Polo Club is a great Gentleman’s lounge with fine leather seating, comfortable plush sofas, crystal chandeliers, etc. The bar contains expensive alcohol and an expensive cocktail menu that’ll range from $ 15+ The cocktails are much cheaper on the french quarter and everywhere else but hey, this is an experience having fine cocktails at an upscale joint. I ordered my typical old fashioned that was delicious; not too sweet and enough alcohol to do the buzz. This was the very last bar I attended in New Orleans and there isn’t any other that can change my mind. It was a nice smooth evening that was intimate and quiet. It was truly relaxing. This is the perfect bar/lounge to get away from the madness and craziness from Bourbon and the other parts of N.O. I recommend coming here with a group of friends for a nice evening of cocktails, sports, and great conversations.
Foodie G.
Classificação do local: 3 Seattle, WA
Best described as an old boys club with dark woods and leather club chairs on one half and the other a women’s parlor lounge on the other with sofas and chase lounges. If you added some cigars it might look like a scene out of a movie where the women and men are split hanging in their respective places. Drinks and food are a bit pricey but if you’re looking for a quiet drink in a cozy place, this might hit the spot. There is also a high tea downstairs that might need a closer look.
Vin Z.
Classificação do local: 5 Manhattan, NY
Tremendous ambiance. Extensive high end liquids and exceptional wine list(exquisite wine gems available with the coravin). Bill new Somm is tremendous, smart and knowledge of wind inspires me. Simone(bar attendant) was simply lovely, kind and attentive.
Glenn V.
Classificação do local: 4 San Antonio, TX
Nice ambiance and the bar tender was very good.
Sylvain B.
Classificação do local: 5 Los Gatos, CA
Just went there for a jazz concert in late evening, following the recommendation of a Über driver who also happen to be a jazz drummer… Had an amazing«old-fashioned» drink. Perfectly prepared. Their truffle fries were the best I ever had. The music(jazz standards covers) was played by talented jazz musicians. Had a wonderful time. What’s more to say?
Bruce C.
Classificação do local: 5 Hobart, Australia
Great spot. It’s not cheap and we called in for some music tonight which was cancelled.:( The barman was helpful and gave us some local tips for dinner and jazz music. Bring your cheque book if you want to eay. They do serve a nice caviar for $Us 450.
Harvey L.
Classificação do local: 2 New Orleans, LA
Went in at 2:00 usual bartender not on the one today not good didn’t stay took my business elsewhere
Eric Y.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
A nice and relaxing lounge where you can chat with friends while listening to great music. I really enjoyed coming here during my weekends in new Orleans. I highly recommend it since it isn’t super touristy but is also very welcoming.
Tony W.
Classificação do local: 5 Portland, ME
Don’t let the ‘polo club’ part of Polo Club Lounge discourage you from trying this place. This place feels expensive, but the service is warm and attentive. It’s a wonderfully fancy place to grab a drink and an appetizer. The place is adorned with tables, couches and chairs, and seating was plentiful. I came here twice over a four day span, because it was a great place to host for drinks. The two different parties really seemed to enjoy their drinks, and we got a nut mix as an appetizer. We came Thursday and Friday nights, and there was live music both times. Food and drink is pricy, but they do have drink specials for $ 5 on the menu. Not the best Old Fashioneds I’ve ever had, but they were pretty darned strong.
Melissa D.
Classificação do local: 1 Seattle, WA
What the actual fudge. We got here at 6:20 pm because Unilocal said they had live music from 6 – 9. We came in downstairs and they acted like we were crazy for expecting live music. Walked upstairs and – shocking – there’s live music! Apparently no one told the people 20 feet away. Cool, whatever. We order a bottle of wine. There’s like 10 people in this bar. It takes 10 minutes to get the bottle of wine, and another 15 minutes to get glasses and a corkscrew. Are you serious??? At these prices, 30 minutes to get a glass of wine, when the number of employees is almost equal to the number of customers in the entire building!!! Are you on crack?
Paula C.
Classificação do local: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Excellent food and service in a comfortable atmosphere. Had the butter lettuce salad with truffle and Parmesan fries. Lettuce was fresh and I added shrimp to it. The fries were crispy and flavorful. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a more upscale but relaxed bar scene.
Jennie A.
Classificação do local: 4 New Orleans, LA
I’ve been here a couple times, and the most recent time was last weekend. It’s consistently good. I do like the live music they have there — one time it was a live singer and this last time there was a pianist. Table service can get a little slow when it’s busy, but other than that, no complaints.
Angie T.
Classificação do local: 4 New Orleans, LA
The Polo Club Lounge is a sophisticated and classy English style bar in the Winsdsor Court hotel. It feels very masculine with all of the leather chairs and couches and dark wood paneled walls, but I felt quite at home here. I could almost see all of the men retiring to this bar after a polo match drinking glasses of scotch on the rocks. Service here is friendly, not snooty but be sure you’re dressed nicely or you’ll stick out like a sore thumb. This may sound a little weird but the ladies restroom is to die for gorgeous. Lots of fresh flowers, places to sit and wait for your friends(not the toilets… nice little benches lol) and wonderful smelling candles and upscale toiletries. Might I suggest a Mint Julep? They are fantastic here. And don’t forget to check in. The check in offer for the free order of truffle fries is one of the best check in offers EVER.
Elizabeth F.
Classificação do local: 5 Richmond, VA
THE place for a smart cocktail when you want to get away from the nuttiness of the city just outside. Be sure to look the part when go! But I must remember to order the truffle fries on my next visit.
Jen L.
Classificação do local: 4 New Orleans, LA
The Polo Club Lounge is the place to go to feel fancy. The plush furniture, the on point servers, the tasty tasty drinks. I had a delicious shrub that was pretty darn refreshing. And yeah the truffle fries were amazing… and I’m not big on truffle everything. Bonus points to the staff for putting up with our drunken nonsense. And for surprising Larissa with birthday chocolate covered strawberries.
John L. H.
Classificação do local: 5 New Orleans, LA
The Polo Club Lounge has nothing to do with the clothing company founded by Ralph Lauren. While that would have been a great reason for the name, it is apparently named after the sport played by the rich and famous. I am neither rich nor famous, but I do like to occasionally behave in a fancy manner. My trip to the Polo Club was one such night. How fancy is this place? Super fancy. The main bar was very crowded and there was a live singer performing when we arrived. We took up residence on the couches and chairs directly outside of the main bar, but I think that is actually the best location. It was a bit more relaxed and somewhat more private than the main bar. Drinks were very well made, and prices were on par with other fancy bars(expensive). Our server was friendly and efficient despite dealing with a large unruly group. I really enjoyed their mint juleps, but the official julep cup gets too cold. If you are looking for a fancy bar, look no further than this place.
Kim-Thao H.
Classificação do local: 5 New Orleans, LA
Lately, I’ve been on a mission to find the best bars in lounges in NOLA with amazing wine and cheese plates and the Polo Club Lounge definitely fits the bill in every way! I’m so glad my boyfriend stumbled upon this place and told me about it! First off, it’s located on the 2nd floor of the Windsor Court; we all know how fancy schmancy the Windsor is so naturally, there are high hopes for its lounge! My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night around 9:30 and it was fairly crowded. It’s a rather small space so I do suggest you to go early if you have a larger group. We sat on the comfortable sofas and ordered a cheese plate, truffle fries(free if you check in on Unilocal!), a glass of Riesling, and a French 75. Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time and OHMYGOSH, their cheese plate is «spectacular!» That’s exactly what our cocktail waitress said. It included three cheeses and an abundance of dried fruits, pickled beans, prunes, nuts, etc. I’ve never seen a cheese plate with THAT many complimentary sides and I thoroughly loved it! I loved my glass of Riesling(three different Rieslings are offered and I got the third one), and my boyfriend loved his French 75. I also can attest to how delicious his drink was. The ambiance was wonderful. They offer live jazz on the weekends and I loved the singer’s soothing voice. It definitely offered a very cozy and intimate vibe to the entire experience. I can’t wait to be back!
Joi B.
Classificação do local: 5 New Orleans, LA
I’m pretty certain the glorious Polo Club Lounge would take away that incredible check-in offer of free truffle fries if they witnessed Yours Truly gauchely scarfing them down on Friday night as I tried(and failed) to sip a French 75 all ladylike. Not only were they incredibly delicious as truffle fries tend to be, but I was rather hungry. I had taken a pretty vigorous yoga class right beforehand and rather than take the time to eat dinner, I took the time to get all done up for John & Larissa’s Fancypants Birthday Bar Crawl. Who wouldn’t? From bar one(Swizzle Stick), I seemed hellbent on canceling out all yogerific benefits to my body by drinking 4 champagne cocktails followed with a truffle fry chaser at Polo Club Lounge. Go me! Getting back to the review… the Polo Club Lounge had me worrying that I’d be traveling in a time machine back to 1980s Brett Easton Ellis preppy cocaine horrors. «Oh Blaine, will you fetch me a Sex on the Beach?» Or, at least that I’d be rubbing elbows with the Harvard rowing club(actually, I can’t lie, that would be pretty cool). Silly girl. The Polo Club is more old school Fitzgerald Yale Club than anything. And of course they have the classic cocktail menu to go along with the tastefully posh setting. I could spend hours here and probably will again. Trough of truffle fries not necessary(but oh-so-appreciated).
Marielle S.
Classificação do local: 4 New Orleans, LA
This is a fancy little bar located in the Windsor Court. A friend and I stopped in here to get a drink before heading out to dinner. I really like the nice upscale décor. It feels as if you are in someone’s really nice home. They have a whole array of fancy cocktails, but instead of a cocktail, I just decided to get a beer. I really liked that there was a pianist playing«background music» as we chatted on one of the many sofas. I would definitely love to go back here on a date, as I think it would be the perfect spot to start a romantic evening.
Amy B.
Classificação do local: 5 Boston, MA
The perfect place to retire for a drink after a classy day of hunting big game, supervising your staff of hundreds, or, of course, playing polo. The décor is all rich leather and velvet curtains, yet avoids pretension with friendly service and delicious drinks. Although the Sazerac runs a jaw-dropping $ 25, other cocktails are reasonably priced at around $ 12. The staff graciously accommodated our large group on two nights. On the first, we were a raucous crowd immediately post-wedding; the second was a more mellow affair, consisting of quiet conversation. Both times, the staff kept the drinks flowing and the guests comfortable. Although we did not get to hear live jazz, I would like to thank the staff for not ejecting my husband after he attempted to play jazz drums.