Cooter Brown's is truly an Uptown New Orleans staple…read more This classic tavern and oyster bar is one of my go-to spots when I'm looking to just chill, grab a great drink, and enjoy solid New Orleans food in a laid-back environment. Located right at St. Charles & Carrollton on the streetcar line, it's super easy to get to and always buzzing in the best way. The drink options are endless--great cocktails, frozen margaritas, beer by the glass or pitcher, and a huge variety of beers to choose from. TVs are everywhere, making it a perfect spot to catch sporting events, meet up with friends, or just hang out solo. The vibe is low-key, casual, and welcoming--no frills, just a consistently good time. I also love that they're open 11 AM to 1 AM, seven days a week, which is clutch no matter the day or occasion. And finding out they've been around since 1977 just adds to the charm and legacy. If you're looking for great happy hour options, strong cocktails, classic New Orleans eats, and an Uptown spot where you can relax and connect with friends, Cooter Brown's always delivers. Definitely one of those places that never goes out of style. A true NOLA staple.

Not sure why you would call yourself a sports bar but not have the sound on during Sunday night…read morefootball. Food is really good for a dive bar. Drinks are inexpensive and strong.

I attended a wedding here over the weekend and it was a great, quaint venue! They have a solid…read moreback yard that is very homey feeling and the staff catered to the attendees very kindly. Would love to comeback during normal hours. Also the dog inside was great too!

Quintessential dive bar. When I say that, I mean that this is the most "diviest" dive bar that I…read morehave ever walked in to in my entire life. And, they want you to feel that. Dark, red lit barroom that has comfy seats and a long bar to sit at. There is a huge outdoor seating area for a couple or a big group. Decent prices and a warm but semi-creepy feel, which I actually loved, you should definitely come here for a visit especially if you are a fan of dive bars.

They have great prices and the service is usually great. Love coming to watch a game. They have…read moregreat crawfish during the season. Really cool vibe and chill during day and busier in evening,

Fun little neighborhood joint. They have a working cigarette machine, what a blast from the past…read more Drinks are fairly priced. Service is always friendly. A couple of old school video games available and a pool table we used. Interesting mix of neighborhood people and students visit here. There are 3 bars on 3 of the 4 corners of that intersection so it is convenient. We walked here from Jake and Snakes and then kept going to St. Charles to catch the trolly. Easy walk through a nice neighborhood.

We love this restaurant. The service is always fantastic. The restaurant is clean and dimly lit…read morewhich is quite refreshing. Today we started with fried mushrooms and coconut shrimp. The mushrooms were great. The shrimp were just okay. I ordered a dried oyster basket with onion rings and my husband ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were very tasty. We will definitely go back.

The Rivershack Tavern is well-named! It is located on River Road in a historic building that has a…read moregreat deal of character. This building might be considered by some a shack, and it certainly is a bar. However, it also serves up some amazing food. It's historic inside as well as outside, having classic signs, posters, and other New Orleans memorabilia displayed on virtually every surface, including the ceilings. Also noteworthy are their barstools, which have amusing legs attached. The interior is rather dark, even in the middle of the day, but don't let this deter you. Your eyes will quickly adjust. This might be an advantage if your visit is to engage in day-drinking! However, if your visit is to eat, first look for the board displaying the Daily Special. These are a great choice and may include things not normally on the menu. Variety is the spice of life and all... However, the menu is adequate for most any purpose. There are a great variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, plates, and appetizers! I like that the sandwiches can be customized with sides. One can swap out regular fries for sweet potato fries, or there are really great and crispy tater tots! One can even opt for a bowl of gumbo or soup! Some of these changes involve a slight up-charge, but are worth it. Speaking of the soups and gumbos, these are really great choices. I happened to be there when French Onion Soup was part of the daily special, and it was amazing! Had a great big toasty chuck of bread with cheese on top, and the soup was rich and delicious. Their gumbo is a substantial choice, with great and deep flavors. I also recommend their BLT, which pairs well with a bowl of soup. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful and the prices are fair. This place is an experience that one should have while in the area. It's definitely a place you'll want to return to!

This dive is a great music venue. $3 High Life's and laid…read moreback. Great back patio during sets.

Wandered in almost by accident as we had to wait for a table at Jacques Imo's. The band had not…read morestarted its set yet so we just grabbed a beer and chatted with a very friendly bartender. We came back later and caught the second half of the set; it was $20 cover for the whole thing and $10 for the second half, though felt like if you were there before the band maybe the cover didn't apply. The music was great and the dive bar atmosphere really fed into the mood. You could also tell the bar had its crowd of regulars, and everybody was really into the music, which was great. I might have otherwise given it 4 stars because it felt slightly uncomfortable in terms of seating for the music, but the music, atmosphere, and bartender were so great it was a 5-star experience for my NoLa tourist self.

It was nice to drop in for a drink and sit outside before dinner. They have a nice selection of…read moredraft beers. Around 5pm, it was not very sunny in the yard. It is very shaded. I am sure seasonally this changes. I like it! Bartender was calm and nice. Its a locals spot to get some good beers or drinks. When we went in, we were not given a menu and did not see anyone order any food.

The lady friend and I stopped in here recently for the 1st time to get a few beers and a bite to…read moreeat. The menu is weird....in a good way! I got what they call an Intergalactic Snack Attack. This is basically a sampler platter of apps. It had 2 mac and cheese pancakes, 6 pizza rolls that looked like Chinese dumplings, and 4 PB&J wings. The pizza rolls were good, the Mac and cheese pancakes were ok, but the star of this show were the wings! They were tossed in a Strawberry pepper jelly and peanut dust and then they give you a peanut sauce to dip them in. These were great! During the week, the kitchen opens at 5pm and that's when we got there. At that time, we were probably the youngest people in there and I am damn near 50. I am more of a daytime/ early evening bar visitor these days, so it was perfect for me. The back courtyard area is very nice for those fall/spring days and the bar area inside seemed to have a lot of character. They also have a stage for live music and comedy shows. All of these areas are not very big, so it still has that neighborhood bar feel. They have a different food vendor on weekends, so you won't get these wings then. The bartender was friendly and fast, food was great and the atmosphere was chill. I will definitely be back for a full order of those wings.

The best Poboys in the Carrolton Neighborhood! Always fresh and delicious!!! I love the shrimp…read morePoboy, but everything there is delicious!

Everything just clicked with this spot. Ignore the road construction and you'll find this tiny deli…read moretucked away in a convenient grocery store. Menu is very clear and staff are friendly. I ordered the shrimp po boy and waited about 10 minutes for them to hand it to me. Cash gets a discount. Once I paid up, I dove into it in the car. The bread is fresh and has the crunch on the outside and nice and chewy on the inside. Shrimp is battered and seasoned just right, and overflowing. All the dressings were just the right ratio. And I could only eat half of it with how big the sandwich is. For the price and quality, this is hard to beat!

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.

The ONLY real locals bar left next to Parasols They know…read morehow to treat you right! Drinks always on point Atmosphere is great Pop up food always funky and changing Bartenders amazing This is the one folks

I love a good dive bar, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The A/C was blasting at just the…read moreright "meat locker" level -- essential for any quality dive experience. Happy hour prices were a whole $1 off regular-priced drinks -- and considering the regular prices were already delightfully low, that's basically like getting paid to drink. (Okay, not really, but you get my point.) Wendy was our bar mistress, and let me tell you -- she was a gem. Attentive, quick with a refill, and serving with a smile like she'd been doing this since the dawn of cocktails. The vibe was classic dive -- a mix of locals holding down their usual spots, some questionable neon signs, and that faint yet oddly comforting smell of stale beer mixed with a hint of nostalgia. Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I make this my regular spot if I lived closer? Without a doubt. This place is the dive bar blueprint -- no frills, just good drinks, chill vibes, and the sweet hum of an overworked A/C.

Now it's called "The Fan" stopped here just by coincidence. But a great non smoking clean bar with…read moregreat staff and owners. Highly recommend!

Great place for drinks, and conversation. Tremendous bar for getting together with friends or…read moremaking new ones.