10 Best Marigny/Bywater Bars
Check out this list of the best bars in the Marigny and the Bywater to spice up your next night out!
Whether you're looking for some fun games or a night of dancing, these bars are sure to offer you memorable experiences and tasty beverages. Pick your next spot and get sipping, swaying, and singing!
1. The Country Club
634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742
thecountryclubneworleans.com
New Orleans' "best kept secret," the Country Club is the perfect summertime oasis. Lounge in their outdoor pool, sip on a drink at the bar, and even stop by on a Saturday or Sunday morning for drag brunch at the Country Club's restaurant. Special cocktails including the Shotgun Wedding and Take it Slow make the Country Club a unique and relaxing retreat. The Country Club's hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
2. Bacchanal Wine
600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111
bacchanalwine.com
Bacchanal Wine gives you the Mediterranean trip you've always dreamed of right in the heart of New Orleans. Curating an experience that feels as authentic as a backyard shindig with friends, Bacchanal has hundreds of wines, many unique cocktails, and outdoor courtyard dining that bring the briny taste of the Mediterranean to the Big Easy. Whether you arrive with a large group or on your own, you're sure to make new friends as you enjoy delicious drinks, bites, and live music at this eclectic neighborhood bar. Bacchanal is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
3. Emporium Arcade Bar NOLA
2231 St. Claude Ave., (415) 295-5312
emporiumarcadebar.com
For many kids, going to the arcade was akin to walking into wonderland. But, somewhere along the way, trips to the arcade became fewer and fewer until they were a thing of the past. Emporium Arcade Bar is challenging the idea that these gaming meccas are only for kids. Indeed, they adultified the arcade with a full bar so that you can connect with your inner child while getting a bit tipsy at the same time. Emporium is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.+ from Monday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.+ on Friday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.+ on Saturday, and 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.+ on Sunday .
4. Anna's
2601 Royal St.
annasnola.com
At Anna's, the cocktail is a fine art. A balance between old classics and modern innovation, Anna's is your place for a sturdy glass and a round of pool. Also indulge in their rotating list of restaurants that frequent the kitchen each week. Anna's is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
5. NightBloom
3100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-2169
nightbloombar.com
Colorful and inviting, NightBloom Bar is your spot for a casual after work cocktail or a late-night sip with friends. NightBloom is intimate and lively with a neighborhood feel that is sure to have you coming back again and again, while also staying until late and chatting with friends, old and new. The bar is open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
6. Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen St., (504) 766-6193
bluenilelive.com
Blue Nile may have a menu stocked with cocktails, beer, and wine, but their real selling point is their diverse live music calendar. Whatever music you like, Blue Nile has an artist on their calendar for you. Grab your tickets and a cold drink and enjoy a lively, upbeat atmosphere full of music, community, and good times. Blue Nile's hours vary depending on the show, so make sure to check their website!
7. Bud Rip's
900 Piety St., (504) 450-1866
instagram.com/budripsnola
With a classic neighborhood bar feel, Bud Rip's invites its patrons to lean on a chipped, beat-up wooden counter with their hands wrapped around a cold beer. With frequent live music appearances, Bud Rip's cultivates community by providing good times and classic beverages. Bud Rip's is open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. from Sunday to Friday. On Saturday, Bud Rip's is open from 1 p.m. to 3 a.m.
8. Saturn Bar
3067 St. Claude Ave., (504) 949-7532
thesaturnbar.com
Go to space at the Saturn Bar with their stacked list of upcoming artists and theme nights, including a Piano Night and a Wet Wild Y2K Wet Tee Shirt Contest. Some events are free, while others require tickets. Make sure to check Saturn Bar's website to find artists you are interested in seeing and buy your tickets beforehand! Saturn Bar opens daily at 5 p.m.
9. R Bar
1431 Royal St., (504) 948-7499
royalstreetinn.com
Have you ever heard of a bar where you can get your hair cut? Kill two birds with one stone at R Bar in the Royal Street Inn. Enjoy a shot and get a trim on Monday evenings. Indulge in seasonal boils on Fridays. Open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. on weekdays and 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, R Bar is an experience and a unique one at that. Don't forget to pet the bar dog!
10. The Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St.
spottedcatmusicclub.com
A jazz club in the heart of the Big Easy, the Spotted Cat invites guests to get up and sway to unforgettable live music. Performers and patrons alike create an atmosphere that shows what it means to live in or visit New Orleans: to be part of a community dedicated to rhythm and good times. No tickets are required at Spotted Cat. The bar is open from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
