Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileLoa Bar
New Orleans, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Inside the International House Hotel, Loa Bar runs a cocktail program that balances invention with tradition, anchored by a well-executed London Martini. The wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red across regions, with bottles from $58 to $76 and glasses from $12 to $23. Beers span lagers, ales, sours, and IPAs from Cuba to Kentucky. A dedicated zero-proof section includes a non-alcoholic Mai Tai.
- What should I order?
- Start with the London Martini, a house classic praised for execution. For wine, the COS Pithos Bianco from Sicily offers a distinctive white by the bottle. Beer drinkers can choose a Reissdorf Kölsch for a crisp German style.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Travelers staying at the International House Hotel and cocktail enthusiasts seeking a crafted drink in a hotel bar. Wine lovers will appreciate the varied list, and those avoiding alcohol have creative options.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's fresh approach to cocktails honors craft with invention and tradition, and bartenders like Hilary create personalized drinks based on guest preferences. The Spring 2025 menu includes wine, beer, and zero-alcohol options under one roof.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu takes a fresh approach, honoring craft with invention and tradition. House specialties and classics include a London Martini, and bartenders create personalized drinks based on guest preferences.
Menu strengths
- — Fresh approach balancing invention and tradition; Personalized cocktails based on guest preferences
Standout selections
- — London Martini; The cocktail menu is described as a fresh approach to cocktails, honoring the craft with invention and tradition.
Pricing: Prices not listed
Wine
A diverse list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red from France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, and more. Bottles and glasses are clearly priced, offering accessible entry points and higher-end selections.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse regions and styles; Clear pricing by glass and bottle
Standout selections
- — COS Pithos Bianco 2020 – Sicilian white by the bottle
- — SUPERNOVA Ca'n Verdura Mantonegro 2023 – Mallorcan red by the bottle
- — Nathalie & Rémi Larroque 'Gaillacoise' Pétillant Naturel – French sparkling by the bottle
Pricing: Glasses $12–$23; bottles $58–$76
Beer
A broad beer selection spans domestic and imported options, including lagers, ales, a sour, and an IPA from California, UK, Germany, Cuba, Texas, and Kentucky.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of styles and origins; Includes both domestic and imported choices
Standout selections
- — Reissdorf Kölsch – German kölsch; Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale – UK brown ale
Pricing: Prices not listed
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-alcohol section offers creative non-alcoholic cocktails and beers, including a non-alcoholic Mai Tai and N/A Italian Pils and IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-alcohol section with creative options; Includes both cocktails and beers
Standout selections
- — NOT Mai Tai – zero-proof cocktail with BARE blanco & gold zero proof rum, almond, orange & lime
Pricing: Prices not listed
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