46 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans

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

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

“Great place to chill! and listen to music... great service and really nice bartenders!“

“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.“

“Every time I visit from Florida I MUST visit and have a slap burger.“

“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. ❤“

“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 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.“

“Bartenders are phenomenal!!“

“When I saw $21.95 for a 20oz ribeye I kinda chuckled in my head and expected a Waffle House type steak. I asked the waitress if it was good and she simply said “yeah, it’s good”. What transpired a few minutes later made me contemplate everything I thought I knew about a good ribeye. This thing was melt in your mouth, perfectly cooked, and had an absolutely astonishing flavor. Kick the price out the door. I live almost 4 hours away and would pay $80 for that steak as I type. It was so good I went back for another the next night. Gladly passing up all the other opportunities that NOLA has to offer. Weirdly the same people who we sat next to the night before were at the table next to us ordering the steak again. Astonishing what you get for the price. I could make a whole separate rant about how good the potato skins and gumbo are as well. Great job!!!! Best experience of our whole trip.“

“The Food and Bloody Marys are off the chain! and The Bartender "V" was and absoultly Fabulous host! 10 stars!“

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

“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 ⚜️💜💛“

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

“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“

“Great place to play. No stage = intimate experience.“

“THIS IS NEW ORLEANS. Nuff said.“

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

“Great place to hang out if you have your pup with you and don't want to leave them at home or in the hotel. Service was great, prices were good and dogs were welcome. Made the trip even better having pup welcome bars so close to each other.“

“We do not recommend! I have never been treated so poorly as a local at a bar in New Orleans EVER! We have family with us from Indiana and wanted to experience an “Indiana” bar. The locals were terrible, the bartender was rude. They all took an active role in making it uncomfortable for all four of us by berating us for ordering a bloody Mary after 2pm. Would have been totally fine with just saying, "sorry, we arent offering/making those right now". Would have gladly ordered another Miller Lite (which we ordered one of and got a high life - didnt say a word, I like high life,too and figured she midheard me or did she??) Heard enough from her and the "in crowd" finally, threw her a $20 and told her we were sorry to cause trouble and left. Hope you buy yourself something pretty with the hefty, less than deserved tip. Anyone who visits this neighborhood….stay away!! Visit Markeys, Pepps or anywhere else! If you aren't one of their group, apparently you are not welcome.“

“First Aunt Tiki’s experience was about 15 years ago. This year my wife let me bring the kids. My 23 year old and I went to see my Cowboys get beat on Christmas Eve. Love this bar. New and fantastic every time I sneak in. Unfortunately after I left, in the rain, slip sliding over to Bourbon St. I eventually slipped my best slip and fractured my fibula, skinned my knees and scabbed up my forehead. I’m paying for it now but it was an epic adventure. Love all of you there but I’m gonna give the old liver a break for a while. 10 out of 10 if you’re cool!“

“Every time I visit NOLA, The Saint is a daily stop. Completely unpretentious, super friendly, excellent service & great prices. Nothing fancy & just the way it should be. Long Live The Saint! ⚜️“

“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!“

“Cool dive bar, Fun vibes. The backyard courtyard is pretty neat. They have a little putt putt golf lane! Pool table, foosball, and eGolf inside, along with TVs and sports channels. Thursday Night Trivia @7:30 is so much fun! Dog-friendly, too.“

“Best bar in New Orleans, hands-down. Incredibly gracious staff, a lot of great live music, and some beautiful décor. Their drinks and food are always excellent, too. If you're in the neighborhood or if you aren't, it's definitely worth swinging by!“

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

“An often forgotten bar in the warehouse district, that consistently has a great music lineup in one of the coolest historic buildings downtown.“

“I highly recommend AA not to support this racist establishment, biased towards the Essence Festival tourist, which is 99% AA. I am offended by this blatant racism in 2022. 👎“

“everything was great and they was very nice“

“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!!“

“Cheap dranks 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 and“

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

“When I say Kaylie or Kaleigh (please help me with her name…she made my birthday 8.11 so wild and wonderful from the bar crawl to shots gifted to me from other customers to the great convo and the fabulous introduction…her personality is bar-none!!! BIG thanks to you Hunty for making my 47th birthday so memorable. I will be back and I will bring friends!!! See pics/videos in the comments 👇🏽 👇🏽 👇🏽“

“Charlie Kelly is New Orleans Jesus. A god among men. The best bartender the world has ever known. He will always make you feel welcome and is a kind soul, but cross him and we will beat your ass, especially if you try to steal our cab or start a lame fight. Love you buddy!“

“nice as hell chill spot..“

“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!“

“Good drinks and best burger in NOLA“

“Awesome crawfish in a true NOLA bar.“

“get the new order/type o negative whiskey“

“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.“

“The Swamp offers such a cool vibe with its different seating areas. The variety of seating options, from the cozy downstairs to the street-view balcony and charming courtyard, makes it versatile for any mood. The upstairs balcony provides a fantastic vantage point to watch the world go by.“

“Phoenix bar was an absolute blast to visit during my vacation in New orleans. It has a welcoming Vibe with plenty of locals who were super friendly and easy to talk to which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a gay bar that's a little different from the usual spots this is definitely worth the walk from the French quarter. The atmosphere is lively and fun and the staff and Patriots make you feel right at home. It's a great place to relax socialize and enjoy a unique side of the city's nightlife. Not to mention a friendly they are in the back room!“

“AMAZING! Looking for a great dive and we definitely found it. Felt like a safe haven while in Nola. Two bartenders from a dive bar in Charleston SC, we felt completely at home. We came back everyday for the comfort and good vibes that were provided Kat/Cat(?) and Zoey were awesome, accommodating and helped with navigating the city and where to eat and drink. Kudos to the establishment for nurturing the good vibes and having a stellar staff. Also, most rad decor out there, for sure! All the ups 🤙🏻“

“best cheeseburger in town and Vincent in a kilt is eye candy laced with whipped cream“

“I love this place!! I was told by a local to go here and it did not disappoint! Loved the staff and drinks were good bc they were $25 shots of tequila! 😂 don’t forget to go upstairs and also buy a tshirt!! But don’t take any photos inside! It’s a mystery!! 😉“