Irvin Mayfield’s I Club

We came here tonight, looked around for it and the lady at the front desk said the bar wasn’t there anymore. The only bar they had was the hotel lobby bar.

My boyfriend and I like to get all dressed up and go here occassionally for special nights. The music is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. It only cost us like 25 or 30 bucks for some of the best music that we have ever heard. The atmosphere is so upscale. I love it. I like that it is always local people playing soulful music and they have major original drinks here– the bartenders are awesome. The drinks do cost about 10.00 each, but they are worth it. I love the whole thing. We were in a group for New Year’s Eve and had one of the best times. I would recoomend to anyone.

Came here on a saturday night and was kind of sad that it wasn’t more crowded but it was probably because parts of the JW Marriott were under construction. No cover when we went. The band playing was called Sugar Funk and they had 1 or 2 original songs and sang covers of funk/jazz/r&b songs the rest of the set. They were entertaining and upbeat. All the singers in this group are amazing and so is the band. I was definitely grooving along with the music during their whole hour or so set. Some people were even dancing. My sister ordered a Sazerac from the bar (had to since it was our first time in New Orleans) and it was good and licorice-​y but a little sweet for our taste. But in the drink’s defense, we don’t like sugary drinks in general and the bartender was really good about dialing down the sweetness for us so I think on the whole it was not a sweeter Sazerac. Great place to come and chill and listen to some good local musicians.

The best duck sliders I have ever had! Great local bands and excellent food. A must if you’re in NOLA.

Irvin Mayfield & Los Hombres Calientes are amazing. Their Latin jazz fusion is not stuffy or too eclectic for the jazz novice or wary. If you are a jazz enthusiast you will enjoy the interwoven Glen Miller, Donald Fagen, Miles Davis, et al. additions to a very solid jazz ensemble. Last nights performance (my first time) far exceeded my expectation. Eighty percent of their music is great and «muy caliente» dance music. I’m a fan now!
The I Club itself is smaller than I thought it would be and the dance floor is not as expansive as described elsewhere but the atmosphere is cozy, sophisticated and comfortable.
Service was great especially with only one cocktail waitress. Her service was spot on with a great, personable and attentive demeanor.
Cocktails were lousy unfortunately. When I order a cocktail with Stoli its because I like to able to taste the Stoli. My cocktail and my friends were sweet and lacked the nip of a good cocktail.
Weak cocktails or not my experience was 5-​stars plus. I can’t wait to go back!

Location: CBD
Room: intimate altthough tacky.
Sound: solid.
Drinks: two thumbs.
Food: one thumb.
Failing to get the word out about the brilliant musicians performing plummets the rating. Additionally only our table was charged a cover. The few other patrons that came and went did so without paying. I felt slighted to say the least. And no, they were not guests of the hotel.

I loved the posh interior in striking white with accent. It was super crowded and the drinks a bit pricy, but the music was fantastic and I had the best Ramos Gin Fizz I’ve ever had.
My guy had a jalapeño infused tequila something… it was ok, but loved that Gin Fizz!

This is Irvin Mayfield’s new club/​lounge located in my favorite Canal St hotel (the JW Marriott). I went here Thursday to see Rockin’ Dopsie perform and he was amazing like always. Tickets were only $ 15.
This new venue is so classy and will feature mainly local musicians (which is the best thing about this club). Amanda Shaw will be the regular Thursday night gig :)
I think they will be open at 8pm Wednesday-​Saturday. Food is also served here and valet parking is just steps away from the club.
Definitely a new hot spot in town!

Irvin Mayfield’s I Club is an upscale, downtown New Orleans destination that provides discerning customers with a sophisticated night on the town and an elegant, intimate atmosphere for experiencing true Louisiana music. The I Club offers top-​tier musical talent, fine food, exquisite beverages, and stellar service for locals and tourists. It is a world of quiet luxury for true music fans.