Top 10 Spots To Watch the NFL Draft In New Orleans
This year's NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh and will air on every major sports network. The first round will be on Thursday, April 23, the second and third rounds will be on April 24, and the fourth through seventh rounds will be on April 26.
Here are the best places in New Orleans to catch the draft and grab a drink or a bite to eat. From dive bars and pints to sports bars and craft cocktails, these bars are filled with Big Easy spirit!
1. The Channel
2604 Magazine St., (504) 381-4680
The Channel is an Irish sports bar located on Magazine Street. They are known for their craft beer, comfort food, and lively atmosphere to watch sports in. Their food options are mouthwatering and range from wings to plenty of different po-boys such as French fry with debris. The Channel is a great way to add some Irish cheer to your draft watching!
2. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530
Walk-On's is a Louisiana-inspired sports bistro founded in 2003 by Brandon Landry and Jack Warner. They offer Cajun and Creole dishes such as crawfish étouffée and fried alligator, as well as classic pub food such burgers and mozzarella sticks. Walk-On's has specialty cocktails and beer, as well as kid-friendly food and beverage options. They were even named as the number one sports bar in America by ESPN!
3. Wrong Iron
3532 Toulouse St., (504) 302-1503
Wrong Iron is a local favorite beer garden with over 50 beers on tap! Their menu is extensive with American cuisine, as well as some amazing Mexican options such as their fish tacos. They have weeknight specials and crawfish on the weekend, as well as frozen cocktails. They are the perfect option for an outdoor venue to watch the draft.
4. Rivershack Tavern
3449 River Rd., Jefferson, (504) 834-4938
Rivershack Tavern is a funky bar and restaurant in Jefferson known for its eccentric vibe. They offer live music, lively sports viewing, and a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. They serve plenty of Southern classics such as fried green tomatoes and have an impressive beer selection. Rivershack Tavern was even featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri!
5. Lots A Luck Tavern
203 Homedale St., (504) 483-0978
Lots A Luck Tavern is a classic neighborhood dive bar. Since 1965, they have been cultivating a true Big Easy spirit in their tavern. The food menu changes daily, and they offer weekly specials, as well as game day specials, with beer buckets, whiskey, and more. With pool tables, darts, and outdoor seating, it is the perfect place for a laid-back, sports bar experience.
6. JB's Fuel Dock
126 S. Roadway St., (504) 510-2260
JB's Fuel Dock is a restaurant and bar located in West End Park on Lake Pontchartrain. The spot was transformed from an old marine fueling station into a unique establishment that serves a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and specialty cocktails. They have a dog-friendly outdoor deck area with TV's and even a place for boats to dock next to the restaurant!
7. High Grace NOLA
733 St. Peter St., (504) 218-5649
High Grace is an upscale dive bar in the heart of the French Quarter. They have daily specials, as well as a "beat the clock" theme on Thursdays and Saturdays: the earlier you go, the cheaper the beer is. They have amazing cocktails, with one even getting set on fire as they bring it to you! High Grace has won Where Y'at's Best of The Big Easy award for the past three years!
8. Boondock Saint
731 St. Peter St., (504) 525-4950
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Boondock Saint is an Irish pub that shares a name with the iconic 1999 movie staring Norman Reedus. Located right in the middle of the French Quarter, they are known for their laid-back atmosphere and large beer selection. Boondock Saint is known as the French Quarter's living room, a refuge away from tourist crowds and a great way to experience the draft with locals.
9. Backspace Bar & Kitchen
139 Chartres St., (504) 322-2245
Backspace Bar is a cool, brick bar in the French Quarter. They are known for their comfort foods such as their jalapeno burgers and pulled pork sandwiches. They have many speciality cocktails from espresso martinis to hibiscus margaritas, as well as beer that starts at $2. Come to Backspace Bar and experience a cozy, local New Orleans experience.
10. Pal's Lounge
949 N. Rendon St., (504) 488-7257
Pal's Lounge is a dive bar in Mid-City known for their craft beers. Pal's offers a down-to-earth, welcoming bar experience with vintage decor lining the walls and old board games available to play. They have different pop-up food options frequently, and many visitors rave about their "gingerita." Pal's is a locals favorite in the Big Easy and is always a good time!
