The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New Orleans

R.J.: Quality drinks. Try the Sazerac, Southern Gentleman, and Ramos Gin Fizz.

Kevin Skobac: Very knowledgeable & deliberate bar tenders and well crafted house cocktail menu make this a great spot for a high end drink

Neli Parchik: Even though the Sazerac is New Orleans' official cocktail, I wouldn't say it was my favorite - but they do make some awesome Bellini-s 👍

Robert Occhialini: Great cocktails. Spinning bar may make you dizzy after a while. Great jazz music the night we were there.

Meredith Babb: Classy clientele, a nice break from the Bourbon St. madness. They make a great Sazerac!

Zach R: Very cozy space. Excellent cocktails.

One Restaurant & Lounge: Great cocktails and very cool environment!!

Justin A: Great craft cocktails with a beautiful minimalist setting.

Fodor's Travel: The curated selection of classic cocktails are a great value at $6 and include New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac and the Pimm’s Cup, as well as bar snacks like steak tartare and duck liver pate. Read more.

David: Very well made cocktails, excellent Scotch selection, and a cordial crowd. Ask the bartender for recommendations: they have ingredients made in house.

Evan Judge: Bloody Mary on Saturday is one of the most unique I've ever had. They juice the ingredients all together Centrifuge juicer and add a strip of bacon.

Adam K: Kind of my dream bar? Unpretentious, great cocktails, something for everybody's taste, lounges, amazing happy hours and sunsets out the window...Love

Jacque Mox: The New-Old Fashioned is an incredibly delish cocktail! I'd rec it highly. It's seasonal, so check for it! Also, the bread pudding soufflé is amazzzzzing. Must have.

Michelle: Jazz Brunch on Sundays usually includes a second line around the restaurant. The patio is beautiful, as is any room looking out onto it. And the 25cent Martini Lunch on Fridays is a must.

Jeremy Fisher: Surprisingly good food ($.25 martinis, turtle soup, gumbo, Oyster Gratinée, Creole Cochon de Lait “Cassoulet,” duckfat potatoes), but go to Galatoire's for atmosphere

NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: We love the Pimm’s Cups at the Napoleon House—a traditionally British cocktail served in an Italian-owned, French Quarter restaurant.

Julia Lord Nickle: Great sazeracs! This place is a must visit while in NOLA.

Melanie Turner: My #1 favorite place in all the city. I like the roast beef po-boys & their just-spicy-enough Bloody Marys.

Adele Thomas: Must try the Valeira Gorge cocktail, and the Cangrejitos & Fried ribs off the small plates menu.

Aron Hegyi: My favorite place in Nola, just opened in summer 2013. Get the peas n rice, crispy rum ribs and butter poached Louisiana shrimp (at a a minimum), and sample many 'proto-tiki' cocktails

Eric: Stellar tiki drinks (don't be afraid to go off-menu: the bitter mai tai is amazing) and excellent food (fried ribs, corn with habanero mayo, tostones). The patio is an oasis when the weather's nice.

Zachary Bouzan-Kaloustian: Unbelievable everything. Our large group had chicken, duck, fish, wine, cocktails and dessert and loved it all! Photo is the duck

Frank Luciano: Creole hollandaise and amazing Bloody Mary bar

Molly E: Great brunch! Love the Bloody Mary bar, live music and most importantly the food. Try to sit at the bar!

Mike Check: Mouth watering southern breakfast 24 hours a day plus Bloody Mary's on tap. Fried chicken, biscuits, gravy and hot sauce.

Marcelius F.: Hands down the best place for breakfast ever. Try the Bacon Bloody Mary or the Mimosa together with Chicken St. Charles or the Croquet Madame! Really gonna miss this place..

Marcelius F.: What's not to like? Mimosa, Bacon Bloody Mary, Chicken St. Charles, Croquet Madame, the pancakes or cheesecake stuffed French toast. Everything is delicious!

Darcy Eaves: The cocktails are tasty and creative all our entree's were excellent maybe skip the fried chicken sandwich. Best chocolate pot de creme ever. It was an all around win

Nick: Really cool back alley spot with good cocktails and a tasty fried chicken sandwich.

Kathleen Corless: Great cocktails, sweetbreads, fab brunch, loved the pork shoulder and the hash

Peter Dixon: A Classic Cigar Bar with amazing cocktails.... so a must

Liz Tietz: Try the La Louisiane rye cocktail

Timothy Jackson: Great drinks must have a Sazerac

Taylor: Duck confit is delicious. And the Orange Blossom Sazerac is a great twist on a great drink.

Yessica Chung: Small around the world exquisite dishes such as seafood, lamb, rabbit, falafel. Enjoyed an evening with great music, cocktails and draft beer. Wonderful bands very romantic evening.

Heather Scott: Great cocktails, delicious small plates to share, and a new band every night. What's not to love?

anne driscoll: Love everything especially a sazerac and the grits are crazy good

Michelle: Cocktails on the porch, you can't go wrong. I suggest the Mint Julip.

Meghan Holmes: Awesome French Martinis!

Anthony Ferro: Best Bloody Mary's on earth. An authentic pirate bar.

Martha Fuller: Bloody Mary's are amazing spicy deliciousness!!

Social News Network: One of the oldest bars in the US, the infamous Jean Lafitte's blacksmith shop has been turned into a local favorite, try the hurricane or voodoo daiquiris if you're on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Valentin Guerin: Sit at the bar, enjoy a perfect cocktail (I like the Missionary's Downfall and the Bum's Rush) and great bar food (shrimps in a blanket, dumplings, etc). They have a decent menu.

Adam James Realty: If possible sit at the bar. Great staff, amazing cocktails and delicious food.

Silvana Narvaez Acosta: Awesome cocktails .. Try kea colada..