The Alibi

811 Iberville St.
New Orleans, La.
(504) 522-9187

The Alibi offers great late night food and a wide selection of beer. It's open 24/7, so it's easy to get a bite to eat and a drink at any time of day.

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine Street
(504) 891-1516 (Uptown)
5135 Canal Boulevard
(504) 488-4191 (Mid City)

The Bulldog has two locations and they both offer a wide selection of draft and bottle beers. The outdoor patio is the best place to hang out when it’s nice outside.

The Circle Bar

1032 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, La. 70130
(504) 588-2616

Circle Bar is one of the oldest bars in New Orleans, but its live music keeps the crowd lively.

Cafe Lafitte in Exile

901 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, La. 70116
(504) 522-8397

Café Lafitte in Exile is the country’s oldest gay bar. It’s a must for gay bar fans.

Cat's Meow

701 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, La 70116
(504) 523-2788

The Cat’s Meow is one of the best places in the French Quarter to sing karaoke. Unlike other live music venues, it’s only karaoke.

Checkpoint Charlie's

501 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, La. 70116
(504) 281-4847

Located steps away from Frenchmen Street, Checkpoint Charlie's is one of the premiere dive music venues in the city.

Cooter Brown's

509 South Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, La 70118
(504) 866-9104

Cooter Brown’s is a sports bar that offers lots of beer and good food. Eat a dozen raw oysters while enjoying a cold Abita Amber.

The Country Club

634 Louisa Street
New Orleans, La. 70117
(504) 945-0742

Located in the trendy Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club is the only bar in the city that has a pool.

F and M Patio Bar

4841 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, La.
(504) 895-6784

F&M’s is a must-go for dancers of all ages. Enjoy the beach theme downstairs and head upstairs to “get down.”

Famous Door

339 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, La. 70130
(504) 598-4334

Famous Door is a Bourbon Street classic complete with a cover band and cheap drinks.

Hi Ho Lounge

2239 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, La. 70117
(504) 945-4446

Nestled in the troubled 9th Ward, Hi Ho Lounge is an artist’s paradise. The Hi Ho Lounge is a place where hipsters and artists hang out for cheap drinks, live music and dancing.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

941 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, La. 70116
(504) 593-9761

Lafitte’s is the oldest bar in the nation. It is only lit by candlelight and it’s one of the best, most authentic New Orleans bars.

Mimi's in the Marigny

2601 Royal Street
New Orleans, La. 70117
(504) 872-9868

Mimi’s in the Marigny is a hotspot for young hipsters in the Faubourg Marigny/Bywater area of New Orleans.

Ms Mae's

4336 Magazine St
New Orleans, La. 70115
(504) 218-8035

Ms. Mae’s is open 24/7, so “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” can be applied here. The drinks are cheap, so you don't have to break the bank to drink.

Pat O'Brien's

718 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, La. 70116
(504)-525-4823

Pat O’Brien’s is one of the most famous New Orleans bars. If you are thirsty for a genuine hurricane, stop in at Pat O’s to get a go-cup or stay on the patio and enjoy an oasis away from the hectic French Quarter.

R-Bar

1431 Royal Street
New Orleans, La. 70116
(504) 948-7499

R Bar, which stands for Royal Bar and Inn, is an intimate dive in the Faubourg Marigny with friendly bartenders, good music and reasonable drinks.

Razzoo Bar and Patio

511 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, La. 70130
(504) 522-5100

Razzoo Bar and Patio is one of the most quintessential bars on Bourbon Street. It features a back patio, live music and DJ sets nightly.

Rock N'Bowl

3016 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, La. 70118
(504) 861-1700

Rock n'Bowl is part bowling alley, part bar and part music venue. It's a great place to go when you're not feeling the bar scene.

Rubyfruit Jungle

1135 Decatur Street
New Orleans, La. 70116
(504) 571-1863

Rubyfruit Jungle is a lesbian nightclub and bar but it’s open to everybody. They have great DJs and the dance floor is always packed.

The Saint

961 St. Mary Street
New Orleans, La. 70130
(504) 523-0050

The Saint is a great dive and the dance floor is what attracts most people. The drinks are reasonable and the company is good.

Saturn Bar

3067 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, La. 70117
(504) 949-7532

Saturn Bar is known for its “Mod Night” and for being Nic Cage’s favorite bar. Come for the drinks, stay for the dancing.

Snake and Jakes Christmas Club Lounge

7612 Oak Street
New Orleans, La. 70118
(504) 861-2802

The popular dive bar offers cheap beer and lots of fun in a dimly lit environment. The best hours are between 4 and 9a.m.

Tropical Isle

721 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, La. 70116
Other locations are throughout Bourbon Street.
(504) 523-1927

Tropical Isle is a one stop shop for people cruising Bourbon Street who are in need of a famous “hand grenade.” There are stands and other locations throughout the French Quarter, so it’s hard to stay thirsty.

Vic's Kangaroo Bar

636 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, La. 70130
(504) 524-4329

Vic’s Kangaroo Bar is an Australian-themed bar in the Warehouse District. It offers a variety of beers.

Yuki Bar

525 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, La. 70116
(504) 943-1122

Yuki Bar is one of the finest Frenchmen bars. It is Japanese and offers a variety of sake options, but the DJ mostly plays salsa music.