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Cure

Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$
Freret, New Orleans
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    Has a stamp of approval from Eater and The Wall Street Journal
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    Esquire
    "Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America."(3 Tips)
    Fodor's Travel
    "New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac"(5 Tips)
    Justin A.
    "Great craft cocktails with a beautiful minimalist setting."(8 Tips)
    Jeff H.
    "$5 classic cocktails"(4 Tips)
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  • Alex's Lemonade
    Alex's LemonadeOctober 5, 2011
    We are honored to have Chef Neal Bodenheimer of CURE be a Chef at our L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Event on 11/6. Join us: http://bit.ly/LALovesAlexsLem
  • Food & Wine
    Food & WineApril 21, 2011
    Bartenders at this newcomer use droppers to add house-made tinctures to their cocktails. Chef Jason McCullar seasons his "Pincho" ribs with Angostura bitters.
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    ArdvaarkOctober 31, 2012
    Order a sazerac. It will be the best you've ever had.
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DDecember 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The punch is almost always worth a try.
  • John H.
    John HarringtonJune 11, 2011
    Great mixology in NOLA. Skip the menu and tell them what you're in the mood for.
  • Mo K.heart icon on user image
    Mo KirkJanuary 19, 2014
    Had the holy smoke cocktail and loved it.
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisDecember 19, 2015
    Try a classic or the Gun Shop Fizz.
  • Esquire
    EsquireMay 24, 2011
    Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Three words: Gun. Shop. Fizz. Read more
  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy CookerDecember 30, 2012
    There are bathrooms outside off the patio - just be sure to knock first!
  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah SMarch 31, 2017
    Amazing cocktail spot!
  • Aleks J.heart icon on user image
    Aleks JApril 29, 2018
    They really know their bitters!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsJanuary 16, 2013
    Try the Ramos Gin Fizz
  • Stephen S.
    Stephen SandersMay 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Order anything...it will be the best version of that drink you've ever had.
  • Gambit New Orleans
    Gambit New OrleansMay 24, 2011
    Congratulations, Cure, for making Esquire's 2011 list of Best Bars in America! Read more
  • Rachel S.
    Rachel ShulmanMarch 12, 2013
    Get the cauliflower entree. Unbelievable.
  • Rachel F.
    Rachel FrickMarch 27, 2012
    The happy hour $5 sazeracs can't be beat!
  • Dominique E.
    Dominique EllisMay 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If they ever bring back The Drink Of Laughter and Forgetting get it!
  • Rob S.
    Rob SchuldtMarch 26, 2011
    The Pimm's Cup is a burst of delicious summer flavor in your mouth!
  • One R.
    One Restaurant & LoungeJanuary 12, 2012
    Great cocktails and very cool environment!!
  • Linda M.
    Linda MiklowitzJanuary 2, 2013
    Check out the menu of craft cocktails.
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BodenheimerDecember 12, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    ask for Kirk to make you a custom cocktail. just name your base spirit and what you like and you won't be disappointed.
  • Valarie M.
    Valarie McCubbinsApril 6, 2014
    in a weird neighborhood but great cocktails
  • Linda M.
    Linda MiklowitzJanuary 2, 2013
    Happy hour at 1/2 price from 5-7 pm.
  • Gambit New Orleans
    Gambit New OrleansJuly 5, 2012
    Gambit's Top Bars 2012 - Craft Cocktails Read more
  • CURE
    CURENovember 1, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Thursday Nights we do 50% off bottled wine.
  • Christina R.
    Christina ReedDecember 9, 2011
    Ask for roche! Tell him Andrew said he's his favorite.
  • Peter N.heart icon on user image
    Peter NiesMay 8, 2022
    Cocktails level up
  • Zachary T.
    Zachary TompkinsJanuary 13, 2012
    Innovative cocktails. Happy hour prices are decent.
  • Nicole C.
    Nicole CampbellMarch 11, 2011
    The almonds are a surprisingly spicy and sweet snack.
  • Christy L.
    Christy LorioAugust 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the sea dog & the scotch and salt.
  • Josh L.
    Josh LaboveJanuary 23, 2014
    Get a sazerac. Sip. Repeat.
  • Amberheart icon on user image
    AmberMay 4, 2015
    weird crowd and vibe but staff is very nice
  • Jeff H.
    Jeff HinsonApril 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    check out happy hour: $5 classic cocktails 5-7pm...sazerac, moscow mule, pimm's cups.
  • Kevin R.
    Kevin RoseDecember 27, 2012
    Good food and drinks
  • Nik B.
    Nik BannisterMay 4, 2012
    The Bandito is awesome ....
  • Aron H.
    Aron HegyiSeptember 27, 2013
    Cool bar. Via JD.
  • erica j.
    erica johnsonJune 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    That damn roach on the wall. Creepy! Good drinks tho
  • Roland G.
    Roland GauMay 28, 2010
    Well-crafted cocktails, but pricey. Happy hour = $5 cocktails.
  • Jacob M.
    Jacob MayerNovember 24, 2012
    When did this place become a nightclub?
  • Andrew S.
    Andrew StrickmanSeptember 23, 2010
    You must have the William Wisecracker!
  • Larry L.
    Larry LovellJune 21, 2014
    OK. Thanks.
  • Ted H.
    Ted HallOctober 28, 2009
    Don't wear a ball cap. They'll make you take it off. Y'know... 'cause it's a bar. On Freret Street. Wait - what?
  • Mike P.
    Mike PinkertonMarch 6, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Woohoo smoke free
  • Hope K.
    Hope KingJanuary 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Spotted: Sal from mad men
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    inspector clouseauMay 30, 2015
    Бар на районе. Очень красивый. Коктейли очень хороши. Есть классика , авторские и выдержанные.
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