50 Best Bars in New Orleans

“We were blown away on our first visit this morning!! Ryan is a talented mixologist in the bar creating beautiful, delicious and truly unique drinks. Our server Louis was incredibly charming and attentive, giving us excellent menu choices —as it was a hard decision. Every dish was a work of art—both in presentation and flavor. The whole experience was top-notch, and we can’t wait to come back!“

“Totally amazing in every way highly recommend. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The room was cosy quiet despite being in the French Quarter. The luxury was in the detail and the highly professional staff at every level.“

“Incredibly friendly atmosphere from bartenders and patrons, they recommend the Irish coffee which was incredible.
Available in regular and large sizes, definitely get the large and you might want another one too!
Interior design is also amazing and full of personality.“

“Parkway will ALWAYS be a favorite for me and my family. We absolutely love their poboy’s. This place is #1 in our opinion ❤️“

“The best music, friendly staff, small venue. Truly a gem. Can’t wait to get back to the spotted cat!“

“We paused for a drink after dinner and I am delighted that we chose this establishment. Tristan and Chelsea provided exceptional service. Tristan crafted an outstanding habanero margarita, one of the finest I have ever had. My mother, aunt, and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I will certainly return. I recommend you try for yourself! They were extremely welcoming and friendly!! And Man can Tristan make a mean margarita!!“

“OMG. Daphne was bartending upstairs and she was the greatest. She listened to what I wanted and crafted the exact cocktail. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary then come here. Daphne is the greatest. By the way the doorman rocks too!!!! Love this place. Will be back.“

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

“A warm and friendly place for drinks and food. Great Irish coffee & Cajun eggnog! There’s a cute miniature street trolley that runs around the top of the room, to boot.“

“Great food and great service! The owner is very helpful. We own a small dive bar in MS and we have used many of the ideas that Cooter Browns does! This is a stop for us when we are in town.“

“Loved this place! Fun atmosphere, great festive drinks, and beautiful decor! Will definitely be back! ❤️💚❤️“

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“Bartenders are phenomenal!!“

“We were in town to watch the Ohio state football game. We went to Mannings. Obnoxiously loud. Not cooperative. Walked across the street. They went above and beyond to make sure we not only have the game but we have our own TV to watch the game. Thank you very much. Highly recommend.“

“I ordered the pulled pork Poboy They should put the bread in a separate plate because when you go to pick that thing up, it’s so full half of it slides out it is that delicious“

“Great music and excellent food!!!“

“One of our favorite dive bars in the city. Inexpensive drinks, bartenders flying around to minimize the wait, and an incredibly eclectic crowd, from young to old. Everyone is so friendly, and it’s always packed with people. Had our usual great time!“

“We loved our stay and we have stayed in NoLa many times this is our favorite spot old charm meets spacious rooms and modern amenities. Room was nice with seating and bathroom was lovely. My only complaint was the hot water took awhile to heat up and the phone in the room was broken other than that a perfect stay. The employees were so friendly and offered great food and activity suggestions. Great location close to everything to walk easy to or Uber out but still quiet. Highly recommend!!!“

“Awesome jazz and funk music, no cover Fridays“

“Had a great time there on Last Sunday of the Month!“

“Stopped infor the first time yesterday and couldn't believe what I have been missing! I had the BEST Bloody Mary I've had in years, and the frozen concoction they were serving tasted like heaven. We will definitely be making this a regular stop.“

“There is no place like the saddle bar in or around Nola. It’s always a blast when I go there.“

“Great Location on Corner. Great Service. Great Food. Patio Seating Available. Spacious Place. Good Ambiance.Even the Restrooms were top notch.“

“they don't serve food, so much fun and history“

“We went here on 6-12-25 and had Quinn as our waiter. GREAT service, great food and he made us feel right at home. We went back on 6-13-25 hoping he’d be working and he was. We had two incredible experiences two days in a row. If you’re in the Quarter, go here and ask for Quinn!!!“

“I'm happy I stepped foot in the building. I had a crazy day. Not too bad, but weird. I meet Jake a few weeks ago. I seen her in the build I ordered a drink. I was going to have one , but it was a vibe so I stayed for more. I had to write a review bc this was he highlight of my night. I know where I'm coming on Tuesdays. To say I'm a local and never stepped foot in the building. It felt like home. Thanks Jake!“

“and chess is coming there BIGTIME. Jude Acers/ New Orleans“

“Atmosphere: 7.5/10
In the lobby of the Four Seasons in the Central Business District, right at the foot of Canal Street on the Mississippi riverfront, Chandelier Bar leans fully into upscale hotel-lobby polish — classy, luxurious, built around the 15,000-crystal chandelier that gives it its name. Backbar is average. Plenty of seating between bar seats and tables. Music stays quiet in the background, jazz-leaning. Crowd skews heavily toward hotel guests, on the older side.

Drinks: 7/10
Recommendation: Creole Tomato Fest
Menu is simple but good quality, with an average drink selection. Flavor and balance were decent. Coasters provided, glassware average, garnish good. Presentation, including ice, was good.

Service: 7/10
Water served on arrival. Team friendliness and professionalism were both average, but attentiveness was on point. Prices above average for NOLA. No reservations needed.“

“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.“

“Holy moly……..what a place👍 Great food, great drink, great atmosphere and an even greater host. Visit…..you will not be disappointed.“

“Oysters and pita/crab dip were delicious! Service was a little rough. My husband got his oysters before I got my meal- he had that and his drink finished before I received my food. We tried to be patient because they were somewhat busy, but watched our server take off her apron and leave before ever coming back to our table after drop off. We had 2 other waiters and what looked like management walk by several times, and even though I tried to get their attention, never looked our way or stopped. Finally made eye contact with a gal working closer to the front who came over and was very sweet, apologizing as our waitress had just quit. She brought out my food that'd been sitting there for quite a while, so the muffalettas weren't great, coleslaw warm. She never came back or reassigned someone to us, no one checked on us for drink refills, etc. Had to flag her down to place another food and drink order, again because no one else was helping us. After that, zero service, no one stopped at our table to check on us, and nothing 'taken care of' for the mishap. We came at a time where we were able to see the end of one band and start of a new- both fantastic, so that was good. Would recommend based on food and music, maybe not so much service.“

“A hole in the 7th Ward Wall...not to be missed during parade season or Sunday LIVE music nights. You'll dance and sing til closing time. A local haunt. IYKYK

Parking: Don't park on the neutral ground cause you never know when the city will show up to ticket cars“

“well I stumbled across this bar last week, was so well looked after by KC and the rest of the girls there. They have adopted me staff and guests, feel that I have a local here in New Orleans. Love drinking with local people wherever I am in the world!“

“to start with: I had an amazing time at this bar! lorna was bartending and she made every day of our vacation in nola fantastic. we'd stop in for the day, she chatted it up with me and my friends, gave us fun places to visit, and made some excellent drinks, sazerac and pimms cup were my favorites. it was a great chill place to hang out each day. Definitely recommend!“

“Food was excellent.high level of cookery. Better than most of the James beard nominated restaurants around town.“

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

“Go spend the day at the WW2 Museum and then go to Rosie's Roof Top Bar across the street at the Higgins Hotel.
Okay here we go... Food was good and the view was great. They just needed a little more staff for the busy time.
We started with the loaded fries, moved on to Cajun Shrimp Tacos. Happy Hour five dollar beer and wine.
P.S. great place to unwind.“

“It's the Algiers Point "Cheers"! Just a wonderful place "where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came!". ( And if you're new here, they will make you feel welcomed and they will " know your name" before you leave!) Amazing drink prices and a fabulous selection of beers on tap! Not to mention, the live music is awesome!!!! 👏“

“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“

“Really wonderful meal. Authentic vibe, spinach salad was amazing it could’ve fed two people. Great service and price.“

“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. ❤“

“Get yourselves uptown, and visit the Maple Leaf, great ambiance and easy going down to earth people. Great bands, lovely outdoor sitting area! "Come on uptown! " I would give it 5 stars!!!“

“Love this neighborhood corner bar!“

“Most fun bar on Bourbon St!“

“The Black Penny is easily becoming one of my favorite hideouts on the French Quarter fringe. Situated right on N. Rampart, it strikes that perfect balance of a low-key service industry sanctuary wrapped in an effortlessly cool, gothic dive aesthetic—complete with exposed brick, dim chandeliers, and a giant Malort deamon hanging overhead keeping watch.

​Stopped in today and tried their THC Rootbeer Float (made with NOLA COLA)—absolutely amazing alternative to a standard drink, though they have a solid lineup if you're having alcohol, too. The crowd here is top-tier: ended up striking up conversation with some great local folks.
​If you want a cozy spot away from the heavy tourist noise with genuine vibe, great drinks, and better people, this is it. 5/5.“

“We were here as tourist elderly goths celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. It was wonderful. The best and most reasonably priced drinks, excellent music, and very sweet people. It makes my black heart full to see how the subculture has carried on. And gotten more inclusive and kind. May the dark goddess bless you all.🖤“

“Best food we had during our stay in New Orleans. A cute little spot tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. The staff was all very friendly and gave great food recommendations. We loved everything we tried. Would definitely return and recommend to everyone we know.“

“Pleasant surprise. Came here with my family on the way to saints game. Ordered wings, burger and Brussel sprouts. Sprouts were the best I have ever had. Burger was very tasty and balanced flavors. Rachel was bartending and went above and beyond to take care of us. I am picky and I would pick this place as one of our favorite NOLA suprises.“

“My bestie and I visited Monday during Essence Fest Weekend and had the best server Centorrey. She was very attentive and honest from the time we sat down til the time we departed. Her customer service was A+++ Centorrey made coming to this restaurant a joy that I had to see her manager personally and verbally tell him what an amazing job she did. Thank you so much Centorrey and Hadji (Manager) for a great experience. The food and drinks were on point as well just removed those little airplane fans because that do nothing for that NOLA heat. I'll see you guys on my next visit“

“Hand grenades hand grenades hand grenades!!“