Bamboula’s
514 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA, 70116
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Address :
514 Frenchmen St
New Orleans, LA, 70116 - Phone (504) 944-8461
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Pearl R.
This was our first stop in this magical town! We arrived early afternoon, and we had such a good time, we made sure to come back for a second round before we left. First off--decor is just so cute and welcoming, I love the details of the flooring to the ceiling... And you can't overlook the mural! Live music was playing, couples were dancing the overall ambiance was magical, absolutely magical! I fell in love with New Orleans and it began with this place. The food was pretty good too! We had the coconut shrimp (amazing) and the crab cakes were decent. The service wasn't the fastest but, the entertainment definitely made up for it. We came back for a second time Saturday night, and the music was just as great and cherry on top for me was how clean the bathroom was! It was definitely the cleanest on the block (super duper plus for me!)
(5)Renaud S.
Was there on a Sunday afternoon. I was walking down Frenchmen St, hanging out, and as I walked by Bamboula's, I just heard a band playing jazz, so I decided to walk in and listen for a while. Music was really good, I had a great time there. However the place is a little bit dark inside for a Sunday afternoon, I feel like a little bit more light would have been more than welcome. Good points though, the drinks are cheap, both beers and cocktails. I didn't try any of their food but the plates of other people looked good.
(3)James S.
Live bands. Friendly service It would be nice if they had more of a variety of IPAs Didn't try their food
(3)Shantel M.
My favourite Frenchmen spot wasn't doing it for me, so I left and started walking in search of music that matched my mood. That's the beautiful thing about Frenchmen Street, all you have to do is walk until you hear the music that feeds your soul. That's how I found Bamboulas. This was a great bar/venue with no cover, plenty of space, fab music and decently priced drinks. Check out their website for the music calendar and put it on your list to check out on your next visit!
(3)Leslie P.
Today there is an amazing band called Emily Estrella Jazz. They are jamming - Emily's voice is amazing. Drinks are great. It's a perfect afternoon in NOLA!
(5)Adam S.
We were taking it easy on Frenchman Street on a Sunday evening and after a few laps around, we wanted to park somewhere and listen to some music. On location and venue, it looked like a potential home-run spot that was in between sets. The venue is dressed in a light colored wood and had seats close to the stage and tucked away, and all in all feels like a cool music venue with a bit of NOLA soul. Flash forward a few minutes to the actual band coming on stage and it became abundantly clear why there were so many open seats. From the first squealing hack on the guitar it was obvious that this was a 'dad band' that was pieced together. These guys had whatever the opposite of band chemistry is. They sort of just picked away at the guitar, treating a 10 minute song like one intense solo. It looked like someone pulled the fire alarm with the mass exodus towards the doors, and when we walked by later, it was as sparse as a cool bar could be on a busy night. I'd definitely give Bamboula's a chance again, but would pre-screen the music outside before heading in.
(3)Danni B.
Great local bands on Friday nights! We enjoyed a burger and a beer, fairly priced. The BAM burger is topped with chili and jalapeños and it is delicious! Great night spot on Frenchman street! Server was a doll and even recommended us with things to do around town.
(5)Pissed Chick C.
From the time one walks in you feel the family vibe its clean and inviting and a place that can become a routine spot if you had the chance. i loved it and the food is perfect just what you need to tie one on...N.O has gems in so many spots and i seem to have found another
(4)Glenn V.
Not a very friendly staff and the music was way to loud for such a small place.
(1)Elle P.
Great place. Wonderful music - we stopped by a couple times both during the day on Sunday and work night. Good drinks. Clean with nice décor and friendly atmosphere.
(4)Michael L.
Nice spot on Frenchman to watch some live music. I love the older style Pressed tin ceiling. it gives the place that old NOLA feel. The S/O and I have been going here for a few years off and on to catch some acts when we are in the area and always seem to have some fun... They offer food also, but we've never tried anything...but after seeing the table next to ours last night, I might have to change that next time. Looked good. Drinks are priced about the norm for the area. I had an Amber for about $5... if you are just walking Frenchman with nothing to do it's worth a stop in if they have music.
(3)He And She I.
Sweet potato fries and Bloody Mary's for jazz on Sunday afternoon? Must be Bamboula's on Frenchmen in NOLA! Great place to chill and relax.
(4)Caitlin C.
Not a great experience. The place looked pretty good and I saw coconut shrimp on the menu, so I went in. The band was good and the place is new and clean but the food is not at all good and I was not too happy with one of the servers. So, the woman who took our drinks order asked what my party wanted. I'd already had a drink elsewhere that was pretty strong and didn't want alcohol. I was ordering food, so I forgot I was in a bar, not a restaurant, and said, "just water for me." I don't hear so well and the music was pretty loud, so I turned my attention back to the musicians when the server started yelling, "Ma'am, Ma'am!" at me. When that got my attention, she informed me there was a one drink minimum. Fine. I ordered a soda water with a squeeze of lime. The waitress didn't have to take that tone. Needless to say, I was less than happy when the shrimp came. The guy who brought the shrimp seemed nice enough, unlike the drinks waitress, but then there was the food. It was FIVE, count them, FIVE shrimp which were undoubtedly frozen, not fresh, extremely greasy, and with a very thick, overcooked crust on them. This cost over $10. I will not be darkening the door of this establishment again and take it as a sign of the deterioration of Frenchmen Street, which has become Bourbon Street Jr. Why two stars? The decent band and the clean bathroom.
(2)Khrysten T.
Busy Saturday night, but one of the only places along Frenchman not charging cover to see a live band. Disappointed that the bar didn't have the ingredients to make a NOLA staple, a sazerac. We settled for two Abitas and sat on the front window sill to enjoy the Blues band playing. Average priced drinks, small dance floor, and most of the crowd is middle-aged. Not outstanding, but not horrible either.
(3)Catherine P.
Music is GREAT. But do not even try to get a drink in the front bar. The bar tender saw me standing with my money and continued to ignore me. The woman beside me said that the bar tender was nasty to her. Finally, the bar tender came over and said in a real snarky way..."you know we can see you." Then she just walked away. Guess my Money not important to this bar. So I just listened to the music. Good deal for me.
(1)Maren M.
Great bar, great music and cheap drinks. ..however, there is a bartender who is so nasty the I wouldn't get a cup of water. She had the audacity to tell my friend who ordered 6 shots, (and only giving him 4), you'll get what I give you. ..what? Awful bitch
(2)Christine P.
Do yourself a favor and get on over to Frenchman Street so you can get a feel for the real New Orleans vibe. It's the anti-Bourbon Street, with great music. We stopped in during a rainy weekday afternoon and enjoyed the music, some drinks and even shared some fried green tomatoes covered in shrimp. Definitely wish we had checked it out at night.
(4)Amy P.
Drinks were alright. But the music was amazing! Live music at the birthplace of jazz? Hey, why not?! This place is divey, but there's space for everyone. Much fun!
(4)Marisa L.
Great spot off Frenchman for some live music. We were there on a Saturday night and it was more of a bluesy band with a band with a harmonica player. There was no pressure to get a drink and no cover, so you could walk out and always come back later and just hang. A few people got up and started dancing, some were even putting money in the male musicians pants-not sure what this was about but it seemed like an older aged bachelorette party-everyone thought it was fun and got a good laugh out of it. LIked this place mostly because of how laid back it was, although it did feel like a slightly older crowd, probably no one under 30.
(4)J.C. T.
Pretty cool place, popped in to hear some music and relax and it was just the spot. The band was great, and the guitar player had some chops! So I was able to geek out on that. :D Our server gets 5 stars. The name on the check said Courage, so I believe that was her name. Very nice and friendly, took care of us, brought us tasters of local beers, and was overall friendly and funny. Beers were good, I went through a coupe of the local beers, I think Abita and some others. Overall cool place, good music, cold beers. Nice spot to relax in the Big Easy.
(4)Rob W.
We really enjoy this place. They have a very nice attractive facility here. The venue is well laid out and nicely appointed. The sound system is good and they book some good bands. Drink prices are reasonable. They have a small menu of food available as well.
(4)Jen S.
We needed a break from Bourbon street and I really wanted to enjoy live music, so we went to Frenchmen Street and were drawn in by the blues music played here. It was exactly what we were looking for. It does get pretty crowded inside but there's also plenty of seating and if you can get a table, the servers are quick to ask if you need anything and serve you right away. Just be careful not to stand in the way of service or you'll be elbowed around. Drinks were fine and prices were average. Don't forget to tip the awesome band if you enjoy the music!
(4)Marla A.
We went here last night we didn't go to the bar part but we went to the murder mystery dinner. It was fun! The food was not so good. But they had drinks lots n lots of drinks and they are cheap. They were pretty good. I t was our first time here we got our tickets off of groupon it was like 29 for 2 people dinner and a show. For that price I'd go again but because it was so cheaply made I definitely wouldn't pay more than that to go again. They have a menu with 3 selections that you can choose from. They need to have a regular menu and let people choose what they want to eat. The menu needs improvement. Other than that we had a good time!
(4)Axel M.
Good place to go if you want to hear a live band, nowhere in the place where you wouldn't be able to hear the music. The food is good and the ambience is certainly not that of chitter chatter. You have to yell to speak to one another, so if you're here with friends wanting to catch up, turn around.
(4)Joanna W.
What a great time! I can't give it 5 stars because we didn't try any food. Servers and bartender were simply fun and the live music was awesome. It's a great place to chillax away from the crowds. If we lived in NOLA, this would qualify as one of our regular hangouts. Really good place to take in a game or just get away and enjoy. Thanks so much ladies! Watching the Saints game with you all was a good highlight of our trip.
(4)Azadeh A.
Just having drinks and listening to awesome, authentic jazz!! Gotta Love Life!! The vibe is chill and great to come as a group or even by yourself.
(5)Caleb M.
Don't want to judge based on a Saturday afternoon. Just okay blues. Bartender insisted a friend tip for a cup of water (after we picked up a round of drinks), just not great.
(2)Ashu M.
Great music and friendly bar but inept management and bad food. Come here music and decent and reasonably priced drinks at the bar, but don't bother with the food. At all. They run out of things early and what they do have left over doesn't match the menu descriptions. The spinach and artichoke dip with pita chips was served with deep fried tortilla chips. The only kind they claim they've ever served! And po' boys served without fries!
(3)Gina P.
WOW ... That's all I have to say about this experience. I actually work in the restaurant industry and almost never complain but the customer service in this place was hands down the worst I've ever seen. My friend took a bite of her taco and a long piece of Hair was hanging from her mouth. Ok stuff like this happens every once in a while whatever, gross but it happens. We told the server and she grabs the manager, the manager comes over and basically tells us nobody had hair in the kitchen and it must be hers... I find that hard to believe. Anyway she just vanishes and never comes back, finally the server comes back gives us our check and once again vanishes. Well we liked the music so we went to the bar to grab a drink and then the bartender refuses to serve us because we are at a table which I understand but our server avoided us the entire time and couldn't get anything from her basically the entire time. They then kicked us out !! Legit kicked us out, so this all happened because my friend found a hair in her food which was clearly our fault according to them. The only good thing I have to say is the music was good.
(1)S D.
It's a barish restaurant with cafe-like tables and chairs so it's not elbow-to-elbow room here. Come for a drink and enjoy some live music while you're at it. Drink prices are really cheap here so that's a plus. Defintely one of the nicer, non-dingy bars on Frenchman Street.
(4)Josh D.
Great music, bartenders were awesome. Friendly staff all aground. Had the fried shrimp Poboy. Must get fully dressed. Soooo good!
(5)Robert V.
Decided to stop here for a quick bite to eat while exploring Frenchmen St. Live music was playing and there were plenty of people enjoying themselves, so it seemed like the right place. Food service was a little slow, but with good music there was enough to fill the time. Food was pretty good, most notably the burger. Server was polite (but again, pretty slow). All in all, worth the visit. But I wouldn't focus on this place for the food specifically. I'd come back again, but probably just for a drink and some music. AND THAT'S THE WORD! (RIP Colbert Report...)
(3)Cindy D.
Stopped in for a quick drink and to use the bathroom on the way back to our B&B. Not only was my husband followed into the bathroom by a so called "patron" named Peter, this patron basically forced his way into our conversation. He sat beside us and called ME rude for not turning toward HIM while talking.!! The bartender even agreed with him. I think they both we involved in some sort of scam on tourists. He kept telling me he makes documentaries. (cant imagine about what) We tried to be polite until he started asking us inappropriate sexual questions. That's when we left. CREEPY!! Not a good experience AT ALL!
(1)Mandy A.
The good: the live music (everyday) was great as was the people watching. Who can get enough of older and younger couples alike dancing their butts off? The strawberry Abita (seasonal) on tap was also a definite plus. The bad: when we came, we came for both food and drinks. We walked up to the back ordering bar to order our food and the guy there was not happy to have to go fetch a menu so we could see all they offer. As we waited for him to return, a waitress told us we could just sit and she would take care of us. So we did. Order taking guy was not pleased. So my boyfriend orders a soda and I ordered my beer. Strange looks he just ordered a soda. Hey, some people don't drink! So we get our drinks and it takes a good while to place our order. Then the waiting really begins. We alert the waitress that we have work soon and can't be here too long. She comes back apologizing because "the printer that prints out orders was offline." Then how did other tables who ordered right before and right after us get their food?? Hmm. Unclear on whether she said she was just taking the food off the bill or was just canceling it altogether, my boyfriend goes to ask her to clarify but waitress was too frantic to give an answer. After 45 mins we finally got our bar food. Moral: come here if you have time (and patience) to sit and chill for a bit. Great atmosphere, somewhat lacking service. The food did all eventually arrive. Chicken tenders get an A, fries get a B-, Mac and cheese gets a D, friend green tomatoes get an A. And the food was in fact not comped off at all. I did get a free beer but did not drink it as I usually only have one drink anywhere I go. Would've told the waitress that if she stuck around a few more minutes.
(2)Kristen J.
I had never gotten food poisoning before I ate dinner at Bamboula's this past Saturday. My friend and I shared the fried pickles and then our worlds were rocked. We spent the entire night in the bathroom and the rest of our New Orleans visit was ruined. 0/10 and pickles are now ruined for me.
(1)Alex G.
First time in New Orleans. Last time I will eat here. It was such an uncomfortable dining experience. I'll save the details and just say: bad service and food was mediocre at best. :/
(1)Big A.
My wife and I are native New Orleaneans and visited simply to hang out around the Quarter and the Marigny. We arrived fairly late on a Monday evening and wandered into Bamboula's for a bite. As I bit into the shrimp po-boy, I knew I was home. Everything was perfect about it. A few days later, we decided to visit for another dinner. I decided on the oyster po-boy this time, and I was not disappointed. It was ever better than the shrimp! On top of the great food experience, the music was great too, as was the environment. I'll definitely be back!
(5)Liana K.
Loved the interior of this place. Loved the band. The drinks were solid. The food was a nightmare. I didn't know you could mess up nachos but you can. What we got was a plate of burnt wreck. They use some kinda flour or something where each nacho tastes incredibly oily before even a topping. My phone died so I don't have a photo of this wreck but it might have turned me off nachos for a while. When the server stopped by and asked us how's everything. I told him the nachos were burnt. He made no response and just asked if we wanted to order anything else In addiction. No thank you! Besides the horrible food, I still loved this place and still recommend as a stop, just get your munch on somewhere else!
(4)Scott W.
My wife and I live in the lower Quarter and walk Frenchmen almost every night so we have popped in Bamboula's many times for a drink and to hear one of our favorite local artists. Last night we decided we would try the food - which we haven't since the first week Bamboula's was open. In a nut shell we ordered food - paid for it, took their little sign to our table so they would bring it to us, ask about it after 30 mins and were told "oh you're up next - stay at your table and we will bring it, waited another 30 mins for it, didn't get it and all of a sudden they had never seen our heard of us - and then we were insulted in escalating fashion by a "manager" or two. They were so condescending ....as if we had made the big scheme to sit and drink for an hour with the silly #23 sign at our table (Javier Gutierrez of Vivaz was great BTW...go see them, and Dana Abbott was great as usual) so we could scam them out of a couple burgers. And then I went back in out of principle to ask for my $ back they refused that too...some continuing talk of the receipt. We have a lot of very good choices in the lower quarter and the Marigny
(1)Yekaterina M.
0 stars. We came in a group of 5, which is great business, until the female bartender informed us of the $20 drink minimum and **as** we were about to order more, said a racist remark about one of the people in our group. Unacceptable and plain stupid way to run a business. We walked out and had a wonderful time next door at The Maison.
(1)Indecisive O.
I stopped at Bamboulas for dinner and a beer on my last day in NOLA. I'm writing this as a not-too-touristy tourist, so I can't compare the scene to the rest of Frenchmen Street or the city, but just as a bar in general. I had a great time. Bamboula's is newer, but it did get packed when the music started. I got a good table and there are plenty of seats to choose from. The stage and bar set up is great; you can sit close to hear, or in the back "hallway" area if you wanna talk. There are TVs if you get a bit bored too. The drinks prices were good. I'm poor so I ordered PBR, $3. The food was much better than expected. The slider trio was $10, I think - and the sliders were damn big. The pulled pork and beef brisket were very flavorful and great texture. Tons of food. People seemed happy. Pretty laid back crowd, mixed ages, but It was pretty early. The bartenders were great and eager to please, busting their butts. The guy (my bartender) was a total sweetheart. I got my food fast. Suggestions? All about the food (ambiance was perfect): Chicken salad was kind of boring, needed something crunchy or something. Lettuce, carrot, celery? I don't know. Throw some seasoning on the sweet potato fries - so easy, do a creole blend or something. Or double fry those bad boys. Otherwise great! Thanks for the time.
(4)Marielle S.
Fantastic new music venue on Frenchmen St. Came in on opening night and the staff was friendly and welcoming. They have a nice size stage for performances, plenty of seating and they serve food! The place is beautifully done with murals on the walls and an entirely renovated space. The band was on a break for most of the time that we were here, but I will definitely be back to check out everything that this new venue has to offer.
(4)Katrina C.
Sweet copper bar and ceiling. Very large place but open and comfortable. The live music was pretty good, that's what lured us in. Pretty good prices in the good draught beer (12-16oz.) friendly staff. Nice location. Would return for dinner. Did not eat, hence only 3 stars. Really liked the atmosphere. Bathrooms are the clean and well lit, same with restaurant/bar.
(3)Randol H.
Came here while wandering around Marigny with some friends. The bar staff were friendly and the drinks prices were decent. What I appreciated was the fact that there was a live band, no cover and plenty of places to sit. It was a little on the loud side but not enough to be unable to hold a conversation. Definitely going to be a new addition to my Frenchman street itinerary.
(3)Lindsay H.
Stumbled upon the grand opening last night and a friendly bouncer welcomed us in. The space is nice and clean with plenty of seating and tables. It had sort of a sit down vibe like Three Muses but the place is wider and the stage is larger. The beer and liquor offerings seemed pretty typical for Frenchmen. Will still need to hit dba for a beer selection. There was a food counter in the back too. See photo for items. One of the bartenders mentioned that the back space was going to become and concert hall type space. We didn't stay very long because we weren't feeling the country twang band, but I'd check this place out again to see what kind of music they present.
(4)Zachery N.
Stole my credit card and the owner tried to charge $250.00 on it. Of course any place on Frenchmen will have great music. Avoid these crooks at all costs. Worst place in New Orleans. Gives it a bad name.
(1)Buddha B.
Shame because I really wanted to like this place. I'd give it ZERO stars if I could. One of the "bartenders" couldn't close out my tab "because his boss wasn't there!!!"they had to get his " boss"out of the back room. THEY DIDN'T GIVE MY CARD BACK!!! Thank God I realized that at the next bar. When I went back the supposed "boss" couldn't find my card. I asked the guy who said he had to get his "boss" to close my tab and I gave him my ID so he could find it if only the service was as good as the music (big all & the heavyweights). Such a shame!
(1)Denise C.
First stop in this year's visit to FQ. Loved the band! Very Louie Armstrong,-esque! We ordered the ribs, fried okra & fried pickles. Even my picky friend loved the food.
(5)Mandy S.
We weren't greeted by anyone, so we took a table (after a patron approached and sat themselves). We weren't greeted by a server (she was extremely busy) so we ordered drinks from the bar. We wanted to order food but no one came to greet us at all, so we decided to watch the band and see how they were. The bass and guitar players were arguing just a little and the vibe was way off, so we decided to leave. Not a huge deal but not fun.
(1)Carenza A.
Great music, but walked out because of disgusting staff. Licking his fingers and container. The last straw was when he delivered our appetizer wiping his nose before and after touching our food. Guy looked stoned out of his mind.
(1)Thomas V.
Shrimp Po boys are horrible, is just fried shrimp on bread, no sauce, no veggies no secondary flavors.
(1)TON R.
Food is edible menu and service is less than desirable disposition of employees is substandard and if you're looking at foods that will cleanse your colon you've hit the right place
(2)Adam T.
Love this place. Just got back from NOLA to So-cal. Love this place and miss it already!!! Thanks for a great time Babs!!
(5)Suzy G.
Checked out this place our first night in New Orleans and it was great introduction to the Big Easy. Pros: +Cool vibe - exactly how you would picture a New Orleans Blues joint +Awesome blues +No cover +They have tables so you can sit down (if you can get a seat) Cons: Super crowded
(4)Beebe G.
we stopped in for a madras during fqf. the drink tasted okay. we left after one song and went to maison.
(3)Brian O.
Love this casual club with the all-blues atmosphere. No pressure - just stand/sit and enjoy the music.
(3)Audrey V.
Gyspie Elise is just one of the best life voice I heard. She is fantastic. Too bad she sings in this bar where you can not drink unless you wait 20 min (minimum) at the bar (when send you to another bar tender to make your cocktail), whereas it is not crowded. 2 stars for the wait ... This is sad because cocktails were really good.
(2)Gene S.
Bartender was a total asshole. Avoid this place, it was nearly empty and the idiot couldn't handle a simple diet coke order. Avoid avoid avoid .
(1)Rebel L.
Fun live music earlier in the day so I don't have to wait until after dinner to finally get some decent music.
(5)Chloe C.
Originally my bf and I wanted to check out the DBA because yelpers gave the place great reviews for jazz but unfortunately their performers wouldn't be on stage until 11pm after the saints game. No biggie we decided to walked down frenchman street, and check out the art alley. We were passing bambolas when we heard a cover band playing some bomb music and decided to chill and have a couple of drinks there. Walked up to the bar got our abitas and found a place to sit. Very chill atmosphere, great drinks, good food, and awesome music.
(5)Douglas W.
I really really love this place! The only thing that held me back from 5/5 was waiting quite a bit to put in our food order. Two years in a row this place has given me feel the NOLA feels so i couldn't ask for more!
(4)Evan C.
A neat spot--nice atmosphere. An excellent jazz trio was playing when we were there. Oddly, you can't order food from your waiter, you have to walk to a window in the back and order and pay separately. The food was good and came fairly quickly. All in all not bad, but not surprising it's one of the emptier bars on Frenchmen.
(3)Megan B.
Stopped in for a quick drink and to listen to a few songs from the band. They had ample seating and the drinks were fine. I always love when bars have a self-serve water station. It just makes the bartenders' and customers' lives so much easier. The band playing at the time was pretty cool, but not sure we would have stopped in otherwise.
(3)E H.
the real deal for authentic NOLA! excellent music, food is good, drinks keep comin' - highly recommend this spot for real, live music and typically amazing dancing to watch or partake in!
(5)Amara B.
Nice blues music with cheap drinks and decent food. 1 drink minimum for the band which was totally reasonable. The kitchen didn't have what I order because they ran out. The manager and chef were very kind to make me something close. Plus they reimbursed me. Good people and good vibe.
(4)Wes D.
Lots of room, tables and dancing space. Great music the night we were there. Recommend!
(4)Betsy-Dawn W.
Very fun music bar; my only complaint is about their inability to make a very basic cocktail - the gin & tonic. I was pretty amazed they seemingly don't know what tonic is. I ordered a G&T, but was brought a gin & club soda. I tasted it, and had my friend taste it to verify, then got the wait person to take it back to the bar and bring me another, explaining the drink order was wrong, and I had received a gin and club soda/seltzer water instead of tonic. When the second, replacement drink was brought to me, it was the SAME. I didn't make an issue of it the second time, as it was loud and crowded and my friends had already finished their own drinks. So this is just a word of warning - by all means go to Bamboulas and have fun, just don't order a G&T!!!
(3)G H.
This is the type of place I think of when I think New Orleans. Awesome crowd, amazing band and a great atmosphere when sipping on some local Abita beer. I would love to come back and I highly suggest anybody looking for a great New Orleans time to head here. Stay away from Bourbon and hang out on Frenchmen.
(4)Christine M.
Love the new spot on Frenchmen. The renovation is really a charming combination of old and new. Beer selection is great and they have seasonal local brews, my favorite. The music that was featured was a very cool trio featuring a female vocalist. She was young yet had a soulful grit to her voice that matched the vibe of the place and the street. It's a perfect fit. It works.
(5)Miles S.
Great renovation job, but the vibe and attitude stinks of bourbon st.
(1)Savannah G.
Pretty decor and great music...but, they need a new bar manager. After only two nights being open half of their draft beers are out and they barely had any wines to drink as of 8pm.
(4)Suzy J.
Love the vibe, Love the music... the food was horrible (even for bar food) and the service is what killed our buzz. -We had a waiter that apparantly hated his job and looked at us as a nuisance for asking him for condiments. -The food was cold and I would've gotten better food through a drive through- at least it would've been hot. The only reason WHY I'm not rating this 1 star, is because the waiter did come back and apologize to us and the music was pretty awesome. Definitely needs to work on the food and service.
(2)Sonya V.
Really cool bar with awesome live music on Frenchman street. The bar is really clean, with interesting decor and really pretty lightning fixtures. Had a beer and a snack while enjoying a very talented band. Glad we stumbled upon this little gem. Really neat if you are looking to hear some great live music without the large crowds.
(4)Robert K.
Go for the food! While listening to their nice band and drinking their nice beer, I got the munchies. Wow, good stuff! I ordered the sweet potato fries, fried okra, and a slider trio of jerk chicken, pulled pork and brisket. Awesome food made fresh and served with a smile. Love this place.
(5)Camron M.
Good music and great bar food. We had ribs, fried pickles, sweet potato fries, shrimp skewers. Everything was good except the overcooked shrimp. The ribs were fall-apart delicious. The bar is small and awkwardly shaped but it was one of the better venues we went to in the French Quarter.
(4)Karen R.
Good food, fairly quick service. Wait staff so-so. Prices so-so. Good music while you eat. Club at night.
(3)Karen B.
FABULOUS service - waitress was smiley and went above and beyond to make us happy. Nice house wine served in glasses...thank goodness. To go cups available too. So I'm neurotic, but appreciated that they cleaned, WITH soap, all the tables and chairs between patrons. Food looked great, too!
(5)Jay A.
After being letdown by the Spotted Cat and Cafe Negril, we wandered in here after hearing the alluring sounds of Lil' Red and Big Bad. WHAT A VOICE! We didn't stay long because it was nearly closing time when we walked in, but for the three or four songs we heard, we were hooked! The interior is kinda sensual with a latin flair--certainly one of the better looking spots we'd seen on Frenchmen. I just wish we had started the night here instead of wasting it at other places. Go!
(5)Theresa C.
This place is off of Frenchman's street, the lest touristy area of NOLA and this place had the best band and cheap beers. Would definitely come back!
(4)Lucy L.
Nice.
(2)Dylan T.
In a month or two, I feel like this will be a 4-star place. The things they need to work on are all fixable, and our server told us they had a rushed opening, so I assume they'll address them as they go. First of all, service was good. Staff is clearly eager to make the business work. Our server was Chance, but we had contact with others and they were all great. The food was really nice: the homemade chips served with the artichoke dip were cooked perfectly, and the stuffed hot peppers were delicious. Our only issue with the food was that the sliders had nothing on them. Perhaps they want to be purist about them, but it would be nice if that were mentioned on the menu. We like a lot going on with our burgers, so we expected more. Two more critiques, followed by two more compliments: the bartender should bone up a bit; I had to explain how to make an Old Fashioned. Also, the food ordering and drink ordering system needs to be consolidated. We were told to order/pay for our food at a counter, then open a separate tab at the table with the server for our drinks. Considering that businesses get charged a per-transaction credit card fee, it would just make good sense to find a way to combine those two, and would be simpler/nicer for the customer. Now for the compliments: the music was great, pleasant and interesting but not intrusive on our conversation; and the interior design is very nice. Clearly a lot of thought was put into this place, and I look forward to seeing how they're doing on our next trip to NOLA.
(3)Chris C.
If you want a place with slow, poor service; that is out of half of the menu (but doesn't tell you until 10 minutes after you order); and that serves warm beer, then this is your place!
(1)Chandler V.
Nice oldies rock/blues quartet when we were there. Great pulled pork. Not sure the Hurricane had any liquor in it. Very loud but fun.
(4)Susan Y.
Heard some fine jazz while we were passing by by this small place on Frenchman on Saturday afternoon, so we stopped in for a drink and stayed for the full set. Great vocalist and combo playing jazz standards and some R&B. No cover, good music, friendly bartender, happy crowd. Why not? Just another good reason to stick to Frenchman Street for good music.
(5)Alea A.
Great music venue on Frenchman Street with NO COVER!!! We were wandering around trying to hear some jazz, but everywhere was a bit above our budget. We got to Bamboula's and walked right in. Within a few minutes, another group left and we were able to get a table right next to the stage. Had a few drinks, listened to some great music, and enjoyed the night!
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