This Sunday, February 11, is a double hitter of football, floats, and festivities! Super Bowl Sunday meets Bacchus Sunday this year in New Orleans, meaning bars will be jam packed with football fans and Mardi Gras parade goers. The San Francisco 49ers will be playing the Kansas City Chiefs at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Come enjoy these local bars to watch the game and celebrate the final days of Carnival season. Here are 10 great bars to enjoy a drink with friends and participate in one of NOLA's two favorite pastimes of the day: football.
10 Local Places to Watch the Super Bowl
1. Wrong Iron
3532 Toulouse St., 504-302-1503, wrongiron.com
Wrong Iron is situated right on the Greenway in Mid-City and is the perfect spot to watch sports any day of the year. With plenty of TVs situated all across their outdoor yard, Wrong Iron is always a local favorite for any game night.
While enjoying the game, order fresh tacos, nachos, chicken tenders, and other classic bar food. Then head inside to order one of their over 50 beers on tap or mixed drinks including a refreshing Pimm's Cup that is on tap as well. As the game continues, grab a spot at one of their outdoor fireplaces and order materials to make s'mores for a perfect end to the night.
2. Manning's Sports Bar & Grill
519 Fulton St., 504-593-8118, caesars.com
Manning's welcomes foodies and tailgaters to their cozy lounge! Featuring Creole twists on classic tailgating bites, their menu doesn't disappoint!
They also have comfy recliner seats, 30 flat-screen TVs, two 13-foot mega-screens, a sports anchor desk, Saints memorabilia, artwork by Terrence Osborne, and a bar filled with plenty of beer options. At Manning's, you'll experience tailgating like no other.
3. Cooter Brown's
509 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-866-9104, cooterbrowns.com
Cooter Brown's is a beloved watering hole in Uptown. With over 400 craft beers, freshly shucked oysters, and crispy po-boys, it's no wonder many sports fans flock here to watch their favorite teams play.
Cooter's has 17 flat-screen TVs, pool tables, and a "Beersoleum," or a wall of deceased celebrities. Cooter Brown's has some of the best bar food in Uptown New Orleans!
4. Martine's Lounge
2347 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 504-831-8637, facebook.com/martineslounge
Every day is happy hour at Martine's! Enjoy the Super Bowl as you enjoy poker, board games, and darts while sipping delicious wine, beer, and cocktails--all for a great price!
You want more? There's also a jukebox that you can blast your favorite tunes on. Martine's has a vintage vibe complete with friendly staff and avid tailgaters, so be sure to check it out.
5. Rendon Inn
4501 Eve St., 504-218-7106, therendon504.com
This bar has plenty of history. A product of the Prohibition Act and the Great Depression, Rendon Inn was a saving grace for locals.
Today, it serves Broadmoor with a broad drink selection, a lip-smacking menu of Creole and Cajun delights, an outdoor patio, and a deck with high-def TVs to watch your favorite football team play. It's enough to make you feel at home.
6. Babylon Sports Bar
2917 Harvard Ave Suite A, 504-324-9961, facebook.com/BabylonSportsBar
Located in Metairie, the Babylon Sports Bar has long been a local favorite. From karaoke to various holiday parties, there is always something to do at this hole in the wall.
Be sure to check out the various bands they host from time to time. Babylon's intimate setting means that you're getting some great NOLA entertainment without breaking the bank!
7. Stumpy's Hatchet House
1200 Poydras St. Suite C, 504-577-2937, stumpyshh.com/neworleansla
Perhaps the most exciting on this list, Stumpy's Hatchet House allows patrons to not only drink delicious cocktails and beers, but also throw axes at a target. Talk about a fun night!
Not interested in walking on the wild side? No worries, the bar also allows non-throwers to come in to enjoy their games, photo booth, and various food options. Located in the heart of the CBD, Stumpy's Hatchet House sits just a few blocks away from the Superdome, making it a convenient location for you to pop by on Super Bowl Sunday!
8. Lots A Luck Tavern
203 Homedale St., 504-483-0978, instagram.com/lotsalucknola
The Lots A Luck Tavern is a dive bar located in the Navarre neighborhood that is known for their great bartenders and welcoming atmosphere. The bar is pet friendly and often inhabited by locals, so you'll never find yourself bored when you go to watch the big game.
Between the cheap drinks and numerous TVs to watch the Super Bowl, even if your team loses, you'll walk away a winner. Lots A Luck Tavern also has outdoor bar games to enjoy.
9. The Garage
810 Conti St., facebook.com/THEGARAGEmusicclub
The Garage is a double threat, both hosting local musicians for open mics earlier in the day before transforming into an exciting dance club later in the evening. Just a few steps off of Bourbon Street, The Garage is the perfect place to get some good food, good drinks, and have a good time.
Unwind with some friends during a game of pool or any of the other amusement games The Garage has on offer. Grab a cold drink, slurp on a hot bowl of gumbo, and have a good time.
10. Pal's Lounge
949 N. Rendon St., 504-488-7257, instagram.com/palsloungenola
Pal's Lounge is a dive bar located in Mid-City just a stone's throw away from City Park. Pal's serves a wide range of cocktails, beers, and even has rotating food pop-ups throughout the year, so this bar is a great place to grab a drink with friends, catch the big game, or even relax on a warm NOLA night with their extensive outdoor seating area.
This intimate bar is a great place to view the Super Bowl with your friends or total strangers. Either way, you're gonna have a great time!
Enjoy Sunday with Friends, Football, and Floats
Spend this February 11 enjoying all the excitement and fun that New Orleans has to offer. Celebrate the end of a great football season at any of these classic local bars with tasty cocktails and classic bar food. Root for either team and hope for the next there will be another New Orleans-hosted Super Bowl!
