I think Barcadia has seen better days. It was a Saturday night and while there were plenty of patrons on both sides (Ohm is the club portion) it just didn't have a great vibe. Funny thing is we asked the door guy at Barcadia where is OHM and he shrugged and said he had no idea. It's literally attached to Barcadia.? Drink prices were high. Entrance to OHM was $40, in a town where you can dance in and out for free at alot of spots. DJ was meh at best...certainly not worth the entry price. There just isn't a flow to the room(OHM side)...we were in VIP...both sides which are up front and away from the distant dance floor.The Barcadia side gives an open air wander in wander out type vibe. Saw quite a few folks passing out/falling out drunk in need of friends to carry them. Just an overall experience as a one and done for us.
I had a great time here, good music and drinks were good they didn't have draft beers which was okay. looking for a place to dance this would be it, a younger crowed but it was fun.
Great bar - they've changed it up from what it used to be (which was more of an older arcade style) but good drinks/service and they have back room area's where you can sit with a little more privacy!One of the classic New Orleans bar's and a must-stop place when I'm in the area!
Horrible service, incompetent bartender.We ordered three lemon drop martinis from the bar. The bartender made 2 shots and handed them to us in shot glasses. When we informed her that we were requesting martinis not shots, and that we needed three, not two, she then proceeded to fill three plastic cups up to the top with ice, placed the two shots back into the shaker, added more ice and strained the shaken shots across the three plastic cups, filling them all up 1/3 of the way, and telling us that it will be $36.00. When we asked her to make the drink properly, she then rolled her eyes and let us know that we do not have to take the drinks and walked away from the bar. As a fellow bartender, I was highly offended and appalled.I've been to this bar several times in the past and never had a bad experience. This was my first time returning since the pandemic, and it was a real disappointment.
Half the games are gone now and no beers on tap. There's always a ton of security guys patting you down at the entrance and it gives the place bad vibes. Feels more like a club than a low key hangout now, but it's probably a fine club
Ended up here on a whim late one night & had a blast! Danced all night with my girlfriends...the DJ was great & everyone there was super friendly, all having a great time, celebrating different occasions, etc.
NEVER AGAIN!!! the bartender mixed up my credit card with another customer and didn’t notice it until that person was long gone.. Her only response was “Srry it’s nothing I can do about it”. The female manager was the absolute worse… They both did nothing to Accommodate me for the mistake that was made by their bartender. Let me say this.. DO NOT GO TO THIS BAR!! Go some place your wanted and will be respected.. BTW they have no great experience at making drinks.. Ridiculous!!!!
Barcadia is so much fun I love the mix of arcade and dance venue. The music is great and the bar food is super delicious. Good times will be had here no matter how you flip the coin. Oh and they are super heavy handed on the drinks you will definitely enjoy yourself. I can’t wait to go back, maybe next time I’ll play more games but the dance floor was calling my name. I love the Dj’s here.
What happened to Barcadia? They should change the name to Clubcadia. Used to love going by this bar arcade for a nice draft beer and some games after work or just to sit and relax with friends. Went by after work the other day around 515pm which for most bars is happy hour. Not here. ?. No draft beer on tap which stems from hurricane damage so it is what it is but my buddy ordered a double vodka and soda. $16!! Literally club prices at 515pm on a weekday. They did such a great job before of having it be a solid bar during the day and then a club like atmosphere at night but it appears they have started to go the way of a club all the time, especially with their prices. Hopefully they bring back the bar and beer vibe or have some happy hour of some sort for those that work in the area and want a beer or reasonably priced cocktail after work.
Great music and people. There are just a few games out (e.g, two jumbo connect four games, three Jenga block stations, and about five arcade game machines). Drinks could be improved.