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New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck

New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck

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Created by Geoffrey Gauchet • Updated On: January 5, 2013

Bars that I like to frequent that aren't as touristy or crazy as other NOLA bars, though a couple made this list.

Mick's Irish Pub is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

1. Mick's Irish Pub

8.1
4801 Bienville St (at N. Bernadotte), New Orleans, LA
Pub · Mid-City · 21 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Heiner Brau's strawberry beer is awesome. Beats Abita's.

Molly's at the Market is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

2. Molly's at the Market

8.2
1107 Decatur St (btwn Ursulines Ave & Governor Nicholls St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 98 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Great bar a bit off the beaten path in the Quarter. A great place to escape Bourbon St. and the tourists begging for beads in August.

Parlay's Dream Lounge is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

3. Parlay's Dream Lounge

8.2
870 Harrison Ave (btwn General Diaz & Marshall Foch St.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Lakeview · 18 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Really great bartenders and drink specials. My favorite Lakeview bar.

Vic's Kangaroo Cafe is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

4. Vic's Kangaroo Cafe

6.4
636 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
Pub · Central Business District · 14 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Late night grub and good beers on tap.

Avenue Pub is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

5. Avenue Pub

8.8
1732 Saint Charles Ave (at Polymnia St), New Orleans, LA
Pub · Central City - Garden · 132 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Think of a beer. Any beer. Now, order it.

Bridge Lounge is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

6. Bridge Lounge

1201 Magazine St (at Erato St.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Lower Garden District · 29 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: A little "swankier" than the holes-in-the-wall bars I frequent, but they've got some great selections.

Lucky's Bar is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

7. Lucky's Bar

7.1
1625 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 15 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Eat some greasy food, drink some cold beer, play some pool, and do your laundry. Something for everyone!

Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

8. Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar

7.7
509 S Carrollton Ave (at Leake Ave), New Orleans, LA
Pub · Black Pearl · 98 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: The only place that has a buffalo sauce I like. Wings are spicy and awesome.

Boondock Saint is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

9. Boondock Saint

8.4
731 Saint Peter St (btw Bourbon and Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 29 tips and reviews

Terry S.Terry St. Germain: Great local Irish pub. Owned by two police officers but not a typical cop bar. Very friendly and right across the street from Pat O's.

Maple Leaf Bar is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

10. Maple Leaf Bar

8.1
8316 Oak St (at Dante St.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Uptown - Carrollton · 69 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Usually has some great NOLA brews on tap

St. Joe's Bar is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

11. St. Joe's Bar

7.3
5535 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · Uptown - Carrollton · 36 tips and reviews

John E.John Evans: nice beer on tap selection. slow service, but good spot.

The Holy Ground is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

12. The Holy Ground

7.8
Canal St. (at Jeff Davis), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Mid-City · 15 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Beer on tap: Harp, Smithwick's, Abita Amber, Magic Hat, Guinness, Miller Lite, Blue Moon

d.b.a. is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

13. d.b.a.

8.8
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 134 tips and reviews
Bayou Beer Garden is one of New Orleans Bars That Don't Suck.

14. Bayou Beer Garden

8.7
326 N Jefferson Davis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA
Beer Garden · Mid-City · 68 tips and reviews