Best bars in New Orleans

51 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Most people recommend Bar Tonique, a cocktail bar in the French Quarter, and many single out its Ramos gin fizz. Some point to its drink deals, and one singles out the caipirinha. A few say the fizz is slow to make, and a few say they avoid ordering one when the bar is crowded.

French Quarter

37 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Most people recommend Jewel of the South, and many single out its cocktails. Some describe the setting as elevated or beautiful, and one says its cocktails rank among the best they have had anywhere. One commenter suggests sitting outside, and one rates its daiquiris highly.

33 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails, r/NewOrleans

Most people recommend Erin Rose, a dive bar, and many single out its frozen Irish coffee. A few mention the po'boys, and a few suggest it for daytime drinking. One commenter says it is easy to meet people among the regulars, one dislikes that the jukebox was swapped for a digital one, and another likes the music choices. One adds that it is small and feels cramped when busy.

33 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/travel, r/cocktails

Many visitors recommend The Carousel Bar in Hotel Monteleone, and several point to its Vieux Carré. Some like the revolving bar, and others single out a Pimm's cup and a rum old fashioned. Several say it fills up, so it pays to arrive early, and a couple call the drinks steep.

Hotel Monteleone

31 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/cocktails, r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Latitude 29 is a tiki bar that many recommend for its tiki cocktails, and several rank it among the best tiki bars in the country or the world. A couple say the food is good, and a couple recommend the Pandan Painkiller. One calls its craft cocktails expensive, a couple advise booking ahead, and one feels it has lost its vibe lately.

28 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Most people recommend Bouligny Tavern, and many praise its cocktails. Several say the food is good, a few mention its vinyl records, and a few describe the lighting as dim or dark. One suggests going for drinks rather than dinner, one calls it a date-night spot, and a couple say it is not a dive bar.

Magazine Street Uptown

27 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Many people who name Snake and Jake's recommend it, and several call it a dive or hole-in-the-wall. One calls it the top dive bar anywhere and notes it is a short walk from Black Pearl, and one hopes the funky local joint survives. Caveats include one commenter who says later-night crowds spoil it, one who calls it a college dive serving Schlitz and not a place to send visitors, and one who doubts it suits a champagne toast.

Black Pearl

25 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

People recommend Molly's, a bar in the French Quarter, and many single out its frozen Irish coffee. Molly's has more than one outlet and most comments do not say which; the outlet shown is the Decatur Street one, Molly's at the Market, which some commenters name. One recommends it as the dive bar next to a food spot.

Decatur

24 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

The Chart Room is a French Quarter bar that most commenters recommend. Several say it is good for daytime drinking, a few praise the people-watching, a few call it inexpensive, and a couple call it divey. One has mixed feelings about it, one felt like a visitor there, and one found a football weekend less than ideal.

French Quarter

24 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/bartenders

Cure on Freret Street is a cocktail bar that many people praise for its drinks. One person singles out the classic cocktails, another finds the seasonal drinks usually excellent, and one praises the mocktail menu, food and atmosphere. One points to its happy-hour cocktails, and one suggests it for a gin fizz.

Freret

23 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails, r/NewOrleans, X

Most who weigh in recommend Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop bar on Bourbon Street, and many single out its hurricanes or frozen purple drink. One calls a twice-yearly visit a pilgrimage, and one says it is more drinks than cocktails. Two commenters are lukewarm about the taste of the purple drink, and one thinks the bar is good only when it is not packed.

French Quarter

23 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

Most people recommend The Will and the Way, a French Quarter bar, and many say its drinks are good. Several say the food is good, several mention the courtyard, and several say it is less of a dive than people think. One singles out the Armagnac-based Sazerac, and one calls it a cheaper option with cocktail quality on par with pricier picks.

French Quarter

22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

Most commenters recommend Napoleon House, a French Quarter spot, and many single out its Pimm's Cup. A couple mention its flight of Pimm's variations, and a couple suggest it for a muffaletta. One says the vibe is worth it even though it is more restaurant than bar.

French Quarter

20 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Many commenters recommend R Bar, a Marigny bar, and one singles out a frozen mojito and another a mezcal version of a drink. One describes a lively crowd in their twenties and thirties, one finds it more pleasant on weekday afternoons than late on Saturdays, and one says its TVs are rarely on for sports.

Marigny

20 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Most visitors recommend The Maple Leaf, a live-music bar, and many praise the music. One says you can drink there before the bands start, and one recommends its funk night. Two note it is within walking distance or close to the streetcar.

19 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Most visitors recommend Cooter Brown's, a Carrollton tavern, and many point to its large beer selection. Several praise the food, and a few say it gets busy on Fridays or game days. One says a young crowd holds it back, and one says it would frustrate someone looking for a 30-plus crowd.

Black Pearl

18 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend St. Joe's, an Uptown bar, and many praise its patio or courtyard. One describes it as sitting between a dive and a nicer bar, one singles out the blueberry mojitos, and one praises its house specialties. Three commenters have mixed feelings: one says it feels a bit worn, one finds the TVs poor, and one would only pick it when it is slow.

Uptown

18 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

Many people recommend Barrel Proof, a whiskey bar in the Lower Garden District, and some praise its cocktails and old fashioneds. One says it typically has a decent selection of allocated bottles, one praises the frozen margarita, and a couple say it works for watching games. Caveats: one dislikes the bar, one says the music is too loud for conversation, one expects crowds, and one finds the food good but not especially cheap.

Lower Garden District

18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/travel, r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Most people recommend Bacchanal, a wine bar in Bywater, and several praise its music. Some call it a favorite or among their top places, and one praises the outdoor setting and its wine. A couple rate it as a daytime drinking spot, while one says it isn't really one and another would skip it unless the weather is good. One reports a wait for a table and advises larger parties to call ahead, though another says it can handle big groups.

Bywater

17 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

Many commenters recommend The Prytania Bar, a neighbourhood bar in Uptown, and some praise its food and drink deals. A few enjoy the live music, and a couple mention watching games there. One found it uncrowded on a visit, one suspects the low food prices may be a holiday-season promotion, and one is unsure whether a red-beans deal still runs.

Uptown

17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails, r/NewOrleans, X

Many people recommend the Sazerac Bar inside the Roosevelt hotel, and a few point to the Sazerac itself. One says its Pimm's cup is the best of three, one calls it iconic, and one recalls a memorable martini there. One says it is not a favorite after repeat visits, and one advises against going around the holidays.

Roosevelt Hotel

17 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Most people who discuss it recommend Pat O'Brien's, a French Quarter bar, and several praise its dueling pianos and many praise its courtyard. Several call it touristy, and one says it fills up on weekends. Several are unimpressed by the hurricane, and two say it is made from a powdered mix. One advises skipping the food and one warns against a second hurricane.

French Quarter

16 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/travel

People recommend The Golden Lantern, a French Quarter dive bar that some commenters count among the city's gay and queer bars. A couple call it relaxed, a couple like its Bloody Mary, one suggests it when its older drag performers are on, and one suggests it for inexpensive strong drinks.

15 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Many people recommend The Abbey, a Decatur Street bar, and several name its jukebox as their pick. A couple name it as a place to day drink, and one recommends it mainly for its ceiling. One says the jukebox is badly worn but still great.

15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Many people recommend Ms. Mae's, an Uptown bar on Magazine Street, and some describe it as a dive. A couple suggest it for morning drinking, one suggests it for a late-night visit, one points to cheap drinks, and one says prices have not climbed much. A few say the original, pre-move bar was better, and one finds the patio TV a drawback.

15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Most commenters recommend Twelve Mile Limit, a Mid-City bar, and some praise its cocktails. One describes a dive-style neighbourhood bar with fair prices and eclectic regulars, one finds the crowd friendly, one mentions a recurring goth DJ event, and one says open mic is fun. One finds the draft beer served in a small glass at pint price.

Mid City

14 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails, r/AskNOLA

Many people recommend Anna's, a bar on Royal Street. One praises its pool table and young crowd, one calls it dark and moody with an upbeat feel, and one favors it because they live nearby. One says it can get chaotic and suggests stepping outside, and one calls it solid though a different vibe.

Marigny

14 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

Peychaud's is a cocktail bar in the French Quarter that most commenters recommend. A couple say it focuses on classic cocktails, and one says its Ramos gin fizz is possibly the best they have had. Two point to the courtyard, and one calls it a fancy cocktail spot, though a bit farther from the casino.

French Quarter

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Most people recommend The Columns, a hotel bar on St. Charles Avenue, and several praise its atmosphere or setting. One calls the interior pretty, one calls it dark and atmospheric with delicious drinks, and one praises its happy hour and porch. One says its drinks are inconsistent, and one says it is not suited to quiet reading.

St Charles

13 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Harry's Corner is a French Quarter bar that many people recommend for a drink. One says it has a special vibe despite having no signature drinks, one enjoys its Bloody Marys, and one calls it a great place to meet people with lots of locals. One suggests it for day drinking, and one says its jukebox songs have not changed in decades.

13 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails, r/AskNOLA

French 75 is the cocktail bar inside Arnaud's Restaurant in the French Quarter, and many people recommend it. A couple say its cocktails are very good or thoughtful, one calls it iconic, one finds the atmosphere charming if a little eerie, and one calls it a nice corner pick in a Quarter where few bars feel especially interesting. One says its craft cocktails are expensive.

Arnaud S Restaurant

12 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/travel

Many people recommend Crown & Anchor, an English-style pub in Algiers Point. One calls it a unique gem as good as anywhere in the city, one calls it their favorite bar, and a few mention stopping in around the ferry. One says they used to enjoy it.

Algiers Point

12 people recommendvia r/cocktails, r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Cane & Table draws recommendations for cocktails, and one says not to miss the Daiquiri while another finds the mocktails tasty. One praises its worn, unpretentious old-bar atmosphere, and one says it is a regular spot for food and drinks.

12 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/travel

Commenters recommend The Spotted Cat Music Club, a live-music bar on Frenchmen Street, mostly for its jazz. A few recommend it for live music, one calls it a standout for traditional jazz, one saw strong performers there, one calls it a cool, classic bar, and one calls it welcoming and fun, though outside the Garden District.

Frenchmen Street Marigny

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, X

Many commenters recommend Bar Redux in Bywater. One calls it super friendly with eclectic programming, one says it draws a goth crowd on some nights, one describes a small neighbourhood spot with friendly regulars, and one names it a must-visit Bywater bar.

Bywater

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Many people recommend The Dungeon, a dive bar in the French Quarter, and a couple suggest it for occult or goth-themed places. One names its jukebox as a top pick, one calls it a spooky spot, and one recalls a memorable beer there. One says it has gotten bad and advises people to stop going.

French Quarter

12 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Many people recommend Pal's Lounge, a Mid-City bar that one commenter calls a dive, and a couple praise its jukebox. One calls it a local dive they love with good drinks and an often-late pop-up, one loves it at night, one likes the strong drinks outside, and one calls it a great Mid City haunt. Caveats: a couple dispute the dive label, one finds it often full, one finds the inside crowded, loud and insular, and one says it is not always friendly.

12 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Most people recommend Pete's Out in the Cold, an Irish Channel bar, and some name its jukebox. One enjoys its frozen drinks, one calls it great for meeting people with a locals-focused vibe and events, and one points to a Pimm's cup. Caveats: one says it has become fancier than a dive, one calls it a terrible idea for a suggestion list, one says to skip it if a friend dislikes dives, and one feels prices have climbed.

Uptown

11 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Most people recommend Port of Call, and many name its Monsoon. One calls the Monsoon strong, a few mention the burger, one says it is great for late nights, and one says the jukebox was a gem though they have not visited in about ten years.

11 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

Many people recommend Finn McCool's Irish Pub in Mid City. A couple like it for watching soccer or Saints games, one calls it their favorite bar in the entire city, one names it for day drinking, and another calls it great.

Mid City

11 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

Pepp's is a dive bar in the Marigny, along Franklin, and people recommend it as a friendly spot to drink. One commenter says there are always dogs to pet, one mentions a frozen drink with rotating flavors, one mentions trivia nights and meeting many people, and one calls it a nice dive.

11 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Carrollton Station as a neighborhood spot, and several describe a crowd of local regulars or long-time neighbors. Several mention the pop-up food, one calls it the best neighborhood bar in the area, and one says it is rarely overcrowded.

11 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Most commenters recommend The Three Legged Dog, a bar on Burgundy Street. Several suggest it for food such as crawfish or corn dogs, and a few call it a dive. One says a solo visitor won't feel isolated, and one says they spent long stretches there from midday into late night.

Conti Burgundy

11 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Kingpin in Uptown is recommended by many commenters. One suggests it as a low-key neighborhood dive, one calls it a good pick in the mood for a dive, one asks why it got no love on a list of dive bars, and one says the vibe is best during Saints games or with an outdoor band. One counts it among budget-friendly picks.

Uptown

11 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

People recommend Igor's, and the outlet shown is Igor's Bar & Grill on St. Charles Avenue. One says they used to go for early-morning drinks, one suggests a late-night stop for a burger and cocktail, one calls it relaxed, and one found it unusually fun that the bar cooks a burger too.

St Charles

11 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Cosimo's is a French Quarter bar that many commenters recommend. A couple mention its pool table, one mentions a pool league, and a couple call it laid-back or chill with friendly locals. One says it sees few tourists, and one notes it is a short walk away.

French Quarter

11 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend 45 Tchoup, an Uptown bar, and a few name it among low-key neighborhood or genuine Uptown dives. One likes the mixed crowd and downtown-style feel, one suggests it for Red Sox fans, one includes it in an enjoyable bar crawl, and one says it ranks among the top picks though not the city's best. One says they once loved it but have not been out much lately.

Uptown

10 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend The Rusty Nail, and one says it is not a true dive but high quality. One praises the patio, a couple recommend the Disco Lemonade, one likes the strong oyster range, one finds a friendly crowd with many singles and occasional live music, and one calls it excellent. One calls it OK.

10 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/bartenders

Commenters recommend Parasol's, a neighborhood bar. One calls it a quirky small bar and suggests ordering a poboy upstairs, one went solo and had a good time chatting, one calls it home, one loves the people, and one praises its relaxed neighborhood-bar atmosphere. One says it isn't very divey but likes its windows and outside seating.

9 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, X

People recommend Saturn Bar, a bar in Bywater, and a few mention its events, with a couple pointing to dance nights. One lists it among fun regular bars.

Bywater

9 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails

Commenters recommend Hot Tin, a rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel, and a few praise its views. One counts it among their top two spots for Aviations, one considers it a solid option, one lists it among personal favorites, and one says it usually stocks a hard-to-find whiskey but finds it expensive.

9 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend The Bombay Club, a French Quarter hotel bar, and some suggest it for live jazz. A couple suggest it as a Pimm's option, one calls it a hidden gem, one likes dining solo there, and one strongly endorses it for an evening out. One says it was once a favorite but is now just fine, though still a calm escape.

French Quarter

9 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend the Bayou Bar, the ground-floor hotel bar at the Pontchartrain, and many mention its jazz or live music. One praises its cocktails and food, one calls it an underrated burger with top-notch cocktails, one says it is not overly bright, and one says their group liked the mood.

Ground Floor of The Pontchartrain

9 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

People recommend The Bulldog, a pub-style bar with more than one outlet; the outlet shown is the Magazine Street pub, while a couple of comments mean the Mid-City one and others do not say which. A few praise the outdoor courtyard or beer garden, one tentatively suggests it as an extra stop on an Uptown crawl, and one calls the Canal Street one a low-key bar they love.

Magazine Street

9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Most people recommend Le Bon Temps Roule, a bar on Magazine Street, and several mention its live music or shows. One calls it a favorite live-jazz spot, one suggests it for a wildcard or late-night visit, one lists it among genuine Uptown dives, and one says daytime is chill. One calls it only a college bar.

Uptown

8 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, X

Commenters recommend Fives, a bar on Jackson Square, and several praise its cocktails. One calls it a pretty bar, one mentions its happy hour, one says they love it, and one found it somewhat pricey but among their favorites that day.

Jackson Square

8 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Fritzel's, a jazz pub on Bourbon Street, and a couple point to its jazz or music. One says they would feel at ease drinking alone there, one lists it among Quarter bars enjoyed over the years, and one calls it just okay.

French Quarter

8 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend The Tell Me Bar, a wine bar in the Lower Garden District, and several describe it as hidden or hard to find. Some call it pleasant, relaxed or cute, one says first-timers find the entrance odd but are won over inside, one likes its secluded patio and jazz, and one calls it nice but somewhat pricey.

Lower Garden District

8 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Black Penny. One calls it nice and not too crowded, one recommends it for solo drinking, one names it for day drinking, one calls it a well-known pick that still gets occasional tourists, and one counts it among budget-friendly picks.

8 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Santos, a Decatur Street bar, and a couple mention goth or dark-music nights. One says you can go solo, relax outside and usually meet new faces, one mentions karaoke and drag nights, one calls it a late-night dive, and one names it as a jukebox pick.

7 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar is a restaurant recommended mainly for its frozen drinks: a couple rate the frozen French 75 highly, one finds the frozen mojito hard to resist, and a couple praise its happy-hour deals. One recommends it as a classic local oyster place where tourist crowds are less of an issue.

7 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Commenters recommend The Peacock Room at Hotel Fontenot, a cocktail bar. One suggests it for ambiance, one loved the drinks after dinner, one loves it and praises the smash burger, and one counts it among their favorite spots.

Hotel Fontenot

7 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Double Dealer, a speakeasy under the Orpheum Theater. One suggests a curtained booth or a hidden table by the bar, one suggests it for upscale cocktails and a deliberate speakeasy feel with jazz, one recommends it for cocktails, and some list it among picks.

7 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Good Friends, a French Quarter bar, and some list it among gay and queer bars. One calls it a personal favorite for laid-back quality, one recommends a drink there, one calls it a fun bar with a frosty boozy drink, and one says nothing beats its vibe for people-watching.

French Quarter

7 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Really Really Nice Wines, a wine bar on Magazine Street. One calls it laid-back with strong food and great olives, one their newest favorite wine spot, one goes regularly for quiet wine and reading and notes no TV and low music, and one suggests sitting at its bar to read solo.

Magazine Street

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans

Commenters are split on Jolie, a cocktail bar in the CBD. Several praise its cocktails, and one calls it dark and romantic. Others have mixed views: one found the drinks too sweet, one found them middling on a busy night, one disliked the cocktails, one says it is very dark, and one finds the food and DJ weak.

CBD

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Miel Brewery & Taproom, and a few praise its pop-ups. One describes it as exciting and lively, one calls the beers great, one names it their top brewery, and one lists it for day drinking. One says the beer was never great, and one never enjoyed the alcohol but likes the pop-ups.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Commenters recommend Aunt Tiki's, a bar on Decatur Street. One recommends it as a punk bar, one suggests a real hurricane there as far better than Pat O's, one lists it among top-tier dive bars. One says to go anywhere but this bar.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Most commenters recommend The Phoenix, and some list it among gay and queer bars in New Orleans. One says it is open to everyone and welcoming, one suggests it for morning drinks, and one lists it among bars suited to night-shift drinkers.

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Dos Jefes, an Uptown cigar bar. One calls it relaxed and easygoing, one agrees it has a dim, low-light atmosphere, one calls it their favorite in the city, and some list it as a pick. One suggests it only for those who tolerate heavy cigar smoke.

6 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Bud Rip's, a bar. One rates it top tier, one suggests it for drinking alone, one lists it among favorite neighborhood hangs, one among friendly neighborhood spots, and one fondly recalls it. One mentions its frozen drinks.

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Little Bar on Gravier Street. One calls it excellent, one calls it a quiet, relaxing haven, one considers it the strongest bar in the CBD, one recommends it as a nearby dive for a drink after dinner, and one lists it among favorite neighborhood hangs.

CBD

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend BJ's Lounge in Bywater, and a couple name it for the best jukebox. One suggests it as a dive with music most weekends, one lists it among places to hear good music and dance, and one lists it among spots they go to.

Bywater

6 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails

Commenters recommend the 21st Amendment at La Louisiane, a bar in the French Quarter, and a few mention its live music. One says it has good cocktails, one says their best New Orleans cocktails came from it, and one lists it among picks.

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, X

Commenters recommend the Mayfair Lounge, an Uptown bar. One praises it as inexpensive and cash-only, one recommends it on a weekday early evening, one says they love it, one calls it a solid local bar on an Uptown crawl, and one lists it among favorite bars visited over the past year.

Uptown

6 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend B Mac's, a French Quarter bar. One says locals drink at this divey off-Bourbon bar and suggests a daytime visit, one says the courtyard is decent , one names it a go-to bar, and one suggests it as an option outside Uptown.

French Quarter

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Ernst Cafe, a Warehouse District bar, and several mention its inexpensive beer. One calls it a service-industry dive, one praises solid bar food and low costs, one recommends the hamburger steak, and one lists it among places worth a visit. One likes the cheap domestic beer but finds other drinks a bit high.

Warehouse District

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Buffa's, a bar, and a couple praise its jukebox. One loves the easy-going vibe, one gives a strong yes to it among low-light bars, one lists it among places to day drink, and one suggests it as a pick. One tried the frozen Malort and added a mixer.

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Mid City Yacht Club, a bar, and one calls it a great day-drinking spot. One suggests it for its back patio, tables and food, one recalls it as the top choice during a past time in Mid City, one lists it among Mid-City bars that avoid heavy tourist crowds, and one met a lasting friend group there. One says it is a fair suggestion though not in Uptown.

5 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Hungry Eyes, a bar. One lists it among cocktail-bar and lounge picks, one lists it among bars for the Garden District or Quarter, and one lists it for solo dining.

Uptown

5 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend The Friendly Bar, a dive bar in the Marigny. One calls it their favorite for the people and the jukebox, a couple praise its low drink prices, one mentions a well-leveled pool table, one suggests it as a hole-in-the-wall pick, and one lists it among spots worth a look.

Marigny

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Commenters recommend Rendezvous Tavern, an Uptown bar. One names it as an answer, one calls it a solid local bar on an Uptown crawl, one names it a happy bar, one lists it among genuine Uptown dives, and one lists it among spots industry folks go to after work.

Uptown

5 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Dovetail, a cocktail bar. One calls the menu very creative, one calls the drinks delicious, one recommends it for post-show drinks, and some list it among cocktail-bar picks.

5 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Mahogany Jazz Hall, a jazz bar in the French Quarter. One calls the jazz bar fantastic, one describes it as the more upscale of two picks, one names it a relaxed option in the Quarter, and a couple list it among picks or Quarter spots with good jazz.

French Quarter

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Five commenters recommend Fetiche, a bar. A few list it among spooky or witchy spots, one lists it among suggestions, and one recommends it for its provocative atmosphere.

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

Five commenters suggest The Crypt for occult, goth or similarly themed drinking spots. One describes it as fully goth-themed, one mentions its periodic dark-music parties, and the rest simply name it as a suggestion.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Commenters recommend Vaughan's Lounge, a live-music bar in Bywater. One suggests it as a dive option on Thursday nights, one names it a jukebox pick, one recommends its live music sets, one names it a happy bar, and one suggests it for a small Bywater bar crawl. One says the TV is easy to overlook from the bar, and one says crowds swarmed it.