My best friend and I came to New Orleans solely to be on a drink and oyster quest for 3 days. We set out to find the best of both in New Orleans and fully expected it to be a competitive market. The humidity remains a true reminder of the swampiness over here and going from one bar to the next was a danger to our survival with the 95+ degree heat, yet, we did not waiver from the mission. We live to tell the tale of our results: FIVES WAS THE BEST GOD DAMN BAR in all of the quarters of New Orleans. The oysters are so fresh, we had dozens upon dozens of them. Their happy hour is from 3-6pm and we were there DAILY. The air conditioning and marble counters were such a cool relief, too. We quickly got comfortable and drank filthy grey goose martinis ..the Blue cheese of those olives was something from the Mecca itself. deliciously creamy and beautifully hand stuffed. They were ordered multiple times as well. Luke took care of us and Kevin sat down with us and even drew up a map of the best places to go now that he knew our standard. 10/10 service from them both and we are so grateful to have gotten lucky enough to have them as our bartenders. We sit here, yet again, hours before our flight because we simply must have one last fresh oyster with their magical pink peppercorn mignionette, and a dirty Blue cheese martini. Thank you Fives, you truly defined New Orleans for us and we will always remember you. read more

Beautiful space with the bar situated perfectly, affording a view of Jackson Square, Fives has a good selection of spirits, wines and beer. If you're vegan, know there's not a single plant-based option on the menu (I didn't ask about modifications), but I was here only to get a drink and it's truly the perfect place in the French Quarter to do so. Andrea is now behind the stick and expertly will pour you the cocktail best aligned with what you're thirsting for at the moment. I love the old timey vibes, with the gorgeous fixtures, chandelier and marble topped horseshoe bar. There's also several tables if sitting at the bar isn't your thing. My glass of bubbly was cold and sparkling and just what the doctor ordered. read more

Fives - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

What a perfect little place. I was shocked when we walked in. It's adorable, great drinks, friendly staff. read more

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The best Pimm's cup in New Orleans! Food is always amazing, the tuna crudo and Osetra caviar were out of this world. Staff is always phenomenal! As a tourist I never feel like one when I'm there. read more

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On a 96 degree day you get a blast of refrigeration on entering. Delightful music. Beautiful bar. Amazing bar server. The happy hour is off the charts-not that it's cheap- but the Mexican firing squad is a gift of tasty delight. Their oysters though-arguably the absolute tastiest I've had in NOLA in a long time and the others were great. read more

A local friend introduced us to Fives. Such an awesome place! We had amazing drinks. I thought I ordered the Mexican Firing Squad. I may have the name wrong but the drink was intensely spicy which is right up my alley. I could feel a little sweat under my eyes which makes me happy. My friend had the Pepino and the cucumber swirl was a nice touch. We had super fresh oysters and learned some of them came from the bartender's family area. We liked the smaller less milky ones and they took good care of us. All yummy. The caviar was a nice spread. I had only had caviar one other time in my life. I really liked the caviar on the potato chips with a bit of egg white and yolk, plus a touch of crème. Very flavorful! I highly recommend this place. Every spot at the bar is cool. The chandelier is so pretty and i loved the lighting in the back bar area. read more

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Great bar for drinks only. Bar food, just get the lobster roll, which is the only thing worth it in the menu. Drinks, the Royal Street will be a great choice. The place is super small. It only fits about 25 people max. It's right across from the park cathedral. read more

Great little spot right off the square. Every cocktail we had was amazing but the way they serve their martini is why we'll be back. Oh! and the oysters, great selection and so so fresh! All the staff were friendly and made the experience! FIVES out of FIVES! read more

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We wandered into this place around the park. AMAZING. Bartender was knowledgeable, friendly and just really cool. I had a Bellini that used a liquor syrup. My husband had an espresso martini. The oysters were so good. We ordered two of each and then more. The Fois Gras with rhubarb... chefs kiss. Super cool vibe. Loved it. read more

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We stopped into Fives for their happy hour and could not have been happier. The bar tenders were kind and attentive, despite the rush. The ambiance in the French quarter is unbeatable. The oysters were some of the best I've ever had and reasonably priced and the cocktails were divine. I would definitely recommend as an oyster and cocktail bar to anyone! read more

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This is one of my fave spots for Oysters on the Half Shell in the city. When I dined, there was about 6 options from PEI, California, and local Gulf. The night i was there, Becks, my waitress, was on point, I tried several of the drink options (amazing drinks) and the food was delivered quickly and friendly. The venue is beautiful, right off Jackson Square, nice chandelier hangs from the ceiling and give you a very chic vibe. I highly recommend. read more

Cool spot! Such a cool and cozy space with good vibes. Service was fast and friendly. Stopped in to grab a drink while waiting out traffic on a Friday night and ended up trying a couple dishes. How could I pass up an opportunity when the menu had such amazing offerings. I ordered the Gulf Shrimp Cocktail and the Beef Tartare. Both were excellent. The shrimp did have a different texture than I've had before; almost fluffy for lack of a better term. The yolk atop the tartare was icing on the proverbial cake. The wine pours were generous which is always welcomed and appreciated. I would definitely go back with my husband the next time we're in NOLA. Kudos!! read more

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Cute, small spot with great drinks & oysters! Cool vibe & remarkable bartenders! Nice spot right off of Jackson Square! read more

Fives - Fabulous version of a Hurricane with fresh fruit - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We went back a year later (twice) and we still love Fives. The bartenders are so friendly and make excellent cocktails. I do not eat raw oysters but they had a wide variety, and many people ordered and seemed to be enjoying them. I tried a gin fizz for the first time and it's one of the best cocktails I've ever had. We will continue to visit when in NOLA. read more

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If I was a local, Fives Bar would be my spot. This was easily one of the best meals I've had in the last year. The vibes were immaculate - it was cozy, warm, and inviting. Staff was super friendly and spent time with our table chatting and sharing other local recommendations. Despite their professionalism, you felt like you were home with friends. I got the impression that everyone working there loves the place and really cares about what they're doing. I loved the approach they took with the menu - fresh, curated, and flavorful. The cocktails were fantastic, and the food was next level. The bread on its own makes it worth going. We loved everything we got. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Woah! Go try this spot and get all of the oysters! They are all phenomenal! Try them all! Service is great! The staff is helpful but it's busy so be patient with them! Great things take time. Love the ambiance. Great spot right off of a Main Street! read more

Fives - Oysters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is by far my favorite bar on my trip to NOLA. loved the intimate setting with the actual bar taking center stage with a few small tables scattered around. Lively but able hold conversations. The bartenders are incredible! Very knowledgeable and creative with the drinks menu. We tried a few different liquors as they explained some drink creations to us. The food was delicious. Had the small gem salad, shrimp cocktail and lobster roll. Met the manager who was so friendly and gave us more history on the place. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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I ended up at Fives after a coworker kept recommending it, and now I understand why. I ordered a steak with roasted potatoes, while my friend chose a seafood dish, and both meals were cooked perfectly. We finished by sharing a slice of house-made dessert, which was easily worth saving room for. It felt like the kind of restaurant that's just as good for a casual dinner as it is for celebrating something special. read more

Stumbled across Fives when looking for a break from walking and shopping, literally just across the street from Jackson square. Definitely surprised to find this small, cozy, and well non-touristy gem right in the French Quarter. They have a great drink lineup and they also offer some small plates and seafood, with a diverse selection of oysters. What became my go-to during New Orleans - I ordered a sazerac, then a Pimm's cup, and finally their hurricane. All were well crafted cocktails and that hurricane is stout. The Wife and I also shared a half dozen oysters, which hit the spot. This really is a great place if you just need to stop in to avoid some of the crowds or just want a nice drink and some small plates during your French Quarter jaunt. Five's will be a go-to going forward. read more

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Stopped in for a drink after exploring Jackson square. Service was excellent, smaller bar so staff is always checking in and ready to make more drinks. They offer a great happy hour special but sadly too full for food. We did order the Saturn in Retrograde and a Vodka Gimlet. Both drinks delicious and hit the spot. Fives was a great spot and I'd love to come back my next visit! read more

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Recommended by our daughter - she was not wrong. Bone marrow was great- drinks great service 10 out of 10! Great place to get some great food in a food city! read more

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OMG-this place is awesome! Came for HH-the drinks and chefs oyster selection was amazing. Service was amazing and the place is really cool with a circular bar. Highly recommend if you are into raw oysters and fine cocktails. Will be back! read more

This is a cute, small bar serving phenomenal cocktails! On my 2 visits I didn't try any of the food but the salad and oysters looked so good. I saw oysters being delivered on both days that I was there so they are fresh! The bartenders were nice. The bathrooms were clean. I highly recommend this bar for upscale drinks and food. read more

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Oh.my.goodness. SO GOOD!! We dined here for happy hour and absolutely LOVED everything about our visit. The ambiance was a chill, trendy vibe with most of their seating around their circular bar. Aside from that, they have about four small tables around the room- so with that said, you may have to wait for a seat but it's so worth it. Firstly, the staff is so friendly and welcoming. Their vibe makes you excited to try their drinks and food. We visited for happy hour and ordered a few delicious cocktails - all fresh and perfect. We also ordered raw oysters that were perfectly shucked, chilled, and paired with great accompaniments of cocktail sauce, lemon, and vinaigrette. I regretted not ordering a full dozen. We also ordered the trout caviar. We were hesitant as we love Osetra caviar but went ahead for the trout and for this, there were no regrets, it was wonderful. The trout caviar bursts a nice salty note in your mouth and balances so well with the pairing items. You must try this! I will forever remember this bar for every trip back to New Orleans...and will be craving it until then. read more

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Wow. What a special and magical place. All I can say is -- go. You won't be disappointed. We went twice on our vacation to New Orleans. I've never revisited a restaurant/bar while traveling because I always make the effort to visit as many new places as possible. So coming here twice means it's truly worth it. The ambiance/restaurant itself is unique, trendy, and fun. The food is fabulous and the drinks are creative and delicious. The service is exceptional as well. 10/10! read more

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If you want fine oysters, nice folks to attend to you, in a nice quaint little place, Fives is all that!! The service was excellent. The Oysters were excellent and the place is spotless! Make this a stop! And look for the sign, it's small, so you have to look for it. read more

What a great place for service, a great little hideaway on Jackson Square to eat oysters! Special attention to detail was definitely in the works here. Oysters, caviar, and wonderful cocktails were on the menu! It's a cozy spot, and we always like to sit at the bar to watch them at work. read more

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The service is spectacular. Waiters now how to offer southern hospitality, great drinks and the gal peeping the oysters is amazing. Happy hour 3-6 mon -thurs has great oysters and drinks. Amazing deals. I had the murder point (locally sourced and farmed. Brought daily). Had the Mexican firing squad drink it was so unique all made right on site. read more

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Bartenders were fab! Their service was on point at the bar. Super cute, charming little spot by Jackson Square. Oysters were fresh and delish! read more

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This quaint little bar right off Jackson Square never disappoints. Craft cocktails are unique and divine. The staff is always friendly. And the atmosphere is a perfect blend of jazz and class without being too loud or overbearing read more

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Popped in on the first night of our trip in New Orleans and we really enjoyed our drinks. Jonah was our bartender and he was very welcoming. We ordered the pimms cup and Ramos gin fizz. Both of these immediately became new favorites! This place was decorated with a lot of framed art pieces and photography but not overly cluttered. Definitely a vibe as it's a bit dim inside as well. It was also obvious that the employees here enjoy working with one another; they have fun working with each other without making patrons feel left out and that's always nice when staff know how to balance the two! This place is worth a visit in my book! read more

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So I have mixed feelings about Fives. It is definitely very snug, and not a family restaurant. Going early with one kid was doable, but I feel later would be more of a bar scene. The menus were either put away wet or cleaned with a horribly stinky cloth, we ran to the bathrooms to wash our hands once we realized where the awful stench came from. Our first waitress wasn't very personable or friendly, but after our first round of AMAZING drinks arrived, we were visited by two other employees (Austin & and young lady who brought a rose over for our little one) that made us feel more welcome! If you're looking for a good weekday happy hour, I highly recommend the Mexican firing squad at Fives, sweet, spicy, refreshing and just delish! read more

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Played tourist and went on a cocktail tour on our own. We ordered the Paloma and an espresso martini! Literally drunk after my Paloma but it was great though! It was sour and refreshing to me. Then my friend had a basic a** espresso martini! She can hold her liquor better than I can. Definitely recommend. Service was great! The team made sure I was hydrated so I don't make a scene lol Loved the interior bar with the curved table top. It was elegant and it set the mood. They're known for their oysters. We didn't order it. Order it for us and let us know K.thanks. Bye! read more

Fives - Paloma and espresso martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Five bar has the absolute best hands down state tartare, and the tri-state area. Id put my life on it. Don't skip out on this place and there oyster happy hour is incredible. read more

This place is COOL. The bartenders are COOL.. The drinks are COOL. The oysters are FnINSANE. You should be COOL and go to Fives Bar. read more

Fives - Delicious - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

2.28.2025 The Friday before Mardi Gras is always a wild ride. It's be 6 years since I have spent this day in the French Quarter, so I decided to try someplace new.... Fives Bar was awesome. Oysters on point and the drinks looks deliciously tasty. The bathrooms were clean which during Mardi Gras is a major bonus. The staff was great too... I definitely will be back, I want to try the lobster roll, for sure... #supportlocal read more

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Perfect cocktail spot in the French quarter! This small little nook is right across from Cafe du Monde and is a must-visit for cocktail lovers. There's probably 12-15 seats at a shoehorn shaped bar with small tables at the front that can seat 3-4. The service is outstanding and the drinks are impeccable. We were immediately greeted and given menus. I ordered the espresso martini and my husband ordered a classic Sazerac. Both were beautifully presented and tasted perfect. Our friends ordered a gin fizz and a hurricane. The gin fizz came with a table presentation for the egg white to rise, which was super cool. And the hurricane is the best one we've tasted in New Orleans (sorry Pat O). This is how a true hurricane is supposed to taste, folks! Of course you can take the drinks to go- but highly recommend this quaint little spot you won't want to miss! read more

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great. place. very friendly. high end all bartenders were great and knowledgeable a great oasis on Jackson square. try a Pimm's cup. tell Anna lee i said hi read more

My friend came with his girlfriend here and recommended it. I am a dive bar person and though I do like fancy cocktails this place being on the square made me skeptical. I have been here twice and not only are the bartenders not friendly, the drinks are overpriced and mid. The guy who shucks the oysters was very nice and they have some amazing oysters but I hated the vibe. The only way I would come here is if the cocktails were exceptional and they are not. read more

I have passed Fives multiple times, been meaning to stop in and finally did on last night w| a friend who is visiting. We stopped by on a Tuesday, that is of course a pretty slow day in the city so it was pretty dead. We sat on the cocktail bar side and we were greeted by a super nice bartender-- I can't remember her name, but she had loads of energy!! We ordered a few oysters and they were hands downs some of the best oysters I've tasted. My favorites were the Mon Louis, such a great, clean taste. My drinks were extremely good. I could have sat there all night stuffing my face a drinking. I wasn't aware that Fives is owned by the same people who own The Columns, makes sense because food and drinks are always perfection there as well. Fives is located in Jackson Square, prime location for tourists as it is centrally located in the Quarter. The space is limited, If you are expecting a full blown out restaurant, this isn't the location. Fives is truly a cocktail/oyster bar. I believe I saw a total of four tables in each corner w| four chairs to each table. This will certainly become a new spot for me to hang. read more

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