Discover New Orleans's Most Interesting Bars

Experience New Orleans's legendary bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars in the French Quarter, hidden speakeasies in historic buildings, and lively beer halls in the Marigny. Discover craft beer bars in the modern areas, sophisticated lounges in boutique hotels, and traditional Creole bars in the old town. From classic New Orleans hospitality to experimental mixology, the Big Easy offers a unique blend of jazz music, Mardi Gras, and vibrant nightlife in America's most unique city.

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Cure

4905 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

Housed in a historic firehouse on Freret Street, Cure is a craft‑cocktail pioneer blending Southern charm with inventive mixology—a refined, welcoming haven where classics and clever originals flow in equal measure.

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cocktails

historical

The Old Absinthe House

240 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

A legend on Bourbon Street since 1836—The Old Absinthe House blends timeless history, the iconic Absinthe Frappe, and whispers of pirates-and-generals in a cozy, neon-lit corner of the French Quarter.

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historical

mixology

Sazerac Bar

130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States

A glamorous Art Deco jewel inside The Roosevelt Hotel. Known as the birthplace of the Ramos Gin Fizz and the spiritual home of America’s first cocktail, the bar delivers signature cocktail craftmanship and timeless charm.

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aesthetic

historical

Carousel Bar

Hotel Monteleone, Carousel Bar & Lounge 214 Royal Street, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Sip cocktails on a spinning carousel at Hotel Monteleone’s iconic Carousel Bar—New Orleans’ only revolving lounge since 1949. A whimsical, literary‑rich hideaway where every 15 min your view glides past Royal Street

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