Carousel Bar and Lounge

“The Carousel Bar was such a fun experience during our trip to New Orleans. Sitting at the rotating carousel bar while enjoying a drink is definitely something unique you don’t get just anywhere. There are only about 12 seats at the actual carousel, so if you’re hoping to sit there you may have to stand nearby and wait for someone to get up. There are other places to sit in the bar, but the real experience is sitting at the carousel while it slowly rotates. I was lucky enough that a very kind lady offered her seat to me and my son, which made the experience even more special. I ordered the French 007 and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely worth stopping in for a drink if you’re in New Orleans. ⭐ Highly recommend for the atmosphere and the experience.”

“Such a dope place. It’s the set of one of my favorite movies. Drinks are immaculate - a much better place for drinks than Bourban St. plus it has a spinning bar!”

“Such a great experience at the Carousel Bar & Lounge! This is the perfect hangout spot for professionals or anyone looking to unwind in a classy, laid-back setting. The ambience was chill and inviting, with a live band that set the perfect tone for the night. The atmosphere overall was lively but still comfortable you could relax, enjoy good conversation, and soak in the energy of New Orleans. Of course, the highlight is the carousel bar itself it slowly spins as you sip your drink, which was such a fun and unique experience! The vibe here is truly unmatched. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this spot is an absolute must when in New Orleans.”

“On vacation in New Orleans, LA and we were told we just had to check out the novelty bar, The Carousel Lounge inside the Hotel Montelone! Atmosphere/Appearance: It's EXTREMELY BUSY and very loud in here. Lol. As mentioned above, the bar is located inside the hotel so once you walk in through the front door you enter the lobby then head to the right. It's a first-come, first-serve situation (at least it was for us at the time). So of course, the carousel bar is the highlight. It's a slow rotating bar rail and it's adorable. Lol. Almost the entire bar is eyeing any available spots so you have to be quick, but be respectful. However, there are tables and such sprinkled throughout the bar where you can hangout at as you stalk the actual carousel. My wife and I sat in the window which made for some excellent people watching. Lol. Eventually after what felt like an hour or we did spot some spots on the carousel, my wife held them for me as I closed the check then finally got to sit... and SPIN! The bar completes a full revolution every 15 minutes so you definitely won't get dizzy. Service: We had no issues here whatsoever. The staff is just super busy all over the place, but they didn't miss a beat. Food: For my first drink I checked out their Oaxacan Midnight which was like a tequila play on the Old Fashioned. It was delicious, a bit lighter than an Old Fashioned, but certainly stood on it's own. For our first appetizer bar bite we tried the Blue Crab & Corn Beignet which didn't come out as I was expecting. Lol. I'm not mad, I just pictured the big, fluffy things from Cafe Du Monde, but maybe stuffed with goodies! These were more like fritter than I absolutely loved so much I ordered a 2nd plate. Lastly we tried the BBQ Shrimp which was grilled to perfection with a good snap, excellent flavor and good char along with a tangy, cream sauce on top. Value: It's pricey. Food and drinks were decent, but a SMIDGE overpriced, but... they know you're going to pay because you're on vacation, you're a tourist and you wanna be in this novelty bar. Lol. Regardless, I had a blast and you can say you did too whenever you check this place out! In conclusion, I've now been there, done that. Lol. I don't have to do it again, but if you're in the area, check this place out. It's a good time.”

“Iconic bar! Really worth it go for the main attraction, getting on the carousel. It takes about 15 minutes to do a full rotation, but it's first come first serve and can be quite busy/hard to get on it depending on the time/day. The vieux carré is there signature cocktail and would recommend.”