Cypress Bar at the Southern Hotel

Celebrated my daughter’s birthday at the Southern Hotel. My experience the bar helped make our celebration very special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We spent Tuesday afternoon listening to live music from 5-7 on the patio while sipping a wonderful Bordeaux recommended by our bartender. An excellent place to meet up after work and relax!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Drinks were amazing. Bartender, she was amazing, talkative, friendly. Love the look and feel of the hotel and it's bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently visited the Cypress Bar and unfortunately, I won’t be returning. I’d give it 3 stars, but it really didn’t meet expectations. I ordered a whiskey sour, and while it was beautifully decorated with frothy egg white, the taste was off. It was far too sour, almost like they used cheap lemon flavoring. We also tried a mojito, which was again nicely presented, but the bartender added way too much sparkling water, which drowned out any hint of alcohol.

On the plus side, the fireplace added a cozy touch, but sadly, the drinks were so bad that we didn’t even finish them before leaving. The music was also surprisingly dull—it almost put us to sleep. Definitely not the vibe we were hoping for.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

We have tried to go here before but don’t care to sit in the lobby on sofas with strangers, but this time after 5 minutes a top notch cocktail waitress got us a table in the bar. A local piano player was singing very Nolacentric music and was very good. My husband had a TOP NOTCH Old Fashioned with Luchardo? Cherries sure fire way to set the bar at top notch. Wine bottles 50% off at happy hour. The mid priced Cab I chose not an award winner ? IMO but nice. The only disappointment was the Charcuterie Board for $27.00 (portions of cheese and meats skimpy) but delicious. We were charged and additional fee when we asked for a few more crackers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Perfect balance of classiness and bang for your buck.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent cocktails. Will definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very sweet cocktail waitress. Was on her toes. Didnt have to wait on any drinks. She was very mindful of her customers.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Amazing!!!

The Southern has been our “go to” hotel on frequent trips to ride bicycle trails in southern Louisiana. This stay was disappointing. The elevator was broken. Staff seemed unconcerned. The complementary morning coffee in the lobby available on previous stays was nowhere to be found. After struggling with the TV remote a staff member suggested pointing it at the ceiling instead of at the TV. That did work as long as I stood immediately in front of the TV. No luck when sitting in bed. These are small things, but also an easy fix.

The courtyard is fantastic! Such a lovely place. We are certain to visit on our next trip thru!

Incredible drinks - similar to the fancy hotels in NYC and London. Best sazerac I've ever had - they have some special bacon fat bitters that makes it real special

Love it

I enjoying going to the SH weekly and stopping in at the Cypress Bar. Always friendly service, nice atmosphere and live music. $$$$

It's a very nice bar