Barrel Proof, Lower Garden District
18 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Barrel Proof, a whiskey bar in the Lower Garden District, and some praise its cocktails and old fashioneds. One says it typically has a decent selection of allocated bottles, one praises the frozen margarita, and a couple say it works for watching games. Caveats: one dislikes the bar, one says the music is too loud for conversation, one expects crowds, and one finds the food good but not especially cheap.
Address
Barrel Proof, 1201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Old fashioneds, Frozen margaritas
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/raditress in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2023
Likes it; named among Lower Garden District bars they like.
- Recommendsu/RIP_Soulja_Slim in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2025variety
Endorses Barrel Proof, saying it usually has a good spread of allocated bottles.
- Recommendsu/kingdomcome12 in r/NewOrleans · May 2025
Recommends it, pointing back to earlier suggestions.
- Recommendsu/elukea in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2026
Describes Barrel Proof as excellent for watching games.
- Recommendsu/ohno_its_happening in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Lists it among cocktail-bar and lounge picks, calling the group worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/Hanz_VonManstrom in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2026taste
Praises the frozen margarita at Barrel Proof as a solid pick.
- Recommendsu/Artistic-Jeweler155 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2026
Says the Cape Verde match there was enjoyable.
- Mixedu/GhostOfKeels in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025
Suggests it while warning it will likely be crowded.
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- Recommendsu/hitchhikerjim in r/NewOrleans · May 2025taste
Likes it for its comfortable feel, good cocktails and pop-up food, though it may suit drinkers more.
- Caveatu/gosluggogo in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
This patron dislikes the bar but finds another lounge acceptable.
- Caveatu/flymordecai in r/NewOrleans · May 2025ambience
Says its music is too loud for conversation.
- Recommendsu/Biggdaddyrich in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Lists it among recommended bars.
- Recommendsu/slanderbeak in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026
Lists it as a personal favourite.
- Recommendsu/canalstchronicle in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Suggested for cocktail drinkers.
- Recommendsu/t-dogNOLA in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025value
Good for happy hour.
- Recommendsu/Chance-Yard215 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026taste
Praises the old fashioned drinks there.
- Recommendsu/DrMapleKicks in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Includes it in their list of recommended bars.
- Recommendsu/Five_oh_four in r/NewOrleans · May 2025value
Recommends its discounted old fashions as a value pick.
- Mixedu/poolkid1234 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024taste
Says the food is consistently good with rotating pop-ups, but doesn't feel divey or cheap.
- Recommendsu/sparrow_42 in r/NewOrleans · May 2025
Likes it, though suspects that is partly because they love whiskey.
- Recommendsu/Puzzleheaded_Cut4254 in r/NewOrleans · May 2025
Considers it a reliable pick.
- Recommendsu/Txrh221 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Recommends it to bourbon and whiskey fans, describing it as close to the Quarter and reachable by ride-share or streetcar.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.