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10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in New Orleans. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of New Orleans's Best Bars.
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 718 St. Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Home of the New Orleans' Hurricane, Pat O'Brien's is as good as it gets! This bar is THE BAR tourists visit when making a first trip to the Crescent City. Pat O'Brien's features dueling pianists in its cocktail lounge, and there are a total of five bars available. The main bar area features a family ambiance and a classic jukebox. There's also a...
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 4841 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Known for its late-night scene, this comfortable dive attracts a mix of students, musicians and second shift employees, all of whom dig the bar's potent concoctions and cheese fries. Juke box tunes set the night in the motion, and the vibrant crowd doesn't shy away from dancing. Pool tables and video games provide additional diversions, and the...
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 1104 Harmony St, New Orleans, LA 70170
The foot traffic off Magazine Street looks great from the second floor balcony of this trendy restaurant bar. The Balcony Bar also serves food and is a popular gathering place. The bar area on the first floor offers 75 beers on tap and the menu's Po' Boy sandwiches and Mediterranean fare are tasty. Both items are served until late. The ambiance is...
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 240 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
A favorite with locals, this popular French Quarter bar makes a great stop after a day of sightseeing. The Old Absinthe House is rich in tradition and its building dates back to1807 when it was first used as a grocery then coffee house. In 1874 a bartender concocted the "Absinthe Frappe," which gained notoriety and changed the coffee house's name....
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70136
With an all-day happy hour that runs until 8pm, Club Decatur is a popular spot. Although the ambiance is simple – typical bar decor – locals come here for the drinks. Low budget favorites include $2 drafts and $1.50 well drinks. The bar also stocks 200 types of bottled beer and the prices are affordable. Late night Club Decatur, which happens to...
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
High ceilings, rich brown paneling, and a long, sleek bar adorn this attractive space, housed in an old Marigny building. The menu boasts extensive selection of imported beers, and the assortment of single malt whisky will delight the even the most discriminating connoisseur. A TV, pool table and pinball machine keep everyone entertained, and a...
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 1431 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116
A colorful set of locals inhabit this watering hole, located on the first floor of the Royal Street Inn. Strange décor – headless mannequins, a shark's head, airplane seat and motorcycle – set an offbeat vibe that appeals to the neighborhood artists and musicians. And rumor has it the barbershop chair isn't just for show – a weekly special...
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 1039 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70130
This is the Tulane University hangout, so slip into some comfortable clothes and head over to The Boot. The bar, located in Uptown, serves classic pub grub – burgers and Po' Boys – and stocks a variety of beer. The decor is dark and woody and includes two pool tables and video games. Extremely popular after 1 am on weekends, The Boot also offers a...
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 4336 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
During the day it's a neighborhood pub and at night it becomes a popular college dive. The Club attracts a diverse clientele and its ambiance is dark. What makes it a hot spot? Perhaps it's the dollar drinks and two-for-one specials. The bar also has a few dartboards and pool tables to help pass the evening. ATM on the grounds.
Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar
Category: Bars - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 509 S Carrollton, New Orleans, LA 70118-1005
The decor is basic and the crowd middle of the road, but Cooter's remains a favorite because of the libations it offers and the fact that it serves food LATE. The beer list features 40 beers on tap plus 400 bottled varieties. Beverages may come from far away places such as Africa, Slovakia, Honduras and Wales. And if you're hungry, the kitchen...
