Real nice find for this tourist. Extensive drink menu but be aware, whiskey is their thing. An impressive whiskey menu covering all corners of the world. Most impressive collection of Japanese whiskeys I've seen. Food was great and the service even better. Lee was my top notch bartender and was a joy to deal with. That's big for me. I went with the 12 raw oysters sampler and they did not last long in their half-shells. Delicious. If you're in the area, well worth checking out this place. read more

Good casual bar for day drinking. happy hour and after work. Drink well made and reasonable prices. Bartenders are always friendly and attentive. read more

The Rusty Nail - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My friends always talk about Rusty Nail, and I get it now. We met up here the evening of Crescent City Classic with a pretty large group and had people coming and going the whole time. They have a great beer selection, and they make some wicked good mixed drinks! I was late arriving, so my friends had already grabbed a few, but we caught up quickly. The outdoor area is great! We caught some March Madness, and it really was just the best place to chill out and enjoy the beautiful weather. The bartenders were all amazing too! Quite friendly, and each seemed to have their own favorite drink to make. I absolutely will return the next time I'm over in the Warehouse District! read more

Came in on a Saturday evening... and got a few drinks with my friends! We sat outside in the courtyard and instantly fell in loveee! I Love it here! So excited to come back again. read more

The Rusty Nail - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The Rusty Nail was our pre-Covid trivia spot and we're happy to report that the gang is coming back together again now that we know Jesse's trivia has returned. Back then, we didn't have the luxury of Sidecar next door where we could get great food. I love the convenience of scanning the QR code from the bar and the nice server bringing your order directly to you. I'm a frozen drink hobbyist and the disco lemonade is a tried and true favorite. It's sweet, but not cloying. Not too strong, but not watery. Garo has been there a while and is always a kind face to see behind the bar. The other bartenders have been great, too. There is ample bar seating and a good amount of table seating, but I recommend getting there early if you plan to compete. They also recently hosted a fundraiser for a non-profit that I'm affiliated with. It was lovely to get to hang at The Rusty Nail while being philanthropic. Best of both worlds! read more

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This is why review updates are so important. It's been 13 freaking years since I wrote my first review for The Rusty Nail (and I see that I really needed to get over the fact there was no truth in a name). I went back many times in that era but I guess it it's easily a decade since I was last here, obviously pre-pandemic and pre-oyster bar that now has taken over the lovely courtyard where I spent many an evening enjoying a glass of wine. The Rusty Nail is a solid stop in the Warehouse District. Nestled at the edge of it, right in the shadow of the Highway 10 overpass, there is the vibe of being in another city altogether, yet just a glance at the offerings and you know you're in New Orleans. This is what I love about bars in this town: you can get an array of decent wines by the glass (important to me), cocktails, frozen bevvies (crucial at this time of year) and beers on tap (important for my husband). And I love a spotless bar. It's sparkling clean, that includes the restrooms, plenty of seating at the bar or at the hightops lining the window. If you're so inclined, you can sit at tables lining the sidewalk out front. Friendly bartender that gives a generous pour. I can't ask for much more. read more

Friendly, efficient service, the bar is very well stocked and managed, you can order food they bring to your table, it's a really nice place. We played trivia there since we just happened to show up as they were starting, and we had a great time. One of my new favorites. read more

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Absolutely love this spot. Chillaxed vibe. And the drinks are fantastic. The bartender Garo is a beast with it. He is in the zone and knows his way around a bar for sure. The drinks were chef's kiss. My cocktails were made just right and I enjoyed them both immensely. It's always an added bonus when the bartender knows what he's doing. No complaints from me. Do yourself a favor and check out this place. And I hope when you come you're fortunate enough to get Garo, you won't be sorry. A tad bit later I decided I wanted wings so I ordered the 6 piece buffalo wings. I got them fried hard but it was more naked wings with buffalo sauce and ranch on the side. It was just ok. read more

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Great beer, great atmosphere, great bourbon list, and amazing bartenders. I've been coming to the Nail for years, and it has always been a great place to hang out, especially for happy hour. The bartenders are super knowledgeable but not in a snobby way. They're very friendly and attentive, but also can tell you more about bourbon than just about any place I've been. That's especially cool considering the place is tucked away and looks like a random dive bar, not what you would expect from the outside. They have lots of good drink specials, and they make the best Dark And Stormy that you will find. They always have a good selection of beers on tap, and again, a great bourbon and whiskey collection. The biggest critique I've heard about the Rusty Nail is that the crowd changes after happy hour. It gets a lot busier and kind of loud as the evening progresses. Most people refer to that as being a bar, but if you're coming for a nice drink and conversation, just come earlier. Cheers! read more

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Simple and short review. Come here. The place was super chill, the bartender whose name eludes me at the moment, was very friendly. The drinks are good, and pricing is good as well. Did not order any food as there was an event at Sidecar the night I was here. Easily suggest stopping in. read more

The Rusty Nail - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

One of our new favorite places! Close to home and within walking distance between warehouse district, dt, & cbd neighborhoods. Their menu selection is amazing, with wide selection of ciders, beers, & bourbon, & pretty much any cocktail you can think of at also some pretty affordable prices. Turns out the food can be ordered through their neighboring venue, the Sidecar, which looks delicious and we cant wait to try it out...! Many youth and people were dining and having a great time which set the tone for the place :) We met a few of the bartenders, including Lee, who were really welcoming too. My boyfriend had some cognac and I had a coffee cocktail. Let me know what you think of it! read more

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On my most recent trip to New Orleans, my Dad and I mistakenly discovered The Rusty Nail during a rainstorm. We had left the WWII Museum and took a wrong turn walking to the bus stop. It started to rain a little and we could see it was going to get worse, so we ducked into The Rusty Nail. It was very dark inside, which gave off some ominous vibes, but the bartender was friendly and welcomed us in. We sat down at the bar. Dad ordered a beer, and I ordered a soda water with lime. We decided to order something to snack on and discovered that you had to order off a QR code. This is the only reason I am giving them 4 stars. It was easy enough for me to order but I thought about my Dad and a lot of the older people that were at the WWII Museum. There are very few of that generation that even know how to use a smart phone, let alone, have the ability to order food from one. If I had not been with Dad, he would not have been eating anything. Outside of that, the bar, the bartender, the facility and everything else was great! We ordered the pimento cheese appetizer and before you get an odd look on your face, I promise you, it is worth every penny. I have never seen pimento cheese on an appetizer menu, but it might have been as good or better than my mom's. The other unique thing about the dish is that the saltine crackers were deep fried. It sounds odd but I assure you, it was fantastic! We almost ordered a second helping. Fortunately, the rain stopped, and we were able to get back to the hotel without getting drenched. If you are in that area and need to cool off and grab a snack, definitely put The Rusty Nail at the top of your list. Just remember your smartphone. A note about my New Orlean's review: Back in December of 2024, my family lost the most loving and selfless woman you could ever imagine. My mom passed away after many years of suffering with botched scoliosis surgeries, crippling rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple stomach ulcer surgeries brought on by all the medications. My entire family, especially my Dad, have been crushed by her loss. My Dad builds street rods and he and my mom used to travel to all the car shows everywhere they could once they became empty nesters and dad retired. One of the shows they used to go to was in Biloxi, MS. Every year they went, my dad would talk about how they wanted to go to New Orleans. Unfortunately, every time they went, something would happen to prevent them from going. I promised my Dad that I would get him to New Orleans to see the city and visit the WWII Museum. The trip was memorable, and I got to spend priceless time with the man who made me who I am today. New Orleans did not disappoint, and I am forever thankful for the city of New Orleans! read more

The Rusty Nail - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here for the Chargers and Chiefs game. The place has great music for the none sports person. The po-boy was delicious. Good section of draft and can beers. Also, there are specials and signature disco lemonade. read more

Trivia night 7:30 on a Tuesday! One thing I will say about trivia on Tuesdays, is that Sychar is not open. So I had to go to con butcher which is very close but less convenient than having it right on site for food. However, the drink orders are very reasonable for the Tuesday night Tuesday trivia night. The trivia night is pretty reasonable, probably a bit geared toward millennials versus other groups but still very reliable. read more

The Rusty Nail - Trivia night - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Service awesome. Amazing whiskey menu. Good oysters! Fun casual bar with big screen tv.

Rusty Nail FTW!! I was tasked with planning a work happy hour, and this place was clearly the best option in terms of space, service, and menu. My only complaint is that the hours on the website (and generally online) are wrong, which made me think they're closed Tuesdays when they're not. It's also a liiiittle far from the convention center (especially in the heat) which is where everyone was walking from, but we still had a great turnout. Because the entire venue wasn't available for private rentals, we arrived early and set up our pull-up banner on the left side of the bar when you first walk in and ordered catering from a local restaurant. Fantastic coordination overall by Danielle, Lee, Garon, and Chris. Cocktails were phenomenal, too. I had the Burro Mule, containing tequila, mezcal, and habeñero. Next time I'm in NOLA, I'd go out of my way to come back again!! P.S. They have a cute, colorful outdoor patio I'd love to check out more. read more

The Rusty Nail - Outdoor Patio - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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One of the classics I hit every time I get to Nola good service Lots of fun Easy to walk to

Greta little spot! Clean and friendly. Love watching football games here!!!! I worry a smidge about the area it is in, but during the day and afternoon/evening, you will be fine as long as you pay attention to your surroundings. You can order food from the Sidecar Lounge next door! read more

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Friendly staff and good specialty drinks. Added bonus of being able to have food delivered from next door (Sidecar, I recommend the shrimp poboy, upgrade with the side salad .... And the chargrilled oysters are also delicious). The Tito's martinis were a little funny tasting (maybe the olives?), I wouldn't order them again. However, their specialty happy hour mules (see the board above the bar and the attached pics) are good and a decent price. Dog friendly. Street parking. read more

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The Rusty Nail has one of the best whisky selections around, and some of the friendliest bartenders doing the pouring. This bar is a great place to watch games or hide inside from whatever is going on at the Side Car patio with which it is joined. read more

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Came here to meet up some friends. Their food was spectacular and the live music was a bonus. We ordered wings, charbroiled oysters, and shrimp po boy. I recommend trying all of the above! The staff was fast and everyone there was friendly. Will come again when I come back to visit NOLA! read more

Nice little dive bar with a cool outdoor patio. Drinks were average price, and the location is cool.

Cool chill spot with good vibes. Best of both worlds, bar and food from Sidecar. I found this place when in town for a conference. read more

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We hosted a networking event here one night and everyone had a blast! The staff were so friendly and helpful and communicative in the planning days before our event and during it! Great cocktail menu and solid beer selection. And the food was excellent pub food (shrimp cocktail, fish dip, fries, wings, oysters). read more

Great service by Jason and Ryan!! Had a blast even on a Sunday night, great ambiance and music, fantastic and cheap drinks. read more

The Rusty Nail - Beer and Push Pops - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great spot to watch the Saints game when In New Orleans. Love the indoor/outdoor vibes with the courtyard TVs and table service. Got complimentary shots as well as some really good oysters, calamari, and tacos served with waffle fries!! read more

Very good service, and food was good also. Enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant and food. Staff were very friendly and kind. Nice birthday celebration. Think I'll be back next year , thank you read more

I first happened upon this place on my previous visit to NOLA. Closer to my convention center hotel, it's a bit secluded. There is a door on the corner and side facing a patio. There is a large deck attached as well, complete with decorative lighting. The bartenders are friendly and responsive. They have a good selection of beers and liquor to try. read more

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Great Happy Hour! Crowded but good time.The servers really paid great attention, as well as the bartenders .

While escaping an out-of-state work conference held in the Quarter, I discovered this gem. The service was excellent, as were the series of beer and shot specials. If you're in New Orleans and want a chill, neighborhood dive feel - this is your spot. (Oh, and while drinking there on a Saturday afternoon almost two weeks back, several bar patrons couldn't pin what actress the bartender resembled: Rachael Harris. It's taken two weeks, but I am certain of this.) read more

The Rusty Nail - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Excellent neighborhood bar. Had a great burger. Great drinks. Friendly service. We also got to watch the Saints game with a few TVs in the area. The patio seemed popular too but we didn't sit out there. read more

Very nice bar off the beaten track in the Warehouse District a few blocks from the convention center. Has a local vibe and not too touristy. Very much a neighborhood bar (that I wish was in MY neighborhood). Big beer selection, and the bartenders and craft decent cocktails. Lots of music the night I was there. I'll definitely return when I am back in NOLA read more

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We came into town for the Saints/Seahawks game , looked for a sports bar that was playing the MLB playoffs and the rusty nail has outdoor seating with a large screen with just that. The beer was cold the food was great and the fellow customers didn't mind us cheering on our team. Was a friendly and cool place to hang out . Highly recommend read more

Shouts out to Jessie! He just changed my life with this Kentucky Mule! First off parking is a bit whack. But i must say i have enjoyed my time here very thoroughly! I love tbe fact that he knew whT i wNted before telling me. He was so understanding and definitely let us all know about the happy hour special, wine specials. Etc. He also posed for my pic that he made. Its an Kentucky Mule folks with whickey and it is Fantastic! I have not seen Food or anything so this is straight alcohol. Upstairs is apartments, condo spaces,offices,etc. read more

The Rusty Nail - His name is Jessie and he crafted this Cocktail called the Kentucky Mule for me today - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Perfect neighborhood bar, great people, real good vibe. RN has a excellent bourbon selection and prices their drinks right, a cool Nola option for the Warehouse district read more

I like this bar, mainly because I like all bars that serve Guinness. Recently we entertained friends from Lafayette and took them to a few places around town. The Rusty nail caters largely to a locals crowd. There's a few hotels near by and the smart visitor should venture in for a couple of cocktails. The bar is long with several bartenders running up and down its length pouring beers and mixing beverages. Someone is always quick to take your order. That's a big plus, even with a crowded bar. But the real jewel of this place is the patio. Several tables amongst lights, a large TV/TVs make this place a destination. The crowd is diverse and you may catch: A mixed group of people wearing festive hats Pretty ladies strutting their youthfulness Industry types discussing tomorrow's film shoot Sports fans clad in shades of purple and yellow or black and gold Familiar friends You name it, they all come, a crowd of many happy people. On this night a large amiable friend with four legs ambled in with his handler. At some point throughout the night, it seemed like every person went over to pet him(including our out of town guests). It was cold and the Nail had set up several outdoor heaters and the TV was playing the scheduled LSU game. We had a few cocktails, watched the game, laughed, petted large doggies, and laughed some more. Our friends really enjoyed themselves and said they will return. I will of course because I like hidden gems in the city. And as I left, I pressed a hurricane bot into the doorman's hand. He lit up and said "hey longtime no see friend, I have my other one on my shelf" It had been awhile, I gotta fix that. You certainly won't have to twist my arm. read more

Rusty nail is my favorite neighborhood dive bar. It's very affordable, they have a large selection of liquor so they can whip up just about any drink. The staff is always super friendly, makes you feel at home. They started doing a pizza pop up on Mondays called Only Pans (love the name ) the pizza is awesome! Perfect crust! On Tuesdays they do trivia on the patio and Daddy Hot Bird sells hot chicken from his truck outside! The hot chicken is addicting, it has become my new Tuesday ritual. They take social distancing seriously which is such a relief to me, I love that I can still feel safe while going out in public. I can't say enough good things about this place! read more

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Yet another bar ruined by coronavirus. The Rusty Nail was always fine, it had a nice courtyard and decent beer on tap. They completely ruined the courtyard to turn it into a mini Wrong Iron catering to Houston transplants. Very few taps now. They also banned smoking and got rid of the slightly divey feel it had. They built some bullshit on the lot called "sidebar" that offers "porch specialties with a twist" whatever in the hell that is. It blocks the view it had previously. I used to go to the rusty nail every few months or so but I won't be back with the changes they made. read more

This is THE neighborhood bar. We were staying in the Quarter but needed something more interesting and homey than Bourbon St. Great bar, ambiance, service, friendly and just the right amount of dive. During Covid, spaced out inside and lots of outdoor seating. A gem! No food, plan accordingly! read more

My story begins with a bunch of out state coworkers attending a convention in New Orleans drinking most nights on Bourbon Street. At some point we wanted a chill place to get a couple drinks that didn't cost crazy $$. This is that place. Nothing crazy but a full bar with good service, cheaper drinks, and a cool patio. The bartender was very attentive and gave our (walking) DD free coke refills. Wish I would have took more photos. read more

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