Old Absinthe House

240 Bourbon St, New Orleans
(504) 523-3181

Recent Reviews

Jessica K.

Great little bar with lots of character and history. We enjoy absinthe and all the drinks were underwhelming for us. Expected a little more from their signature drinks but not much flavor overall. Service was good and did learn history of the place but won't be going back to just have a drink.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Jimmy Williams

Love this place. Unique cocktails and a "friends in low places" vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Bishop

Was cool got a 22$ shot with my card. Then Locked my card but later that night the charge jumped from 22.77 to 50Very disappointed in myself for goin

Erin Thompson

Old and fun! Don't love absinthe but there are always other options. Bar service great, fun, friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Scott Dowell

Very cool old bar....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Derek Benson

Very cool. Very divey. The place to go for an absinthe experience in the French Quarter. Great and diverse selection of absinthe. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kira H.

Such a great little find on Bourbon street. You have to try the absinthe if you go! All of the cocktails looked amazing!

Eric Dunham

Cool bar on bourbon st. in the French Quarter!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Griffin Wooley

Bar had great vibes and the bartender was very knowledgeable on his absinthe. I’m not too big of a fan of black licorice, but he was able to recommend a mellow absinthe which was delicious. Would recommend the butterfly!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jan Johnson

We only came here to try absinthe for the first time and because of the building’s historical significance. The service, atmosphere and absinthe did not disappoint! But it is Bourbon street - loud and crowded.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Jimmie Stewart

Was with my wife visiting NOLA & this was one of my got to see places. Wasn't overly busy with 2 bartenders & made eye contact with both & even said hi to one as we were sitting at the bar. After about 10 minutes & still no service I said excuse me, can we order? Was just ignored!!! One even asked the guy next to us if he wanted a refill & again I asked politely if we can place our order & was again ignored! I then went to restroom & it was totally disgusting!!! Had a trough that was full of vomit & just left. Sat back down & told wife 5 more minutes & were gone. Both bartenders stayed at other end of bar so I just said we're out of here. Never had such poor service in my life!!!!! We were going to order 2 $20 drinks so the bars loss.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Will Squyres

5 Stars for the staff and atmosphere! Totally not the kind of service you’d expect on Bourbon Street. Great group of people working here.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alexander Peterkin

A must-stop for any New Orleans visit!

Amadon Veritas

Nothing was particularly impressive about the atmosphere or service. Nothing was bad. Prices were a bit higher than a number of places in the area. But nothing was impressive in the service atmosphere or otherwise.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Greg Murray

Prices Are A Little High, But The Absinthe Is Very Good.They Have Many Varieties ToTry From.A Must Stop.Could Be A Little Cleaner. To Much Dust On Hanging Football Helmets.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Absinthe Flight

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