Even though it was a dead night the bartender was super friendly and kept me company!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Lee May
My husband and I were in town for the gay Easter parade, March 31, 2024. We walked in at 3 p.m. Only a handful of patrons (6) and 2 bartenders. No big deal. Stood there 25 minutes before either of them greeted us. I ordered our drinks, a gin and tonic and bud light. The tonic was flat, so I told our bartender, Riley, manager too, I believe. His reply was "I changed that yesterday, it cannot be out". I've worked on the service industry for years myself. I ask, politely, was the line bled? He asks, "what do you mean?" Needless to say, he didn't try to bleed the line and we left without that drink. The cost of the 2 drinks was $10 and I left a $3 tip. Now we were at its sister bar, Cafe' Lafittes in Exile. Same 2 drinks were $11.50 plus a $3 tip. Much better service from Nicholas and Jason!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Jon Thomas
After being ignored 3 times at the front well at 8;30 in a slow bar, we left without getting anything. Very dissappointed. Friday March 29th.
Service: 1
Steven Fox
Great Bar in NOLA.... We went here most evenings while on holiday recently. Friendly bartenders and made us feel very welcome ????
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Matthew Micik
1 am on a Thursday. No bartender to be found for a solid 15 minutes. Was unable to order a drink and left. It was pretty dead anyway (maybe 6-8 people), so not much love lost. Having someone available to make a drink is step 1 in operating a bar, unless I’m missing something.
Kimberly A
Oz is the best bartender this side of the quarter! He is kind, pleasant, keeps up with conversations, and remains professional. Music and vibe ⚜️❤️?? kept me here all night.
DrunkDonkey IsHere
Great place if you want to exit on a stretcher. (Reference: 12/27/23 EMT visit).Absent management.Awesome bartenders,tho.Drop / Pop / Slop / Cop / FlopThat pretty much covers it.They deserve ONE star and worked hard for it
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brayzill Stevenson III
Love this place and the bartenders are
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Pete Okrasinski
Went on looking for a drink I got 2 yes ago, sadly, it's no longer served there... However, I did discover the best margarita I've ever had! Highly recommend this thing little bar with the copper pole!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Knight
No complaints no issue it’s a good gay bar for New Orleans great space and strong drinks
I have previously frequented Good Friends while visiting New Orleans. However my recent experience has killed my desire to return. The bartender on Monday nights (Steve) is very condescending and rude. While walking in, my first interaction with him was him being sassy with other bar goers and telling them to wait for their order. Will seeing inconvenienced to take my parties order.
I then was using a video poker machine, the bartender was very condescending while setting up his video screen for the evening and “just letting me know” that the screen would be behind me.
Working in customer service myself, taking care of your patrons is a must. This individuals attitude is nasty and overall not welcoming. After one drink tonight, I don’t see myself returning to Good Friends if Steve is working; as he is definitely not a friend of many.
Steven Rose
Overrated, definitely. A $20 cover just to breathe the air in this place is extreme extortion. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.
Marcel Myrick
Not what it used to be but Great staff, relaxed atmosphere. Sunday karaoke is a cool chill spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Jay Taylor
Dominick is a great conversionalist.Pours a fare to strong drink.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
txsumusic man
The best bartender in NOLA!Very friendly and great drinks!
Even though it was a dead night the bartender was super friendly and kept me company!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I were in town for the gay Easter parade, March 31, 2024. We walked in at 3 p.m. Only a handful of patrons (6) and 2 bartenders. No big deal. Stood there 25 minutes before either of them greeted us. I ordered our drinks, a gin and tonic and bud light. The tonic was flat, so I told our bartender, Riley, manager too, I believe. His reply was "I changed that yesterday, it cannot be out". I've worked on the service industry for years myself. I ask, politely, was the line bled? He asks, "what do you mean?" Needless to say, he didn't try to bleed the line and we left without that drink. The cost of the 2 drinks was $10 and I left a $3 tip. Now we were at its sister bar, Cafe' Lafittes in Exile. Same 2 drinks were $11.50 plus a $3 tip. Much better service from Nicholas and Jason!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
After being ignored 3 times at the front well at 8;30 in a slow bar, we left without getting anything. Very dissappointed. Friday March 29th.
Service: 1
Great Bar in NOLA.... We went here most evenings while on holiday recently. Friendly bartenders and made us feel very welcome ????
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
1 am on a Thursday. No bartender to be found for a solid 15 minutes. Was unable to order a drink and left. It was pretty dead anyway (maybe 6-8 people), so not much love lost. Having someone available to make a drink is step 1 in operating a bar, unless I’m missing something.
Oz is the best bartender this side of the quarter! He is kind, pleasant, keeps up with conversations, and remains professional. Music and vibe ⚜️❤️?? kept me here all night.
Great place if you want to exit on a stretcher. (Reference: 12/27/23 EMT visit).Absent management.Awesome bartenders,tho.Drop / Pop / Slop / Cop / FlopThat pretty much covers it.They deserve ONE star and worked hard for it
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Love this place and the bartenders are
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went on looking for a drink I got 2 yes ago, sadly, it's no longer served there... However, I did discover the best margarita I've ever had! Highly recommend this thing little bar with the copper pole!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No complaints no issue it’s a good gay bar for New Orleans great space and strong drinks
Restaurantji Recommends
I have previously frequented Good Friends while visiting New Orleans. However my recent experience has killed my desire to return. The bartender on Monday nights (Steve) is very condescending and rude. While walking in, my first interaction with him was him being sassy with other bar goers and telling them to wait for their order. Will seeing inconvenienced to take my parties order. I then was using a video poker machine, the bartender was very condescending while setting up his video screen for the evening and “just letting me know” that the screen would be behind me. Working in customer service myself, taking care of your patrons is a must. This individuals attitude is nasty and overall not welcoming. After one drink tonight, I don’t see myself returning to Good Friends if Steve is working; as he is definitely not a friend of many.
Overrated, definitely. A $20 cover just to breathe the air in this place is extreme extortion. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.
Not what it used to be but Great staff, relaxed atmosphere. Sunday karaoke is a cool chill spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Dominick is a great conversionalist.Pours a fare to strong drink.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
The best bartender in NOLA!Very friendly and great drinks!