Here are the absolute best places to tie one on in New Orleans right now. Heavily influenced by the city’s cultural melting pot, climate, and continuous good vibes, there’s simply no stopping the bayou’s bumping bar scene. We’ve got dingy dives and cocktail palaces, swanky speakeasies and age-old jazz clubs, beloved rock venues and intimate wine bars, splashy poolside lounges and anything goes gay bars, and a particularly diverse variety of local breweries- Courtyard Brewery, NOLA Brewing, Miel Brewery, Urban South Brewery, and Brieux Carre Brewing Co, to name just a few. These restrictions will likely evolve with the times, so be sure to research the city’s latest regulations and keep an eye on your preferred watering hole’s social media for updates.Īs for the bars themselves, New Orleans’ cup runneth over with quality options. As of now, masks and social distancing are still highly encouraged all over the city, with many establishments also requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in a valiant effort to protect both those sipping and serving. The atmosphere is laid back and the drinks are strong, just like the men. If you’re a first-time visitor to New Orleans, you have to make it to the Phoenix at least once. Who you’ll meet here: Plenty of bears and party gays who needed a break from Oz. The bars listed here were proactive in their approaches to the pandemic, ensuring their greatness for years to come. Drinks are a bit more expensive compared to the surrounding bars, so consider yourself warned. With busy bars and booked Airbnbs, the Crescent City is finally catching up to its fast and furious lifestyle-aka 24-hour turns are back on Bourbon Street, y’all. After the 54-day stretch of revelry from January’s Twelfth Night to March’s Fat Tuesday, New Orleans has settled into its newer normal.
Business is back in the Big Easy and it feels so good.