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Arnaud's French 75 Bar
Cocktail Bar$$$$
French Quarter - CBD, New Orleans
"Drink prepared by Chris Hannah rocks!"(6 Tips)
"Great drinks must have a Sazerac"(8 Tips)
"A Classic Cigar Bar with amazing cocktails.... so a must"(8 Tips)
"Check out the museum upstairs."(2 Tips)
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Pam B.December 31, 2013A bartender saw us languishing in the crowded bar and took us through the dining room into an unmarked cocktail bar called Richelieu. Do that.
Adrian PhillipsMay 14, 2015Legit cocktail bar. Order a Sazerac or just ask the bartenders as they know what they're doing when it comes to drinks. If Chris Hannah is working be sure to get his bar / food recommendations.
Tim HettlerFebruary 21, 2014This is the type of bar that you just let the bartender make whatever he feels like for you. There's a small museum upstairs that showcases how rich and elegant the Arnaud's family was.
DenetteSeptember 28, 2015This is a fancy cocktail bar!! Not stuffy tho so rest easy. You must get a Sazerac and a French 75. Grab a cigar and smoke inside.- Fodor's TravelJanuary 28, 2016Inside this 95-year-old space, Chris Hannah mixes a French 75 made with Cognac instead of gin, as well as concoctions like the fiery Caipa De Gallos. Read more
SeanMarch 22, 2015Have Chris make you a drink. Enjoy the atmosphere. Its a cigar bar but even if you hate smoke you have to go in and at least get one drink.
Karen CooperDecember 14, 2020Great service and delightful cocktails. The cheese stuffed cheese balls (yes that’s a thing) are heavenly cheesy cloud balls in your mouth omg get some.
Ricky SherrillMarch 14, 2017The bar is connected to Arnaud's Restaurant and is the best place to go to start you visit to the city. Start with some cocktails & souffléd potatoes.
Violet ValeOctober 21, 2013Get one Sazerac w rye (the popular but later version) & one with cognac (this is the original)--compare. Sunday hours are bar menu til 10pm, drinks to 11:30pm-ish.
Daniel SimmonsOctober 23, 2019Go before 6pm and get a seat at the bar while everyone else is being seated in the dining room—and don’t forget the cognac.
Amanda ThauMay 6, 2017The French 75 is pricey, but worth it. Ask if you can see the upstairs rooms with Mardi Gras gowns of years past.
TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014Check out Arnaud's French 75 as it was featured on Best Bars in America for One of the best cigar bars in the city, named after Arnaud's favorite cocktail the French 75 Read more
Gambit New OrleansMay 22, 2013Stop in for a cocktail with bartenders Chris Hannah and Hadi Ktiri. The two were recently named in Gambit's 26 Craft Cocktail Bartenders You Should Know! Read more
Carole SharberMarch 31, 2013Such a classic place. Came one day in jeans and another day in full dress with a wedding party including a bride in her dress and a groom in his kilt. Received the great same service both nights.
Eric DNovember 2, 2014Have the eponymous drink (it's delicious) and then if it's not too busy, have Vince make you something off-menu.
Jamie WomackJanuary 1, 2018Get the house drink. You won't be disappointed. Great atmosphere and great drink prices for the quality.
Taylor KincaidAugust 22, 2015Get the French 75, they make it the real French way with cognac, not gin. It's delicious.
Gary TorielloOctober 15, 2017Creole Old Fashioned - Wild Turkey bourbon, creole syrup & creole bitters
Fletcher RhoadsAugust 9, 2014Awesome classy cocktail bar. Bring your cigar and have Chris Hannah craft you one of his creations, Amertinez.
The cocktail program is spot on and the bartenders knowledgable and friendly.
Awesome must see for any cigar smoker who finds themselves in New Orleans!
Libby LeeFebruary 20, 2014After you have a drink, be sure to visit the upstairs room to look at Germaine's mardi gras dresses. (its a museum)- Carole SharberMarch 31, 2013Trust your bartenders! They know how to make the classics Expertly! Try a Brandy Crestau! You will thank me.
Ozgun AtamanFebruary 18, 2013Great bartender and drinks. Tell him what you like and get some recommendations!
P. D.August 7, 2013All the goodness (and none of the pretense) of the cocktail renaissance...but it never died here to begin with, just so ya know....
ATL_HunterNovember 17, 2015Charming little space. Stop here for a drink before dinner in the main dining room
Lauren YNovember 9, 2014Potato soufflé and a french 75 please! This place is classy so keep it classy people!
Anna ToujasDecember 9, 2014Grab a drink at the bar and go on an adventure through carnival history in the upstairs museum.
Tony XerriAugust 9, 2016Every bar on the planet should take notes from this place. Stop reading this and drink here...
Paul LorsbachMarch 28, 2016Little touristy for what it is, but decent cocktails. Might as well make it a French 75!
Craig OlsonApril 28, 2013If you're on Bourbon and sick of the ridiculousness, step into Arnaud's French 75 Bar for a too-notch drink!
Ricardo HernandezApril 2, 2016A drink from a place where the bartender uses his bare hands to pick and serve ice and filter the yolk from eggs? No thanks.
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Arnaud's French 75 Bar
813 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(504) 523-5433
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Smoking
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Try the French 75 and the Espresso Martini. The individual baked Alaska is a much needed dessert!"
Bridget Karp
"Named for Count Arnaud's daughter and successor, the museum is free to the public and features 2 dozen+ splendiferous costumes, as well as vintage photographs, masks, and various krewe memorabilia"
Ami H.
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Randall Thomas - 9.0
"Check in with the hostess at the door if you want to grab a seat at the bar. The cocktails here are fantastic (try their version of a margarita). Had a tasty little fried shrimp appetizer. Great music"
Adrian Phillips - 8.7
"The curated selection of classic cocktails are a great value at $6 and include New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac and the Pimm’s Cup, as well as bar snacks like steak tartare and duck liver pate."
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Aubrey Littleton - 8.0
"Every drink on the cocktail list is very colorful, and deceptively strong. You can order one to-go, but it would be a shame to miss out on the piano bar, or the lush outdoor patio. - © 2013 BuzzFeed"
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