Best Places To Go In New Orleans For Drinks

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It’s time for the girlfriends to get together because it’s been a while. In New Orleans, the bars call you at night. But where can you go to find a strong drink?

The Crescent City is known for its cuisine, but when it’s time for a drink, what are your go-to places? In this article, real people tell us which restaurants and bars have the best drinks.

From downtown to Uptown and places in between, these places will refresh your palette with strong, flavorful drinks you won’t soon forget.

Before we get started, let’s go over some house rules:

Drink responsibly
Never accept a drink from a stranger that doesn’t come directly from the bartender or server.
Always have a designated driver or call a friend, family member, taxi, Uber or Lyft to get home.

Ready to get started? Bottoms up!

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Brigtsen’s Restaurant

723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 861-7610

Here’s what one patron says about Brigten’s food: “This had to be one of my favorite dining experiences in New Orleans. We came in without a reservation and the beautiful Marna accommodated us. Everything we ate was delicious. You could taste the love in food. You must try this food, the wait service was impeccable. I can’t wait to get back and make a reservation. What a beautiful experience!”

Coquette

2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 | (504) 265-0421

Here’s what one customer says about Coquette: “Every dish was a well balanced pairing of local flavor and impressive culinary capacity. The way they put these dishes together is going to stick with me for a while. Everything was wonderfully paired with the other components on the dish. Perfect for a nice dinner on a quiet night. Stick around for dessert and the Amaro list. We will be coming back again!”

Herbsaint

701 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 524-4114

Here’s what one diner says about Herbsaint: “The food deserve 5 stars, but I had to go with 4 because when we ate, almost everything was quite too salty. However we got there at almost 9pm with no reservation, and still they managed to give us a table, which was awesome. For VEGANS don’t be afraid to come eat here, the chef will prepare something at his discretion. And what I go it was Soo Good! My husband asked for 3 portion of short ribs, that’s how much he enjoyed them. My husband actually returned a dish back because it was too salty, and we appreciate that we were not charged for it. Service could have been more personable, but no complaints.”

Maypop

611 O’Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 | (504) 518-6345

Here’s what one customer says about Maypop: “In a sea of restaurants that are [more or less] putting out the same types of food, it is guaranteed you will find completely unique and incredible eats at Maypop

“I’m not even sure what you’d classify this type of food. Definitely Asian fusion but it’s simply better than that. Everything here is simply delicious and unexpected.”

Nola Caye

898 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113 | (504) 302-1302

Here’s what one customer says about Nola Caye: “My friend and I originally ordered brunch through Door Dash. The food was AMAZING! So, we decided to eat in for dinner. As visitors to New Orleans I will say NOLA Caye is a very nice place. The waitress was a little off beat at first(not the most pleasant),however she eventually was very good. Yes,a nice tip was left. The restaurant is very pretty and offers a subtle charm. I loved the brick walls. Our food was delicious. As a travel agent I will definitely recommend the restaurant to my travel clients visiting the beautiful city.”

Ruby Slipper Cafe

200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 525-9355

Here’s what on customer says about the Ruby Slipper: “We sat at the bar and had a really good waiter/bartender. The trifecta was amazing! Highly suggest. The Bloody Mary with bacon infused vodka was delicious.”

Oceana Grill

739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 525-6002

Here’s what one diner says about Oceana Grill: “As always the food was great Maw Maw’s Cajun Breakfast never disappoints and pairs really well with their amazing Bloody Mary.”

Pluck Wine & Bar Restaurant

722 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130 |

Come for the Rose’, stay for the Flash Fried Frog Legs.

Here’s what one food lover has to say about Pluck Wine & Bar: “Super cool wine place with a smart wine list and lots of tasty bites. I love it, definitely a great place to overindulge. If you’re going to buy a really nice bottle they better have the right glass for it and this place definitely does. Wonderful.”

Final Word

If you’re looking for a cool spot to grab a drink, Nola has plenty of places to choose from. New Orleans has the perfect spots to enjoy a strong mimosa while you munch on brunch favorites like scrambled eggs and Canadian bacon.

Remember that waiters and waitresses across the industry make less than $3 a day unless they receive tips, so please show your gratitude for your service.

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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.