This Ninth Ward bar is a treasure. An old building with a dark and cool inviting interior. When…read moreit's slow, the bartenders are funny and attentive. When busy you never have to remind them of your drink order. There is sometimes food, but I can't seem to glean a schedule. Nonetheless, the bbq or gumbo is good when you get it!

White woman owner needs to learn how to respect and talk to people…read more Bartenders were mad cool, good music on too but you can't get in my face and demand a $20 cover charge at 11PM on t-giving night after I spent 2 hours spending money in the bar. So rude and shitty at a human level. At least ask/request and not make demands on people white lady.

Back in town, and my A/C is completely dead. So,went looking…read morefor a place that had the MLB package, so I can watch my CLE Guardians. Would like to avoid Caesar's, since the rest of the time I live in...Vegas. Yelp indicates here. Nicely cooled and darkish, like I prefer. On two consecutive days , the barkeeps accommodated my request to show the G's on a side TV.Comfortably wedged in, next to the ATM, enjoyed my games, and my drinks, and a few stories swapped with a few other patrons. Just what I needed, when I needed it! Highly recommended.

A bar with cats?! So many bars are dog bars but give me a cat bar and I'm in my happy place…read more I'm not really a dive bar kinda gal these days but J & Js is an example of why dive bars in New Orleans are the best in the world. It's approachable, as in the crowd isn't sketchy, the bartender is actually nice and while rough around the edges, you don't have to worry about glass (or a dead rat) being in your ice. Note on the dead rat: a bartender friend told me he found one once in a bar that he worked at on Bourbon. And the good stuff about a dive: cheap cheap cheap drinks. Two beers and a call vodka/soda eleven bucks? I don't jest! But the cats are what's bringing me back.

This is not your dad's Bud Rip's Old 9th Ward Bar (OK that's a mouthful) and though I saw I had…read moregiven it a generous 5 stars back in 2013, I feel it's much improved (and woman-owned, so of course it's much improved, heh!) Back then I was all about the OG dive bars of New Orleans and let's say while I'll always have a soft spot for these venerable institutions, my tastes are a little different. Like, now I rarely drink hard alcohol and I cannot fathom drinking cheap wine. So I was glad to see they have a decent rose and the inside is as charming as it ever was, but there's pretty sidewalk seating with flowers. And the drink prices are still shockingly reasonable! Love love love it.

On a new quest to walk to some bars I haven't been to or at least don't recall visiting we checked…read moreout Bud's. A great space with friendly service, good lighting, this historic old bar has a wonderful local beer list. One thing i question based on the taste of their tap beers is how often they clean their lines because they weren't tasting quite right. So while I really loved the experience it seems like a little upkeep is needed.

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Interesting neighborhood dive bar with a tiny dance floor of gritty concrete. They have a soft…read moreswing band on Monday nights and I don't think they sell food. There was a cover charge of $5 and the doorman did check ID which was funny to me. Lots of random chairs and interesting paraphernalia decor.

I just want to acknowledge that Bar Redux serves some of the best veggie burgers in the city. The…read moreblack bean one with grilled pineapple is just *chef's kiss.* And the portobello burger is just as delightful, and feels healthy as well. They are always well dressed, never dry, and they come with a side of crispy, satisfying fries. On nights when they're out of burgers, I order the grilled veggie tacos, which are also delicious. They are a bar, yes, but they take pride in their food and it shows. I've never once gotten a bad meal there, nor a weak cocktail.

The jerk chicken quesadilla will CHANGE YOUR LIFE! PICKLES IN A QUESADILLA!? I didn't think it…read morewould work.....but it did. And I'll never go back to a pickle-less quesadilla.

I had a great time at this bar. It was within walking distance of our Airbnb so we stopped in for a…read morenightcap. Ended up having two cocktails and two beers, playing shuffleboard with some strangers, talking tattoos with a patron who was obviously a regular, and then ordering a pizza to the bar. Good selection of liquors and beers on tap. The bartender was fantastic and funny and a very pretty silver fox. It was such a chill place to hang out and the drinks were well priced (and cheaper if paying with cash).

Bartenders = They remember your drink and your name. friendly and beautiful people…read more Food = sometimes but when there was we still speak of it fondly.

One of my favorite local spots/bars in the bywater!! There's always an event happening here, and…read moreyou're bound to run into atleast one person you know. There's not typically any food here but sometimes on the weekend, there will be a guy smoking meats just outside. Great smoking area outside too (enter through the doors to the left under the inside balcony) . Very cozy and very new orleans. Really cool glory hole in the women's bathroom!! Walking distance to other bars/restaurants in the area. Great addition to your bar hopping for the night.

I'm from out of town and stumbled into Saturn Bar by pure cosmic luck. This place is exactly the…read morekind of weird, wonderful, slightly unhinged energy I was hoping to find in New Orleans. The drinks are flowing, the music's great, and the vibe is just the right mix of grungy and magical. But the real star of the show? Maggie. Blonde, tatted, effortlessly cool, and somehow managing the chaos behind the bar like it's a casual Tuesday? It's giving ballerina that survived a mosh pit. While I was there, just minding my own business, I noticed someone try to dramatically wave her down. I was lowkey kinda shook. Like, sir, are you hailing a taxi? Signaling a rescue plane? Even I, as a third party observer, knew that wasn't it. She handled it calmly and with total queen energy; no drama, just a quiet reminder that Saturn runs on the unspoken rules of hospitality. Honestly, respect. Maggie is THE moment; the kind of bartender you become a regular for. The owners clearly know what they're doing as this place feels like a beautiful fever dream you want to keep coming back to. I came in for a boilermaker and left with a new favorite bar. Five stars. No notes. No waving.

The Chart Room is a must stop on every trip to New Orleans. It always draws a fun crowd, and often…read morea lot of locals, which is great. Bartenders and vibe are very cool. It was cash only forever, but last year, they started taking credit cards. There are 2 ATMs inside, if you want to pay cash but don't have it on you. Great music playing, plus a jukebox. Martini was great and iced cold - even gave me 3 olives! My husband got a hand crafted Hurricane which was one of the best we've had in New Orleans! You can also get a quick (or longer) massage next door at a good Hands!

I thought I reviewed this spot already. This is a hole in the wall neighborhood bar. Lots of locals…read morestop in here. I stop here every trip to New Orleans and before I know it my whole afternoon is gone. Very basic alcohol selection with a few craft beers. They prefer cash but they do take card now. I pay cash because we are having one more and moving on. Never happens. I think we were here 3 hours last trip. Such friendly staff and patrons. Watching football n chopping it up. We probably spent maybe $30 drinking the Saturday afternoon away, made new friends. No food here so we end up leaving when we start starving and then end up coming back for a nightcap. Don't let the hole in wall appearance fool you. Worth the stop on your next trip.

Best slap burgers in town....The best place to stop in for a tasty, quick meal. This place always…read moregives me that "home" feeling. The food is always fresh, hot and delicious. Staff is great. Stop in for a tasty burger!

We came for the smash burgers -- you know, the ones everyone raves about from Slap Burger, which…read moreoperates out of the back of this bar. It even has its own Yelp page, so you know it's legit. Well, plot twist -- when we got there, the super sweet bartender Jenny broke the news that they had just changed the hours and were no longer open on Thursdays. (Check out my photo for the latest hours as of March 2025 -- you're welcome.) Here's the kicker -- we had already schlepped all the way from the French Quarter on foot and were sitting at around 13,000 steps for the day. We earned that burger! But, when life gives you closed burger joints, you pivot to cocktails -- and Jenny had us covered. Hubbs went for a Bloody Mary (solid choice), and I opted for a vodka soda... okay, maybe three vodka sodas -- but who's counting? The place itself? Total dive bar perfection. A couple of colorful locals popped in for a quick drink, the vibe was laid-back, and the drinks were strong enough to make you forget about the burger heartbreak (at least temporarily). Jenny was a gem -- attentive, funny, and quick with a refill. We were still mourning the loss of those smash burgers when someone at the bar confirmed, "Oh yeah, they are that good." Fantastic. Thanks for that.

Someone called it a vortex and there's no better way to describe it. $5 g n t's check! I love a…read moregood dive.

Hate the name but really liked the place. Cool environment, chill bartenders, and a nice location…read more Good for a relaxed night out with friends