was so damn good. Will definitely return.

I love dive bars and New Orleans has some great ones. This one is in the warehouse district and was quite a walk from the French Quarter. We were really thirsty. It was after the lunch crowd and there were only a few people in the bar. Service was very good and friendly. I had a double bourbon and my wife and daughter had some local craft beers. They have a great beer selection. Sat outside on a gorgeous afternoon and were checked on several times. This is an old bar. The interior and exterior were awesome. We will definitely be back on our next trip to NO.

Great bar food with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly bartenders! I was in town for a convention and came here every night and even got to see an improve comedy show by big couch!!!

This is a great option in CBD. It's away from the touristy crowds in French Quarter. Drinks and bar food are reasonably priced. It's destination spot for those that want to check out some of the best live brass bands in an intimate setting. Head over here and skip Bourbon Street. You'll come away with a truly New Orleans experience.

Interesting place. Eclectic music. Was excited to try the gator bites, but the were still ice cold in the middle even though they were deep fried.

Another great New Orleans music venue. I was there for one of the best shows I have ever seen, a jam session of New Orleans musicians performing Maddogs and Englishmen live with over 20 artists performing at the same time. An amazing show. I haven't eaten the food yet but I hear its good.

The vibe here is great! We went on comedy night and laughed our @$$es off! Drinks were well priced, food was decent - definitely bar drunk food. Great spot during the week!

Small hole in the type place. Good tacos, local beer and friendly service. Reasonable in price.

Got takeout from there. Staying at the Springhill Suites across the street and someone at the front desk recommended it. My daughter loved the bacon cheddar beignets and the chicken and Sausage jambalaya was amazing. The bartender that took my order was nice. Our food was ready quickly. Don't let the appearance of this place fool you!

Food is good, beer is good, venue is a lot of fun! I saw Lucii the Alien and Bear grillz here a few years ago and I keep coming back! I love the BBQ pulled pork and fries, also they have much better (and cheaper) drinks than some of the other venues on South Peters street! I am always stopping here before my nights out for a good pregame drink and meal!

Great, super-convenient, cheap eats! My wife and I always stay at the Springhill Suites in CBD and it's a 30 second walk to The Howlin Wolf! The kitchen is open til 2am and they've been a life saver for us. The food is great and the prices are even better!

The howlin wolf was a lot of fun!!! Saw the Rebirth Brass Band here for $20 and it was a great show. The speakers were great, the music was on point, and everyone there were nice and having a good time. Next door is the restaurant/bar which was convenient to get a bite to eat afterwards. Some things I didn't like, some of the mics needed to be adjusted for when the band was speaking and the show started about an hour late. They have a small bleacher area which looked nice to sit in otherwise they have some small round tables. Not a bad spot in the place, great size venue to see a show. All tickets must be purchased on line if in advance, or you can buy them at the door at the time of the show. Beers I think were about $5 and drinks about $7. I defiantly recommend catching a show here.

Friday was my first time being able to enjoy this space and I had a blast! I loved the bartenders they were on top of it and super friendly!! The prices for drinks were absolutely reasonable and the setting was perfect. I was there for a show and the layout of the building is perfect for those who want to enjoy either the bar and patio or the space for live events.

This is a solid neighborhood bar that has indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the alligator balls and the pork quesadilla appetizers and they were both excellent. My only complaint is having to go inside to order our food while we sat outside. The inside and the outside seating areas were clean and the staff was very friendly.

After unpacking at SpringHill Suites, I decided to check out the neighbourhood. Across the street was The Howlin' Wolf. It's a bar, eatery, and music venue. I walked in at around 8 pm. I sat myself down. The bartender came over, handed me a small menu, and was helpful with food recommendations. I went with chicken tacos. You get three of them. The meal comes with chips and salsa. To wash it down, I ordered an Abita amber beer. The chicken tacos were fabulous! The chicken was tender and tasty. The ingredients were fresh and flavourful. I loved the warm chips with the refreshing salsa. So good! Abita is a local brand of beer. I tend to go local when I am a tourist. The beer is excellent. It's smooth and perfect. I was a bit early to see any band play that night. However, during my time in New Orleans, I could hear whatever band was playing as I was coming back to the hotel. When I am not trying to squeeze in so many activities, I'll need to take in some live music here. I want more tacos and beer, too. (50)

I first ate here, actually, several years ago while attending an American College of Physicians (ACP) conference while in med school and me and several friends were very impressed with the "hole-in-the-wallness" of this place and I'm pleased to see upon returning that it really hasn't changed that much. Same location. Doors opened so that the delicious smells from the kitchen can quickly grab your attention and draw you gingerly in to partake of all the goodness they have to offer. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and really, really, REALLY wanted the Jambalaya but they happened to be all out, so I had to settle for the fries instead. They are known for their Bacon Cheddar Beignets, but I didn't get a chance to sample those. I will tell you that everything I ate was so delicious. They are close to Morial Conference Center and there is some on-the-street parking available. You can even dine outside and enjoy the sites and sounds that this district of N'awlins has to offer. Thanks for a terrific late afternoon lunch. Visiting this restaurant again brought back found memories of my med school days with classmates who are now lifelong friends and colleagues. Bravo!

The next time you are in Nola, get out of the French quarter and get over to the cbd and stop in the howling wolf! The food is excellent, all of it! It's fresh and excellent. Great music in the den and without doubt two of the finest bartenders in the city! Miss Nicole and miss Julie and not the nicest people you'll ever meet they will remember your name and what you like to drink after only a few stops! They have over 15 local drafts, they are cold and always fresh! So walk up south peters, stop in the den any day of the week, have some drafts and some great food Meet some good friends, and say hello Nicole and Julie!

HW has long been a great warehouse district bar with late night eats, adult beverages and live music. Several local musicians have regular sets and play in the room just past the bathrooms towards the back of the bar. As a native and former brass band musician, I "know" what the cover charge is and certainly what it is not. A few weeks back, I accompanied someone and had a rather interesting exchange on the night Hot 8 Brass Band performed (Sunday night). The guy with a box at the door near the music area, waved me in, as I passed him, I looked back to ensure my plus one was behind me, and after the guy noticed we were together, he waived me back to say the cover was $20 per person. Not knowing any better, my plus one gestured to pay, I explained this was a "tourist tax" that is not paid by everyone or most. And listening from the bar area is better because there's seating, cool air, close access to the bar and not as noisy. Several ladies near the door noticed we turned around and he explained. They all laughed which confirmed this was an okey doke move that either helped him pocket a few extra dollars (unbeknownst to the band members) or is business as usual, depending on one's appearance. Either way, we chose seats with a direct view of the stage and band and bought several bar items (and tipped the bartender well) to compensate for the lost revenue to the band thanks to the dishonest door guy. My advice is this -- do not pay more than $10 for a standing room opportunity to hear a band in a small bar. The cover should be $5-10 per person or nothing at all if you have a drink in your hand. If it's more, know it's a tourist tax. $20 per person to listen to Hot 8 Brass Band at Howlin' Wolf on a Sunday night is highly inflated. My only regret is that I didn't film the guy at the door waiving in 75% of the attendees but charging those who looked like visitors.

Here for the night before our cruise tomorrow, and happened to stumble into this amazing dive bar! Ordered the cheese quesadilla first, and it was delicious. So had to try the fried pickles. It was ALLLL amazing! Not only was the food great, the prices perfect, but the staff made our first experience absolutely apropos to start the first night of our vacation. If you're passing through I highly recommend! Nicole was a pleasure behind the bar, and Craig's dynamic personality was higher than par. Next time I come visit, I will definitively stop by and say hi to Craig and Nicole!

This review is 5yrs in the making! I LOVE this place! The people! The food! The drinks! The music! This place is awesome! Ok, ok, I've calmed down & now will actually provide details of this awesomeness lol it all started back in 2012, it was February & I was looking to get tipsy as I had just reported for temporary duty supporting the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response with the Coast Guard. The per diem was sufficient to get me where I wanted to go, but I wanted a chill night, so I took a patrons advice from one of the many other venues in the Warehouse District that I would be imbibing at during the course of the coming months. The staff I routinely had the pleasure of seeing was Brittany & Jenna & they were good at keeping my drinks cold & refreshed. Decent selection of beers on tap as well as a nice selection of the hard stuff. The food always took me by surprise, I liked how it was just this little grill of to the side of the entrance & not a major kitchen. There were so many nights where that little grill saved my morning from feeling miserable hahaha Is it the Hot 8 Brass Band that won a Grammy? I'm pretty sure that was their name, well they were performing a free show & boy was the music hoppin! The energy was great & the crowd was joyous! This was on the smaller stage off to the side of the bar, not at the larger venue next door, so it was a very intimate show. Although that reminds me about the free 25th anniversary show that the Reverend Horton Heat put on, also impressive how these old rockabilly dudes could still put on one heckuva performance! The rendition of Jezebel was just unbelievable, I left that night with a newfound love of rockabilly... Lastly, my first night here, I remember shutting down the bar with the staff & heading to another spot to chill. Friendly people, made those 75 days on TDY fly right by! Writing this review just makes me want to visit NoLa real soon!

Great place to get a drink and a casual bite when you're staying at a nearby hotel. Good place to start eating and drinking your way through New Orleans. Decent price for decent food and prompt service.

This was a fun place to grab some beers and catch up with friends! The French fries are hand cut and tacos where super yummy as well!

tldr; the venue is spacious yet intimate but the food leaves much to be desired. .5 for the food/service for the venue full review: went here for rebirth brass band and then a battle of the bands situation for lundi gras. first off the venue is oddly great. seated behind a bar front you walk into what feels like a small concert hall. at first glance i thought there was no way the acoustics would work or that it would truly fill intimate. and maybe they just know how to book shows or the crowds are reliable, but both concerts i went to felt amazing. whether standing near front stage and taking on the speakers and the sweaty bodies full blast or standing on the fringes where there's plenty of dancing space or sitting in the small bleachers at the very back, you can see and hear great. honestly , the energy is just electric. i can't wait to go back--for the music that is. now, the second time back i had been parading and needed something tasty. the menu lists things like a cuban with house pickles or an alligator sandwich with a myriad of ingredients. basically, it all sounded phenomenal. so much so, i split the cuban and the philly cheesesteak with a random stranger. and here's where, unfortunately, the train wreck began. we got to the howlin wolf at 8:45. waited at the bar for at least 15 minutes and proceeded to wait another hour for two sandwiches and fries. now i can appreciate a busy restaurant but at some point we went up to find out they forgot our order. personally, i hadn't eaten since breakfast so the hanger was setting in but we were still cool about it. i sat back down and waited probably another half hour before we were finally called. by the time the food came i would've eaten a car tire but i was still holding out for delicious flavors. i dug in and the food was very alright. there wasn't much flavor and most of my fries were nubbs. had this just been marketed as typical bar fare it would've been whatever but this menu sounded tantalizing. overall i think i'd eat beforehand but i'll definitely be back for the venue.

Great little dive bar with good appetizers and a large selection of great local brews. Bar tender was very friendly with lots of local advice.

Nice relaxed vibe, love this local place! They open early at 11. They have standard bar food and they are mostly a beer/ liquor spot. If you're looking for wine, go somewhere else! It is very chill and you can people watch.

Worst freakin bartender ever, the chick would look at you and look at the bigger party and serve them. Go somewhere else to spend your money conplete waste of time

We ended the night by having few drinks at the Howlin' Wolf. The place is divided in half - back of the room was where the live music was and the bar/kitchen was in the front half. All drinks and food are ordered at the bar, for food, they call out the name of the food, but due to the loud music, it's hard to hear. As for alcohol's, they have mixture of local and national brands. We ended up here because it was right next to the hotel we were staying, so easy walking distance. We enjoyed our time, our conversation and if I stayed at the same hotel, would definitely revisit.

Really disappointed in the chicken, sausage jambalaya - it was awful almost like it had been left overs from last week, everything was overcooked, not fluffy or moist. Three tiny French bread slices were dry, I have fresher croutons... And it wasn't cheap. Will never be back Not much style to the place, no atmosphere, just old table and chairs, dingy and dark.

Perfect dive bar. Decent selection of beers with nice outside seating on the sidewalk. A bit limited though. Staff was friendly and efficient and prices were good. They had local stand up comedy in back the night I visited. Was just ok and certainly not professional. #anyportinastorm

Definitely one of the less expensive places we have visited in New Orleans and a fun little dive bar with entertainment. We got a couple drinks that were not too shabby and some nachos that you can find at the ball park. The drink cups were pretty small. The burlesque show that evening was what made this place.