Little dive bar right off of Bourbon Street. We were here for the Saturday before Mardi Gras, and this was one of the least crowded bars where we could sit down for a while. I ordered one of the cherry lemonade drinks, which was quite good. Like anywhere on/around Bourbon Street, it's not a pristine place. But, you're here to get down and dirty anyway. Service was quick, restrooms not the cleanest, but better than most other options around. read more

The Alibi - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ah, The Alibi! Fun times are had at The Alibi, especially during Tales of the Cocktail. It's a popular spot for people in the service industry to converge after a shift. It's also 1/2 block from the Ritz so TOTC attendees gather here for a pit stop enroute to their next adventure. Connections and friendships are formed here. What happens at The Alibi, stays at the Alibi. The Alibi is a classic dive with a homey feel serving up standard bar food, a selection of over 60 types of beer, and stiff libations. It's also a great spot to catch a Saints game. Be sure to order an Everclear Jello Shot on your way out. It's a good time for$5. read more

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What a great little bar just feet away from the infamous Bourbon St. on Iberville St. Alibi has that southern NOLA corner neighborhood charm. Whatever is your poison, they have something for you. Great place to watch the games or just hangout. The bartenders are great. I look forward to my next visit. read more

The Alibi - Hurricane - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We stopped in here for a quick drink during Mardi Gras and it was very welcoming and quick service. The bartender we had was very upbeat and pleasant and the atmosphere was well... it was Mardi Gras so of course it was packed but not so much so that you couldn't get a seat at the bar. Plus we liked that the name of the bar was called "The Alibi" similar to the one in the show Shameless lol. read more

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

The Alibi - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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! read more

The Alibi - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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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. read more

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

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 read more

The Alibi - Receipt for 2 drafts and 2 shots of jamo... crazy - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

One of the worst bar experiences I've had. From the moment I walked in, the bartender gave off extremely bad vibes -- so much so that I wanted to leave immediately. She had zero social skills and made it feel like we were inconveniencing her just by ordering a drink. Completely unwelcoming and uncomfortable atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

After a experiencing Bourbon St we were trying to decide if we wanted a second wind then doing another round on the street or if we wanted to pack it in. I worked up an epic pep talk that had us decide on hitting up a side street and finding a small quiet bar until we felt we were ready for another round up and down the street. We ended up looking into The Alibi. I can't tell if it's going for the dive bar feel or not. We decided this was the place for us to grab a few drinks and just kick back. The bartender was super friendly and from what I remember, the drinks were pretty cheap as well. We had a bunch of drinks and in no time we were on our way to experience another round and more importantly later round of Bourbon St read more

The Alibi is one of our favorite stops every time we come to NOLA, perfect dive bar feel, great bartenders, and we always meet interesting people! read more

We used to love this place! I'm never going back there again. She gave us 1 ounce pour and 6 ounces of mix the drink was awful. Bartender was not friendly at all. We used to come here all the time. I'm not sure what happened to this place, but the owner should pay attention . read more

they had a sign that said $6 fireball special, and the michalob was $5. bill came to $16? saw the POS screen as a fireball for $8 and a random $1 ABC charge? not the type to do this but I felt played and left. was told it's a $13 beer and a shot combo, which with tax, still doesn't add up. i work. in the French quarter so seeing this is disappointing. read more

Server seemed friendly, until we got our bill. Pinned $1 on my partner, added it to the bill. Non event prices- $9.00 drafts $10.00 shots Somehow a $25 tip was added to our $94.50 tab. Many other options out there. We definitely won't be back. read more

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

The Alibi - Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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

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

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 read more

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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. read more

The Alibi - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nice spot, friendly staff and they have some great drink specials. Had a bottle of beer and a shot of Jameson for $8 which is a great deal. Bartender was super nice too. They had slots in the place if you wanted to gamble. Didn't have anything to eat but would definitely go back for their drink specials and friendly conversations read more

The Alibi - a bottle of bud light on a bar - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Stopped in while we were waiting for our dinner reservation at a place close by. Drinks seemed decent. Place seemed relatively clean and the staff was nice to us. It's your typical dive bar but it was refreshingly not slammed like everything else on Bourbon. read more

Very nice little spot with great service. I didn't try the food but the Jell-O shots are top notch. Great specials Cristian was amazing! She was very personable and engaging. Thank you Cristian for an awesome time and great recommendations for food!! read more

I had a vodka cran with no vodka. 10.00, do not recommend. A "Dive" label should have qualifications... like actual liquor in cheap drinks. Just sayin... read more

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

My husband and I came last night and it was one of our favorite bars when we lived here. Ms Cat recommended the alibi burger which did not disappoint and made me the best cocktail ever. We love her personality and we follow her wherever she is in New Orleans and she always SO sweet! Alibi got a winner and we will be coming back now every trip! Love the vibes and also Ms Cat's energy is absolutely amazing!!!!! read more

With so many bars and restaurants in New Orleans, it's easy to get confused. This bar/restaurant stayed open late and served decent food. It served as our after midnight snack you could say. The place itself is super dark and looks like a bar. I split a grilled cheese with my best friend. It was decent, but the fries that came on the side were really good. i was pretty surprised considering how late at night it was when we went. The super crispy kind I like! Delicious. Definitely a place you should consider if you want real food late at night! read more

The Alibi - BLT and fries - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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if you want to get money out of the Atm it's only 100 dollars at a time and they charge 6.00 dollars for it. the bartender women during the weekend is a wet rag, says nothing .to the customers , no personality!!!! read more

Just your average hole in the wall, which is nice amidst the craziness of the French quarter. Cheaper than most. Laid back- quick friendly service no obscene lines with a good mix of craft/local and typical fare. They serve food- but why eat when you can DRINK. read more

The Alibi - Typical hole in the wall! Nice to find a chill spot in the FQ - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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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.

We popped in here after learning that Deanie's had a 1 hour 45 minute minimum wait! I am so glad we stopped here. It's nondescript, most walk on by because it's another shotgun style hole in the wall New Orleans bar. Let me tell you, if you walk by, you're missing out on a stellar shrimp po' boy that is not as expensive as other places in the Quarter. Overstuffed, fried to perfection, juicy bits, that glorious crusty soft French bread, fully dressed. Delightful. The bartender was fun and friendly and the beer prices super reasonable. Plus, it provided us with an alibi for why we weren't waiting in line at Deanie's with others! read more

The service is atrocious. I stood at the bar to get one drink for probably 10 minutes. Not busy AT ALL, like not even a patron in every chair. Definitely wouldn't come back. read more

Great service & dive bar. Love the late night jalapeño poppers & fried chicken sandwich that had a side of jalapeños. Drinks were great too! No one was really there so it was chill. Will be back soon when I'm not leaving Bourbon Street. read more

Cool late night spot. Needed a laid back spot to meet someone for drinks and we stumbled upon this place. We sat at the bar and had some drinks. I asked what time they were closing and they said never! Say what?! Never?! Ok, this will do and it did. I guess that's why the name is called "the alibi." You really could be here at any hour and use this place as your alibi! They have food here as well. I enjoyed the music from the juke box and the low key vibes. read more

Man. Not the spot for any fancy drink mixing, unfortunately. I know dive bars are what they are, but still! My advice is to stick to containerized beverages and simple, binary (?) mixes. read more

It has been years since I have been here and I was surprised 15 years later it is still open. The Alibi was my late night haunt in my college days. It is one of the few late night French Quarter spots you can get a decent meal. We came here last night and I ordered the burger. It was still as delicious as I could remember. It was served with fries. The bar also offers and extensive list of domestic and imported beers. Friendly service. read more

Came here for a late night snack. Wow the chicken sandwiches and chili cheese fries are delicious!!! Trust me.. we're from LA and we know great food. You guys have to come and check this place out! Candi was super amazing and very helpful in selecting our food. Crazy thing is this place is 24 HOURS OPEN! read more

The Alibi - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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the bartender ripped my real id and then told me there "was nothing they could do" because they were trying to see if it was fake. they could have scanned it, they didn't have to rip my id. no reimbursement or any help for the personal property they destroyed. she refused to get me a manager or any kind of number. the attitude and disrespect was loud. might i add i fly back home tomorrow after being here for my 21st birthday. read more

A shot of Jameson and a $2 highlife. Yeah, you right! I think everyone who regularly visits the Alibi has some night in there that you hope noone photographed. It's seedy, dim and funky. Basically your average dive. It's also a fairly popular service industry hangout, hence my frequent stops in...if I actually checked in as often as I did a quick drive-by there before my drive home...well, you'd think I am a raging alcoholic. And I wouldn't want to be spreading false rumors about myself. The bathrooms are horrendous, even for my quarter rat standards. I'd suggest being fairly intoxicated if you need to go, so you won't be so interested in the cleanliness. They have a few video poker machines and a digital jukebox. They also have food. None of it's exceptional, but it is edible. The french fry plate is good for soaking up some of the late night booze. They are pretty much open 23 hours a day, closing for what seems like an hour around 8-9am to clean. read more

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By far best atmosphere for people that just want to relax and drink. It's a dive bar, it's not a cocktail bar, it's not a club, it's an excellent place to drink and not be bothered by dip shits such as the people giving bad reviews! 10/10 read more

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