Last night was my first time at the rusty nail and I'm sold. Love this place. The outside patio area is great. Well lit and easy to hold a conversation with friends. There are several tables out back for larger groups. My first drink was a disco lemonade. While very tasty, it could have been much stronger lol. They had several specialty drinks and a wide selection of beer available. The best part of this place was the other patrons. It was a nice mix of late 20 something to mid to late 30 somethings. College kids seemed to be few and far between which I couldn't have been happier about. Can't wait to go back!!!!
Review Source:Very nice place, not a dive at all. I walked in and went straight to the patio to meet friends. I liked the big tvs, would be fun to watch a game out there. Nice, laid back crowd, very low creep factor. Drinks were okay. Food truck parked outside for your convenience. Parking situation is terrible. The only reason I was able to find a spot was because I started off at American Sector and just walked over. I tried to meet friends there again Friday night but ended up going home because I couldn't find anywhere to park.
Review Source:I used to walk past here all the time and never stopped in...until last week. It was nothing I expected - it took me back to college days, but with better booze. However, I was sadly disappointed by the disco lemonade. I was hoping it packed a bigger punch. I'll have to come back and spend some quality time with the pooch and pals.
Review Source:I really love this place. Â
*Bartenders are really fast and make a great cocktail.
*Not overpriced, considering how big the drinks are.
*The patio is a great spot to hang out and people watch. Â
*Live music.
Bonus:
**The restrooms are always clean.
***Your clothes don't smell like smoke when you leave.
Street parking, no surprise there.
4/5 great, friendly place. really like that patio!
i like the space alot. it's a bit of an escape and once i'm in the patio i don't even notice that it's right by the expressway. the folks who run the place seem really nice, and it's big enough that all the different folks can have their fun without it feeling like i'm being crowded. the drinks aren't bad (standard stuff), and i could happily spend a friday evening here after work.
Do they know what a "rusty nail" is? Ha-ha.
Paid a $5 cover for a pretty good trio playing r -n- b/soul covers. Very friendly bartenders who did not let my glass stay empty for more than a minute. Nice back patio area. Not a dive. Mostly a locals place as it's truly off the beaten path. Felt very welcome.
Ok, I took off a star because parking in the Warehouse District is a pain in the butt! Plus since a friend paid for my drinks I'm not sure how much the drinks cost so I can't comment on that.
But I can say there was a food truck outside which if I hadn't eaten would be a major plus that I would have tried! Love me some food trucks! One time I ran towards one, Taceaux Loceaux even though I already ate and just stared longingly at their menu.
Ok, back on topic. The inside was quite dark and there appeared to be a stage to the right as you walk in. The best part as everyone said is the huge patio! I would love to check this out during the day, it seems so relaxed and I didn't even get to explore the whole patio area. Lots of wrought iron tables and chairs.
It was a nice place to unwind after a long day. Very laid back, relaxed and with the darned cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen at a bar! Seriously ya'l! If you ever need to go to the bathroom within this vicinity it's worth it to stop by! Hehe...
Happy bar relaxing y'al!
Don't come here thirsty. Takes FOREVER to get drinks. It was me and a friend at the bar..only two people in the place except for the bartender and her friend. Bartender did not even acknowledge me until she was done with her convo with her friend. I was thirsty and needed a drink after being stuck in NO traffic after work.
Review Source:Do not let the exterior of this place turn you off. Yes, it looks a little run down from the outside, but inside, you have a great dive bar with friendly people, good drinks and an awesome patio.
We had just finished dining at Cochon and were looking for a place to watch the Capitals Rangers hockey game. We figured finding a bar with hockey on in a football city would be hard, so we Googled and found Rusty Nail. A few blocks walk away from the restaurant and we were there. We peeked inside to ask the bartender if he'd switch on the game, and he did without hesitation. Most TVs at the bar were on the NBA playoffs, but we had our own little nook to the side for hockey.
They have a great beer selection, both on tap and in the bottle. I got a Abita Vanilla Double Dog and it was excellent. A great beer to sip through and entire game. It was a bit chilly so we didn't spend a lot of time outside, but the patio area is awesome. Lots of seating and TV and almost like a hidden garden type vibe. I would love to go back in the summer to watch baseball or in the fall for college football.
The bartender was awesome. He talked hockey with us and, after the game was over, told us he would be rooting for the Caps the rest of the playoffs. And that won me over.
In the location formally known as the Mermaid.
Just adjacent to the Cotton Mill where I used to live before I moved to DC, two weeks before Hurricane Katrina.
Now a very low profile bar that seems to cater to the Serivice Industry.
Back in the Day, I saw Death Cab For Cutie, I believe it was 2004.
Great beer selection, they have LA 31.
Oh Rusty Nail. Thanks for being you. I don't know what I would do without my trusty neighborhood bar, besides go home before 2 AM.
The vibe of the Rusty Nail is not what you are expecting when you initially happen upon this place. Kinda dark, yes. Behind the warehouse condo, yes. Is this a dive bar? No it most certainly is not a dive, despite some people's allegations.
The inside is cozy, the outside has a great patio. Both have excellent vibes. It has great music acts here, along with Opera on Tap when it's in season. Also, I like the food trucks and pop up kitchens that visit often.
Drink prices are on par with the area, except the Crispin Cider draft. For some reason it costs $7 here where everywhere else it's $5. Also, like Lindsay A., I love me some Disco Lemonade... sweet disaster awaits......
Weeks ago I wanted to check out the food trucks which were here but my schedule didn't let it happen, sadly. Â The other night after doing my power walker my companion said let's stop for a cocktail before heading home. Â It was my choice, so I choose The Rusty Nail. Â Sooooo glad I did!!!
WOW has this place changed. Â I knew that there was a new own but never got a chance to grace this place with my presence. Â There are REAL parking lots (I think for the condo ppl tho). Â The street is light. Â So much safter and nicer then, well, eons ago when I was in college and used to hang here. Â Fellow art students and I did a few metal pours here in the back yard which is now a beautiful brick patio. *SHOCK* The ladies rest room is fresh'n clean. Two thumbs up to the new owner. Â I had a delish Moscow Mule in a large mason jar. Â It was $8.00 but it was LARGE! Â French Cheesez was outside (Love them). Â
Will def add The Rusty Nail to my personal pub crawl list.
In town for St. Patrick's Day weekend and it was our first NOLA crawfish experience. The spices were perfect and fresh from the boil. Market prices make it frustrating trying to figure your bill. The previous day, the friend we were with said each styrofoam food container full of crawfish was $8... today they were $15 each.
Happy hour was wonderful out on the patio. Drink prices were very reasonable and I can see why so many locals come here for a drink after work.
The only thing that I marked it down for was the actual timing of the crawfish boil. They quoted us (when we called) that the crawfish would be ready at 1:00. At 2:30, the first batch came out. I'm not sure if this is a normal thing but do not be in any rush to get your food.
This review is mainly for Foodie Call food truck...highly impressed with the quality of food and the extremely unique menu! The boudin biscuit, Brie blt, and the shrimp and grits- I think the best I ever had! Totally think this is by far the best food truck in the city!!! Not an option... A must!!! You're welcome! Boom!
Review Source:I have only been here once. The patio is awesome, great music, great service, and a pretty good draft selection. They had Stone IPA so I was cool with it.
The one drawback is no food, but they usually have a food truck outside you can hit up. I will be coming here for a Saints game soon.
Disco Lemonade. It has been the end of many of a warm NOLA night for me. Rusty Nail has been many things for me. It is a great bar to start in, with a great selection of scotch and knowledgeable bartenders to make a delicious drink to open the door of possibilities for the night. A good bar to spend the evening in, complete with a lovely patio to enjoy the night air and chat with friends. Lastly, a bar to end the night drinking one too many Disco Lemonades before heading home. There is usually a food truck outside for some grub in between drinks. Overall, a relaxed place to enjoy some drinks with friends and a local crowd.
Review Source:From the outside I would have never guess this would be the type of place I would enjoy, but I was wrong.  This has to be one of the most amazing outdoors bar courtyards in the city. It's pretty simple but has lots of tables and  huge television. It's a great chill out spot on a good weather day to hang with a big group of friends or even just one. I just love it.
The drinks are reasonably priced and strong enough so you won't go wrong with that. I go with the Rum and Coke but the Disco Lemonade is definitely a nice treat to at least try one time.
It's a little hidden so look up the location beforehand to make sure you get to your destination without much hassle. On a Friday/Saturday night expect parking to be a little scarce so prepare to walk a block or two to get to the Rusty Nail.
This is probably may favorite bar and I normally don't like them so this is definitely some place to check out.
I've only been here once, to watch a Saints game, but had a great time. My husband loved the bloody mary bar and I loved their frozen drinks - Bushwhacker and lemonade. The atmosphere was rockin'. There was a dog sitting next to me at the bar which should really sum it all up.
Lots of TV's to watch the game inside and a big patio area outside with TV's set up. The bartenders are friendly, funny, and prompt. The place was clean and looked like a British tavern inside with lots of wood. And, no smoking inside made the experience even better.
I wish I lived closer to this neighborhood - I'd definitely be a regular.
I had never been to this bar until we stopped here for a school bar crawl--you've gotta love New Orleans. Â It's got a country/barn decor thing happening, with a huge outdoor space and indoor seating. Â The bartenders were friendly and quick, even with a group of 60 people suddenly swarming the bar. Â The firefly and lemonades are served in mason jars, keeping with the country theme, and they were perfectly poured and delicious. Â I will be back without the school crowd for sure.
Review Source:So I LOVE this place!!! It's nothing fancy, but it's pretty darn great. Â It being nothing fancy is a good thing in my opinion. Â You don't feel like you're in a stuffy, up-tight place. Â Rather a very laid-back, friendly neighborhood bar. Â The bartenders are always super attentive. Â As a bartender myself, I can appreciate that aspect above all else. Â It seems as though the bartender can be on the other end of the bar and not have looked your way for the past ten minutes and all of a sudden, he knows you're nearly done with your drink and ready to bring another. Â It's truly amazing. Â The layout is nice too. Â Up front with the stage, in back with video poker and food, or outside on the huge patio. Â There's a spot for anyone. Â The strangest thing is that their bathrooms are always pleasant which is almost unheard of in a bar, especially in this city.
Review Source:Walking into the Rusty Nail was kind of a shocker! With it's name, the fact that it's pretty much under an overpass, and it's outside appearance I was expecting just another dive bar. To my surprise I was met by friendly smiling bartenders, a super clean but character filled atmosphere, and a killer patio! I can't wait to come watch a game here some time. The crowd was mixed, a lot of young business professionals seemed to be descending on the place after work. Â Good pours, fair prices, and a great vibe. I'll be back soon to experience some live music and as I said before, check out a game on their sweet patio.
Review Source:I guess I always assumed this version of the bar would be more like the previous Mermaid Bar. That was a major dive, but The Rusty Nail seems much more hip. I guess the improvement of the warehouse district has classed up the place, and that is a good thing.
The best part of this bar is the patio. It is large with numerous seating areas. The tables are far enough apart that it is possible to have private conversations without fear of paparazzi eavesdropping. Not that the paparazzi follow me and listen for gossip, but you get the point.
The crowd here seems older and more mature than other bars in the area. I guess they may not necessarily be old, but the bar has a more relaxing vibe.
If you're looking for a cool relaxed place to relax with friends, check out Rusty Nail.
LOVE the Rusty Nail. It's a hidden gem. I have been visiting the bare a few years now and it just keeps getting better. Â When I first started going it was your regular old dive bare with live music most nights of the week, but they have gradually made improvements over time. They made the outdoor seating area which has a huge tv screen for watching games, and banned smoking inside which was the best move they could have made. Then they added some fancy drinks to their repetoire. They have still have music most nights, the last time I went they had a spoken word guy on the mic. Â This is a great place to go and it's usually packed for Saints games. Â A lot of the crowd comes from people living in the nearby apartments, but I will make the drive from uptown to visit this one.
Review Source:With a name like "The Rusty Nail," you'd expect it to be... grimier and full of characters, maybe even a lowlife here and there. Instead, it's rather bright, clean and friendly and full of clean cut 20-somethings just seething with good nature. That's OK, though. It's nice not to be wondering if you're gonna catch Hep A from a glass (or swallow a shard of glass that you think might be ice).
Back on topic. The name. I can't shake it. I mean, after "The Bucket of Blood," I'd be hard pressed to think of a better bar name that evokes images of a place where sailors and working girls might rub elbows with longshoremen, trannies and tugboat operators. And everyone would be chain smoking, of course (The Rusty Nail is smoke-free, so no such shenanigans here, either).
If Hubert Selby Jr. had ever written about a bar in New Orleans... it wouldn't be the Rusty Nail. That's all I'm saying.
And for many of us out there, that's not such a bad thing.
Good beer/wine/spirits collection. Competent/nice bartenders. If I lived in this area, I could see myself returning, but I don't think of it as a destination spot. That said, I have no doubt I'll be back. Maybe to try some of this great food I keep hearing about.
Time for my tetanus shot. I've been beaten by The Rusty Nail.
And you know what? I'd do it again.
Away from the cluster F that is the French Quarter and not quite under the freeway (90) is this kitschy little bar.
There's no-smoking policy, so outside you'll come across stadium seats with folks puffin' away. Inside, find live music, a crazy good scotch selection and cocktail menu <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therustynail.biz%2Fbar.html&s=9338cafb11fd950dbecef1a2e79dc5e4c3da372f83827213d109b89e98de8ebf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.therustynail.…</a>, the aromas of deep-fried foods; and step outside to a surprisingly large patio.
On this particular night, we enjoyed a lively show from Jenn Howard and Crazy McGee (think Janice Joplin), downed Moscow Mules and contemplated our next move. This, for me, was a great place to start the night out.
Here is my review, written in quicktips:
**They have shuffleboard! And food! The kitchen is open 'til midnight.
**For some reason, I always seem to hear Queens of the Stoneage at Rusty Nail. One of the bartenders must like that band or something.
**They're non smoking! Yay! And they have a patio. Which, I assume, is the reason they were able to make the decision to go smoke free.
**They've got a jug of water by the front door. I love it when bars do that, so you don't have to bug the bartender for water.
**Awesome patio. Everyone is outside even though the AC is full-blast inside.
Overall, I'm fan of this bar, even if I have a hard time finding it. It's tucked away in a corner of the Warehouse District that my poor little navigation-challenged brain can't quite place in the grand scheme of New Orleans. Plus all the one way streets in that neighborhood will f*ck with you. Once I manage to get there, however, I'll happily hang out indefinitely. It's just getting there that's the problem...
There are a few things in life that make me really happy. Among them are drinks with friends, hanging out with my dog and supporting a good cause. The Rusty Nail rocks because I can combine all those things in one great establishment! Â Each Thursday they allow organizations to host a fundraiser with $1 of each drink donated! Other nights they always have a different great event going on and they just started serving food as well!
As other reviewers have stated, The Rusty Nail voluntarily went non-smoking, but you can smoke outside on their large patio in the back (with a huge tv so you can still catch whatever sporting event you came out for). Â They are dog friendly and again, they have a huge patio outside so if it gets too crowded you and your four legged friend can mosey on outside! Â Overall its a great chill bar, perfect for so many occasions!
Nice, clean. Strong & pricey drinks. Large, very nice back patio for the smokers, since they are non-smoking indoors (+).
Went there for a non-profit event, which is probably my favorite part of the whole place! NP's can come in and earn $1/drink for alotted hours on a certain day. They allow one of them to serve as a guest bartender, making their 'specialty drink' that they pick out. Pretty sweet! I love places that can support a good NP org!
i came here for the first time Saturday for the Cotton Bowl. It was super crowded but luckily they have a patio in the back to help with some of the overflow. They have  about 3 high def tvs but one really large big screen tv good for watching sports although i dont think its a sports bar.
i really like the look of this place its  similar to some of the bars you would find  on South Carrollton but its in the Warehouse District a bit far from Canal St and  the French Quarter. i recommend taking a cab if you are just visiting and without a car.
ive read that they have good food but not this night in my opinion. i had the pork nachos and i felt the porks sweetness did not go well with the nacho cheese.
i think the bartenders are pretty cool. One did a shot with me and that was only after i had ordered my 2nd drink which was a Cool Breeze. they have nightly entertainment too this night Kirk Holden was playing. he was cool he played a variety of  songs from black crows to matchbox 20.
i would definately go back for those who havent been go!
I love the Rusty Nail because it's full of plenty of good and bad decisions...as is the Crescent City in which it resides.
Good decision: Â "Lets go to 'the nail to watch the LSU world series game, lots of seats and great TVs!"
Bad decision: Â Going to a bar after a NOLA wedding mid afternoon.
Good decision: Â "I'll take a vodka tonic and my man friend will have a PBR"
Bad decision: Â "WAIT! Â You have lemon Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka!?! Â Two LFSTVs on the rocks....juuuuuust a splash of water"
Good decision: Â "Let's play shuffleboard"
Bad decision: Â (at 5pm) "How about three of those mango shots written on the board!!" Â Upon sniffing, realized that it was a Mango-MEISTER shot..mostly meister, not much mango...whoops
I've made plenty of good and bad decisions at the nail, mostly bad though....which is why I highly recommend this place. Â Bring your friends, or your dog any time of day!
I heart David!
David is the very laid back and friendly bartender w/ a great attitude, super friendly smile, and those "gorgeous blue eyes."
Not sure about the eyes (ha, Vi!!!), but David is soooo friendly and he definitely knows how to serve. Â Tell him what you want and don't want and let him make you something! Â Thanks so much for the passion fruit cocktail..it was definitely tart and smooth!
My friends and their coworkers from Rock-n-Sake come here on a regular basis and I can see why, this bar is really nice - fantastic wooden floors and the bar is gorgeous! Â It's not too basic and bare, but definitely not too frou-frou w/ frills! Â
We walked in and there was a number of office workers winding down enjoying their beers. Â But it seems that a lot of ppl here are just enjoying themselves and relaxing. Â We settled in and enjoyed ourselves for 2 hrs at the bar - just laughing (oh man the topics!) and rolling the dice. Â I really like it b/c it's quaint and not too busy and so chill - no need to worry about strangers!
Bathroom is cllleeeeaaaannnn! Â What more can a girl ask for???
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