10 NOLA Spots for Bar Food
These 10 bars in NOLA have great drinks, but their food selections will make you never want to leave them!
1. MRB
515 St. Philip St., (504) 524-2558
mrbnola.com
MRB Bar and Kitchen aims to provide guests with an experience through tasty bar food, drinks, and fun. The French Quarter sports bar is a hit with guests, offering games, a wide selection of beers, a relaxing atmosphere, and live music. The menu sees special drinks from hard lemonades to THC seltzers. While the starter menu consists of items including chicken and sausage gumbo, the main menu offers a Philly cheesesteak po-boy, catfish, oysters, and even crawfish during the season.
2. Swamp Room
5400 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-5242
theswamproom.com
The Swamp Room Bar and Grill is a home for fun and great food. Providing friendly bartenders, pool tables and dart boards, cocktails, and a home for parties, this full-service spot supports all types of gatherings. As if the drinks with happy hour prices aren't enticing enough, the menu offers plenty of options. Featured items include taste selections such as hot wings, tacos, red beans and rice balls, chicken cracklins, and the iconic "swamp burger."
3. Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038
buffasbar.com
Buffa's Bar and Restaurant serves up history, music, and great vibes. Offering live music performances, drinks, and bar food, this cozy spot promotes a friendly and vibrant atmosphere. The homey bar features a menu filled with New Orleans-style dishes and more. From specialty and deli sandwiches to patty melts and burgers, this bar is worth the trip to the edge of the French Quarter.
4. Avenue Pub
1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-9243
theavenuepub.com
Avenue Pub is an old-style bar offering a nice selection of craft beer, food, a bubbly staff, and lively atmosphere. The pub is designed with dim lighting, TVs on the wall, and great people. The pub also hits home with a jam-packed menu featuring chicken, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and more. The bar also offers unique sides and snacks such as loaded tots, smoked cracklins, and grilled cheese.
5. Will and The Way
719 Toulouse St., (504) 354-1139
thewillandtheway.com
Whether it's the courtyard with a dazzling view or the lively bar that never seems to sleep, Will and The Way is a bar built for you to unwind. Catering to New Orleans since 2021, the bar is perfect for any occasion, and its diverse menu has a little bit of something for everyone. The menu features burgers, charcuterie, chicken, tacos, and more. For those with a sweet tooth, there is even a strawberry lemonade icebox pie or Bananas Foster creme brulee. Their great food plus a deep drink menu keep guests coming back.
6. Erin Rose
811 Conti St., (504) 522-3573
erinrosebar.com
This hearty Irish Pub serves up delicious food and is a cool place to hang out! Erin Rose is home to many local musicians, artists, and more, making it the perfect place for people to eat and mingle. The bar's menu is stacked with a slew of drinks such as mimosas and Bloody Marys; however, the food brings a smile to all guests. For those looking to dine, Killer Poboys is located at the back of the bar; it features sandwiches like the roasted sweet potato po-boy and the seared Gulf shrimp po-boy.
7. Cooter Brown's
509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104
cooterbrowns.com/welcome
Cooter Brown's Tavern and Oyster Bar is a cozy, laid-back sports spot located in Uptown, offering a stacked menu. While the bar offers raw oysters, guests can also choose from a variety of options. Items such as beer-battered fries, juicy burgers, po-boys oozing with flavor, pulled pork sandwiches dressed with toppings, and more live on the main menu. The sports bar provides more than 400 beers to choose from, leaving guests no shortage of beverages to wash the meal down.
8. Ghost Bar
606 Iberville St., (504) 910-2020
facebook.com/GhostBarNewOrleans
Ghost Bar provides its guests with a great time, killer cocktails, and good eats. This haunted French Quarter bar features a layout with vibrant colors and unique ghostly artwork. The bar, open until sunrise, prompts guests to get in the spirit of fun by offering a space with energetic music and great atmosphere. However, that is just one piece of the pie as the menu hosts a variety of food options, including jalapeno cheese curds, boudin eggrolls, wings, and their fan favorite, specialty pizzas.
9. High Grace
733 St. Peter St., (504) 218-5649
highgracenola.com
High Grace NOLA buzzes in the heart of the French Quarter, leaving guests enamored with its unique specialty drinks accompanied by a delicious menu. This upscale dive bar has something for everyone, offering guests special drinks, music, and fun. While the atmosphere encourages a party, so does the bar food. Guests can order a surf and turf burger, a Korean corn dog, and even burritos.
10. Fives
525 St. Ann St., (504) 399-6954
fives.bar
Located in the historic French Quarter on Jackson Square, Fives is an upscale raw bar filtered with great sights, drinks, and food. This unique spot serves guests great specialty drinks, a lively atmosphere, and friendly service. Fives aims to provide, whether it's the food on the table or the artwork on the walls. The menu has guests in love as the bar features raw bar food including oysters, shrimp, tuna, beef tartare, and more.
Best Bar Bites in NOLA
Red beans, jambalaya, boudin, oysters, and po-boys are just a few of New Orleans' staple dishes. Multiply that with sweet service from bartenders, great sights, and lively atmosphere, and these bars are perfect examples of New Orleans culture. Blending food and laughter is normal in the Big Easy, so make it a mission to travel out to the bar to eat, drink, and have a great time!
