Located above the high-concept tasting menu spot Square Root, Root Squared is refined—yet relaxed—with plenty of leather couches for sipping and lounging. The cocktails are experimental and electric, with everything…
Yes, the crowd can get a little pretentious sometimes, but the stable roster of solid cocktails and swanky, mid-century ambiance quickly allows the high-and-mighty to fade into the woodwork. A…
With enough paisley-embossed velvet floor pillows and drippy, sensual lighting to make even the least romantic person swoon, Loa was a cocktail bar before New Orleans had a solid modern…
Boasting the finest selection of whiskey, bourbon and rye in the city, Barrel Proof is a nerd’s paradise. A number of international and imported options will keep even the most…
Located in the Old Metairie suburbs more known for ice cream socials than craft cocktails, this hidden gem is worth seeking out for the ambiance alone. A jukebox full of…
There’s a Twin Peaks-style, red ambient glow in this divey “cocktail lounge” deep on the Westbank, where patrons are buzzed in like they’re entering into a (seriously laid back) secret…
The Treme stalwart is often packed after a featured roll on the HBO series Treme, but it doesn’t detract from any of its low-key charm. A minimal cover charge includes…
A serious hole-in-the-wall spot, be prepared for a cast of middle-aged regulars to swivel their heads when you walk in. Boasting one of the best mid-century neon signs in the…
This locals only, cash-only hangout deep in the heart of the 7th Ward is light on seating and heavy on a deep rooted neighborhood vibe. On Tuesdays, legendary bluesman Kermit…
Without a doubt the best karaoke bar in the city of New Orleans, Kajun’s is a 24-hour thrill-a-minute journey of hipsters belting out Cranberries songs and aspiring songbirds hitting the…
