Kingpin
$ • Cocktail Bar, Dive Bar, Bars
Hours:
1307 Lyons St, New Orleans
(504) 891-2373
Kingpin Reviews
Wrong! Don't ever trust a tourist from Missouri to know anything about NOLA dive bars. This was NOT Anthony Bourdain's favorite. As any local -- or anyone who has read Tony's second book -- knows, it was SNAKE AND JAKE'S CHRISTMAS CLUB LOUNGE "where naked people drink for free," per Tony. (But no longer since Tulane frat boys messed up that tradition.) Also, Missouri Dude, there's a new thing called Google: Jeeeeez. And to think I used to believe everything I read on Yelp. . .
Was visiting New Orleans from Michigan. Hated Bourbon Street, but man this place was awesome. Everyone was very inclusive and relaxed. After only going there two nights there were many of the people who knew my name, and were quick with a welcoming attitude. It's one thing to be part of the hospitality industry, but it's another thing to actually employ hospitality in practice. Of all of the places I went in New Orleans, this is the one place I will be coming back to on every...read full review
Ratings
Hours
Monday | 3PM - 2:30AM |
Tuesday | 3PM - 2:30AM |
Wednesday | 3PM - 2:30AM |
Thursday | 3PM - 2:30AM |
Friday | 3PM - 2:30AM |
Saturday | 3PM - 2:30AM |
Sunday | 3PM - 2:30AM |
This is a great hangout bar. There’s a ton of seating inside and outside. They have shuffleboard tournaments. Seems like a fun time. Easy bar to get to and a great off the beaten path place to go.