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    The Alibi

    3.6 (139 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE ALIBI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Loud
    Divey
    Casual

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    Shelby B.

    Mateo provided the best service we found in New Orleans. He had a lot of local knowledge of the area, was very welcoming, and even shared his music with us. I would HIGHLY recommend stopping in not only for the great drinks, but great company.

    Charles H.

    A fun & lively bar, with good drinks & sports on their TVs. Their Hurricane is legit. Terrific tap beers as well. Service is friendly & fast.

    Jennifer B.

    Hubbers, Big Bro and I wanted to explore for after dinner drinks! So many choices but we ended up here somehow. Didn't want anything heavy, so I went for the hurricane. Quite refreshing especially for a warm and humid NOLA night. Servers were nice and friendly. It's a pretty chill, no nonsense place. A good start for a night of exploring!

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    Connor L.

    Used to enjoy this place, definitely won't be back. Vibes were just bad, bartender was unfriendly, acted like we were a bother and was only talking to the other group in there. Wife didn't like her drink either and they wouldn't give her the frozen one. Just gave off bad vibes then it was 35+ dollars for a miller high life and a shot of Jameson and one meh premixed drink. Used to be a cheaper fun place in the French quarter. Won't be back and I'd advise to check out other places as well.

    Receipt for 2 drafts and 2 shots of jamo... crazy
    Sasha M.

    2 draft beers and 2 shots of Jamo. was 47!?! As a local, I try to duck off and support side street bars where more locals go but I was shocked and definitely would not tell anyone to go there for a "dive bar" feel because of prices

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    Janice K.

    We didn't have any food here. The drinks were good but the bathrooms are nasty. Men's are worse than women's

    Amber P.

    Cool place. Small, good vibe. Bartender made good mixed drinks. It's easy to catch a game on the TV, have a quick bite, or even a conversation with your peeps.

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    Karen M.

    Friendly people. huge jello shots! The right sort of divey! I have to write more words to submit this so-- happy! Surprisingly welcoming! Worth a stop- especially when you need a break from Bourbon Street

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    PIECE OF TRASH! Bartender was horrible. Drinks were disgusting. Do yourself a favor and run the other direction.

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    Bartender not very sociable . Short with conversation, no eye contact, zero smiles. Only positive was friend I was with.

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    Jalapeño poppers were not good. Bartender wasn't very nice. Lots of rules. Okay ambience.

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    5 years ago

    Alibi is a must visit bar when in New Orleans. I like dark and lonely bars and The Alibi fits the bill.

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    Alibi is a must visit bar when in New Orleans. I like dark and lonely bars and The Alibi fits the bill.

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    “Just off the beaten path and more reasonably priced than places on Bourbon Street.”

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    Erin Rose - Guinness, minta and the best bartenders in the world

    Erin Rose

    4.5(876 reviews)
    0.1 mi•French Quarter
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    I LOVE going to Erin Rose, a cozy dive bar right off Bourbon Street. It is famous for its amazing…read morefrozen Irish coffees and the incredibly tasty Killer Po'boys served out of the back. Those frozens are the stuff dreams are made of! The walls are covered from top to bottom with old photos, fun signs, and cool memorabilia that give the place a quirky, worn-in feel. Super friendly service from down-to-earth bartenders. It's one of those places where everyone makes you feel like a friend, even if it's been awhile since they've seen you. The atmosphere is perfect.

    Visiting New Orleans from Pennsylvania over the Fourth of July, we asked a few locals near our…read morehotel where we could find a true neighborhood dive bar. Every road seemed to lead to Erin Rose, and they absolutely nailed it. This place has everything you want in a dive bar--cold drinks, zero pretentiousness, and a crowd that makes you at home. The bartenders were the real stars of the show. Super engaging, quick with a drink, and happy to chat. We ended up getting a fun history lesson on Vodoo and she made the experience even more memorable. The biggest surprise? There's an incredible po'boy spot tucked in the back, so you can grab tasty sandwich a few steps from your barstool. If you're looking to skip the tourist traps and experience a genuine New Orleans neighborhood bar, this is the spot. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town.

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    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar - "The purple drink"

    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.5 mi•French Quarter
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    The final stop on our ghost tour…read more This bar has truly legendary status when it comes to bars in the French Quarter. This building predates the United States, some saying it being built in the early 1770s. Some say it's the oldest bar in America but that's more legend than based on historical fact. This bar probably has the coolest story on the ghost tours as Jean Lafitte was a true character in New Orleans lore dating back to the 1700s. As far as what it's like today, you walk in and it's dark and eerie and is mostly illuminated by candlelight. This is a full service bar with both a pretty good sized bar area and also a section with tabletops and tables for patrons to enjoy along with countertops outside the bar for those who want to enjoy their drinks outside. Also in the back of this bar is a piano area where a piano player plays live music for the patrons multiple times a week in the evenings. As far as drinks go this place is definitely a tourist attraction and the drink prices do reflect that. They are famous for their "purple drink" and their "hurricanes". I ended up just having another local beer and I was just about tapped out on drinks by the end of this ghost tour. Overall this place is pretty awesome, especially if you take the time to learn the backstory and lore of this bar-some say it's haunted. A true must-visit.

    NOLA is my second home, so I forget that even though I've frequented so many places I haven't…read morereviewed them. Case in point - Lafitte's. I've been coming here for years. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop was built in the 1770's. Dubbed the oldest bar in New Orleans, the building is said to be haunted by the ghost of Pirate Jean Lafitte. Employees & patrons claim to see his glowing red eyes in the fireplace. The dimly lit bar is illuminated by candlelight, lanterns, & a fireplace, which add to the mysterious ambience. If you are afraid of ghosts then you can enjoy your drink in the courtyard. Famous for their Purple Drank (aka VooDoo Daiquiri) and potent Hurricanes, which come in a plastic keepsake cup, it's a lively place to enjoy a libation. The bartenders are friendly and the prices are reasonable. My brothers and I stopped by during Southern Decadence. They had the Purple Drank & a Hurricane. I got a vodka soda. The DJ was fantastic, and people were dancing in the street cuz that's how they do it in the Big Easy.

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    Little Bar On Gravier - Bar

    Little Bar On Gravier

    4.6(78 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Central Business District

    If you're looking for a true New Orleans experience, make your way to The Little Bar on Gravier. A…read morefestive little dive bar tucked on the corner of Gravier and Magazine Street, it captures the kind of charm and character you can only find in NOLA. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a Christmas tree glowing in the corner, lively music, and a bartender who makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and surprisingly clean for a dive bar -- the perfect balance of cozy and vibrant. As someone traveling alone, I especially appreciated how safe and comfortable I felt the entire time. It was one of those places that reminds you why New Orleans is so unforgettable -- unique, soulful, and full of personality.

    We came here for one last drink before calling it a night, but the bartender here was awful. Our…read morehotel recommended the place, probably because of proximity, but I would recommend not coming here unless "you're in the service industry." According to the bartender, everyone in there was unwinding from their shifts and I guess couldn't be bothered. When I asked the girl next to me what book she was reading, you would have thought I accosted her. The bartender got really annoyed and told me I shouldn't talk to her. I don't know. I didn't realize I shouldn't ask someone reading in a bar at 1 am what she was reading. So after getting our drinks, we sat at a side table, away from the bar and were discussing how rude the bartender was and that's when the bartender said "she didn't like us" and that we should leave, which we gladly obliged because what the hell? Yes, we walked in drunk and happy, left drunk, confused, annoyed and slightly targeted. PS She also couldn't make a proper espresso martini.

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    Toulouse Dive Bar - Fucking secret door to the bathroom bookshelf

    Toulouse Dive Bar

    4.1(53 reviews)
    0.3 mi•French Quarter
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    My fiance and I were in town for a business event. We visited bourbon street because you have to do…read morethat will in New Orleans. We walked into Toulouse Dive Bar to escape the hustle and bustle of Bourbon St. Josh was bartending and we ended up spending 3 hours at Dive bar. The pool tables and environment was a great escape from the craziness of Bourbon, and the happy hour specials cannot be beat. Josh immed made us feel like regulars, even though we are from out of town. He told us he would be there again the next night; we came back with a friend and stayed for hours. He told us he would be at the sister bar, Molly's, the following night. Again, We returned, especially for Josh. We will absolutely be coming back to Toulouse Dive Bar and Molly's on our next visit to New Orleans!

    This place wasn't packed, even on a weekend night. We stopped by this place taking one of the local…read moreghost tours at night. What you will notice is the thing that is most exciting about this place isn't the ghost stories, not the drinks, not the staff, but it is the bathroom door. Yep, the bathroom door. Here it is, and it looks like a bookshelf. You can see about the 3rd row down, there is a space where you can see a stick figure sideways, and that is the handle to the bathroom. Pretty cute. Had to use the bathroom here and it was a wrap and on to the next spot. Of course we tried the drinks, but it was a pretty basic bar, so nothing more to brag about there.

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