There’s no season quite like football season in New Orleans, where fans are used to packing the Dome and the streets of downtown. If you can’t make it to the Dome, there are plenty of local businesses that open their doors for watch parties on gameday. Join in on the celebrations this football season.

Where to Watch the Saints Games in New Orleans

Rebecca Todd
Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar

Caesars Sportsbook

This brand-new, state-of-the-art sports lounge screams luxury. Featuring a 147-foot video screen, four betting windows, 12 self-service betting kiosks, and an expansive bar, Sportsbook will provide a fan experience like no other. Looking to take your game day up a notch? Book the multi-display Legends Lounge–with seating for up to 10 guests, it's the next best thing to being on the sidelines at the 'Dome.

Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar

It’s “your home away from the dome.” Spend the season just minutes from the Dome at Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar. On NFL and NCAA gamedays, locals and tourists alike flock to Lucy’s to enjoy the lively atmosphere, indoor/outdoor bars + seating, and many televisions with the sound turned all the way up. 

Wrong Iron

Watch the game live from this outdoor beer garden in Mid-City. Enjoy a vast selection of beer, wine, and cocktails along with specialty food from a pop-up. No need to make reservations, but showing up early is always a good idea.

Cooter Brown’s

This Uptown sports bar is known for their laid-back atmosphere and raw oysters.

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

Finn McCool’s has both indoor and outdoor spaces that are prime for watching the game.

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Bayou Beer Garden

Bayou Beer Garden

With a selection of over 75 different beers, Bayou Beer Garden is a hotspot during football season.

Meril

For Saints home games at Meril, they'll have a post game DJ starting after the games. They will have drink and food specials available throughout the day as well. Meril invites fans to watch away games in the bar area.

Ernst Café

With one of the largest covered balconies in the Warehouse District, Ernst Café is the place to be on game day. The kitchen puts out some of the best non-tailgating, tailgate foods, including fried pickles, debris fries, Southwest egg rolls, Creole nachos, and much more.

For more on sports bars in New Orleans, check out our list here