BMC Balcony Music Club — Restaurant in New Orleans

The music is always good, and there is usually a fun crowd out on the dance floor. I really want to love this place, and did for a while, but... The beer is $1 or more, than anywhere else near Frenchmen, which is a little annoying. The great food on the back patio is no longer there, I used to eat there every chance I got. The bartenders always are a bit slow as they are usually talking to somebody, which is nice if you're that somebody, but if you're not...

The last time I went, I saw one of the bartenders get huffy when she had to list off the light beer she had to a tourist, which they have decent selection out back, but not too many light beers. Then after the customer started to walk away she yelled at him to come back and told him that when she serves a beer she expects a tip and that he should just leave and not come back. I turned and left, but I wish I had said something, which is probably why I'm writing this review.

I almost always leave a tip for beer, but I certainly don't feel obligated to tip for someone to grab a bottle and pop the top. And the times I won't tip is if I don't think they do their job well, like they are being a bit rude or made me wait for 5 minutes while they have a conversation. I may eventually go back again, over looking this incident and the other things for the music and the fun crowd, but I certainly won't feel as good about going or recommend the place like I did when I first started...

Passed by here on a Sunday night. It was pretty empty (less than 10 people), but the band sounded great , so we went in and they were very entertaining. Trying to pay with my credit card was a big issue. The Tall, Young gentleman bartender was trying his best to keep working their problematic card reader. He probably made a mistake by asking to come behind the bar to punch in my pin number...when the short bearded bartender showed up, instead of being decent and using this as an education moment, he started reaming out the young guy. I watched with disgust as he continued aggressively berating this kind young man...looking for a fight (even though he was half his size,lol) . The manager/ boss came over and she was just as rude and belligerent to him and myself (for sticking up for him). This bar is ok, but the management is a joke...never...

Out of all of the clubs in and around Frenchmen, this one was one of our favorites. Just a short block off Frenchmen street on Decatur heading towards the French Market. No cover. Great vibe of the club and people. Music was spectacular. We went several times. They always hosted great performers from a touch of jazz inspired folk to some smoking hot brass jazz. Absolutely loved it. Unlike some of the places on Frenchmen, it's not crammed packed although I have a feeling that will change with this review to waiting line! It is only standing room. No real tables or stools. Just be prepared for that. Walk up bar at the back was perfect. We'll...