Here's Where to Party on Gameday
Football season is quickly approaching; LSU, Tulane, and Saints football will soon take over our weekends. One way to elevate that game day experience is grabbing a drink and a bite with a few of your football fanatic friends at a sports bar.
In a city known for booze and food, it is not hard to find a sports bar here. If you are looking for the best of the best, here are New Orleans' top 10 sports bars.
1. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Multiple Locations
Frequently on best sports bars lists, such as ESPN's, Walk-On's is not only one of New Orleans' top sports bars—it's one of the country's. Walk-On's decorates its walls with big screens, as well as overhead bar TVs. Sports is not Walk-On's only specialty, as the national chain focuses on its connection to Cajun and Creole culture in the kitchen with its many Louisiana-inspired dishes such as the Cajundilla and Voodoo Shrimp and Grits. Walk-On's also works year-round to put out delicious speciality and seasonal cocktails.
2. Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar
509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104
This Irish Channel Bar has you covered with a great fan atmosphere and great local bites. Cooter Brown's also curates a beer menu that will make even the most die-hard local beer fanatic blush, including local favorites such as Parleaux, Brieux Carre, Great Raft, and more. Their half-priced Louisiana Wild Oysters from 3 p.m. to midnight will give you an excuse to enjoy some weeknight baseball. Don't forget to check out their "Beersoleum" filled with pictures of deceased celebrities, a staple of any '70s-style dive bar.
3. The Channel
2604 Magazine St., (504) 381-4680
Located in the heart of the Irish Channel, The Channel is a great place to watch a game and enjoy one of New Orleans' most storied neighborhoods. Their frozen Irish Coffee keeps the Irish spirit of the city alive and well. The Channel has a delicious and down-to-earth menu, and their drunken po-boy has left people satisfied.
4. MRB
515 St. Philip St., (504) 524-2558
This French Quarter Bar is a great spot to stay close to the action and celebrate with a crowd after a Saints win. MRB does not forget to add a little Louisiana flair to its menu, offering gumbo, pork rinds, potato salad, and collard greens, as well as an oyster bar open six days a week. MRB also utilizes its two courtyards to give bar-goers a traditional French Quarter experience There is no need to worry if you are not a big sports fan; you can still have a great time with traditional bar games, board games, and live music most nights.
5. Wrong Iron on the Greenway
3532 Toulouse St., (504) 302-1503
Located on the Laffite Greenway, Wrong Iron mixes a sports bar with the surrounding natural beauty. You can hang out at the bar or watch the game on the big screen outdoors. On non-game days, their early-week specials, such as Wednesday Pint Night, are guaranteed to get you in the door. You can also rent an outdoor table for game days if you can't get tickets so you don't miss out on the game day experience.
6. Bayou Beer Garden
326 N. Norman C Francis Pkwy., (504) 302-9357
As its name suggests, Bayou Beer Garden's biggest attraction is its beer selection. With a robust draft menu dedicated mainly to craft beers, you are bound to find something new. Don't worry, you can still get your big-name domestic favorites in bottles. A fusion food menu lets you create a great pairing with your beer of choice, featuring unique options such as Baba Ganoush, Goat Cheese Peppers, and Panzanella Salad.
7. The Swamp Room
400 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-5242
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A Metairie staple, the Swamp Room has been a local favorite since 1973. A large menu filled with salads, appetizers, and their specialty Swamp Burger makes it not only a sports bar but also a respected restaurant. Add in big screens and a large floor area, and the Swamp Room is the perfect place to bring your group of football fans. They are open until 3 a.m. on weekdays and 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, so you can enjoy yourself long after the game has ended.
8. Manning's Sports Bar and Grill
228 Poydras St., (504) 593-8118
Sports bars are designed for that special game day experience, and who better to bring that to you than a partnership between Caesars and the Mannings? Two rows of theater-style seating in front of a big screen at Manning's Sports Bar and Grill will give you an experience that only a stadium can create ordinarily. Their inclusive beer selection and traditional American bar dishes give you an essential sports bar experience. Manning's is also a good option for casino-goers looking to cheer on their parlays.
9. Vieux Sports Saloon
541 Decatur St.
Vieux Sports Saloon leaves no stone unturned on game day, playing every major sport from baseball to football, soccer, and fight night. They also offer some of the most unique bar food in New Orleans with a Creole take on tapas on Tuesday nights and a Cajun Curry on Wednesdays. Along with a fun game day experience, Vieux Sports Saloon adorns the wall with sports memorabilia to create a nostalgic atmosphere.
10. Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks St., (504) 486-9080
Haven't gotten over your World Cup fever? Finn McCool's has you covered with beer on tap and soccer this fall. Founded by Irish immigrants, Finn McCool's is the place to go for a traditional Irish pub experience in New Orleans. Their selection of over 30 Irish whiskeys means any whiskey drinker will find something they like. While you are there, don't forget to try their Irish Coffee.
