Top 10 New Orleans Pool Bars
If there are two things New Orleanians are good at, it's keeping cool and drinking, both necessities in the summertime and even into fall. You would be hard-pressed to find a better way to do both than drinking in the pool, and New Orleans offers a plethora of options for pool bars.
These 10 pool bars combine water and drinks into an elevated experience to give you a resort feel.
1. The Country Club
634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742
The Country Club is a getaway unlike any other in the city. Its architecture is an ode to the lives of aristocrats from the past, but its atmosphere is anything but. Swim up to the poolside bar and enjoy one of the many craft cocktails such as the White Sangria. Day passes for the swimming pool are $20, or you can purchase an annual pass for $499.
2. The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
550 Baronne St., (866) 297-7404
virginhotels.com/new-orleans/eat-drink/the-pool-club
Take your next city outing to the Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city as you cool off at their rooftop pool bar. Virgin Hotels New Orleans offers single cocktails, as well as big bowls and pitchers, including a Spritz Tower that serves up to 8 people for less than $15 per person. And don't forget to bring your sober friends for their zero-proof cocktails.
3. The Garden District Hotel
1525 Prytania St., (504) 383-9500
The Garden District Hotel's pool offers you a tropical getaway right in the heart of the Garden District. You don't have to choose between swimming and an uncomfortable chair as the hotel offers day bed rentals. Day passes start at $45, and you can take a leisurely day as the pool and bar are open from 11 a.m to 9 p.m.
4. The Blackbird Hotel
1612 Prytania St., (504) 383-7500
The Blackbird Hotel offers a New Orleans experience just as you would expect, with drinks in a courtyard. Bar staff let you relax while they bring drinks and food directly to your lounging area. You can also make the Blackbird pool your gameday headquarters with their bar screens playing the game. Weekday passes are $45 per person while Saturday and Sunday passes are $55.
5. Omni Royal Orleans
621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-5333
omnihotels.com/hotels/new-orleans-royal-orleans/dining/la-riviera
With a recently renovated pool, the Omni Royal Orleans welcomes you to cool off as summer winds down. Omni Royal Orleans presents one of the most luxurious pool experiences with cabana rentals and a Parisian-inspired lounge and bar named La Riviera. The bar serves a lineup of island-inspired cocktails and offers a robust wine selection to elevate your pool-going experience.
6. The Barnett
600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180
thebarnett.com/eat-drink/#Rooftop
The Barnett is a hotel centered around the full guest experience, and the pool bar, High Five, is no different. Sip your specialty cocktails as you look over the rooftop bar directly into the city. They also offer lounge chairs, private cabanas, and day passes starting at $10 for locals and $27 for other non-hotel guests.
7. Sunnies
4917 Freret St., (504) 345-2855
Unlike most pool experiences, Sunnies is not a hotel, but an oasis dedicated to water, drinks, and fun. Sunnies' cocktail bar could compete with any on this list, offering its own creations and twists on classics, such as the Oaxacan Old Fashioned, which adds tequila, agave, and mezcal for something unique. And don't worry about spending money to get in, because Sunnies offers complimentary pool access with the purchase of food and a beverage.
8. Lost Coyote
1614 Esplanade Ave., (504) 381-4829
Lost Coyote's pool bar offers fun cocktails with equally funny names, such as the Peach, Pleas and Sol Searcher, that take on a tropical feel. Day passes, which come with a free drink, are $20, or you can splurge on the yearly pass for $300, which comes with six complimentary drinks per month, one towel per visit, and one guest pass per visit. Lost Coyote also has a weekly Burlesque Brunch on Saturdays if you want a bit of extra fun before jumping in the pool.
9. Blue Crawfish
1620 Dumaine St., (504) 559-0959
Located in the Tremé, Blue Crawfish brings the spirit of a fun childhood pool day together with some adult fun. It stays true to its name with a bright blue pool with large fountains that make it one of the city's best drinking experiences. Day passes start at $23.90 and go up to $597.40 for group VIP sections.
10. The Maidstone
3522 Tulane Ave., (504) 605-4644
Take a dip in The Maidstone's pool, which features vibrant designs. The Maidstone is an art-forward hotel, focused on making rooms into welcoming works of art, and designers put that same effort into the pool and poolside bar. It offers both refreshing cocktails and poolside bites.
