National Happy Hour Day is coming up on November
12 and there's no better place to enjoy it than in New Orleans! Our bars are
world famous, and the city has been the birthplace of many classic and renowned
cocktails. Go out with some friends, fill your glass, and celebrate Happy Hour
Day at these five different spots in New Orleans. Drink responsibly!
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
The Royal Bar in the Royal Frenchmen Hotel will truly make you feel like royalty. This award-winning bar caters to both locals and tourists in style with delicious drinks and live entertainment. For happy hour, which is 3-8 p.m. daily, you can get $5 lemon drops, cosmos, Manhattans, and martinis. Cheers to that! 700 Frenchmen St. #1614, 504-619-9660, royalfrenchmenhotel.com
The Pool Club
Head out to the newly opened Virgin Hotels New
Orleans and enjoy the Pool Club! This rooftop bar offers comfortable vibes and
a pool to relax in. They currently haven't published what their happy hour
specials yet, so it'll be a surprise when you go! Grab an umbrella drink and
enjoy some great views of the Crescent City. 550 Baronne St., virginhotels.com
SoBou
Described as a modern Creole saloon, SoBou (or
South of Bourbon Street) has a lot to offer. They specialize in Louisiana
street food-inspired small plates that are often paired with delicious craft
cocktails. SoBou has a very extensive wine list, so make sure to study it
before you go! Come find out why SoBou was ranked as one of the best resturants
in New Orleans by The Daily Meal. 310 Chartres St., 504-552-4095, sobounola.com
Backspace Bar & Kitchen
The definition of "a diamond in the rough,"
Backspace Bar is one of the best dive bars on Chartres Street. The bar has a
very unique literary feel to it and offers mouthwatering comfort food like red
beans and rice, burgers, and more. Their cocktails are very sophisticated and
out of this world. Go feel glamorous at Backspace Bar! 139 Chartres St.,
504-322-2245, facebook.com/backspacenola
Monkey Board
Located in The Troubadour Hotel, the Monkey Board is one of
New Orleans' favorite rooftop bars. There are all kinds of beer, wine, and more
to enjoy. Happy hour is from 4-6 p.m. every day and you can get half off all
sparkling wine by the bottle. You can also get $6 red and white wines, as well
as classic cocktails like the Sazerac, Hurricane, Mai Tai, and more. 1111
Gravier St., 504-518-5600, monkeyboardnola.com
