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Great for sitting outside for a drink over looking Saint Charles
Posted by foodwinefood on 04/15/2007
Great place for having a mixed drink outside. Weekends should be avoided because they often have weddings. They also very much need to revamp their wine list, it's horrible! Drink prices are also a bit steep. Would be great if they could add some bar snacks. It's definitely a fun place to stop by for an after work drink.
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The Columns - Local favorite
Posted by bmac545 on 12/07/2006
One of the best bars in town. A local favorite. The porch is perfect for sipping Mint Juleps and Mojitos in the warmer months (April ? October sometimes including Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, or March), while the bar is excellent for cuddling up to a nice, warm glass of your favorite brown liquor. This bar is not known for being a beer or wine bar but tries to accommodate all customers. Terrific atmosphere and plenty of dimly lit corners for more intimate settings. The Columns is usually complemented with excellent bar staff (ask for ?Big Mike?). The hotel also serves a mean Sunday brunch. Highly recommended.
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Great front porch
Posted by bamboo2 on 10/18/2006
I love to sit on the front porch BUT I have to say the bar is very limited. The wine is horrible & expensive and the wine glasses are all those cheap small glasses with a thick lip. How can you charge $10 for a glass of bad wine & then server it in a tiny cheap glass.
BUT the porch is great, sitting out overlooking Saint Charles can't be beat if you want to sit outside.
For good wine go down the street to the Delachaise!
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Charming, relaxing happy hour.
Posted by justgorgeous on 08/11/2006
Happy Hour on Fridays from 5-7pm. Slower in the summer, packed during the school year. It's nicer than your average bar, but you don't have to get decked out. Waitresses can be slow but it's nice to not have to go back and forth to the bar if you don't want to. Be forewarned though, sometimes your favorite drink will suddenly not be in the "happy" category of happy hour if the "computer" says so, so your $2.50 Amaretto Sour will suddenly be $6.50...which can add up if you're not expecting it. Then again, $2.50 mimosas on a New Orleans porch after a long work week is definitely a treat.
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classic new orleans charm
Posted by nola_girl76 on 04/25/2006
They have a happy hour special on Fridays: champagne for $2 a glass. Lovely garden around the side, with a fountain. At the bar, the 'regulars' line up nightly. The balcony upstairs is supposed to be for hotel guests only, but on slow nights they don't stop you from wandering up there. The decor is fantastic, the rooms are dark and inviting, with an indescribable old fashioned feel. The crowd can get annoying, a lot of well-heeled preppy college kids/networking young working professionals... depeends on the night. You won't be getting anything cheap here... the martinis are made with care, though. Sip a mint julep after work on the porch, on a summer evening. You'll see why several movies were filmed here - this place is all about atmosphere.
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Loved This Place
Posted by sicksm on 08/31/2005
My friends and I got free drinks from the waitress (who dress southern belle style, pearl necklaces and all) when we were there so I have to say the service was good on that account. I had a great time there. The porch was a cool place to hang out and people watch on St. Charles. Beautiful house. Agree what somebody said about it being a good starter bar for the evening.
People who don't like to hang around "twnety somethings" should realize this bar is practically next door to Tulane University. I am in my 30's by the way. It's not like the place has house music pumping loud. It's a tame place and a great way to spend an afternoon.
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great outdoor patio
Posted by elk on 08/25/2003
This bar/restaurant is great for sitting outside with a group of friends. It has a nice mellow atmosphere and provides a way to enjoy St. Charles Avenue. However the servcie is slow and the food does not compare to most new orleans cuisines. The bar attracts a lot of college and mid twenties crowds. Try it out for a starter bar for the night.
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Twenty-Something's Paradise
Posted by Governer on 07/24/2002
Great old building, charming, antique-filled rooms. Well priced, courteous front desk and maid service...But that bar just gets packed with kids out learning how to cocktail! When the kids take over a spot, service unfortunately suffers. What reason does staff have to hustle? Young clientelle don't know the difference between good service and bad, or care. Waitresses are slow, and not very bright, sad to say. I had a couple of conversations that seemed like a car wreck with the help they were so painful. Bartenders are gruff, abrupt and take their sweet time, whether you're a guest that tips or not! If you're 30 or over, spend your money elsewhere. Remember folks, you get what you pay for. If it's priced affordably, you're going without something.
