12 Mile Limit, Mid City
15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S Telemachus St, New Orleans, LA 70119
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
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Other places on this map closest to 12 Mile Limit, Mid City, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/ColdCorpseHotSecret in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Says places serving real cocktails don't qualify as dives, and argues the list should be consistent about which bars it includes.
- Recommendsu/trashed_past in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026ambience
Mentions a recurring goth DJ event, suggesting it for goth fans.
- Recommendsu/dairy-intolerant in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Names Twelve Mile Limit when asked for bars that leave you feeling happy.
- Recommendsu/raditress in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2023
Likes it; named among Mid-City bars they like.
- Recommendsu/Brutus19702001 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026
Good fit for a dive-style neighbourhood bar with fair prices and eclectic regulars.
- Recommendsu/queerdrinkinbeer in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Calls it a great Mid City haunt.
- Caveatu/420wafflehouse69 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026
Feels they already saw this fake-dive trend at Twelve Mile Limit about a dozen years ago.
- Recommendsu/Embarrassed-Care6130 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025
Suggests it as a neighborhood-style cocktail option.
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- Recommendsu/zevtech in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Gives 12 Mile Limit as an answer to the Pimm's question.
- Recommendsu/GreenVisorOfJustice in r/NewOrleans · May 2025
Agrees with someone else's suggestion of this spot.
- Recommendsu/nat_lite in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026
Good cocktails and a friendly crowd.
- Recommendsu/floatingskillets in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Good when you choose a specific night and attend regularly; open mic is fun.
- Recommendsu/saintfoxyfox in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026
Recommends it as an acceptable dive with a good local mix.
- Recommendsu/____-__________-____ in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Praises its cocktails.
- Recommendsu/SuckledPagan in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Names Twelve Mile Limit when asked for bars that leave you feeling happy.
- Mixedu/bargain_parm in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025value
Cool vibe but draft beer comes in a small glass at pint price.
- Recommendsu/HuuffingLavender in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024variety
Also says they like the music at 12 Mile Limit.
- Recommendsu/lgh1031 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025
Lists it among top-tier local dive bars with a craft focus.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.