*Uptown*

Alexanders Food and Spirit
2604 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 895-4112

One of the New Kids on the Block, Alexanders is swinging for the fences. The building has seen several bars come and go over the course of the last 5 years, and nothing has really stuck. It's a great location, and Alexander's is bringing in good live music on a regular basis. The ambiance is cozy and cool, so with good patronage from the neighborhood, it should be a great little bar to visit and kick a couple back.

Balcony Bar
1104 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 891-2800

Balcony Bar is one of the favorites of the staff, the crowd is comprised of uptown professionals, locals, and some tourists. The upstairs has a fantastic balcony with chairs and tables and views of all the action on historic Magazine St.

Bruno's
7601 Maple St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 861-7615

Bruno's is a classic college bar located right next to Tulane Campus. It’s a pretty young crowd, but not the meathead fest that is the Boot. All things considered it’s Ok. Just don't try to wear a ball cap backwards or they will kick your ass out. Since this description was written, Bruno's has opened a second location which is quite nice directly across the street. More open interior space and a wraparound bar make the new and improved Bruno's A-OK with the Webmasters.

 

Butler's Black Pearl Lounge - NO LONGER IN BUSINESS
140 Millaudon St , New Orleans, LA
(504) 861-3444

For the freaks of the world this is your place; along with their other bar Snake and Jakes. They even have an In-television you can play while you’re in there. I wouldn't take a yuppie here, but its a cool alternative to the usual.

 

Columns Hotel Bar
3811 St. Charles Ave. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 899-9308

The Columns Bar is located on the first floor of the still in operation Columns Hotel. It’s charming décor is the same as decades ago and the bartenders where tuxedos. The crowd ranges from preppy to young college to wedding reception guests. Interesting fact: this is where “Pretty Baby” starring a very young Brooke Shields was filmed.

 

Cooter Brown's
509 S. Carrollton Avenue , New Orleans, LA
(504) 866-9104

The only bar that can pass for a sports bar in uptown, they will shuck you platters of oysters on the 1/2 shell while you watch the game. Good TV setup. Large beer selection, but a little pricey. 2 pool tables and great bar food make this a worthwhile stop while you're galavanting around town..

 

F & M Patio Bar
4841 Tchoupitoulas Street , New Orleans, LA
(504) 895-6784

Famous for their dancing on the pool tables, F&M is a hopping place after about Midnight. If you're looking for a pick-up joint with a little spice this is your place.

Fat Harry's
4330 St. Charles Avenue , New Orleans, LA
(504) 895-9582

A sea of white baseball capped college guys and mini skirt wearing college girls, Fats caters mainly to the young college crowd. They do have cheap drinks and a reliable juke box, though, and pretty good burgers.

 

Igor's Buddha Belly Burger Bar
4437 Magazine Street , New Orleans, LA

Pretty good food, karaoke nights, pool tables, washing machines, and a library. Something for everyone.

 

Igor's Lounge
2133 St. Charles Avenue , New Orleans, LA
(504) 522-2145

Open all night, you can always find a party here whatever the hour. Igor’s also conveniently contains a Laundromat, so you can wash your clothes drunk at four in the morning if the mood strikes you.

 

Kingpin
1307 Lyons St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 891-2373

Killer neighborhood bar which has a lowkey vibe and amazingly kitschy decor. Every once in a while you'll find some live music. You'll always find good beer on draft. The big draw really is shuffleboard for 50 cents a play and darts for free. Come with a crowd, and everybody will be satisfied with some friendly competition and some good pitchers of beer. All in all, a wholesome way to spend a night out of the house.

Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 897-3448

Perrenial favorite, the Bon Temps is a fantastic bar serving up live music without a cover most nights of the week. Uptown neighborhood Bar in the front, and liquor-serving dancehall in the back. Pool tables, barfood all night, and a packed house are what you'll find where the good times always roll.

 

Madigan's
800 S Carrollton , New Orleans, LA
(504) 866-9455

Early twenties, older college crowd, good drinks, friendly staff, clean and respectable looking, it's one of the better bars in uptown. It can get a little crowded, however, and it's not that big of a place.

 

Monkey Hill Saloon
6100 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 899-4800

Upscale, Uptown bar which presents live musical acts and, from time to time, live theatre performances as well. Great renovation of the building which used to house AT2's, dumpiest of all New Orleans college bars. Nice art is displayed on the walls and a free pool table is a huge perk at this elegant bar.

 

Parasol's
2533 Constance St, New Orleans
(504) 897-5413

Great Irish Bar in the heart of the Irish Channel. Doesn't get any more authentic than this on our side of the pond. Boasting overstuffed po' boys aplenty and...you guessed it...lots of Guiness on draft, Parasol's has satisfied its customers for more than half a century. It hosts one of the biggest and baddest St Patty's Day block parties in America to boot, replete with leprachauns and all the green beer you can drink.

 

Phillip's Restaurant & Bar
733 Cherokee St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 865-1155

Phillip’s is always dark. The door is manned by a big burley bouncer and drinks are served exclusively by chicks. Get there early and you can play the better-than-average jukebox and shoot a few games of pool. Later in the night it turns into a dance music frenzy. Pretty cool in the summer when they occasionally open the patio.

 

St. Joe's
5535 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 899-3744

The main bar is decorated with more crucifixes than you can count leaving you either feeling very safe or very guilty while sipping down some of the freshest Mojitos served in NOLA. There’s a pool table surrounded by benches and ample space to chill. Out back there’s a big, climate controlled courtyard and a back bar replete with tons of chinese lanterns and tropical flora. A wierdly pantheistic bohemian botanical garden, Joe's offers up easygoing bartenders and friendly crowd making this a favorite spot for neighborhood folk and the older college crowd.

 

Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 861-2802

Very dark and very late-night.  Drinks are cheap, the furniture is old, there's bunches of dogs running around and the crowd is very eclectic.  And it's Mick Jagger's favorite bar.

 

The Boot
1039 Broadway St , New Orleans, LA
(504) 861-2200

Meaty frat boy central, the Boot is on Tulane campus right across the street from the Pike House. Flanked on either side by pizzas and crepes, The Boot might appear to those who don't know better to be a charming cosmopolitan little hangout. Don't let the neighbors fool you! This is a raging college bar for Freshmen partiers and those who like to pick up Freshmen.

 

The Bridge Lounge
1201 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 299-1888

Simply the most dog-friendly bar in New Orleans. This bar has a distinguished crowd of canine owners and lovers. A great selection of wines pairs with great music deejayed from behind the bar. The interior is hip and the patrons range from all over the sociographic map.

The Club/ Ms Mae's
4336 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 895-9401

2 dollar bourbon and cokes all the time and they're stiffies, too! It's a local favorite. Usually packed to the late hours and right across the street from the police station. Twenty something crowd. Not very fancy.

 

The Rendez-Vous Tavern
3101 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 891-1777

 

Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave. , New Orleans, LA
(504) 895-8477

The holy grail of New Orleans musical venues. Tip's Frequently has well known artists and local faves. Not only stiff drinks, great merch, and music, but also a Ms. Pac Man machine! Remember to rub Fess' head for good luck and a little gris-gris.

 

Waldo's Restaurant & Bar - NO LONGER IN BUSINESS
7130 Feret St., New Orleans, LA
(504) 861-0236

Waldo’s is almost exclusively visited by Loyola kids who inhabit it like a frat house. However, it may be worth the trip since they virtually give away liquor.