Truly a great old school Irish Pub just off Bourbon street in the French quarter. Great old school look, amazing friendly locals and tourists alike. The best Guinness pour in all of New Orleans!! Just ask the bartender Lacey who recently won "Best Guinness Pour" for 2026! She's amazing and had me visiting two weekends in a row during my stay. This spot is a must stop if you're anywhere in the area! This Irishman felt like I was back home in Boston. read more

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Had a good time at this dive bar just off of bourbon, where it's less hectic. Good music and the drinks were great! Good atmosphere and vibe in this place. read more

Had a great time at Boondock Saint- we were in NO for a long weekend and were up for some dive bar day drinking. Marsha the bartender was awesome to hang out with and she put up with our obnoxious shenanigans with a smile. Prices were great, beer was cold and the bar stool was accomodating. Looking forward to our next trip to hang out with Marsha. read more

If you are headed to the French Quarter in New Orleans and you're a fan of the Boondock Saints movies, you need to visit this place. Just off Bourbon St. it's fairly small, bar seating for about 14 patrons, plus a couple benches with tables and chairs. I've been going to New Orleans twice a year for 13 years and every time you'll find me at Boondock Saint. They play the first movie continuously on one of 2 tvs, without sound, but hey, we know all the lines anyway, right? Anyway, stop in for a Guinness or whatever you like to drink. The friendliest bartenders in znew Orleans will happily serve you. read more

This somewhat divey French quarter bar has been a mainstay. I've walked into this place when you can barely fit one more person and everyone is elbow to elbow drinking happily. Other times, I was the sole soul at the bar. The movie "Boondock Saint" plays constantly on the tv. While the Bloody Mary's are not near as good as they were in the past, they still are tasty and each gets a nice splash of Guinness for some extra tasty flavor. Don't pass up this little bar with a rich history and a ton of nostalgia. Guinness in each one read more

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Looking for a bar where you can hear yourself think, have a nice pint, chat with locals? This is it. And, if you have never had a Bloody Mary with Guinness, you are missing out on a great experience. Friendly bartender, great vibe. read more

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My husband and I visited this bar hoping to find a decent Guinness on tap. He was skeptical and started to leave after watching one waitress try to pour a single glass 4-5 times. A second waitress informed yes they had the best pour in town and had been told multiple times by people from Ireland it was the best they had ever had. She told my husband to pick his battles. Welp, when they tried to serve him Guinness in a plastic cup because they had no clean glasses, the battle was over. Needless to say we left without a plastic cup of badly poured Guinness. read more

I stopped in to see what their Irish Whisky & beer selections were looking like. They had quite a few whiskey options (Powers, Green Spot , & 12yr Red Breast), but only Guinness for beer. They were playing Boondock Saints on one of the TVs which was dope to see and the ambiance was like a clean dive bar. Service was fast and attentive. Didn't try any food, so I'll update whenever I return. read more

Another shotgun style dive bar near Pat O's. This one is usually hopping so it's rare that we go here. It's nicer than the others on the block with friendly bartenders and decent bathrooms. read more

It's nice kitschy little place with the namesake movie playing. It was nice to nice my wallet a little reprieve. 2 drinks + tip was $18, we were dropping $18 on single drinks in a lot of other places around town. Server was fabulous! read more

By far my favorite bar in NOLA. A local friend of mine recommended it as he knew I'm fond of dive bars :-) Just a half block off of the chaos of Bourbon St - I've never seen this place too crowded - even when there are people lined up across the street to get in to another bar. No nonsense bartenders, reasonable prices for a tourist area and the noise level is low enough you can have an actual conversation without shouting. Adding to my list of great dive bars around the country (and making that list if I don't have one). read more

Boondock Saint - Great local dive bar! - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The coolest hole in the wall dive bar in the quarter. Bartender had a "spin-the-wheel" game to get a free shot of something. Stopped in on a pub crawl with friends awhile back and never got around to reviewing. Also a man was asleep on one of the benches and they let the poor guy sleep. Nice place and nice people! Also very affordable compared to other places in the Quarter. read more

Boondock Saint - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Have been going here regularly since 2010. it's a great dive bar and it's a favorite of ours. The bartenders are great! We love Ms Lacy Picot! Was disappointed two weekends ago that they did not have the usual Guinness on tap which first drove me there. Will be disappointing if this becomes standard business practice. Would hate to read more

Bad service. The server working the bar should not be bartending. Very poor customer service.

We ordered a few drinks and wanted to just sit for a bit. However, we were kicked out for "bad vibes" and for not showing our ID's at the exact same time. I highly do NOT recommend this bar. They are extremely rude and not worth your time. Skip this bar and choose the many other nicer bars in the area. read more

Went in to buy and was turned down because I looked young. Had my unexpired ID and proof that I had a new one in the mail (address change) on top of my Covid shots and booster and the older lady behind the bar still said no. My boyfriend went in and wasn't carded or asked for Covid card verification. It was rude of them to not even check my age on a valid ID and valid paperwork. Make sure you don't look like your in college or have a man with you, Heaven forbid *eyeroll. I always leave a heavy tip and buy expensive bourbon. I'm sure he left a great tip. Because that's what we do. Need to retrain your bartenders apparently. read more

Awesome little dive bar right off the main drag of Bourbon Street. My boyfriend and I stopped in to kill some time before dinner reservations and were not disappointed. The place is small and dimly lit but the bartender was friendly and there were only a handful on people in the bar (locals mostly and they all knew each other). The drinks were cheap (especially compared to CA prices) and we enjoyed chatting with the locals and having a few rounds before making our way to dinner. And yes, of course, they had the movie "Boondock Saint" playing on one TV above the bar. Rest easy my Irish friends. read more

come every year for French Qtr Fest. Recommended by a local who hits every bar and chose this one as one of his favorites. Best part is super easy to get to if you are near Jackson Square (which is center of where everything is happening) Rarely crowded (uh-oh, I should give a lower rating), especially mid-afternoon, which is the best time to get out of the heat and knock down a couple of pickle backs with the spicy green bean juice. Lots of regulars, so be friendly but cautious of which seat you take. Fun place, definitely will come back read more

Not a whole lot to say about this bar other than that it is one of our favorite go-to places when we're visiting NOLA. Friendly staff, decent pours, and a good amount of regulars and locals (which is always a good sign). It's just a great fun place to sit and chill if you want to avoid Bourbon Street but still be close enough to keep your options open. We will keep coming back for sure. The bottom line: A good friendly bar and a great place to take a break. read more

A local's joint in the heart of the French Quarter! Or that's what it feels like, and that's why I loved it! We stopped in after the show at Preservation Hall for drinks and to use a bathroom (which isn't fancy....it's a dive just off of Bourbon Street....there are no pristine fancy toilets nearby....deal with it). Drinks are decently priced, particularly for the location. The bartender was fantastic. Friendly, and when we came back the next night, she remembered our drinks! Impressive! I met and talked to some locals as well as other tourists. All fun and friendly. This is my kind of place. If you are in the French Quarter and want something a little less Bourbon Street-y...go here. S'fantastic! read more

Boondock Saint - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

super cool local bar very close to bourbon. hubby was very happy they poured a proper Guinness. read more

Boondock Saint - proper guineas! - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lacy it's been only 24 hrs since we left and we miss you and everyone else that we met. We can't wait to come back just to hang out there

Stumbled on last night after my vampire speakeasy. Great place. Great vibe. (And I'm picky about that,). Mad props to the awesome beautiful bartender (I didn't get her name). Red pinkish braid and super bad ass. I'll get her next time ! She made me very comfortable and I really appreciated that she looked out for me as a single woman who came in by herself. Ive been a bartender myself and dudes can be creeps.. "You okay?" goes a long way. She's amazing and this place is great for a pint too! read more

Our bar tender lacy was amazing. She took great care of us and made sure we had a good touch of the city. This has been beyond the best place we have been in our 4 days here I highly recommend coming and seeing her. read more

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This was a really cool bar to grab a drink. Loved drinking on church pews. Got a holy water and blessed my friend on his 50th birthday. Bartenders were friendly. read more

During our 1st day in the French Quarter my Wife and I pretty much had the same routine. Dip in somewhere, grab a drink, then head back out to explore. Boondock was the only place that night we actually sat down at the bar and actually spent some time. Boonock Saints is one of my Wife's favorite movies so we already were on the lookout for this place. While the bar itself doesn't have a ton of things from the actual movie itself, it still has a feel about it. We stopped in again the next night too for an ice cold Smithwick's Draft. Whether you're a fan of the movie or not be sure to stop in and check this place out. read more

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Friendly local place with a nice ambience. Sat at the bar and ordered a couple. They offer a pumpkin something something shot which people seemed to enjoy but since I can't handle shots k skipped it. Bathroom were clean yet very tiny. Bartender was super friendly. Definitely recommend. read more

Cool little spot located in the French quarter. I was intrigued by this place because it was named after the awesome movie. We came to watch some football. Limited space and you can tell it's more a locals bar, which is what we loved about it. No frills, just drinks and sports. There were stools around the bar area and against the walls were church pews to sit on. Chill environment and a breath of fresh air compared to the craziness and noise of most of the bars in the quarter. read more

This was such a fun place to stop while in the French Quarter. We felt like locals by the time we left - all the locals in there were quick to share stories and suggestions for our time in New Orleans. It's tiny but packed with so much history. Seeing the police badges from all over the world lining the ceiling gives it a unique touch as it's owned by two retired policemen. We had great service - even pulled out a phone charger for us to use while we enjoyed our frosty drinks. It sits right across the street from Preservation Hall and serves as a food spot to grab a drink and maybe a quick bathroom break before or after a performance. Don't miss it!! read more

I can't believe this local's hang is within spittin' distance of Pat O'Brien's. Perch yourself in their big cut out window and laugh at the world going by, or catch the Big Game on one of their many TVs as some Kentucky fans chose to do, during the NCAA tournament the night I was there. The locals won't bat an eye if you're hootin' and hollerin' for your team, diversity is key here. Although the bartender openly dissed some banker type guy right to his face for ordering a Miller Lite with "that really surprises me". The guy sitting next to me and I had a good laugh over that one. Still, this is a place where the locals don't mind who you are, the jukebox is all killer, no filler, and the drinks are cheap. Take a few steps off of Bourbon Street and enjoy a few at Boondock Saint. read more

So after walking out of Pat O' Briens I see this bar...I was slightly concerned with the amount of motorcycles outside. I could see the crowd from the curb so I said to my wife lets go in. This was a nice IRISH bar. Had the old style copper bar top, and benches behind the bar stools. My wife and I both had beers and the bartender immediately starts talking to us. Very friendly, start talking about Pittsburgh and you can tell many tourists do not venture over here! A few minutes later a few of the regulars start talking to us as well. Next thing you know they are buying Irish Car Bombs for us. The locals even gave us recommendations to try some other good bars in different neighborhoods which we asked about. The next night we stop back again, and the bartender immediately remembers me and asks if we want the same. Same great, friendly experience. This is a nice departure of the crazy Bourbon Street experience. it is low key, relaxed, and friendly. The only drawback is you are able to smoke in here. I will definitely come back here! This was my kind of place! Thanks for a great time! read more

Do you ever find yourself at Pat O's and you need a break? This bar is right across the street and will be considerable less crowded. I stumbled in this bar while strolling around the quarter. I was actually just looking for a place to pee and everywhere else was packed. While this place was also packed, it had no wait for the bathroom. The bathroom was typical of the quarter which means it was a bit disgusting. I easily overlooked that since there was no wait. After the bathroom visit, it was time to get a drink. The crowd seemed mostly local. Bartenders were friendly and prompt with service. After getting a drink I sat back on the bench against the wall and watched the crowd. The ore I visit the quarter as an adult, the more I realize it's not all shitty bars and tourists bearing their boobs. This is one of the more local places, and I encourage you to check it out. read more

So our first time in New Orleans we got dragged to Bourbon street one night. I know, you're shocked. That NEVER happens. My husband and I got tired of the crowd and drunken frat boys so we went looking for a bar on one of the side streets that might be a little less crowded if not a little quieter. Enter Boondocks. Firstly, any bar that is continuously showing the movie Boondock Saints I am automatically going to be a fan of. Secondly, given the massive crowd that was on Bourbon Street we were shocked that this place was almost completely dead. There seemed to be some regulars sitting at the bar and there was plenty of space for us. We had a couple drinks here before our friends coaxed us to come back out with them. And it was great. The staff was super friendly, the regulars were super friendly, and the best part: no frat boys. I definitely recommend this place if you need a break from the craziness of Bourbon street. read more

Arguably one of the best bars in New Orleans. I first discovered it years ago, after a legendary night of bar hoping on an afternoon when you just want to crawl up and die. We, of course, love the movie and were drawn to the name, and once we discovered that they played the movie 24/7, we were there for the duration. The rest of the afternoon was spent nursing our hangovers with some pretty tasty cocktails and watching Boondock Saints. Our bartender was a true rockstar and kept the crowd so involved that we had to return the following year. Sadly, she had moved on to another bar, but she left behind some awesome co workers that had us laughing throughout our stay. This is a great locals spot that seems to get the fact that a good bar is all about entertainment, showmanship, and charm. Hands down one of my favorite bars in New Orleans, You might walk into this place a tourist, but you will feel like a local in no time. Oh, and btw, great T-Shirts. read more

Why Boondock Saint is the best bar in this city 1. Actually plays the Boondock Saints movie in a loop on three tv's. 2. Drinks are cheap!!! 3. Great Jukebox (The Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, and The Kooks, very nice)! 4. Bartender girls are sassy!! 5. Cool crowd, get atmosphere because of it. 6. Clean and just an overall good looking bar. That should be enough reasons for ya! read more

Boondock Saint - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

No complaints for a Saturday Night. Not to full of a bar, block off of Bourbon St. Went here after finishing a ghost tour. I love the movie Boondock Saints and I an pretty sure they have it on loop playing on a TV. For a Saturday night $4 Fireball Shots and $5 Jameson Whiskey is a good buy. read more

Boondock Saint - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If I lived here, this would be my bar! It's far from being a tourist traps, the bartenders are so great, and the vibe in here is as if you are instantly a part of the family. They don't do the foo foo drinks like they do on Bourbon Street. This is a "real bar." It may look a little dive-y or some may say that it has character. The first night, I went in with a group of 15 and the bartender was great. She got everyone their drinks and then after she saw us taking pictures, she offered to take the picture. She hooped on a chair and click! The picture came out great. I went back on a Monday hoping to catch my Chargers game. First off, the bartender there was, again, great. Different bartender but they made me feel at home. It was nice because they, as well as the customers, knew two of my friends (they were not with me and live in NOLA) so they just included me in their conversation after that. These locals are not snooty and embraced me. The bartender and the customers made some suggestions and after a few drinks, I thanked them and began walking just to see two of the locals walk to us and lead us to the new location. Nothing like NOLA love. This place is just what you expect from real New Orleans. RECOMMENDATION: If you're going to Preservation Hall, walk here before to have a drink and order a large drink to go so you can take it into the Hall since they don't sell drinks. read more

This a great dive bar right off bourbon street. It was full of people in the middle of the day, so we had to stop in. The drinks are along the same prices you'd find at your home bar around 5 for like a captain and a mix. The bar seemed to have a lot of regulars. It was great seeing one regular show off a shoe with an aligator on it. We could only assume it was for the muse parade the next day :). read more

Hubby's drinks were great. We are big movie buffs and enjoyed it playing in the background. But I'm a big fan of a cherry vodka sour and the bartender wasn't sure what it was and the end result tasted like a sprite and vodka. read more

After a disappointing visit to Apple Barrel, we headed back to the Quarter and stumbled upon Boondock Saint. I'd heard of the bar, a stone's throw from the madness of Bourbon, from Kyle H and Nick M, so we decided to give it a shot. If you're not into the craziness that is Bourbon Street at night, you should enjoy Boondock Saint. It's a simple bar with a few TVs, including one that constantly streams its namesake movie. It's not gimmicky either, you won't find any of those overpriced monster cups of frozen drinks so many of the places on Bourbon hawk. Our bartender was a doll, very friendly and helpful. She directed us to Spotted Cat when we mentioned we were a bit disappointed in Apple Barrel. As I said, if you're looking for an oasis from the madness - give Boondock Saint a try. read more