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The 10 Best Places to Drink In New Orleans

A list of the best New Orleans bars and restaurants to find delicious cocktails while visiting the city.
By Amber McKynzie · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kingfish

Sip and socialize at Kingfish, one of New Orleans’ most refreshing cocktail spots.

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02
SoBou

Head South of Bourbon Street to SoBou, and indulge in two-for-one cocktails every time it rains!

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03
The Sazerac

Engage in an elegant atmosphere, and cocktails to match, at New Orleans’ Sazerac restaurant inside the Roosevelt Hotel.

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04
Napoleon House

The Napoleon House is an Old World New Orleans landmark that brings life to the city’s French Quarter through its exquisite cuisine and unforgettable drinks!

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05
St. Lawrence

Stop by St. Lawerence and have a seasonal drink or a New Orleans classic.

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06
Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria is fresh, authentic and creative. But the best part: the drinks will always take you away to another place and time!

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07
Arnaud’s Restaurant

Arnaud’s doesn’t just offer “classic creole cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter,” they offer smooth libations that dance to the beat of live jazz (every Sunday).

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Bourbon House

Relax and release over a bourbon cocktail and a side of barbeque shrimp at Bourbon House!

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09
Pat O’Brien’s

Pat O’Brien’s is known for getting the party started! So take a streetcar down to any one of Pat O’s four NOLA locations, and enjoy the historic venue’s signatures drinks.

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Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar

Get a New Orleans neighborhood bar experience at Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar, and throw back a few drinks while vibing to live music. 

The 10 Best Places to Drink In New Orleans