New Orleans is full of bars on every corner, but these are my favorite spots in The Big Easy to grab something that is not a beer. If you’re looking for the best beer bars in New Orleans check out my blog post here!
Bacchanal: Live music, bottles of wine, and build-your-own cheese boards! They’ve got a lively backyard-style outdoor seating area that is the place to be. This is one of my favorite spots in the city, don’t miss out!
Superior Seafood: Go during Happy Hour and sit at the bar for two-for-one Frozen drinks, half-off wine bottles, $3 draft beers, and 50 cent oysters daily from 4-6:30pm. Their Frozen French 75s and Frozen Pomegranate Mojitos are my favorites! Located Uptown on Saint Charles Avenue.
Molly’s at the Market: Frozen Irish Coffees reign supreme at this French Quarter dive bar. Go for the large, you won’t regret it.
Delachaise: A fun wine bar with a patio directly on Saint Charles Avenue. They’ve got $5 glass specials, cheese plates, and delicious fries!
The Columns Hotel: Sit on their expansive front porch and enjoy daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm as the streetcar rolls down Saint Charles Avenue.
Superior Grill: The best place in New Orleans for margaritas! From 3:30-6pm every day you can get a large margarita or mixed drink for the price of a small. Don’t forget in New Orleans you can take them to-go as well!
Carousel Bar: Located inside of Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter, this is actually a bar on a moving carousel! It slowly spins as you sit back and relax in this old-school hotel. Home of the original French 75!
Bar Tonique: Fancy and innovative cocktails on Rampart Street right on the edge of the French Quarter.
The Country Club: Drag brunch and bottomless mimosas in the Bywater neighborhood on Saturdays and Sundays. Make reservations in advance!
The Columns Hotel
Cure: Boogie cocktails at this Freret Street staple. They were the 2018 winner of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Cocktail Program, so you know it’s delicious!
The Sazerac Bar: Located in The Roosevelt Hotel, this old-school bar is home to the New Orleans classic Sazerac cocktail. Visit during the holidays to see their fabulous decorations!
Commanders Palace: Arguably the best restaurant in New Orleans, they offer 25 cent martinis during weekday lunch! Be sure to check the dress code and make a reservation.
Latitude 29: Get your tiki-drink fix at this fun bar in the French Quarter! They also offer “communal drinks” which are basically nicer versions of fishbowls to throw you back to your college days.
Barrel Proof: A low-key bar in the Lower Garden District with over 300 whiskeys! They host pop-ups in their kitchen frequently and have Happy Hour specials from 4-6 daily.
