Howl At the Moon

Went here after a recomendation of a friend and was sorely disappointed. Entertainers were so-​so played a couple of songs that they cut short, wait staff unfriendly. Had a much better time at another establishment that is bascially the same thing. Also noticed on the howl at the moon web site that New Orleans isn’t listed as a location, don’t know if this why it seemed sub standard to the great reviews of the other HOwl at the moons.

We made multiple stops at Howl At the Moon while in New Orleans. It was awesome! The different dueling piano players were very entertaining both during the afternoon and late night. There was a great atmosphere at all times of the day, and the prices for beers and mixed drinks were reasonable for Bourbon Street. Definitely worth a shot.

I loved the dueling pianos! This was my first time at a bar that had some kind of musical show-​down. I’d mos def have to say that the entertainment is much more exciting that the drinks. We all had a round of buttery nipples before we left. It was super crowded and we had to stand the whole time, but it was still really fun overall.

I see this place got a lot of high marks, but when I went there, it really did not do it for me. The booze was overpriced… (I know it is Bourbon street and all but it still seemed high by those standards) dueling pianos were ok but nothing to crazy and the staff did not seem very warm and friendly like many other establishments. Maybe it was a combination of the staff, expensive beer and crappy crowd that lead me to give this place only two stars.

They had me when they lit the pianos on fire during «Great Balls of Fire.» Definitely worth checking out while on Bourbon Street, free cover and there isn’t a bar thats quite like it on Bourbon.

We ended up starting our night there and ended up staying for hours. There is no cover and no long bar lines. The entertainers were wonderful. There was a crowd of all ages. It was a great time when the song bidding war heated up between LSU and BAMA. Check this place out.

$ 10 DELICIOUS HURRICANES… that is really all I have to say.
BUT…the entertainment is even better than the drinks! A must-​see, dueling pianos… they can play pretty much anything you want, for a price ;-)

Howl at the Moon is almost always a must see destination when I see it in a city, and so when I saw it here in New Orleans, I wandered in. The nice thing is the fact that there is no cover at this location, and during happy hour they have 3 for 1 specials. They also serve the delicious Abita beer there.
Unfortunately this place pales when compared with the KC location. (I never thought that I would say that a location in middle America provided better entertainment than a similar location in a tourist hot spot like New Orleans). The help was attentive once they realized we were there (which took up to 15 minutes). But getting noticed amongst the few tables they had there was difficult.
The musicians there were decent, but again the KC location beats them hands down. Firstly, even on a weekend night they had a partial band. In KC I saw a violinist, a guitarist, bassist, keytarist and a drummer all playing in the background at a given point during the night. Secondly, the musicians play what they want to play, and if they don’t like what they are paid to play they will give a dollar amount to overcome that. To me that is simply poor performanceship. Lastly, when the crowd isn’t participating they rely on this annoying block sounding machine to give the crowd a rhythmn to clap to. It sounds like a metronome that drowns out the piano depending on how close to the stage you are. In KC usually the crowds don’t need to be prompted to clap along.
A howl fan I am, but this location fails when it comes to providing the experience. Instead, when you go to the bathroom and hear good music playing, wash your hands, then follow the sound to the Saloon next door. It is worth the trip and if the braille blues band is playing, kick back, grab a drink and relax! (the bathrooms serve 3 different locations.

This place has a great happy hour — 3 for 1 beers! We only went for happy hour before dinner, so it was a bit aggressive for an empty bar and pre-​dinner beers. I have been to a howl at the moon before, so I knew what to expect: that you have to pay to hear songs, and they are crass when you don’t tip well — but that’s part of the experience. My friends didn’t seem to get that… overall, it’s a fun time!

I had SOO much fun here! My mom and I went here our first night and had a blast. They called me on stage, had me sit on the piano and sang me a very dirty happy birthday song. It was really a blast! Unlike any other bar on Bourbon and by far my favorite.

Watch out for the Hurricane Drinks. I have never had anything but a whole lot of fun at all locations I have visited.

My mom and I both had such a kick ass time here our first night ever in NO and we don’t like the same music at all! The guys really can play the hell out of the piano and know all the songs really well. They were excellent in playing requests and not just the standard Piano Man and Journey songs played everywhere, songs from all artists and genres ranging from pop to contemporary to heavy metal.
The guys were very funny too allowing the audience to interact on stage with them as well. No cover to get in and 3 for 1 drinks before 8pm makes this a fantastic night out in the Quarter!

I had a great time here. I was traveling for work and didn’t have time/​desire to head over the Frenchman Street where the locals hang out, so I walked a block or so from Hotel Monteleone and listened to two guys bang out some old and surprisingly new (ie on the radio now) songs on the piano while the audience sang along and cheered.
There are so many dodgy looking spots on Bourbon St. but this one was uncomplicated on a Sunday night for a couple of beers and a laugh.

Great dive bar on Bourbon Street. Even better, it’s a dueling piano bar! Drinks are cheap, people are lively, but if I drop anything on the floor I may consider leaving it there.

Went there two nights in a row when we were in NO. I think it depends on who is performing that night. First night was the bomb… there was this guy was playing the piano while singing, rapping, or beatboxing… serious talent. The second night was a bit more mellow… the guys were a bit more old school and sang Sinatra stuff. Drinks are Bourbon Street prices so i guess you can’t complain. Overall, it was a good time.

No cover to get in, you gotta leave your hand grenades outside though. I wandered in here while walking Bourbin of course and I had a blast!
I’ve been to dueling piano joints before, even a Howl at the Moon here in Houston, but this place was just a bit more fun, maybe because you’re a lot more drunk. Either way, for a free (or for tips), good time come in and enjoy the show!

I understand that this place is a «tourist trap» but I am a tourist in new orleans, often trapped in the french quarter so fine by me!
What I like about this place is:
1) the vast amount of space, I am always able to grab a table and a bathroom stall.
2) three for the price of one drinks, Yee-​sah!
3) having the hokey experience of singing along to crap songs with a crowd without having to watch various people «sing with feeling» on stage.

HILARIOUS. You will have an awesome time here no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you come from. Just make sure you have a sense of humor and don’t mind vulgar language.
The guys on the dueling pianos are amazingly entertaining. I was blown away at how many songs they knew how to sing and play, and just the quickness they had when it came to improv. You can pretty much request any song (make sure you attach a tip) and they’ll rock it out.
Another reviewer said not to come here more than once, but I disagree. Sure they might have some of the same acts, but the people in the crowd make it different every night. For example, they might do the «Name Game» song every night… but when I was there, they picked a 70+ year old woman from the audience and rhymed about FISTING her… the expression on her 80+ year old husband’s face? EFFING PRICELESS.
PRO TIP: Don’t make the mistake of using your phone during their performance. I answered a phone call while sitting in the front and they stopped the whole show until I was done… then they proceeded to sing a song about my um… kitten. =X

Just a little past Bourbon and Canal, it’s one of the first bars on the Bourbon street strip. It’s an ok place to stop in on your first night (especially if you’ve never been to a dueling piano bar) but don’t make it a nightly occurrence. We made the mistake of going here two nights in a row (it was the closest place next to our hotel) and heard the same lines, same jokes, and even all the same songs played the night before. I would much rather hear a jazz band than listen to two guys clunk around on the piano playing Benny and the Jets.

Howl at the Moon is a howling good time. The entertainment is roughly split between the dueling piano /​comedy stylings on stage and the crowd that knows the routine and joins in the festivities. Within minutes everyone is accepted whether in tux, leather, jeans or somewhat more revealing outfits. The music ranges from Old McDonald Had a Farm, where all the animals have some type of disability such as the stuttering cow, the hairlip dog and the pig with tourettes to hard rock or Kenny Rodgers. Again each song gets its own twist as «You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Lucille» is answered by the crowd chanting «you bitch, you slut, you whore». You know Kenny should have written it that way. The joint is crowded but the service is New Orleans fast which is faster than slow. They do a good job for handling a large crowd. The drinks are good, the show is hilarlious and it is a good start for a fun night.