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Best New Orleans Bars To Watch The Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are playing right now and they are fun to watch. If you can’t make it to the game, you can do the next best thing: Watch the Pelicans on TV.

This article will tell you the best bars in New Orleans to watch the Pelicans.

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 861-7615

Here’s what one customer says in Bruno’s Tavern. “Inexpensive college town spot, stayed in the Tulane neighborhood as well and felt very safe and welcomed by locals. Excellent burgers.”

Manning’s

519 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 593-8118

Here’s what one customer says about Manning’s. “

Indoor & outdoor seating ideal for game days. The outdoor seating is a huge patio with a giant screen. The indoor seating is sports bar style with two rows of large recliner seats in front of yet another huge screen. Bar food options and lots of drink options available.”

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

200 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 552-2739

Here’s what one diner says about Gordon Biersch. “Very enjoyable place, the bartender that was taking care of us was wonderful. She didn’t rush us and kept checking in. We ordered a burger and they were kind enough to even split it with out us even asking for that, drinks were great too!”

Bayou Beer Garden

326 N Norman C Francis Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 302-9357

Here’s what one customer says about Bayou Beer Garden. “The bartender was pleasant and efficient, the beer was cold. The inside was somewhat dark with a bit of dive bar atmosphere. There is a huge patio out back and a smaller patio out front if you prefer to do your day drinking in the sun. Good place.”

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

3701 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 486-9080

Here’s what one diner says about Finn McCool’s Irish Pub. “I loved it so much that I took some back home to Dallas. Boudin balls and Irish coffee are must try, you get huge 3 balls for 5 bucks. The atmosphere here is always so energetic and positive. If there is a soccer game going on you can see people cheering and enjoying themselves.”

Jockey’s Pub & Sports Bar

841 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 309-9727

Here’s what one bar fan says about Jockey’s: “Randomly found while exploring and love this bar!! They were playing the Michigan game, and almost all the patrons were fans. Go Blue!”

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

1009 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112 | (504) 309-6530

Here’s what one customer says about Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. “We decided to go and watch the Saints game here. It was our first time at this location so we decided to sit at the bar. The atmosphere was great, especially since it was a Saints game day as well!
The ladies who served us were very nice and attentive. The Rum punch inhas was good. I decided on the Catfish Atchafalaya and I also ordered a side of the corn grits. I had the blackened Catfish with it. It was quite delicious, however, the corn grits was just okay. Nevertheless, we’ll be back.”

J&J’s Sports Lounge

800 France St, New Orleans, LA 70117 | (504) 942-8877

Here’s what one bar fan says about J&J’s: “Game days look and feel different now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a cold beverage, in a great bar! Tables are spaced out, there is no standing at the bar and there is plenty of hand sanitizer on site. Each time your Saints score, you can hear the cowbells!”

Final Word

Sports bars may come a dime a dozen in major cities, but New Orleans is a cut above.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.