10 NOLA Bars for Viewing the World Cup
The New Orleans bar scene is extensive with various themes, including sports. We have compiled a list of 10 bars that are perfect for your FIFA world cup viewing experience. Enjoy the games on a big screen with a drink in hand and with lively company.
1. Cooter Brown's Tavern
509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104
Cooter Brown's Tavern is a great spot for a beer, Louisiana oysters, and game watching. In addition to their oyster bar, wings, fries, po-boys, and burgers are also available. The establishment has an extensive beer list and specialty cocktails including the House Rum Punch, Disco Lemonade, and Ranch Water, among others.
2. The Bulldog
Multiple Locations
This craft beer bar has Uptown and Mid-City locations and features 48 draft beers and over 60 bottled beer options. The Uptown location has a dog-friendly patio with a large-screen TV, perfect for the FIFA games, as well as a beer-tap fountain. The Bulldog is known to have some of the best bar food in the city, with nachos, dips, sandwiches, and burgers.
3. Mid City Yacht Club
440 S. St. Patrick St., (504) 483-2517
Mid City Yacht Club is a solid location for watching a game, with an outdoor patio, large screens, and lively but not overwhelming atmosphere. Some menu options include Gulf fish tacos, smash burgers, and loaded waffle fries. Guests can wash down these bites with craft cocktails and beers. The bar provides a great game-watching experience by combining quality food, popular drinks, and plenty of viewing space.
4. Bayou Beer and Wine Garden
326 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy. & 315 N. Rendon St.
With lengthy beer and wine menus, Bayou Beer and Wine Garden is a great spot for those looking for a lively game-viewing atmosphere. With wings, tacos, fries, and more, guests have their pick at bar appetizers, paired with a drink and indoor or outdoor seating. Stop by this city-favorite to enhance your World Cup experience.
5. The Tchoup Yard
405 Third St.
The Tchoup Yard is a New Orleans favorite with an indoor and outdoor bar experience. Priding themselves on their refreshing drinks, the bar offers 20 draft beers and a selection of frozen drinks, perfect for a hot Louisiana summer. With food by Karibu Kitchen, the bar's primary culinary partner, guests can expect menu favorites such as the "tater totchos" and "crunchwrap supreme." Don't miss out out on the Tchoup Yard's premier game watching experience with snacks and big screens.
6. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Multiple Locations
Walk-On's captures the essence of what it means to be a sports bar. With multiple locations all throughout Louisiana, catch the World Cup wherever is most convenient. Don't leave without trying the bar's wings or Cajun-American fusion dishes. Make Walk-On's your go-to spot for game day, and download their app to gain rewards towards free food and birthday perks.
7. The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance St., (504) 525-5515
Serving New Orleans as a neighborhood bar, the Rusty Nail provides a cozy and laid back bar experience. A guest-favorite is the establishment's patio area, shared with Sidecar Patio and Oyster Bar, with access to oysters and Sidecar's menu. Televisions are located inside and outside with your choice of game-watching ambience. Choose from the bar's 16 tap beers and grab a seat to watch this season's World Cup.
8. Manning's Sports Bar & Grill
228 Poydras St., (504) 593-8118
This New Orleans sports bar celebrates famed football family the Mannings. The establishment contains over 30 flat-screen TVs and two 13-foot screens for the ultimate game-watching experience. With classic NOLA pub fare—wings, burgers, and po-boys—and an extensive beer menu, guests are sure to have a highly enjoyable game day.
9. The District Lounge
711 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-1476
The District Lounge is located in the heart of the Warehouse District and is frequently included in local bar crawls and watch parties. With a 90-Inch HD big screen TV, among additionally smaller screens, guests are ensured to have a great game viewing. Have a bite of their dips or sandwiches, paired with a cool beer, and enjoy the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
10. The Jimani
141 Chartres St., (504) 524-0493
For over 50 years, this family-owned sports bar has served the city as a staple location for game day. From speciality hot dogs to wings, the Jimani is sure to provide the proper snacks for World Cup viewing. Also be sure to try their various beers, seltzers, and jello shots for a lively bar experience.
