Drink Local Craft Cocktail Bars in New Orleans
Finding an alcoholic beverage in this town is not difficult. But finding a very good alcoholic beverage in this town was not so easy not too long ago, unless it involved a high-end hotel bar. The craft cocktail movement is full-steam in New Orleans now – you’d be hard pressed to find a reputable drinking establishment that doesn’t have a downright decent cocktail menu these days. These are a just few of the local cocktail aficionado’s favorites.
Cure
Why We Love It: Because Kirk Estopinal & Co. shook up the craft cocktail movement in New Orleans. In a city of 24/7 dive bars and go-cups, Cure sets itself apart with a menu of classic and modern cocktails for people...
Loa
Why We Love It: Alan Walter is a cocktail geek of the coolest order. When he’s not holding court behind the bar, perfectly coiffed and pouring gorgeous drinks into a curated collection of vintage glassware, you...
Bellocq
Why We Love It: Spot-on cobblers and ingredient-driven cocktails are served in a moody, plush lounge inspired by Storyville photographer E.J. Belloq’s images of New Orleans’ infamous red light district. The...
Swizzle Stick Bar
Why We Love It: The proprietors of Commander’s Palace know how to pass a good time. Opened in 2005 inside the Loew’s Hotel alongside Cafe Adelaide, this bright, swanky space defies every cliche of dull and...
Sazerac Bar
Why We Love It: It’s posh, it’s timeless, and it is steeped in the history of New Orleans. Named for the city’s official cocktail, the bar is located inside the lovingly restored Roosevelt Hotel and the menu...
