Loa Bar

New Orleans, Louisiana

Regional honoree for Best U.S. Hotel Bar at the 2023 Spirited Awards.

Bar Director Abigail Gullo, an internationally recognized bartender, runs a vodou-inspired program at the International House Hotel where divine spirits inform both the aesthetic and the menu. European romance, Caribbean influence, and African design elements converge beneath a hand-crafted ceiling by lighting designer Peter Manukyan. The cocktail list includes zero-alcohol options that carry the same creative weight as their spirited counterparts. Loa treats the spiritual tradition that inspires its name with respect rather than appropriation, and the drinks reflect that care.