Snake and Jake's, Black Pearl
27 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge, 7612 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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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.
- Recommendsu/jtb6890 in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026
Offers Snakes as the answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/RHGuillory in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Calls it the top dive bar anywhere and says it is a short walk from Black Pearl.
- Recommendsu/sparrow_42 in r/NewOrleans · May 2025value
Counts this among their budget-friendly picks for a low-cost night out.
- Recommendsu/KelleyMackenroth in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025
Listed as one of several possible options.
- Recommendsu/cstephenson79 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Suggests it as a place to visit.
- Recommendsu/Elspanky in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2026
Hopes this funky local joint survives, seeing it as a real hole-in-the-wall.
- Caveatu/Ok_Cry2848 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Cautions drinkers to stay alert there, based on their own experience.
- Caveatu/axxxaxxxaxxx in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026hygiene
Says they'd distrust the place even if it smelled fresh.
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- Recommendsu/Borsodi1961 in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026
Offers Snake n Jakes as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Financial_Island2353 in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026
Offers Snakes as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/queerdrinkinbeer in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Used to frequent it in the past.
- Recommendsu/son_of_yacketycat in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026ambience
Recommends Snakes; says it always feels like the 1990s.
- Recommendsu/SonofTreehorn in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Suggests it for drinks alone; says it is within walking distance.
- Mixedu/RIP_Soulja_Slim in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025
Grants that it has courtyards but jokingly doubts it suits a champagne toast.
- Recommendsu/Muad-Dib-Usul in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026ambience
Says Snakes has the vibe being described.
- Recommendsu/MJlonola in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Describes a very enjoyable visit there.
- Mixedu/poolkid1234 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026hygiene
Had mixed views on it.
- Recommendsu/platzie in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Calls the place a treasure and says visiting near closing time was a fun highlight.
- Caveatu/19Bronco93 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Agrees with the skeptical take on Snake and Jake's, calling it the most realistic.
- Caveatu/jacquetheripper in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Says it is just a college dive serving Schlitz, dismissing it as a place to send visitors.
- Recommendsu/a_sexual_titty in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Recommends it if the trip is worth it, with caveats about timing and seating.
- Recommendsu/arentyouatwork in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2024
Recommends it as a later stop, around three in the morning.
- Recommendsu/Biggdaddyrich in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Lists it among recommended bars.
- Recommendsu/nola-dragon in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Simply suggests trying it.
- Mixedu/saintfoxyfox in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026ambience
Acceptable dive, but later-night crowds spoil it for them.
- Recommendsu/canalstchronicle in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026ambience
Suggested for a wildcard night or late-night visit.
- Recommendsu/Datagoodies1 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Approves that they at least got Snake & Jake's on the list.
- Recommendsu/the_prancing_horse in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Affectionately calls Snake & Jake's their beloved.
- Mixedu/livemusicisbest in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2025ambience
Describes the atmosphere as run-down but playful; a mixed take.
- Caveatu/_ryde_or_dye_ in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Replies to the praise with a flat judgment that the bar is not very good.
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