Banks Street Bar — Restaurant in New Orleans

I live right down the street from this bar literally a block the guy at door which have to be new because I been staying around over 10 years and been going to this bar now the people who was walking ahead of me he let them in without asking for a I’d or anything but when I walk up he’s asked me for my id and I’m like are you serious it’s obvious that your new because I’m a regular and I have a full grown beard but instead I still showed him id then goes to tell me I can’t let you in because your id expired June 2 and today is June 14 and mind you I’m 33 years old and I asked am I the only one you asked for id no response cool I said that to say this I will never ever spend my money with this bar ever because don’t just ask me for I’d ask everybody and did I mention I’m black at a Dominant white and never had a problem until now and that was horrible...

Was attending a friends show there last night. I had brought this friends my stage lighting to barrow for the night. The Doorboy hassled me about bringing it in but ultimately let me in with lights. I proceeded to set them behind sound booth and say hello to some friends. The doorboy proceeded to not only take the light boxes but my backpack and other personal items outside on the street And proceeded to tell me that “my kind” are not welcome there and to never return to the bar again! Not sure what “my kind” are but If it’s mid 30s, kind and understanding is “my kind” Then I will gladly stay away but I am truly baffled Why the doorboy raised his voice multiple times, cursing and making a scene out of kicking me out. He was the one that seemed high on something other...

5/5 starts was in town for Buku with some friends from Texas. Our Air BNB happened to be nearby and our host recommended Banks St. Bar.

First I’ll start with the staff… All very friendly and welcoming made us feel like we were back home. Drinks were made really well too! Second the customers… The regulars that came in were also very cool and welcoming, lots of diversity everyone was so free spirited and just welcoming. Had a really nice time meeting the staff and customers! Third the location… location is perfect, located near, a few restaurants, even by a barbershop, definitely can’t beat that. I will definitely come back to revisit Banks! I highly, highly recommend!

Becca, Mya, Mikayla and Kerian were...