Le Bon Temps Roule

I go to Le Bon Temps often and they have some good music. They also have FREE oysters on Fridays but they go quick so you need to get there early! They have a kitchen that serves food and they have some good burgers here. The bar is divided into 2 main areas with the front being full of pool tables and the back where the bands play. This is usually a really fun bar to watch music until the point that it gets too crowded, which is way too often, but you always have the front area of the bar to escape to.

The back area, where the bands play, can just get miserably crowded especially on Thursday nights when bands like the Soul Rebels play (it also is a bad "tradition" that the Soul Rebels NEVER start on time so it is like 12:30 or 1am before they start usually so if you have to work the next day that really is a challenge). There are also some people that take their pool games WAY too seriously in here and I've seen a few fights break out over a stupid game so don't get in those folks way. Parking can sometimes be a bit of a challenge but if you get far enough away you can always find a spot.

They usually have pretty quick bar service and I usually prefer the front bar when there is music as it is quicker to get served than fighting the often formidable crowd in the back. There is always an interesting crowd here and there is a special plaque on the bar involving a historical person that I will let you discover yourself (maybe further down in this review even). There always seems to be something going on here when it seems nothing else is anywhere else in the area. Overall this is one of the best classic dive bars and music venues in the entire New Orleans area.

FYI: This is yet another of the bars that claims the notoriety of having had Lee Harvey Oswald as a frequent customer. You can go to YouTube and search for NOLA Gent to see my video on Le Bon Temps Roule!

One of my favorite dive bars in Nawlins. Open 24 hours!!
Very diverse crowd, all ages, all types. Super chill if you're chill.
Currently home to the infamous Soul Rebels Band on Thursdays when they're not on the road.
Back bar ( where the small stage is) opens up late when there is a gig.
Great selection of beers and spirits at very fair prices. Pool tables; Jukebox, kitschy decor.
The place defines "the dive bar" in a city with great dive bars.
Love the place

Outstanding bar. Food is pretty good - you might feel a little sketchy trying it but don't worry, its good. Drinks are solid and service is amazing considering how busy this place can get and the drunks they deal with. Top class bartenders, always watching for customers and taking care of you.

Now, if you come to this fine estalishment, then you know of their live music. If leave New Orleans without seeing Soul Rebels, you really didn't come to New Orleans. The area they play music is separate from the main bar. They do have a bar in the music area as well. The music area can get packed but I never felt crammed in. Highly recommend.

Coolest bar there is around good ole Tchoup, stayed in an Airbnb about a 10 minute walk from here, drinks were nice and cheap, Morgan the bartender was really sweet and friendly, really hot too, I could probably talk to her all day. And the fact that it's 24/7 is also pretty cool. Never had the experience to be stumbling home at 6AM before until now . Definitely coming back next time I'm here in New Orleans.

Ordered classic burger, delicious! Great atmosphere, service, and people. Will be returning on my next trip to New Orleans.

Fun local bar with a great bartender. Definitely a local crowd and the mix made it fun.

Went in for the t-shirt, but stayed to get our drink on. Unfortunately, they didn't have any men's shirts, which gives us a reason to go back again someday.

Not your average Thursday --but maybe so, in NOLA. The Bloody Mary was TO DIE FOR. Nachos were loaded. Local crowd. Great music by Soul Rebels.

(Verse 1)
Angry chef, angry chef,
Cookin' up a storm, what the heck?
He's got a spatula and a pan,
Making meals that'll shock and jam.

(Chorus)
Angry chef, angry chef,
Cookin' up a feast, don't you forget.
The band started late, but we don't mind,
With angry chef, we're gonna dine.

(Verse 2)
The kitchen's hot, the flames are high,
But the angry chef won't bat an eye.
He's got a recipe that's outta sight,
With spices that'll make you take flight.

(Chorus)
Angry chef, angry chef,
Cookin' up a feast, don't you forget.
The band started late, but we don't mind,
With angry chef, we're gonna dine.

(Bridge)
He's got a temper, that's for sure,
But when it comes to cooking, he's pure.
He's got a style that's all his own,
With flavors that'll make you moan.

(Chorus)
Angry chef, angry chef,
Cookin' up a feast, don't you forget.
The band started late, but we don't mind,
With angry chef, we're gonna dine.

(Outro)
So if you're hungry and want a bite,
Come on down, it's gonna be all right.
With angry chef, you can't go wrong,
Just don't make him wait too long.

We had a great time here and the food was awesome. Paul can cook his ass off. Ashley was a sweetheart and made us feel right at home. We'll visit every trip from now on. Thanks for the fun day guys.

Chris, Amber, Julie, Robbie, Harpo and Julie

Always a fun time when we go and the live music never disappoints. The bartenders are friendly and fast with the drinks. The atmosphere is fun and the dive bar feel is on point.