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Boondock Saint
Categories: Nightlife Bars Dive Bars Arts & Entertainment Jazz & Blues Nightlife Jazz & Blues Dive Bars, Jazz & Blues [Edit]
731 Saint Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 525-4950
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
35 reviews for Boondock Saint
Review Highlights
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"Great dive right off Bourbon Street in the Quarter, tucked..." In 4 reviews -
"Great Jukebox (The Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, and The Kooks..." In 8 reviews -
"Great Irish bar in the middle of new orleans." In 5 reviews
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Aaron S.
Spring Valley, CA
5/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Really friendly service in a genuine Irish Pub. Love the Molly flag over the door! The girls who served us were great, and I leaned all about the only Veterinarian in the Quarter. Stop harrassing people dude! J/K, loved this place. Cant wait to visit again.
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Review from Jaye V.
4/27/2012 2 Check-ins Here
3.75 stars
Irish cop bar. Didn't even realize I was next to Bourbon Street. You meet lots of people just getting your drinks and hanging out front on the sidewalk. A pirate street perfomer, for example, started talking to us and then joined our group/hung out with us instead. This was the day before and the day of St. Patty's Day last month, when a lot of Irish cops/feds were in town from all over. This is where they go.
If you're a girl who's into Irish cops (my best friend, from Louisiana, now is), you'll get your pick if you're in town around this holiday. Native New Orleans Irish cops, btw, sound just like NY Irish cops, but with all the "sir" and "ma'am"s thrown in. I had no idea. -
Review from Andrew H.
Osseo, MN
12/29/2011
Late summer this year, four of my best friends and I visited New Orleans to celebrate my impending nuptials. We all hail from the birthplace of the mighty Mississippi river, and decided to find the "river's end". I'm not quite sure how, but by some stroke of magic and happenstance we found ourselves at the boondock saint. Although I am a connoisseur of dive bars, how five troublemakers from Minnesota wound up in an Irish dive bar in New Orleans I'll never understand. Owned by two former police officers nonetheless! It must have been my heritage calling - regardless, I couldn't have been happier. Throughout our visit, the boondock saint was always there to welcome us with cold drinks, a classic selection in the jukebox, and friendly girls behind the bar.
Yes - it's a hole in the wall dive bar, but everyone should appreciate a place like the boondock saint. Tucked away on Saint Peter Street, it's close enough to Bourbon Street but distanced perfectly from the madness if you need a friendly face and a cold drink. In our four days in NOLA, we visited the boondock saint five times, both day and night. It's a treat to have one bartender finishing her shift making sure that the next bartender takes care of you and your friends. The girls will also school you on the places you should visit when trying to avoid the typical "touristy" joints. Do yourself a favor and at least have a drink or two at the boondock if you're spending any time in the French quarter - it's not to be missed. -
Review from Karl M.
Round Rock, TX
3/21/2012
Friendly locals, awesome bartenders, reasonable prices on my booze! What more can a guy ask for?
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Review from David A.
Bossier City, LA
2/18/2012
Best bar in the quarter! Go see Jaime, have a shot of Irish Whiskey, a pint of something brewed, and watch the world go by at the best bar in New Orleans!!
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Review from Shannon S.
New Orleans, LA
12/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a mostly locals dive bar in the Quarter that is right across from Pat O's and a few blocks off Bourbon. This is usually a place I will escape too when I want to avoid the crowds of Bourbon St. or Pat O's. I've never had a problem finding a seat at the bar here and there never seems to be a wait for the bathroom so this place gets three stars just for the sheer comfort of providing the basics that can sometimes be hard to find in the French Quarter. The best thing about this bar is that it is very near Yo Momma's where I can always get a fantastic burger.
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Review from Juleigh J.
Dana Point, CA
1/12/2012
This was my favorite bar in all of New Orleans. The bartenders are GREAT and drinks were cheap. It wasn't crowded (my friend and I came in around 3pm) so we were able to try all the local beers and get quite a few shots. All the other patrons worked at other bars in the area, which to me is the sign of a great place. It didn't hurt that we got to watch Norman Reedus on a loop either! Also, I have a special place in my heart for any bar that sells a beer koozy with their logo on it. This place goes in my top 5 of bars ever!
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Review from Maggie H.
6/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Boondocks is surprisingly low key for being a couple steps off of the chaos of Bourbon Street. Under any other circumstance I may not be impressed with the Bar because there wasn't anything overly special about it, however a couple minutes of relief from chaos is needed.
Drinks are normal, servers are normal, not having to stand next to a near-to-vomiting frat boy for a couple minutes, priceless.Listed in: Theres an answer in one of…
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Review from Chris L.
6/18/2011
This bar is at first glance a mirror image of Erin Rose on Conti. It has slightly more space, but a similar layout and is similarly a locals' bar less than half a block off of Bourbon St.. However, much like a mirror image, some aspects are pretty much the opposite. I've only been in a few times at relatively early hours, but the experience has been the same each time. It would seem that when I go in the Boondock Saint, I'm usually the strangest person in the room...and I'm not even that weird these days :P Now, $3 for a PBR in a dive bar...that's weird, but that's what they charge.
I get the impression that everyone in the bar votes Republican. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but that's not particularly friendly territory for me. Nobody told me that last night was polo shirt/gym membership night. Also, no matter the merits of the movie, naming your bar after a trendy '90s film is gimmicky and unimaginative. The eponymous movie plays on a constant loop on one of the TVs. I don't even want to see "The Godfather" THAT much. Additionally, I heard that the bar was opened by former police officers. Am I the only one who finds the idea of cops opening a bar to pay homage to a film that glorifies murderous vigilantes a little disturbing? Probably. It's not a bad bar, but with so many options nearby, it's just not my cup of tea.Listed in: Dive In and Swim Drunk
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Review from rickilane b.
Las Vegas, NV
12/25/2011 8 Check-ins Here
When you have to be this close to Bourbon St. there ain't no better spot to get away from the Daiquiris, tourists and jackasses. The movie Boondock Saints is playing anytime the bar is open (usually until 5am). The bartenders( all are girls) are great and free flowing shots are abound. JennyK, Jaimie, and Alicia round out a cast of malcontents and deviants. I generally float between Johnny Whites, Yo mammas, and Boondock for the lazy mans pubcrawl.
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Review from Tylene T.
Rancho Mirage, CA
8/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great local spot, you'll feel like you just walked into cheers!!
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Review from Kyle H.
3/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can't believe this local's hang is within spittin' distance of Pat O'Brien's.
Perch yourself in their big cut out window and laugh at the world going by, or catch the Big Game on one of their many TVs as some Kentucky fans chose to do, during the NCAA tournament the night I was there. The locals won't bat an eye if you're hootin' and hollerin' for your team, diversity is key here.
Although the bartender openly dissed some banker type guy right to his face for ordering a Miller Lite with "that really surprises me". The guy sitting next to me and I had a good laugh over that one. Still, this is a place where the locals don't mind who you are, the jukebox is all killer, no filler, and the drinks are cheap.
Take a few steps off of Bourbon Street and enjoy a few at Boondock Saint.Listed in: N-O-L-A, Nola!
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Review from Manny S.
Lafayette, LA
6/21/2011
Love the atmosphere. As someone who doesn't care for the overpriced drinks, fratards, and being crushed by tourists from G*d knows where, Boondock Saint was like a little oasis for me. I found them on Yelp and made a beeline there. Once in, I saw a Flogging Molly flag hanging on the back wall and the movie playing on one of the TVs. I knew I was home then.
Drinks were a little more than I would have normally liked to have paid by a dollar or two but for a jukebox with most of my favorite music and no fratboys fist-pumping, it was well worth it. -
Review from Laura R.
San Jose, CA
1/5/2012
One of our favorites from our recent visit to NOLA. This is a friendly bar just a few blocks from the crazy that is Bourbon Street. Good Irish whiskey, Harp and Guiness on tap, and decently clean bathrooms. Nothing fancy, just a great little 'real' bar.
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Review from Jeremy S.
I've been a long time regular of this bar, mostly because of the bartenders here (Jaime is the greatest). It's close proximity to Bourbon Street means that it gets a lot of tourists (largely from the overflow that spills down St. Peter) but it maintains a regular cliental as well.
It's a pretty fun place to hang out and I make it a point to stop in often. I will say that when it gets busy, it can be difficult to get a drink depending on who's behind the bar, but as it get's lot's of groups of tourists that flow in and out, it clears out often enough that if you have patience, you can ride it out easily.
They have a few 30-40 inch television that are usually playing either whatever sport is in season and/or the movie that is the bars namesake. The jukebox is full of irish pub music and they occasionally have live music. The bar has an impressive selection of booze and they have a lot of beer on tap (including Guiness on it's own tap, so it pours the right way). -
Review from Chance S.
New Orleans, LA
Updated - 12/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
This last week I have been there about 3 times. Why 3 times if I hate it you ask? Well because the bartender was super nice and they didn't have that many people in there. Exactly how I like it. Had great conversations and at no time did they have someone with a bad attitude. They used to always have that one guy that would break into your conversation and start saying stupid things. That seems to have stopped. It's a huge deal to have a place to go to and not have to worry about having a random guy say offensive things.
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11/11/2011
While I do admit that I've had some good times in this place, the atmosphere always has me on edge.… Read more »
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Review from Chandler S.
New Orleans, LA
9/26/2011
After work the other day my dad and i walked down bourbon st to meet a friend of his and we ducked into Boondock Saint to get away from the crowd and the heat. They probably have the best Air conditioning in the city.
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Review from Crystal H.
Ashland, MS
4/27/2011
Never terribly overcrowded, not touristy, locals hangout. This is my favorite bar in New Orleans.
If you want a more laid back experience away from the rowdiness of Bourbon, this is your spot. -
Review from Guy S.
New Orleans, LA
7/11/2011
My first time in Boondock Saint was a blast, Another bar "where everybody knows your name" The customers were all locals, the bartender was friendly (and knew how to make a good drink), and the air conditoner was perfect in a very hot day. A place I would go again.
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Review from Nick M.
4/30/2009 1 photo
Why Boondock Saint is the best bar in this city
1. Actually plays the Boondock Saints movie in a loop on three tv's.
2. Drinks are cheap!!!
3. Great Jukebox (The Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, and The Kooks, very nice)!
4. Bartender girls are sassy!!
5. Cool crowd, get atmosphere because of it.
6. Clean and just an overall good looking bar.
That should be enough reasons for ya!Listed in: Travel -NOLA
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Review from Brent S.
Pittsburgh, PA
10/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great late night dive bar. The bartender, Jaime, was all good. Shots of bourbon and good local beer. Even though I was one, there weren't many tourists.
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Review from Rachel L.
5/23/2009 3 Check-ins Here
What a fantastic place! I was in New Orleans for 5 nights and went here three nights -- the only three nights I drank my ass off. I love the atmosphere of this place. Totally kicked back, relaxed, fucking rad!
I only encountered two barkeeps: Jenny and Jen. I saw Jenny each time and she was the best barkeep I've encountered with enough sass, quips and sarcasm to keep things fun. Jen was nice and made some damn tasty drinks even though I only saw her once.
My shot of choice is a red-headed slut and Jenny was nice enough to make it a regular drink for me. The prices are fantastic and location is pretty sweet -- off Bourbon yet not crazy loud and neon-filled.
I really wish I lived in that area just for this place. -
Review from Thadd J.
8/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
The prefect Irish dive bar. I found this place by accident. I've been to NOLA on numerous occasions and I can't believe I've never stopped in here.
Great bartender and service. The jukebox played a good mix of music, something for everybody. And the drinks are good and strong. But the best part was just seating back and watching the people come and go. The regulars made you feel like you're been coming here for years! -
Review from Dennis C.
Cape Coral, FL
9/21/2011
Great local bar, not expensive. Good bar to get started at.
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Review from Ellen C.
7/8/2010
When I simply cannot bring myself to undergo the Pat O's experience, there is Boondock right around the corner. Some of my friends were partial to this little hole in the wall - well okay it could be a REAL hole in the wall if was located more off the well-beaten path, but being that it's directly perpendicular to Bourbon St., it's not very "hole-in-the-wall." It's more subdued than Pat O's and sometimes (a lot of the times?), that's just what I need.
The patrons here usually consist of people hoping to get away from Pat O's (i.e. Me), some tourists, a little less of the locals - just people looking to have a couple of beers and chat a little with friend or taking a breather from the intensity that is Bourbon.
I'd have to say the drinks are moderately priced and the bartenders are pretty on point. There's nothing exceptional or deplorable about this place, other than its close proximity to mayhem.
Boondock isn't exactly a sprawling space, so bear that in mind and the restrooms are very cramped one-person-ers. -
Review from Erin R.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
4/28/2011 7 photos
Easily my favorite bar in NOLA. Jamie (one of the bartenders) is amazing! I love that they show the film on loop, and their jukebox selection was diverse and fun. Nothing like singing Flogging Molly's "Rebels of the Sacred Heart" at the top of our lungs after some Jamesons and Guinnesses. Jamie even joined in :) My husband and I can't wait to go back!
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Review from Randy T.
Biloxi, MS
4/8/2010
Was walking down St. Peter the other day and needed to use the restroom while in front of Yo-Mamas. Poked my head inside Boondock Saint and hesitated cause my beloved Canine was with me but was invited inside. While my dog sat at the bar I ordered a Bloody Mary and proceeded to drain the main thing. My Dog and I enjoyed resting our feet at the bar and while I sipped away on my drink my dog enjoyed a cup of ice.
While my Bloody Mary was very good for the price I paid there shoulda been a fair amount of alcohol, comon guys it's well vodka ( it'scheaper than dirt!) -
Review from Chris M.
Elgin, IL
4/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a great change of pace. We were working on night 5 in the Quarter when we walked into Boondock. No speaker shaking music, no screaming DJ. Just a great Irish bar. Super friendly folks. Two very cute "house dogs" walking around. Heck, there was even a Pirate sitting at the bar. Great place for a properly poured Guinness and some Jameson (they even have the 15 year old). Nice touches- Boondock Saint is constantly playing on one of the TV's over the bar and church pew seating along the wall.
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Review from Sally N.
Brooklyn, NY
3/25/2010
A bar based on The Boondock Saints. Duh.
I stumbled in here from Pat O'Briens in disbelief that a bar based on one of my favorite movies existed. Upon entering I was the only lady (except for the bartender) amongst 7 guys. Hoping this wasn't a gay bar, I confirmed with the bartender that it's OK for me to be in here. This is definitely a low-key local dive in the middle of tourist joints, which is awesome. They play the movie on repeat, the T Shirts they sell have a large cross on them, and there are rosaries similar to the brothers' hanging on the bar.
The drinks are great and the bartender is super cool. I will totally come back here if I am ever in New Orleans again. -
Review from Andrea B.
New Orleans, LA
8/30/2010 6 Check-ins Here
Meh. Great bartenders, but the owner is kind of rude, and the tourists are easily offended. I usually come in for one and go.
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Review from Jennifer A.
Beaverton, OR
2/19/2011
Loved it! We met all three bartenders that run the place - three very chill, funny girls - and they were all great. They asked our names, where we were from, and learned what our drinks were. We spent two of our six nights in New Orleans here and I really recommend it! I stopped in simply because I love the movie and stayed because I loved the bar!
Some highlights: great jukebox selection and the fact that they're dog-friendly. -
Review from Jay D.
New Orleans, LA
2/20/2011 1 photo
Great dive right off Bourbon Street in the Quarter, tucked away next to the madness. I've got a soft spot in my heart for Irish bars (exhibit A: my extreme fondness for Molly's), so this fits that niche nicely. This is a place New Orleanians can go and not feel like we need to shoot ourselves in the head being surrounded by hordes of obnoxious tourists. Everyone we talked was a local the night we pre-partied here before braving the Gold Mine to dance our booties off. Drinks were reasonably priced ($6 for Sapphire & Soda, my stalwart barometer), and the bartender that evening was quite a lovely lady despite the wrestling match that ensued on the leather couch in the back corner by my friends. (Wait, were WE the obnoxious ones that night who made people want to shoot themselves?!) Relaxed, convivial and generous pours - what more can you ask for out of a hole in the wall bar in the belly of the beast?
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Review from K P.
Walnut Creek, CA
4/11/2010
Great Irish bar in the middle of new orleans! They even put Clovers in their Guiness.
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Review from Amanda C.
Washington, DC
8/24/2010
After too much crap on Bourbon Street forced us to choose a new route, my sisters and I ran into this small bar and we had a very pleasant and relaxed experience here with the locals and the jukebox. The bartender Jaime was so fun and poured us big shots bought for us by a local woman while I got live music tips from a regular named Dylan. Wonderful first night in NoLa.
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Review from Andy F.
Oldsmar, FL
5/9/2010
I saw this place by accident, which is about the only way you will find it. Low key dive bar indeed! I love the movie Boondock Saints, so I was delighted to see they had T-shirts that played off the movie. The beer selection was fantastic and you don't have to put up with the annoying tourists that frequent Pat O'Briens or the mass crowd of anything on Bourbon Street. A good place to rest up before hitting up the crowds again!
