20 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans

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

“I was really impressed with the friendliness of service here! The bartender and the guy at the door. I came here to celebrate my birthday with a large group of friends after having an horrible experience across the street and they were able to accommodate us with room and allowed us to bring in my birthday cake. Everyone was happy. The plus was there were pool table in the room we were in. I’d highly recommend this bar to have a few drinks and chill.“

“Beer, burger and fries = deliciousness“

“Very cool dive bar which is my favorite kind of bar! Bar maid was very nice! Seriously the best Pimms cup!“

“The best neighborhood bar I’ve ever been to, it’s a great community, everyone is very welcoming. A lot of neighborhood spots you walk in and it’s like the record skips and everyone turns around. Not Pete’s! Speaking of records they have a vintage jukebox with great broad selection. It’s old school, nobody paying extra to skip ahead of you, no one playing the same Drake song on repeat. Drinks are very affordable with a modest but well rounded selection. They have pop ups most days it seems so if your hungry there’s usually a food option. Word to the wise if it seems locked it’s just cause you gotta get buzzed in. Be patient, it’s worth it!“

“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.“

“Loved this bar!We had heard about this unique bar prior to our trip so we decided to make an effort to check it out and we’re so glad that we did!These guys have ALL the Christmas lights and they are strung up everywhere inside as it’s their only form of lighting.The staff were super relaxed and the vibe is awesome with a mix of locals and travellers (like ourselves) and everyone was made to feel welcome.We loved the concept and will definitely be back next time we visit NOLA!“

“Great place to watch “the game” - upstairs is the hidden gem!“

“THIS IS NEW ORLEANS. Nuff said.“

“Great vibes. Musty smell, but added to the vibes. Pool table and darts. Stage setup for live music, but none was playing tonight. Right along the river so a great place to stop if you’re in the area or going for a walk. Quintessential Algiers.“

“Is a great neighborhood/dive bar. Like most neighborhood bars, it can also tend to be cliquey, but as stated before, it's also a laid-back divey bar. Most people still have zero reservation about chatting it up with a friendly or interesting face. The bartenders will pour the same whether it is an old regular or a new transplant looking for a bar to have a few beers at not too far from the house.“

“Easily my favorite bar in New Orleans. This place represents all the iconic things of being a New Orleans drinking establishment: a cool historic space, locals intermixed with visitors who *actually* know what's good in New Orleans, not stuffy with both high-end and budget-conscious offerings, talented staff that can make virtually any cocktail (serious cocktail, that is.). One of the biggest selections of NA offerings in the city including NA beers, NA cocktails in cans, and now THC/CBD seltzers. Bingo most Thursdays. Kind of in the heart of a lot of cool stuff including Congo Square and Armstrong Park and steps from Bourbon Street and other attractions.“

“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.“

“All I can say is “wow”. I was blown away by how friendly the staff was, especially the owner. I came in one evening feeling extremely out of sorts because I had neglected to eat lunch earlier. The owner himself made me a chili cheese dog that was delightful, and the bartender Duane made sure I had a nice glass (or two) of water before he offered me a shot of Malort. They even have a resident trial lawyer! Check out karaoke on Wednesdays- staple songs range anywhere from sad sappy emo to Rocky Horror Picture Show. Great place, will return.“

“Ambience. Atmosphere. Beer selectioon“

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

“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.“

“Great Dive atmosphere ? great location food food around its on Magazine St. One Poll Table im on frequently Tv.s galore 2 Video pokers machines one both poker an slots could use one more Slot but it's Cool ? becoming a local slowly this is where all the Locals go ?? an old cigarette ? machine that's coll front and back chill areasList goes onTell em MR. T SENT ya be safe stay Blessed ?? have a good one“

“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.“

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