50 Best Dive Bars near Jefferson

“This shit was smacking it was the best burger I’ve ever had im from Dallas“

“Slap Burger is amazing! Def recommend. Great fries also.“

“Fabulous frozen Irish Coffee and other drinks, great bartenders, chill atmosphere. Great local bar!!!“

“Have been a Chart Room patron for many years. It's pretty much a plain ol' bar with great juke box and veteran bartenders serving typically strong and inexpensive drinks. About half locals, half out-of-town visitors, most of the out-of-towners being frequent NOLA visitors. At one time I suspected that a few of the regular characters were sent over by Central Casting, but have been going there long enough to now know they're genuine. A recent ownership change, but based on my last visit, no discernible (to me) change.“

“Excellent music, good (and cheap) drinks, chill and friendly atmosphere.“

“A geoup of 8 of us came through on vacation and made this our first stop. We had the pleasure of having Mel as our bartender and she made the best bloody mary that any of us had had in our lives! That includes all the ones we had throughout the city during our week there. Some of us came back the next day and a different bartender admitted he couldnt make bloody marys like Mel. This place gave us the best welcoming to the city. The only downside is that there's no number to call so I can ask how she made them. Thanks again!“

“Pete Scherer was my great uncle. I remember when I was a little girl my great grandma (Pete's sister, Irene) and my nanny (Eileen) used to take me to the bar to see Uncle Pete every Saturday after dancing school. It really is great to see that the place he loved so much is still open. ❤“

“I live close by and have passed this place so many times on the way to work but never had the time to stop in until today cos I wanted a fun place to go to celebrate my birthday and I've never been one for the maddening crowd that goes along with the vibe that Bourbon St. has. This place is absolutely a great little gem for those who just want to relax and have a drink. The bartender is a complete sweetheart and so friendly, the drinks are very affordable AND strong and I very much enjoyed celebrating my birthday there! It's kind of like the New Orleans version of Cheers LOL I just hope at some point they will have karaoke on the weekends but I will definitely be frequenting there more often from now on.“

“Live music most nights and rarely a cover. Hefty cocktails, good beer selection. Decent prices. Friendly bartenders who know where the milkbones are kept.
It's the neighborhood bar that's been on the River Road on the Westbank of the Mississippi in New Orleans for decades.
Good bands.
Off the NOLA beaten path and worth it.
Longest running Open Mic Night in the city. 12+ years on Wednesday nights. Good weekend afternoon acts too.

Parking: Great local bar with a friendly atmosphere and good music.
Yes, dance floor and ample stage for bigger bands, and a good sound system.“

“loved it! perfect place to watch the Saint's game!“

“what a fun dive bar this place is! i loved all the saturn-related jokes and decor around the place as well. we were here during a live piano performance and had a grand time soaking in the musical experience while sipping on our beers and ciders.“

“An absolute gem of a bar - by far my favourite spot from our visit to New Orleans. David and Vincent were both absolute gentlemen - we received one of the friendliest welcomes we've ever been lucky enough to receive and spent the evening swapping stories and writing down recommendations. If you're looking for an authentic dive bar bursting with southern hospitality and festive charm, look no further.“

“It’s The Vortex! #CENTEROFTHEUNIVERSE ⚜️💜💛“

“We found this bar by chance while seeking shelter from the rain. It has a quirky theme centered around toilets, which adds a fun touch. Keep in mind, they only accept cash. The drinks here are big and pack a punch, starting at around $6 for basic options. Expect to mingle with a local crowd.“

“Bartenders are awesome!! Especially to out of town customers. They make you feel like one of the regulars, like a resident. Absolutely one of the best customer service I've ever had.“

“cj made our night and all of the staff were great!! She assured us their food was great and she was right! We tried so many things and they were tasty. Wonderful place to watch football and glad us Midwestern people stick together😅“

“THIS IS NEW ORLEANS. Nuff said.“

“I got a haircut here. Yes that’s right I got a haircut at the bar! They did a fantastic job. Always good atmosphere and ice cold beers. Awesome friendly staff. Love it here“

“We were directed here by a local and have been here every day we’ve been in NOLA. The food is great and the staff are better. Highly recommended The Copper Monkey and will be back any time we’re in town.“

“A welcoming bar with friendly staff. We felt right at home the minute we walked in.“

“Okay Bar is looking so good these days. Lots of places to hideaway and have a beer, you can now play pool. I found taceauxs to be very good and just what I needed! And the bartender on Tuesday nights is very attentive and made me an excellent negroni“

“Had a great time there. Staff is welcoming and friendly 👍“

“Fun venue, easy to get to. Great bar staff. Good music. Affordable drinks.“

“My husband and I stopped here a few times on our vacation last week. Amazing selection, great vibe and awesome bartenders! All of the staff was super nice but definitely have to shout out Sean, we had some great conversation with him! Thanks for an awesome experience!“

“Gotta have lots o luck even before entering this place.

Vegetarian options: Many options for vegetarian liquors and beers.

Kid-friendliness: The kids had a blast. The rides in back kept the kids entertained for hours.

Wheelchair accessibility: Just have to watch the first step.

Dietary restrictions: Many dietary restrictions for all.“

“We're there every trip to NOLA. until the next time Marilyn...“

“Fun place to drink while in NOLA.“

“everything was great and they was very nice“

“Another Bar I have lived in New Orleans for 2 years now. I’m about to move to Houston. I came to New Orleans to start my life over and I had only a handful of people I knew in the city. When I came to karaoke with Blazen on Sunday Nights it truly saved my life. I was really struggling with feeling lonely in a new city. When I came to karaoke at Another Bar in Jan 2024 I truly found a home. I have always felt so welcome and Towner/ Blazen has put together a one of a kind experience in New Orleans on a Sunday Night. The talent that shows up on a Sunday night always blows me away. It’s really something special. Over the past 2 years I have only seen an increase in the number of people who come out ON A SUNDAY NIGHT- many who have work early the next morning, myself included. One of the first nights I came to Sunday karaoke, a drunk college student as a joke took my phone and keys. Blazen turned the lights up in the bar and everyone searched. Blazen made sure that I got my phone and my keys back. I felt like I was family. If anyone has anything negative to say about the staff at Another Bar I challenge them to show me the proof, because I have experienced nothing but love specifically because of Towner Hagen/Blazen Haven. I have told so many people to come to Another Bar because of Towner/Blazen Haven. If she went somewhere else, so would I. And I would tell everyone I knew to do the same.“

“Lovveee the affordable Long Islands! They’re strong too whewww lol! Burgers are biggg and I’d give it about a 3.8/5! Love how laid back it is! Will be back!10/15 update - revisited this spot again! Super friendly staff, chill and lowkey vibes which is why I like it here! I sit outside because they do allow smoking inside the building! Those jalapeño peppers were the best I’ve ever tasted (you get 6 of them) and I can’t forget about the Long Islands! I like them!“

“Friendly bartender; very clean and smoke-free bar in safe Metairie. Great place to meet after work to kickstart your weekend. Try the strawberry coconut daiquiri! (The daiquiris are not super sweet like at other venues and I'm pretty sure the liquor quality is better too).“

“Loved spending time at QiQi! Will be a must stop every time I’m back in NOLA! It’s a place where you’ll make instant friends!“

“Fresh off the boat seafood ! And everything is homemade !“

“Recently stopped by because a friend moved into the neighborhood. This is a really odd but interesting neighborhood bar. It's almost invisible during daylight hours because it's built on the side of what is obviously a house and the only signage seems to be neon signs in the windows which are covered with bars and not really visible during daylight hours. However at night the neon signs in the small windows really show up and they also have multicolored twinkle lights All along the outside walls of the building, on the bar part.Bartender Mary was very friendly. Drinks were very reasonably priced and will poured.Atmosphere... not the most up-to-date bar in town, but that's part of its charm. Definitely a place locals can go to in whatever attire they have on. Wouldn't be surprised if people felt comfortable going there in the pajamas, it's just that kind of place.This is a bar only, no food is served here. I was advised that they only took cash which is something you need to know. Don't plan on stopping here and running a tab on a card.“

“Fun time last night with the Tordown band ! Extra credos to Karen for turning off the tvs while the band was playing. That is a rare gesture and shows respect for the music !“

“A really cool hang out spot for servers or just regular people alike looking for a fun place to hang out and shoot some pool or just enjoy the game on tv, regardless of what you're looking for for fun, this is a nice environment for it and the people that work there are really nice.“

“Sunday, Halloween and the Saints...I will have homemade red beans and rice for y'all to enjoy while watching the game... There will be cornbread to go with it ..Also on the menu, salted caramel brownies and peanut butter fudge..Plus there will be chips and pretzels for munching on...Come out and enjoy the game, while also celebrating Halloween and my besties 1st wedding anniversary... The Happy couple will most likely be here for the game...Eat drink and be merry..Hope to see y'all here..“

“Had a good time the bartender was great thank you Cali. Not sure if that’s how you spell her name I plan on going back.“

“February 19th, 2020. Husband's 50th. Wanted a Mardi Gras birthday. He went to 'Bead & Boobs' on Bourbon whilst my short self wandered in this bar mid afternoon. I found a bar stool, kicked back and let Houla introduce me to a lovely spiced rum which became my companion the rest of the evening. The bar itself was clean, bathrooms were kept up and had a slappin playlist pumping. I watched drunken drama come in and out: a young couple saddled up and in mid drink the boyfriend realized he was surrounded by gays so he bolted, a gentleman asked me to babysit his darling Yorkie while he drained his snake, but the best was watching Houla superhero himself over the bar to rescue a very intoxicated woman from a total creep. That was legend! Enjoyed my 7 hour stay. Everyone needs to be here!!“

“This was my second time in New Orleans with my wife. We stopped at the “Boondocks Saints” as we did the last time we were here. This is an awesome bar and they made us feel like one of the regulars. Our bar tender was Ally, she filled us in on what was going on and gave us great advice on local establishments. We were there quite a while and the total came to what we paid for two drinks at another bar. I highly recommend this bar when you come to the French Quarter.“

“Delivery of good isn’t ideal. They need to vent boxes. Fries come soggy“

“If you are ever on the West Bank in NOLA.....you have to try this place. It has been there forever and my dad used to go there when he was stationed in NOLA while serving in the Marine Corp. and that was back in the 70's. Try their bloody marys. They are my fav!“

“This place is super chill. Always a vibe...everyone from the owner to the customers are the coolest group. When we come here its hard to leave it feels like homeClean ✔️Ample Parking ✔️Welcoming vibe ✔️Bathroom clean ✔️Drinks always on point! ✔️ ✅️ ☑️Catch the sweetest lady who cooks the BEST FOOD!! Hot sausage eggrolls and the seafood stuffed potatoes w/fried fish DELICIOUS!“

“Westgate Tavern has the best music selection, not to mention the great drinks that the bartenders make! And... The video poker machines are hot, hot hot! Go ahead and check it out for yourself next time your are looking for a great time for your dime! ?“

“Great and very creative food! Check out the specials or just go with a burger or the wings you can’t go wrong“

“Nice little neighborhood 24/7 dive bar with neighborhood people (daytime and most nights) who all know each other. Almost family-like. Avoid nights Friday thru Sunday if you are looking for that same feel. It can be extremely loud with not-so-neighborhood people.“

“Classic bar, wonderful people, great cocktails and a fine vibe.“

“The swamp was so awesome we literally went there all 4 nights of our stay! It was mostly the staff we loved! Brown Sugar (excuse me for not knowing your actual name) was the best experience we had during our entire stay!! This woman is fun and freaky! She knows exactly how to finesse people lol. We loved her so much! We visited her 3 times during our stay! Sarah was friendly and fun! The manager, Mike was very sweet to us as well. Can't wait to come back!“

“I’ve heard the bartenders are great here and this is the place. I went Monday night, the bartender was ugly af. He knocked over a whole glass of wine on my friend and was unapologetic. Then charge my friend $6 for a Water. He said he was new lol We are service industry, we tip. The disrespect is not okay.“

“My wife and I had a blast last night with our friend group, and the amazing coyote Sway! Sway was the best bartender we've ever had! We are definitely coming back!! Our friend group was visiting NOLA for my wife's birthday and Sway really helped make our first night here special!! Thank you Sway!“