202 Best Bars & Nightlife in New Orleans, LA (2026)
Looking for bars & nightlife in New Orleans, LA? We've tracked 202 bars & nightlife. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a New Orleans itinerary around them.
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Our highest-rated bars & nightlife in New Orleans
All Bars & Nightlife in New Orleans
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Rawhide
Bar Redux
Stanley * Service Bar
St Roch Tavern
Coyote Ugly Saloon
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Napoleon’s Itch
The Irish House
Vic's Kangaroo Bar
Bronx Bar
El Rinconcito
The Tchoup Yard
The Boot Bar and Gtrill
The Funky Pirate Blues Club
Voodoo Lounge
Huge Ass Beers
Toulouse Dive Bar
45 Tchoup
Portside Lounge
Avenue Pub
Vaughn's Lounge
Southport Hall
F&M Patio Bar
Henry's Uptown Bar
Redd's Uptilly Tavern
Mayhaw at the Market
Kajun's Pub
Old Absinthe House
Treehouse Cocktail Bar
Poor Boys Bar
Snug Harbor
Maison
Banks Street Bar & Grill
Handsome Willy's
Kerry Irish Pub
The Hookah
The Pelican Club
Favela Chic
The Lobby Bar at the Barnett
Gasa Gasa
Tipitina's
NOLA Distillery
Tropical Isle
Bywater Brew Pub
Dragon's Den
Cure
Flanagan's Pub
Frequently asked questions
How does TownHop pick the best bars & nightlife in New Orleans?
The 202 spots on this list are ranked by visitor rating and review volume. We surface places that real people in New Orleans, LA have rated highly, not paid placements. Each business page has photos, hours, the latest reviews, and direct ordering or booking links.
Are the bars & nightlife hours in New Orleans up to date?
Hours are pulled from each businesss own listings and refreshed regularly. For holiday hours and special events, check the business page or call ahead — operators update their own pages when something changes.
Can I save these bars & nightlife to a trip plan?
Yes. From any business page, tap "Add to Plan" to start an AI-generated New Orleans itinerary built around it. You can mix categories — restaurants, attractions, events — into a single trip.
How often does this list of bars & nightlife in New Orleans update?
The ranking refreshes daily as new ratings come in and new businesses are added to New Orleans, LA. Bookmark this page or save individual spots to a collection to track changes.
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