Bar Guide

5216 Table & Tap 5216 Veterans Blvd., Metairie 766-1417

Alto (Ace Hotel) 600 Carondelet St. 900-1180

Babylon Sportsbar 2917 Harvard Ave., Metairie 324-9961

Backspace Bar 139 Chartres St. 322-2245

Bar Marilou (Maison de la Luz) 544 Carondelet St. 814-7711

Bar Tonique 820 N. Rampart St. 324-6045

Boot Scootin’ Rodeo 522 Bourbon St. 552-2510

Bourbon St. Honky Tonk 727 Bourbon St. 523-1960

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038

Carnaval Lounge 2227 St. Claude Ave. 265-8855

Copper Vine 1001 Poydras St. 208-9535

The Country Club 634 Louisa St 945-0742

Crossing 439 Dauphine St. 523-4517

Fulton Alley 600 Fulton St. 208-5569

House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 310-4999

Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd., Metairie 831-8637

The Mercantile 727 S Peters St 504-309-4797

Pal's Lounge 949 N. Rendon St. 488-7257

Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Rd. 834-4938

Royal Bar (Royal Frenchman Hotel) 700 Frenchmen St. 619-9660

Shamrock Bar & Grill 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 301-0938

Vintage Rock Club 1007 Poydras St. 308-1305 You can’t get lost on the way to this Metairie favorite. The address is in the name! They offer sock-hop-style seating, pub comfort fare, and pool.

Offering fantastic drinks and a stunning view of the New Orleans skyline, Ace’s rooftop bar Alto is a sanctum of relaxation in an ever-busy concrete jungle.

Babylon Sportsbar offers up live music, entertainment, and barbecue that you just can't get anywhere else. Enjoy their drink specials and Happy Hour as well.

A literary-themed bar reminiscent of an English pub, Backspace features a fantastic kitchen as well as a selection of historically inspired drinks.

Bar Marilou oozes sophistication. This bar is known for its combo of a glass of top-rated French wine with burrata. Indulge in the finer things at this Warehouse District hot spot.

Stop by Bar Tonique to enjoy one of their rotating drink specials, such as a Pimm's Cup, for just $5. Tonique also offers discounts for service-industry workers.

Nashville country (or the Bakersfield Sound) is their thing. Their general store will be opening soon, but for now, you can grab a drink while dancing.

Honky-tonk country music and booze will be sure to light up your night. This bar has traditional country and blues every night of the week.

New Orleans is known for its party scene, and Buffa’s Lounge makes sure its doors are open until 11 p.m. They've been serving great food and drinks for almost 80 years!

The new Carnaval Lounge in the former Siberia location features great live music nightly. Come try their tasty Brazilian street food for a treat.

This restaurant has been praised for its food, wine, and atmosphere. Make a reservation for Copper Vine and enjoy a meal with carefully selected wine pairings.

If you’re looking for one of the best bars in the city, with a heated pool and hot tub, look no further. They also have an impressive selection of wine and outstanding food.

Crossing offers specialty cocktails in an inclusive and original atmosphere. The bar is furnished with handmade Einstein lamps with metallic gold and bronze finishes.

Fulton Alley is a special venue whose highlight is bowling, bites, and booze. This bar combines the fun of a bowling alley with the elegance of a Prohibition-era speakeasy.

In addition to live music, this venue offers mouthwatering food and drinks. You can have just about any drink you can think of and a wide array of tasty treats.

Home of the Mysterious Mixer, the Jimani is the perfect place for a late-night jaunt. Enjoy a couple drinks with some friendly ghosts at this classic slice of New Orleans.

Kerry Irish Pub’s laid-back atmosphere is the perfect place to relax and enjoy musical talent any night of the week. Celebrate with some Guinness or Jameson at this eclectic bar.

This Metairie bar offers darts, poker, and a jukebox. While they can make whatever drink you can imagine, try one of their signature cocktails, such as the Spicy Passionfruit Margarita.

One of the best first or last stops of the night is this Warehouse District spot. Enjoy their live music every night.

Pal’s is the perfect place to enjoy a signature cocktail or eat from one of the city’s local pop-up kitchens. This neighborhood joint has the goods to quench any thirst.

Rivershack is a spunky local favorite, situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. You can sit on one of their famous barstools crafted to look like pant legs.

Located in the heart of the hullabaloo on Frenchmen Street, it’s one of the best places in the city to catch live music at night. And they’ve got Happy Hour every day.

Shamrock rolls Irish pub, sports bar, and music venue into one. Come to shoot some pool, catch the game on TV, or down some drinks with a side of comfort food.

Vintage Rock Club is a throwback club and video music experience that allows guests to rock out to their favorite classics and oldies while enjoying a drink at the same time.