Cooter Brown's, Black Pearl
19 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA25 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 16 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Cooter Brown's Tavern, 509 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
- Best for
- Craft beer
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Beer selection
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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/glittervector in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Says some listed aren't really dives, Cooter Brown's certainly not.
- Recommendsu/LionKingHoe in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2026
Says they had a great time at the bar.
- Recommendsu/snizzle810 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024taste
Says its loaded fries are excellent.
- Caveatu/Pushup_Zebra in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Says it has been a sports spot since the Nineties.
- Recommendsu/derkandelvis in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Names it as their pick for day drinking.
- Recommendsu/GibsonSunburst in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025ambience
Loud with TVs and food, but always happy there.
- Mixedu/quicksilver425 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Used to like it but dislikes changes made under the new owners.
- Recommendsu/SarcasticHelper in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2026
Recommends checking out this bar located across the street from that daiquiri shop.
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- Recommendsu/Dangerous_Wasabi_611 in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025variety
Huge beer selection on tap and bottles; calls it the best casual bar in the city.
- Mixedu/Mad_Skrilla in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Agrees it's a good choice, but suggests avoiding it when a game is on.
- Caveatu/kabirhi in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2026service
Had to request that sound be switched on during a visit; hopes that has changed since.
- Recommendsu/kitsune-gari in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025taste
Praises the great food and best burger.
- Mixedu/RIP_Soulja_Slim in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Adds that Fridays can be busier, and says they've been there on Friday afternoons.
- Caveatu/AustinRiversDaGod in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026ambience
Says this bar would frustrate someone looking for a 30-plus crowd.
- Recommendsu/cthulhujr in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025ambience
Cozy, friendly dive/sports bar, well priced, with a deep beer collection.
- Recommendsu/stonksandstonksier in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Thinks this could be the right pick and likes the food.
- Recommendsu/canalstchronicle in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026variety
Suggested as the go-to for beer.
- Recommendsu/____-__________-____ in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026variety
Praised for a strong beer selection; specialty beers are in the back bar, and it can be loud.
- Mixedu/YoungOverholt in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025ambience
Solid sports bar with a good kitchen, but the young crowd hurts it.
- Recommendsu/Careful_Lychee5754 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Recently had lunch there and saw several people working on laptops while drinking.
- Recommendsu/livemusicisbest in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025ambience
Recommends it for a sports-bar feel and says its oysters are good.
- Recommendsu/leadbetterthangold in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Says being able to walk there would make it their go-to neighborhood spot.
- Recommendsu/sparrow_42 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024taste
Agrees the food is good and sees it as convenient to have nearby.
- Recommendsu/KiloAllan in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2024variety
Calls it a friendly place with a big draft list, but says it gets crowded for games near local universities.
- Recommendsu/vestansan in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Named as a happy bar.
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