Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileChandelier Bar
New Orleans, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chandelier Bar treats cocktails as the main event. The Chandelier Martini, a blend of dry and aromatic gins, extra-dry vermouth, citrus bitters, and a spritz of Chandelier Magic, was Esquire Magazine's 2023 Martini of the Year. Reserve drinks like the 1944 Mai Tai and The Forge Sazerac carry specific spirit and ingredient detail. The wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red with prestige Champagne; beer runs from a local Urban South IPA to Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic. A Spirit Free section covers non-drinkers with named drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Chandelier Martini. For a longer, spirit-forward pour, the 1944 Mai Tai uses Hampden Estate Rum and Rhum J.M. 15 yr; The Forge Sazerac brings Sazerac de Forge Cognac and barrel-aged Peychaud's Bitters. Wine drinkers can go by the glass, including Champagne.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine and Champagne drinkers will find by-the-glass options. Non-drinkers have a Spirit Free section and a non-alcoholic beer.
- When should I go?
- A cocktail class led by the venue's beverage team teaches the French 75 and Sazerac, priced from USD 125 per person. Otherwise, the bar suits a round of drinks or a glass of Champagne.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The cocktail class is priced from USD 125 per person. No other pricing is listed for the drinks, so plan around a hotel-bar cocktail and wine list.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Chandelier Martini was named Esquire Magazine's 2023 Martini of the Year, and the Reserve cocktail section gives specific spirit and ingredient detail for drinks like the 1944 Mai Tai and The Forge Sazerac. The program also includes a hands-on cocktail class.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is the reason to come. The Chandelier Martini won Esquire's 2023 Martini of the Year, and the Reserve section details the 1944 Mai Tai and The Forge Sazerac. Signature drinks carry specific ingredients, and a cocktail class teaches the French 75 and Sazerac.
Menu strengths
- — Reserve cocktails list specific spirits and ingredients, including Hampden Estate Rum and Sazerac de Forge Cognac.
- — A hands-on cocktail class covers the French 75 and Sazerac, led by the beverage team.
Standout selections
- — The Chandelier Martini — dry and aromatic gins, extra-dry vermouth, citrus bitters, and a spritz of Chandelier Magic; Esquire's 2023 Martini of the Year.
- — 1944 Mai Tai — Hampden Estate Rum, Rhum J.M. 15 yr, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, lime juice, toasted orgeat, and Tiki Magic.
- — The Forge Sazerac — Sazerac de Forge Cognac, Nouvelle Orléans Absinthe, barrel-aged Peychaud's Bitters, Alma grown cane sugar, and banana pralines.
Wine
A broad wine list that spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with international and domestic producers. Champagne carries prestige labels including Dom Pérignon and Ruinart, and there is wine and Champagne by the glass. Reds range from Caymus to Barolo and Harlan Estate.
Menu strengths
- — Sparkling selection includes prestige Champagne such as Dom Pérignon Épernay Brut and Ruinart Brut Rosé.
- — Red list spans Napa Cabernet, Barolo, and Harlan Estate.
- — Wine and Champagne are available by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Dom Pérignon Épernay Brut — Champagne, France.; Marrone La Morra Barolo — Piemonte, Italy.
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label — Champagne, France.; Dom Pérignon Épernay Brut — Champagne, France.
Beer
A compact beer section with a local option and a non-alcoholic choice. Urban South "Holy Roller IPA" represents alongside Michelob Ultra and Stella Artois. Athletic Brewing Co. N/A covers the no-alcohol pour.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a local brewery option, Urban South "Holy Roller IPA".
- — Offers a non-alcoholic beer, Athletic Brewing Co. N/A.
Standout selections
- — Urban South "Holy Roller IPA" — local brewery option.
- — Athletic Brewing Co. N/A — non-alcoholic beer selection.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Spirit Free section lists two named non-alcoholic cocktails: Even Keel and Pink Pony Club. A non-alcoholic beer is also available. The section gives non-drinkers a specific, named choice rather than a single token option.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit Free section names two non-alcoholic cocktails rather than a single default.
- — Non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing Co. Is listed.
Standout selections
- — Even Keel — a revitalizing rice drink with coconut water, banana, and spice.
- — Pink Pony Club — a refreshing tropical elixir with pomegranate and lime.
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