10 Best New Orleans Patio Bars
New Orleans is a city where drinking and spending time outdoors are a perfect match, making patio bars an amazing afternoon, nighttime, or weekend activity. This city has no shortage of places to feel a warm breeze with a cold drink in hand, so we rounded up the top 10 patio bars all around New Orleans.
Whether you're looking for craft beer, cocktails, bar snacks, charcuterie, or a bottle of wine to split with friends, these patio bars are guaranteed to be a perfect fix.
1. Wrong Iron on the Greenway
3532 Toulouse St., (504) 302-1503
This patio bar sits right along the Lafitte Greenway. Wrong Iron was clearly designed for patio drinking, with a sprawling outdoor space that offers plenty of room to settle in with friends around fire pits and tables. The bar serves 50 draft beers alongside cocktails, wine, and frozen drinks. The patio also features big-screen TVs, making it an extremely lively spot during Saints and LSU games. Where Y'at readers named Wrong Iron on the Greenway among the top three Best Beer Selections in the 2026 Best of the Big Easy awards.
2. Bachannal Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111
Bachannal Wine & Spirits in the Bywater is an incredible spot to wine and dine in the open air. Their wine shop allows you to pick out wine bottles, along with the option of charcuterie board ingredients for the kitchen to assemble on a plate as you head out to their courtyard. They also offer small plates out of their kitchen such as Gulf shrimp, pasta dishes, and more. Sitting beneath the trees, listening to live music in this festively-lit courtyard is exactly what gives it a distinctly New Orleans atmosphere.
3. Bayou Beer Garden
326 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy., (504) 302-9357
This Mid-City outdoor spot has a spacious courtyard, multiple bars, plenty of TVs, and an extensive beer selection that includes local New Orleans brews. It's also connected to Bayou Wine Garden, it's neighbor, so the patio gives guests a wide selection of brews and wines to choose from. Where Y'at readers also named Bayou Beer Garden among the top three Best Patio Bars in the 2026 Best of the Big Easy awards.
4. The Bulldog
3236 Magazine St., (504) 891-1516
The Bulldog has been a longtime destination for beer drinkers looking for a spot on Magazine Street. Its prime Uptown location offers 48 beers on tap and more than 100 options of bottled beer. They also offer a full pub-food menu and a laid-back outdoor patio. Dogs are welcome both inside and outside, making the patio especially popular among neighborhood pet owners.
5. The Tchoup Yard
405 Third St., (504) 884-2005
Tchoup Yard is built for large groups, with a huge indoor-outdoor setup just off of Tchoupitoulas Street. The patio has extensive seating and TVs throughout the property, so it becomes particularly energetic during big games and watch parties. Drinks include classic cocktails, as well as Tchoup Yard's classic frozen cocktails. The spacious yard makes it easy to gather with a larger crowd without feeling crammed around one table. It's also dog-friendly, so Tchoup Yard is for everyone.
6. MRB Bar & Kitchen
515 St. Philip St., (504) 524-2558
If you are looking for some incredible bar food coupled with your drinks, MRB might be the place for you. It is located on St. Philip St., and although it may look like a regular French Quarter bar from the outside, it has a cozy, charming outdoor patio. Their outdoor space includes plenty of seating, a stage for live entertainment, and the bar's oyster and food operation. MRB carries more than 100 beers, including selections from Louisiana breweries, while its kitchen serves raw and chargrilled oysters, po-boys, gumbo, and other delicious plates.
7. Sidecar Patio and Oyster Bar
1114 Constance St., (504) 381-5079
Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar features a lush, covered patio, an oyster menu, and more. The raw bar serves oysters from the Gulf, East Coast, and West Coast, letting diners compare all different kinds of oysters while sipping cocktails in the courtyard. If oysters aren't your thing, the menu also features burgers, po-boys, tacos, and other casual dishes. If ambiance is the deciding factor for you, Sidecar might be your new favorite.
8. Pat O'Brien's
718 St. Peter St., (504) 525-4823
Pat O'Brien's is undoubtedly one of New Orleans' most recognizable patio bars with its signature fountain and cocktails. The French Quarter institution is closely associated with the Hurricane, a potent rum cocktail that has become as recognizable as the bar itself. Along with the courtyard, Pat O'Brien's includes a Main Bar and Piano Lounge, so there's plenty to explore after finishing a drink outside. The Piano Lounge actually holds dueling piano concerts on Saturdays and Sundays. They also host an impressive St. Patrick's Day party. For visitors looking for a classic French Quarter patio experience, Pat O'Brien's should definitely be on your list.
9. Cure
4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357
If you consider yourself a cocktail connoisseur, the patio at Cure New Orleans could be an Uptown affair worth your while. Cure brings a more polished approach to patio drinking with a sleek, elegant space on Freret Street. Cure is also one of New Orleans' most celebrated cocktail programs. Its cocktails range from quality classics to original concoctions, giving guests plenty of sipping options while sitting outside.
10. Tuff Break Loser's Lounge
3021 St. Claude Ave.
Tuff Break is another patio lounge that is great for foodies who like quality eats with their drinks. Tuff Break is a fun neighborhood patio bar and hosts a variety of food pop-ups throughout the year for guests to enjoy. The bar regularly hosts events, so there's always something going on over there. You can find its weekly schedule via its Instagram.
