New Orleans Bars

We love our bars in New Orleans, and we've got quite a few to choose from. So name your poison. From hole-in-the-wall dives and neighborhood hangouts to Bourbon Street bars, let us guide you to a few of the perfect spots to grab a drink in New Orleans.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

This must-visit tavern on the quieter end of Bourbon Street serves up some serious history with its strong drinks. More Info

Pat O' Brien's

Pat O’Brien’s, arguably the most famous Bourbon Street bar, is the birthplace of the Hurricane, New Orleans’ most famous party drink. More Info

Razzoo Bar & Patio

Big beats, drink specials, and shot girls make Razzoo one of the most popular first stops for the party-seeking Bourbon Street crowds. More Info

Loa Bar

Swathed in flocked velvet and a magnet for the fabulous set, Loa Bar is a slick hotel lounge with a heavy focus on contemporary, ingredient-driven cocktails. More Info

Cure

A trailblazer in New Orleans’ modern cocktail bar scene, Cure is the place for true connoisseurs of the genre. More Info

Whiskey Blue

Start the evening with cocktails and upscale small plate bar food at W's uber-chic lounge. More Info

Bar Tonique

Expect upscale drinks without an upscale attitude at Bar Tonique, a moody dive bar-meets-cocktail emporium on the fringe of the French Quarter. More Info

Bar Uncommon

Master cocktail crafter Chris McMillan shakes, stirs, and swizzles at Bar Uncommon inside the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel. More Info

Carousel Bar

Take a few spins around one of America's greatest cocktail bars, where history and quality drinks have been served up for decades. More Info

Bouligny Tavern

Uptown pleasure-seekers will be rewarded with adventurous tapas, an extensive wine list, and gorgeous atmosphere. More Info

Sazerac Bar

Restored to its former glory in a sweeping renovation, the historic Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt is one of New Orleans’ landmark drinking establishments. More Info

Iris

The small, posh bar at Iris, inside the Bienville House Hotel, is an unexpected and off-the-radar hotspot for craft cocktails. More Info

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