50 Best Cocktail Bars near River Ridge

“Nice place to hang out. Clean and relaxing“

“Renee is amazing!!! The tour was great and love the company!!!“

“We were blown away on our first visit this morning!! Ryan is a talented mixologist in the bar creating beautiful, delicious and truly unique drinks. Our server Louis was incredibly charming and attentive, giving us excellent menu choices —as it was a hard decision. Every dish was a work of art—both in presentation and flavor. The whole experience was top-notch, and we can’t wait to come back!“

“Must try!! We had the most delicious dinner at Pigeon and Whale. We were sitting at the bar, which is my favorite. It was fun watching them shucking the oysters. We ordered the swordfish schnitzel and scallops. Both were amazing. Their cocktails were also lovely. Great service. We had a fun date night but it would be a great place to bring guests or get together with friends as well!“

“Really Great Holiday Decorations 🎼🌲💚❤️🎶“

“What an enchanting experience offering for a Sunday brunch. The decor-amazing. The menu-creative and flavorful.“

“Great drink prices. Staff are all very friendly and do a wonderful job. They have darts, pool and various other activities. I'll definitely be back.“

“From the amazing food. Awesome decor and A+++ from the staff. All around great experience will be back when in New Orleans. A must visit when in town. The fried bologna sandwich is probably the best sandwich I have ever had.“

“Absolutely Amazing! One of my favorite places“

“Fabulous cocktails. Gorgeous decor and delicious food. Polite professional staff and sumptuous seating. Need I say more ❤️ The “soleil” gin cocktail is divine 🙏🏻 Do it!“

“Visiting NOLA for the weekend with two children. We had brunch here before going to the zoo. The food was spectacular and the staff super friendly and helpful!“

“Delicious espresso old fashioned!!“

“Great atmosphere and drinks. The DJ was amazing and music was on point.“

“I took my Wife, Mom and Dad here for a tour and tasting. Everything we tried was good and some were excellent. However, the experience with Sam is was what made it all great. The staff was amazing and made us feel like we were in the backyard drinking with friends. We are local and like to day trip in state. I highly recommend giving this place a try and seeing why it is a hidden gem.“

“Bartenders are awesome!! Especially to out of town customers. They make you feel like one of the regulars, like a resident. Absolutely one of the best customer service I've ever had.“

“We did the Drink Lab cocktail making class upstairs first and it was AMAZING and worth the money! The history and education that are included with the class are A1. We had such a great time during the class that we spent the rest of the evening downstairs at Baroness of Baronne. All of the food, drinks, shots (gas mask shot) were great! GO!“

“My co-worker took me here, first time for me. I will say I felt comfortable and was treated with much love and respect from the patrons as well as the owner! The owner is an incredible person and gives back to his community! Very nice, strong daiquiris and excellent vibe. Thank you, Mr. Love for the introduction. It was an absolutely great time!“

“We dined at Commander’s Palace with a group of four, and from start to finish, it was an exceptional experience. Reservations are definitely recommended—this place is popular for a reason. The service was truly the best I’ve ever experienced. From the moment we sat down, the staff made us feel like VIPs. Chairs were pulled out for us, and there were dedicated servers for drinks and food. Every dish was brought out at the same time, with multiple staff coordinating to place each plate down simultaneously. Even the drink server meticulously cleaned the table with a small food pickup tool and replaced entire water glasses rather than just refilling them. It’s those small, thoughtful touches that really set this place apart. The ambiance was elegant yet inviting, with warm lighting, tasteful wallpaper, and comfortable seating. Dressing up is encouraged, and it adds to the classic New Orleans fine dining charm. Another fun touch: they wrap up your leftovers in foil—and shape it into a swan, which was such a delightful surprise! As for the food, I personally loved my meal, though a couple of my friends were a bit more critical of their choices. Still, the quality and presentation were excellent overall. If you’re in New Orleans and want a special dining experience, Commander’s Palace is absolutely worth a visit.“

“My husband's 60th Birthday party was held at The Max this past weekend! The new renovations inside look fantastic! Several of our guests commented on how great the venue looked and how clean it was! Thank you Bridget, Chris and Denise for helping us pull this together. The ease of set up, fantastic service and warm welcome to us and our guests made this event a huge hit! Our guests have been ringing our phones since Sunday morning commenting on what a fantastic night it was!! I will highly recommend this venue for any party, event, reunion or get together!“

“We did the Drink Lab cocktail making class upstairs first and it was AMAZING and worth the money! The history and education that are included with the class are A1. We had such a great time during the class that we spent the rest of the evening downstairs at Baroness of Baronne. All of the food, drinks, shots (gas mask shot) were great! GO!“

“The Best Bartender in New Orleans!

Let me tell y’all something — Olivia is hands down the BEST bartender in the city of New Orleans! From the moment we walked in, her energy was unmatched. Her customer service? A1. She was friendly, professional, and knew exactly how to keep the vibe right.

Whether it was a custom cocktail or just good conversation, Olivia delivered every time. You could tell she takes pride in what she does, and it shows in how she treats every single customer. I highly recommend checking her out next time you’re at the bar. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!“

“Absolutely delicious! We started with the crab salad which was very refreshing! Followed by one of each oyster they had to offer that day. Then we had an additional dozen of our favorites! We had the seared scallops and it was good enough to lick the plate! Finished with a slice of key lime pie. The daiquiri was tasty as well! The staff was attentive to our needs so much so that they walked to get sprite for my husband’s favorite drink! It was a lovely way to spend our 10 year anniversary tucked away in the bar by the oyster shucker. 10/10“

“Best shrimp and grits I’ve had in a long time.“

“Great, friendly clean place. Highly recommend!“

“Good music when a band is playing… always a great spot for a night cap… and the staff is awesome… including Greg… cause he does try 🤔…🤣😂“

“over all great experience love yall and what your doing....“

“Food was delicious. Wait staff very friendly and attentive.“

“Amanda was a well tanned pleasure! God bless the chef that would bring us out our appetizers personally and showcase his skills! I'm thankful they redid the Shenanigans visuals- I hope and pray this place does well for the Metairie wine bar visual because we don't have cute wine bars locally, and this place is perfection!“

“love this joint!!!! great ppl, excellent drinks!!!! great prices!! great time!!!“

“Love the bagels love the food love the location. The vegan eat lox bagel is amazing! As is the harvest Moon. Their bagels are the right amount of chewy. If you're going on a weekend go early because they do sell out of most of their bagels by the end of the day. Oh if you like tahini, they have this wonderful tahini brownie like things that are delicious.“

“Food is great and bartender ( Snap) is awesome!“

“We came across this spot to grab a quick drink before bourbon st. We ended up coming back for 3 straight days and spent majority of our time at this bar. This is a spot that won’t ever make the top bars of New Orleans list but if you want to come and get a real, authentic New Orleans experience with people from here then this is the spot to go to. Julie, the bartender was so amazing. One of the sweetest, kindest people I’ve ever come across in my life. Her sister Stella hangs out there too and is just as incredible. The crowd of regulars was so incredibly friendly. Some of the kindest people you’ll ever find. Julie even cooked us up 2 home cooked meals served fresh right at the bar. Best meals we had on the whole trip. I promise go here for the food!!!!! Julie/Stella we love yall so much! Thank you for such an amazing time and being so welcoming. Love Kyle and the Boston Boys!“

“There was a big. Listen, they flavored my cup with the same liquid I'm drinking so now I can lick my hands to enjoy the flavor after I'm done with the drink. I rate this place 8/8 it claps, slaps , and braps. U know where to find me, gimme a shout-out at my Twitter! Fern the Germ...Signing out......!!!!!!“

“Sebastian is the best!!!!!!! Ask for him…..he went out of his way to make our wedding anniversary so special and fun!!! The whole restaurant is so fun and the best time! We loved everyone there! I have been many times and every time is such a fun experience!!!! #askforsebastion“

“We had so much fun we needed a to-go container for all the leftover fun. We always wanted to stop in and are happy we finally did. We went on Tuesday night and they had fresh boiled crab right out of the water. One thing led to another which led to Karaoke thanks to the aggressive hospitality of Jack and bartenders. The regular crowd were friendly and welcoming. They lost their sign to Ida but there's no shortage of cold beers, cold air-conditioning and friendly atmosphere. Make sure you donate to the sign fund!“

“Best Daiquiris ever! Been going here since I was 21 years old.. I'm 45 now.. they are always strong.. Price's are very reasonable. Atmosphere is laid back chill staff and customers.. this is the place where everyone knows your name!“

“Staff is VERY Professional & helpful, THANKS U GUYS for helping Me out- I couldn't hold the daiquiri & walk with A walker So they helped Me

Wheelchair accessibility: They have A ramp to roll up or walk up with A walker.“

“Update 3/30/22: The owner contacted me yesterday and he gave me a call today. He was very apologetic and pleasant while discussing what transpired. Mr. Wolf definitely turned this experience around with his professionalism, kindness and humility. I’m changing the rating from 1 to 5, due to our phone and in person conversation. I will continue to patronize this business because I see that he actually cares about his customers!3/28: What a horrible experience I had today by the “manager”. I just KNOW NOD managers don’t act this way. I patronize this business weekly LITERALLY. I could show my bank statements! This was unprofessionalism at its finest! I can’t let this one blow over! This was disgusting to say the least. A complaint has been made and I’ll be in contact early tomorrow morning to rectify this situation. This cannot be a reoccurring problem. Blonde white female who denied giving me her name, her boss name and/corporate information lol. This will be handled either way though. No apology for the nastiness or anything. I just left Saltgrass with a steak and wanted a daiq to go with it..and I’m met with that? Oh no. Dang food got cold!“

“Fun time last night with the Tordown band ! Extra credos to Karen for turning off the tvs while the band was playing. That is a rare gesture and shows respect for the music !“

“I do indeed like this little hotel bar.

I’ve been wanting to visit and tonight was the night it finally happened.

Upon walking in, I noticed this spot is an actual lounge. There are board games, tv’s , a pool table— I love that vibe. Stopping in on a Friday I knew jt would be slow as Fridays in the city can be slow at hotel bars, everyone who is in town is most likely on Bourbon or other parts the city and not the bar at their hotel. I can’t remember the bar tenders name but he was kind and friendly. Although the drink I wanted to order couldn’t be made due to out of stock ingredients, I enjoyed two glasses of champagne.

Service, great!
Food, I can’t judge because the kitchen was closed.
Location, perfect.. CBD, two blocks away from Bourbon.

I can’t wait to go back next week to try the drink I have my eyes on.“

“Amazing food and perfect vibes! The drum was rich and flavorful, easily the best dish I’ve had in a while. The atmosphere made the whole night feel special. Highly recommend!“

“Great place to hang-out with friends an make more. Friendly staff an great drinks 🍹 🍸 🍷. Always open“

“We had the best time last Thursday night. Saffron was vibey, drinks were good and strong, the menu was unique, food was amazing, and service was top notch. We can’t wait to go back!“

“Mr. Darrien gave us life!!! We were unsure of what to order & he provided suggestions & samples!! I recommend the House Special w the Spongebobs!!! There are daiquiri shops in Houston, but the Crawgator & Mardi Gras flavors are not available there. Thanks a ton Mr. Darrien for your patience while we decided & the superb southern hospitality!!“

“Great food, value and service…. Trifecta!“

“The food was delicious and our waitress was wonderful.“

“The Cabin Lounge is small warm little place that locals gathers. Very friendly for anyone to visit.
Note! They allow smoking inside so be aware but its a great place like going to Cheers bar!
Stop in when you're in area!“

“Absolutely amazing great food service and hookah’s. This place literally don’t miss. Came here on Mother’s Day with my kids we all ordered something different and taste each others food and when I say everything was sooo flavorful ? I’ve been back numerous times since. Again this place is a MUST VISIT.“

“I deejayed there for a party and the atmosphere, the people, Bartenders etc was so awesome!!! Hope to play there in the near future and best part is its close to my house!!! And Tiffany the owner is the bomb!!!“