Came here for the karaoke night and had a lot of fun! The crowd was definitely a dive bar crowd and extremely passionate about their karaoke, which is all I could ever want out of a karaoke night. Met some interesting folks including a guy named Mouse who said he was a roadie for Drowning Pool and the KJ who said his awesome vintage microphone was purchased from Scott Weiland. Are either of these stories true?? I have no idea but it was enough to set the heart of this child of the 90s aflutter. Fabulous selection of songs and cheap, ample beer. Only downside: the bartender seemed a little grumpy. Not the easiest person to get along with, for me, unfortunately. Oh well. I might come here more often if it weren't uptown but if I lived in the neighborhood I could see this becoming a regular hangout (especially on karaoke night).
Review Source:Another dark dreary dive on Magazine. I stopped in the for the Wednesday $8 burger special and it was exactly what a 3 star entails, A-ok but not exciting enough to text your friends while your driving. Back patio is fairly cool. They have 2 dollar beers and the bartender I had was nice and attentive. Buddha Belly is the kind of bar that you won't seek to go to but if your friends are there you won't be bummed.
Review Source:After my fellow Yelpers, Re H & Steph D, abandoned me & my general aura of AWESOMENESS at Brothers III and no other Yelpers had as yet shown their faces on the UYE Magazine Street Crawl I figured what the hell lets stagger down the street to NY Pizza and grab a slice to soak up some booze....in the midst of my staggering I happened to glance to the left and spied the Buddha Belly and abruptly changed course...
Upon entering the joint was deserted...I mean just me, the bartendress and another patron enjoying a burger at the bar...So I figured let's try a burger...even in my state it was just OK...I could tell the burger has tons of potential to be absolutely great but on this night the bartendress/line cook overcooked the patty and that was just a damn shame....But I will be back to eat another one
Love the darkness and overall vibe of the place and the 2 pool tables in back also love the prominently posted sign behind the bar with the number for United Cabs...also I really liked the fact the Belly carries as their "well" scotch the low end stuff (Clan MacGregor) I keep on hand when I just want a cocktail at the end of the day...so I enjoyed 2-3 while I shot some 8 ball in the back...after tiring of playing with myself I was planning to stagger on down the street and locate the UYE but ran up on some Yelpers from the ATL and Austin...had to break the news the Belly was closing since it was 3 AM and they were SOL on eating...so we trooped over to NY Pizza to find that it was shuttered as well....What to do? Whipped out the cell, called UNITED CAB and hitched a ride to some place that was open....all in all a great time in the Belly and look forward to getting back there...Still can't believe it was a ghost town on a Friday night before 2 AM though...
The few times I've been here, I've been left wondering how the place really stays in business. I mean, it's not a bad place, but there is never really anyone in here. The staff is nice enough and there are always one or two "regulars" at the bar, but you would expect more on a Friday or Saturday night.
While I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place, it's not bad if you are looking for a quiet place to have a beer and hang out.
I had a relatively poor experiance on my first time there, so I made it my last time. I got a Cajun Burger, which was a really burger with an unimaginable amount of Tonys all over it. It took 30 minutes to come out, and we were the only ones there. The bartender/cook was really short with us. Probably not place where you regulary want to get food, so it may have been my own fault.
I do like the fact that they have a laundry facility, but I would definitely not recommend this bar to any of my buddies visting the city.
Located in the same area as the world famous Brother's Three, Buddha Belly is an interesting place.
I have passed this bar numerous times. Most of the times it has seemed almost deserted inside so I was reluctant to go inside. One night I was looking for new places and decided what the hell.
I am not sure how to describe the layout other than to say it was different. There was a bar with stools and several booths, but there was also a stage with a stripper pole. Thankfully the pole was not in use so I gave it a whirl. Due to my extraordinary skills, I ended up making enough tips to pay for my beer. OK, that is a lie, but I thought about it in my mind.
The bar was nearly empty. I guess that is better than being packed, but it led me to question why. I ignored those thoughts and had several beers. They have High Life and PBR so you can drink for cheap if you are so inclined.
I hope I summed up my experience with this one. I don't think I will become a regular anytime soon, but I have a feeling I will eventually come back.
Dark bar, poorly lit, so humid and warm
"What is your favourite song you have ever seen performed live?"
I have never been asked that question before.
Conversations over Jager, it was the last day of Jazz fest, so the bar (the areaareaarea was calm'n'empty)
Great service is defined by the questions that are asked that you would never expect.
Lead off with "Where ya' from?"
Tears
Lead off with "Shot of Jager?"
Chears
It really is OKAY and average. I only come here for their pool tables. I don't live far from here so if I want to play a few games then I come here. I must warn you though, the bartenders here are so mean! Especially a younger girl with dark hair. Talk about attitude. So the customer service is basically nonexistent here. I'm picky about being treated right when I go places since I am a business owner myself. So they get zero stars for customer service. The only reason I really come here is because it never really gets super crowded.
Review Source:In a city that has no shortage of superb bloody marys, the one I had at Igor's yesterday is particularly memorable. It kind of tasted like spicy pizza in a glass! OK, I suppose that sounds disgusting. But trust me, it was perfect. Sometimes when a bloody is spicy, it's extra tangy because of the Tabasco. While I'm thoroughly addicted to Tabasco and all but carry it in my purse, I prefer this kind of bloody that's extra savory, salty and just... oh god, it was *that* good.
I'm writing this on a Sunday morning and thanks to Daylight Savings Time, I may be indulging in a bloody mary at an indecently early hour (before 8am and no, shockingly I'm not up from the night before).
Really nice bartender, too.
This place is dark, dank, and as Laura M mentioned, I'm definitely thankful I had a buzz when entering or I don't think I would have stayed at all. While the idea of drinking and eating sloppy food, and at the same time doing my laundry, sounds most appealing, it does not go easy on the nose.
We were fine with our burger but we ordered onion rings and got fries, meh. Didn't have high hopes anyway, so we ate them and said nothing. I was in heaven with the beer prices, however, they get 1 star just for that. But I couldn't put my 2 beers on my credit card as it was under $10 so that part of the deal kind of stunk.
Speaking of stunk, I'm, pretty sure someone either threw up big time up in the men's room or was washing some laundry with puke on it. Because half way through our meal, the smell of vomit permeated the place and became the main reason for us to quickly ask for our check. The bartender cheerfully lit massive sticks of incense as if this happened all the time. The cheap smell of the incense only made it worse.
The other reason we needed to get our check was the karaoke. Sometimes I don't mind it but on this night, it was remarkably terrible! The worst I've ever heard! Add that to the smell of vomit and I'd rather hit up McDonald's and sit in a laundromat than go here again.
recently moved back to nola after almost six years. guess why we left.... i stopped in the buddah belly this past saturday in the early eve to do some laundry and have a pint or three. i discovered the pints were only $2 and they had abita fall fest. what a great beer. it was then i realized i was probably screwed.
i'd planned on leaving before 10pm but could not help myself as the bartenders were friendly and regulars started coming in. then the karaoke started. what fun. while i didn't get up on the stage (that i can remember), i cheered folks on and a great time was had by all.
finding my way home around 3am, i promptly took my clothes off and sat on my front porch naked, smoking my pipe, tobacco wafting in the air and a few of my neighbors staring. thank god i was passed out in bed before police arrived, my girlfriend said.
i've never wanted to do my laundry as much as i do now but doubt my girl will let me do it alone again. see you next time!
Buddha Belly has become a sort of nerd-central. I'm not sure how that happened, but I don't mind it. I'm not the biggest fan of Kereoke, but if you are I think applaud them for having a cool option in the city. And I also support the ongoing effort of joint laundry-mats/bars in New Orleans.
Review Source:This spot is the epitome of "not pretentious" and offers a great place to sober up after a night out drinking.
You will need some kind of buzz going in there, as the place tends to give off a dark, sketchy vibe and attract the transient, the poor and huddled masses, the fringes of the fringe crowd.
Of course, this is part of the charm, as you can watch old men sing along with Prince's "Pussy Control" on the jukebox as you devour a Cajun burger dripping with hot sauce and grease or plow into a pile of fries coated in cheese.
It's good drunk-people food amid a good last-stop-of-the-night atmosphere.
Service was excellent as a friendly woman in Princess Leia-style buns doubled as  bartender and fry cook. She showed great concern about the quality of our Cajun burger and fortunately, I could assure her with utmost honesty that the burger was amazing. For $7.50, the half-pound burgers really hit the spot without decimating the wallet.
And the old dudes singing "Pussy Control" will befriend you by the time you finish your fries.
I would come to the Buddha Belly (or Le Bon Temps) when I was doing laundry at Magazine Laundromat and wanted to pass the time. So, I've really only been here in the late afternoon/early evenings on the weekdays for an hour or so. Not many people in there at that time, so it was pretty chill. Why don't I do my laundry there? Because they only have standard size washers/dryers and I needed the large capacity front loaders at Magazine Laundry because I always waited until I had an unbearable amount of laundry to do.
Drinks are pretty cheap, but it is usually pretty smoky in there- be prepared to smell like an ashtray. The service is hit and miss- there have been a couple bartenders who were really friendly and kept the drinks flowing, but I have experienced the service where I am forgotten about.
Come here to do laundry.
Come here play video poker.
Come here for $3 Abita Pints.
But...
Don't come here expecting good service.
And...
Definitely don't come here if you're expecting a burger cooked by someone who didn't have to put down a cigarette to retrieve the meat from the freezer.
I was only here once...but it's so cool!
They have laundry machines in the back!! AND pool tables! Â AND food! Â AND karaoke! AND drinks (duh!) AND an outdoor veranda! Â
yay dive bars! Â
I only ever used the pool table and ate the food and drank the...drinks, but would probably go back again some time.
Some features of the Buddha Belly:
*15-ish seat bar
*4 slot machines
*3 pairs of coin washers and dryers
*2 pool tables
*1 jukebox
*1 open kitchen for bar-food orders
*Crap-ton of smokiness
The funny thing is, all those features are pretty much standard at any of Igor's bars. Â The Belly also has:
*Tuesday night karaoke
*Laminated chess boards on tables
*Back door patio
*Stripper pole
Fairly cheap drinks, clearly lots of options for things to do, colorful crowd. Â Again, if you're not into dive bars, don't bother, but if it's your scene then this place is one of those classic NOLA dive experiences. Â Nothing special, but not too shabby.
I like this place. Â The bar is big and the people who work there are chill enough that I can sit there and drink a cheap beer without getting the stink eye. Â The other patrons are also laid back, so you're not being elbowed by people trying to order. It's divey in a pleasant way, with reasonable prices, good music, and I don't feel like anyone cares that I don't dress well. Â The mentioned lunch special is a really good deal, and they have a veggie burger. Â Is it an amazing veggie burger? No. Â Does it come dressed, with fries, and a drink, for less than $10 on Magazine Street? Yes , it does.
Review Source:The best thing about the Bhudda Belly is the bloody mary's. Â The second best thing is the laundromat inside the bar. Â Scandalous escapades can occur in the pool room, which is always interesting. Â I would call it a good local bar,with a bonus of being across the street from a sno-ball stand.
Review Source:Buddha Belly is across the street from Trent Reznor's house. Â i don't really like the man, so i have no problem saying that. Â Laundry, crappy pool tables (bring your own stick), busted arcade games, and a staff that can be resentful of your presense makes this a skipper for me. Â Don't get me wrong, I've had a good time or two here, but the patrons tend to be gutter and/or teens which tends not to lead to serendipitous conversation. Â The bar food is decent, depending on who is working.
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