Bars and pubs in New Orleans

Bars and pubs in New Orleans

1. 
   DrinkBarFrench Quarter

   Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

   Piano bar towards the end of the touristy part of Bourbon Street, lit entirely by candlelight. Supposedly once the in-town headquarters of pirate & smuggler Jean Lafitte, many colorful stories are told about this location. They pour great Hurricanes.

   Mo-Su 10:00-02:00 · Limited wheelchair access
2. DrinkPubFrench Quarter

   Molly's at the Market

   A great Irish/Quarterpunk bar, long a favorite of bohemian locals.

   10:00-06:00 · Wheelchair accessible

3. DrinkBarBywater

   Bar Redux

   Bar Redux is an off the beaten track hidden at the end of the world in the Bywater area of New Orleans. The bar's slogan says it all, "Come as you are.... Stay as you like". The interior is decorated with personal items of music memorabilia and retro pop culture treasures. The Bar's exterior features a unique art mural by Street Artist, Michael Roman. The vintage 1936 red neon BAR sign invites you in. Inside you will find a seductively lit area dominated by the infamous 100-year-old (Joe Arones Bar) U-shaped bar from Minneapolis, MN. The bar has a partly covered patio that is decorated with architectural salvage and original art. Homemade pub food and creole classics come out of the kitchen till around 1AM.

   Mon-Fri 4PM till close, Sat Sun 2PM till close · inexpensive

4. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

   Friendly Bar

   Gay neighborhood bar where locals gather to hang out in a no-pressure atmosphere.

   Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

5. DrinkBarUptown

   Parasol's

   Old Irish neighborhood bar. Also serves po-boys and seafood. Their block party on St. Patrick's Day is always jammed.

   11AM-2AM daily

6. 
   DrinkBarFrench Quarter

   Pat O'Brien's

   Famous for strong Hurricanes, Mint Juleps, TNTs, Purple People Eaters; popular tourist hangout for a reason. Has been trendy for generations. Has an impressive fire/water fountain and patio.

   Fr-Sa 10:00-04:00; Su 10:00-02:00; Mo-Th 12:00-02:00 · Wheelchair accessible
7. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

   Phoenix

   Gay neighborhood bar by day, catering to the leather crowd at night. Also the official United Cab stand for catching rides back into the French Quarter.

   24 hours

8. DrinkPub7th, 8th, and Upper 9th Wards

   St Roch Tavern

   This is the sort of edgy dive where you will leave with both a strong impression and an opinion of the place. New Orleans bounce rules most nights, but Sa nights past 1AM turn into a punk party with plenty of dancing. Other times there may be brass bands, R&B, and other eclectic local entertainment. Otherwise, it's just a real dive of a place, with regulars who may or may not be friendly... Drinks are real cheap, the Mexican food is a nice change of bar food pace, there is occasional free red beans and rice, and there are a bunch of dogs milling about at virtually all hours.

   Daily 5PM-extremely late; kitchen open until midnight

9. DrinkBarBywater

   Saturn Bar

   This is a strange old bohemian dive with some of the city's funkiest and most bizarre decor-soaked in neon and covered in old-school sci-fi posters (sadly, the old jukebox that only played Frank Sinatra's Witchcraft regardless of what you picked is defunct). Drink cheap beer, whiskey, or Southern Comfort. Don't expect them to know how to make fancy-pants mixed drinks. Occasional live music. Rumored to be the favorite of Nick Cage.

   Mon-Sat 5PM-late, Sun 6PM-late

10. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    Tropical Isle

    Home of the Hand Grenade, "New Orleans's Most Powerful Drink", is a staple of Bourbon Street decadence. Definitely a must-try.

    Wheelchair accessible

11. DrinkPubMid-City and Esplanade Ridge

    Pal's Lounge

    Authentic old Mid-City neighborhood bar. Air hockey table. Eclectic crowd. Don't leave without taking a look at the men's room.

12. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    The John

    Relaxed neighborhood hangout with rockabilly, country, and punk on the jukebox. Named for the gold-painted toilet seats that serve as stools at the tables. With inexpensive stiff drinks served up in Mason jars, this spot for locals offers one of the best deals on Frenchmen St.

13. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    The Maison

    The place to go for dinner + jazz (pretty energetic jazz), with the largest dining room on the street, and three stages for music.

14. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    The Dungeon

    Two dark gothic bars (having split up some ten years ago) open at midnight. The "Original Dungeon" has a bit more cooler atmosphere, but fewer patrons, since it's a little harder to find--down an alley next to "Front of the Dungeon." The Front of the Dungeon's bathroom is a hoot, hidden behind a secret door in the bookcases, and with a toilet so bad as to be borderline unapproachable.

15. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    d.b.a.

    New York style bar on Frenchmen, if you need a bit of sophistication when you drink. Great selection of beers, and frequent live music.

16. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    AllWays

    Lounge in the front, small theater in the back. The hub of fringe theater, plays, bands, and variety shows often. Very friendly and comfortable for all.

17. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    Carousel Bar

    Renowned for generations for the slowly rotating "Carousel" section; also has non-rotating seating.

18. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    Apple Barrel

    Sometimes has live music too. Local characters, low prices, no attitude.

19. DrinkBreweryFrench Quarter

    Brieux Carre

    Small craft brewery located off of Frenchman St. Has a good selection with a primary focus on sours and stouts. Good pilsners.

20. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    Buffa's Lounge

    Small bar room in the front; the big room in the back (also accessible from the side door on Burgundy Street) hosts live music and other events, including a popular jazz brunch on Sundays.

21. DrinkBarBywater

    Bacchanal

    Wine shop, offers wine by the glass—and irregularly has visiting chefs prepare gourmet treats. Now offers lunch too.

    11AM-midnight daily

22. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    Cafe Lafitte in Exile

    Claims to be the USA's oldest gay bar ("in exile" since the original Lafitte's (see below) went straight back in the Eisenhower Administration). Everyone welcome.

    24 hours daily

23. DrinkPubFrench Quarter

    Fritzels

    Best known as a trad jazz venue, but also has a bar with good draft German beer even when there isn't live music.

    Tu-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-00:00; Mo 16:00-00:00

24. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    Iggy's

    Neighborhood bar with a lot of neighborhood characters; very friendly for all. Frequently serves food.

25. DrinkPubUptown

    Half Moon

    Laid back dive. Lots of locals. People like to bring their dogs here.

    1PM-4AM daily

26. DrinkPubFrench Quarter

    Parade

    Bourbon Pub

    New Orleans' largest gay nightclub since 1974.

    24/7 · Limited wheelchair access

27. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    Aunt Tiki's

    Punk version of a tiki bar on Lower Decatur.

    Limited wheelchair access

28. DrinkBreweryFrench Quarter

    Crescent City Brewhouse

    Microbrewery, also serves food.

    Limited wheelchair access

29. DrinkPubFrench Quarter

    Kerry Irish Pub

    331 Decatur St

    Wheelchair accessible

30. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    The Bombay Club

    High-end cocktails with a dress code.

31. DrinkBarFaubourg Marigny

    The Spotted Cat Music Club

    Cozy bar with good hot jazz.

32. DrinkPubUptown

    Fat Harry's

    College bar with typical bar food.

33. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    Oz

    Loud hip gay disco.

    24/7

34. DrinkPubMid-City and Esplanade Ridge

    Bayou Beer Garden

    326 N Jefferson Davis Pkwy

35. DrinkBar

    American Sports Saloon

    French Quarter Sports Bar

    Su-Mo 11:00-00:00;Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00 · Wheelchair accessible · Built 1897

36. DrinkPub

    Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29

    321 North Peters Street

    Su-Th 15:00-23:00;Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00 · Wheelchair accessible

37. DrinkBrewery

    Parleaux Beer Lab

    634 Lesseps Street

    Mo-Th 12:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00;Su 12:00-20:00 · Wheelchair accessible

38. DrinkBar

    Henry's Gin Bar

    317 Baronne Street

    Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 · Wheelchair accessible

39. DrinkPub

    Finn McCool's Irish Pub

    3701 Banks St

    Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

40. DrinkBar

    Hot Tin

    2031 Saint Charles Avenue

    Su-Th 14:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-01:00

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