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The best places to grab a drink in New Orleans
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by Beth D'Addono
Updated May 23, 2023
A cold dark bar is practically a birthright for New Orleanians. A stellar watering hole is a soothing cave of possibility—and a welcome respite from the city’s swampy heat.
A newly opened brewery in the CBD is turning heads for its top-notch English and German-style beers. Nearby, a lively space with a bustling horseshoe-shaped bar draws crowds for global snacks, creative craft cocktails, and Girod Street views. A Mid-City church scored a second life as a restaurant and bar loved for its Mediterranean-accented menu and covered patio.
Whether it features fancy cocktails, whiskey neat, or a frosty glass of beer, the experience at each of these Crescent City bars is superb. Read on for a guide to 8 New Orleans bars to book now.
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