The Sazerac Bar, Roosevelt Hotel
17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails, r/NewOrleans, X19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend the Sazerac Bar inside the Roosevelt hotel, and a few point to the Sazerac itself. One says its Pimm's cup is the best of three, one calls it iconic, and one recalls a memorable martini there. One says it is not a favorite after repeat visits, and one advises against going around the holidays.
Address
The Sazerac Bar, 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Sazerac
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to The Sazerac Bar, Roosevelt Hotel, as the crow flies.
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/brycas in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Visited on a tour for its Ramos gin fizz or Sazerac.
- Recommendsu/frotastic3 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025
Names this bar in a short list of places to drink.
- Recommendsu/MurderbyHemlock in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026service
Says they're happy to order the fizz here.
- Recommendsu/56473829110 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025
Describes this bar as iconic.
- Recommendsu/marytoodles in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025taste
Suggests getting a Sazerac at this hotel bar and enjoying the lights.
- Recommendsu/MixingDrinks in r/cocktails · Mar 2025taste
Suggests ordering the Sazerac here.
- Recommendsu/mustachioed_hipster in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024
Suggests Sazerac Bar among good options.
- Recommendsu/SarcasticHelper in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024service
Says it is the one spot where ordering this classic drink feels fine to them, so they recommend it for that.
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- Caveatu/retribution81 in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025
Has visited a few times and does not rate it as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/jackasspenguin in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Suggests the Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt as a Pimm's answer.
- Recommendsu/kdwhirl in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/MedioPoder in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Names the Sazerac Bar when asked for signature New Orleans drinks.
- Recommendsu/TheWickerMan545 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Includes it in a list of nice bars to check out.
- Recommendsu/DrMapleKicks in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Includes it in their list of recommended bars.
- Caveatu/NOLASLAW in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025
Advises against going there during the holidays.
- Recommendsu/AdPowerful7930 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025taste
Says the Sazerac's Pimm's cup is the best of three, with a standout garnish, and highly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/bobear2017 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/HiJustWhy in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025
Heard the Sazerac Bar is really good, though only bar snacks.
- Recommends@7irishgal on X · Dec 2024taste
Author recalls a bacon-vodka BLT martini there as the best martini they have ever had.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.