Brewery & Bar Recommendations
Explore our team's top picks for bars and breweries in New Orleans, featuring must-visit spots for the best drinks, atmospheres, and local brews in the city. For those traveling with children keep in mind - children are not allowed in bars, but they are welcome in breweries.
Urban South Brewery
Located in the Garden District, they have a huge warehouse with plenty of seating and a constantly rotating selection of beers and seltzers to choose from.
The Avenue Pub
Old-world bar with fireplaces, tin ceilings & a balcony serving up craft beers & creative pub grub.
Tchoup Yard
Really fun outdoor bar in the Irish Channel area. Gets really busy at night on weekends and has good late night bar food.
Carousel Bar & Lounge
A classic bar on the ground floor of the Hotel Monteleone with a circular bar that revolves like a carousel the entire time.
The Bulldog
A beer lovers paradise. They have more than 50 beers on tap and even more canned options and great food. They have two locations, one uptown and one in Mid City.
Pat O'Brien's
Home of the world famous hurricane. It's one of the most popular drink spots in the city, located right off Bourbon Street with plenty of outdoor seating and a dueling piano bar as well.
NOLA Brewery
One of the biggest breweries in the area. It's located in the Irish Channel area, they have a ton of beers on tap and an excellent pizza place attached to it.
Port Orleans Brewing Co
A smaller brewery with great beers, owned by a former Saints player. It's in the Uptown area of New Orleans. They also serve food.
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
Has a ton of outdoor space to drink and relax, a lot of TVs and good food, but they get VERY busy on Friday and Saturday nights so get there early.