Barrel Proof

1201 Magazine St, New Orleans - 70130
189 reviews
Pubs Cocktail Bar
(504) 299-1888

The most classic definition of a hidden gem. Happy hour here is fantastic. 90s hip hop and $6 Old Fashions or margaritas. Crowd was business casual and super chill. Absolutely recommend for folks looking for something more chill than Bourbon St

Amazing Old fashioned! Very nice bar with over 3 hundred bourbons and great atmosphere. Food was terrific!!! Small menu but everything was super fresh, well balanced and extremely flavourful! What a gem!!!

This is by far one of my favorite bars. It’s right where the WHD and Magazine meet. On the outside, you think it’s a common dive bar, but it’s not. The bartenders are extremely talented and knowledgeable of the impressive selections of Bourbon/Whiskeys on display. Great deals on Happy Hour drinks. And the food vendors in the kitchen? SOLID. Match Book is my favorite. If they’re on the menu for the night, DO IT. That along with the good convo from the regulars puts this towards the top of my list.

Igor's has been doing its thing for many years. Love the burgers and good drinks here. They never let me down

This was a great bar. We all had great drinks and good service. It was pretty clean and nice and spacious inside. If you are in the area make sure to stop by for a drink.

Best whiskey selection around

We LOVE this bar!!! The bartender, Alex, was awesome! Personable, chatty, had a great knowledge of whiskey, and an incredible memory. There is a huge selection of whiskey, so you are sure to find one you love. Wish we could have spent more time here throughout our trip. We will definitely be back next time though!!

Great vibes at this bar! The margs were delicious but a little small for the happy hour price. Great selection of whiskeys. Space felt covid safe - they checked our IDs and vaccine cards and stamped us. Would come back!

Trendy. Very trendy. But I am OK with that, we got whiskey baby!I remember when the first bar with a real whiskey shelf opened in Portland OR about 20 years ago, and so I had a whole experience going thru their menu and learning how to taste spirits. Back then the selection was easy to navigate. This bar's over the top selection reflects how saturated the microdistilling industry has become. My only issue is that the front runner OG whiskeys should really be highlighted somewhere so that someone getting into whiskey has a good road map.

Great drinks but way too loud for a bourbon bar. Was as loud as a French quarter nightclub. Left after one drink because we couldn't hear each other.