Columns Hotel

04/16/07

Great for sitting outside for a drink over looking Saint Charles

by foodwinefood at Citysearch

Great place for having a mixed drink outside. Weekends should be avoided because they often have weddings. They also very much need to revamp their wine list, it's horrible! Drink prices are also a bit steep. Would be great if they could add some bar snacks. It's definitely a fun place to stop by for an after work drink.

• Pros: Nice view
• Cons: bad wine

12/08/06

The Columns - Local favorite

by bmac545 at Citysearch

One of the best bars in town. A local favorite. The porch is perfect for sipping Mint Juleps and Mojitos in the warmer months (April ? October sometimes including Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, or March), while the bar is excellent for cuddling up to a nice, warm glass of your favorite brown liquor. This bar is not known for being a beer or wine bar but tries to accommodate all customers. Terrific atmosphere and plenty of dimly lit corners for more intimate settings. The Columns is usually complemented with excellent bar staff (ask for ?Big Mike?). The hotel also serves a mean Sunday brunch. Highly recommended.

• Pros: Great place to meet friends after work or before a night out on the town. Good brunch.
• Cons: The drink service can be limited on the porch durring the busier hours.

10/19/06

Great front porch

by bamboo2 at Citysearch

I love to sit on the front porch BUT I have to say the bar is very limited. The wine is horrible & expensive and the wine glasses are all those cheap small glasses with a thick lip. How can you charge $10 for a glass of bad wine & then server it in a tiny cheap glass.

BUT the porch is great, sitting out overlooking Saint Charles can't be beat if you want to sit outside.

For good wine go down the street to the Delachaise!

• Pros: The front porch
• Cons: the bar doesn't have a selection & has bad overpriced wines