50 Best Bars in New Orleans

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“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!“

“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.“

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“Cozy ambience with a unique, delicious drink menu. They also offer their kitchen to local food businesses, and the Asian fusion one there when I went was phenomenal. Donavin makes a wonderful drink called “Thank You for Being a Friend” with Louisiana run, almond, passionfruit, and smoky amaro – must try! I was in town for the Home + Garden Show, and Barrel Proof was the perfect unwind!“

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

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

“You won't find a better location to hear live music in New Orleans. We were at The Soul Rebels gig last night, and the immediacy of hearing them in this intimate setting was fantastic. I will definitely be back next time I'm here!“

“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.“

“Fantastic building great service“

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

“Chemin a la Mer has a beautiful view of the river and absolutely terrific food. I had the: hamachi crudo baked feta Australian Wagyu skirt steak and frites crème brûlée Everything was perfect. Wonderful experience.“

“Absolutely excellent all around. Everyone at our table loved what they ordered. The duck special was fantastic. For a memorable meal, you can’t go wrong.“

“Very cool dive bar. Frozen Irish Coffee is the bomb (add the shot).

Killer PoBoys was amazing. Had the seared shrimp. Devoured.

FYI. The bar and food are separate with the food closing earlier than the bar.“

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

“Amazing bar, amazing roast beef po-boys. Never miss their annual St. Patrick’s block parties. There’s usually two. For 2025, Not positive if it’s on Thursday, March the 13 or Friday the 14th, but for sure on Monday the 17th, 2025. Perhaps Admin can make a list??“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great unique cocktails, relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable staff.“

“love it. would I do it again. yeppers Amen“

“A very dive-bar atmosphere, but with charm. I really enjoyed my time here. The drinks were moderately priced and made with care and consideration. My friend requested a gin drink and the bartender asked her a bunch of questions about her taste preferences and made her a fantastic drink. They have an extremely extensive whiskey selection and have Whiskey Wednesday discounts on all the options. The bartender was super friendly too.“

“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. ❤“

“For a quiet afternoon or evening great place to hang out“

“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.“

“We had a wonder time at the Chandelier Bar! The setting is beautiful filled with natural light. The DJ was accompanied by a live sax! I made reservations for 8 and we had a seating area reserved for us. The cocktails were fun and creative. It was a wonderful end to a special Christmas week with our children and their spouses. I highly recommend an afternoon at the Chandelier Bar!“

“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.“

“The best music on frenchmen st. And the best staff.“

“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.“

“Cool spot! I was disappointed they were out of the draft beer I wanted. The beignets I had here were the best I had while in NOLA.

The roof area was lackluster. The floor was a little rickety and the seating court use some love. The bar area was cool.

My wife and I found ourselves wanting to go earlier but they didn't open until 4pm. On another night we made our way up there, just to find the close at 10pm. Short range of hours.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“This restaurant has never failed to excite my tastebuds and bring culinary joy to my life. One of our favs!!!“

“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“

“Good dranks Real Good people Real Good music Very Good food. Grown folks doing Grown folk thangs. Open until 3 am. Not for silly scary ppl that cant hold their liquor or those who don't know how to act. A must visit when you are in New O for Bourbon St....but...you already did that.Bertha's is one of the hidden gems in New O and can possibly be the highlight of your night. Make sure you get you a plate or 2 before the kitchen closes!! Everything is real real good!!“

“I love the The Friendly Bar. The drink prices are reasonable and the staff is amazing and love the locals. Just think of CHEERS.“

“Fantastic bar, great options, good people.“

“Great neighborhood bar with a welcoming atmosphere. My husband and I stumbled in after a long walk and we were greeted by the funniest and warmest barkeep. Locals started pouring and the conversations were plentiful. Definitely returning next time around!“

“Great place to attend a show or perform. The sound here is great!“

“Halloween is by far my favorite holiday and this place fills my Halloween needs. Decor 10/10 love it so much. Went yesterday for the first time and can’t wait to go back. I couldn’t resist buying one of the coolest cups I have ever seen. Yesterday was the taco pop up and the food was delicious. Came out super fast and was so good.“

“A must visit when I'm home, we buy them by the gallons. There's nothing like New Orleans original daiquiri!! It's where I had my very first daiquiri!

Parking: Their service is so quick that you can usually grab a spot that someone is coming out of“

“theme nights and great space“

“Huge backyard with a ton of seating and multiple tvs for (in said backyard )the fooseball. I’m always skeptical about frozen drinks but the margaritas and French 75 were spot on. Indoor bar area as well; also a private event room. Extremely dog friendly (as long as your dog isn’t the arsehole)“

“I didn’t stay for food, and it was empty because I went during the day. However, this place was great. The restroom was very clean, I do wish it had a lock, but again it was empty so I didn’t have any worries.

I did the Mardi Gras Mash and the Amaretto and Pineapple mixed! The young lady made great recommendations if you are unsure. I got the Yard Dog. It was reasonably priced and definitely delicious. Of all the times I’ve visited thus far, this will definitely become a regular stop. One of the best frozen drinks I’ve had and it will sneak up on you. Definitely pace yourself because the drinks are for the weak. I love that it came with a lid because as you are walking you don’t have to worry about people or bugs breathing into your drink. They offer refills for your drinks, at a decent price, as well and a loyalty program.

Fat Tuesdays you have a friend in me!!!!!“

“love this place, been going here for years“

“The food was delicious and the wine was half price for a bottle! Our server was very nice. We will definitely be 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.“

“dont use a card in this bar . Ripped off by bar staff geek wearing glasses called Evan . then had €50 stolen an hour after I left from my card . last place it was used apple barrel. didnt give receipts at all in bar . according to bar $10 plus tax a shot and hurricane $13 . check your receipts . other reviews saying bar man Stole from them . owner took 7 hours to respond to initial email. lucky for me I'm here for a while so will go back in and get this theft sorted on persom .“