There are a lot of bars and restaurants in New Orleans that serve delicious cocktails. Because of the vast number, it can be hard to find the right one youre looking for. To help you with your search for the best spot to sip at, weve come up with a list of the best places to drink in New Orleans. From easy day drinking spots for your brunches with the girls that turn into all-day affairs, to the late-night bars for your friends bachelor party, we want to make sure you know all the best spots. Take a look!

Even if youre not a tourist, this bar is still an enjoyable place to visit and sip at. The bar was built into a moving carousel. If youre worried about getting motion sick, dont worrythe bar spins slowly enough that youll barely notice. You have to try out the bars most famous cocktail, the Vieux Carre.

If you and your friends are beer lovers, then youll definitely want to head to the Bulldog. Its got a great patio and some of the best bar food in the area. Its an awesome spot if you want to get away from the tourists of the French Quarterfor a chill night, this patio is the place to visit. They have around 50 beers on tap, so dont miss out!

On the other hand, if youre more of a wine lover, then Bacchanal is the place to be. Previously a quirky little wine shop, its now evolved into this wine garden utopia where people can spend a night sipping on crisp wine, order wine and cheese, and enjoy live music. The backyard is massive, but if thats not what youre feeling, they also have a cocktail and wine bar upstairs.

Just finished up your walk or bike ride? Make a pit stop at the Wrong Iron to slake your thirst with their wide selection of beers, cocktails, and frozen cocktailsall on tap! They have racks for your bikes, a beer garden if you havent gotten your fill of sunshine, and an atmosphere that youll have a hard time leaving.

The dive bar to end all dive bars, Lafittes Blacksmith Shop is the late-night place to be. Sure, everyone has their own opinion on which is the best dive out of the 582 bars on Bourbon Street, but this one is one of the oldest bars in America. Theyve been serving beer and frozen drinks since the 1700sits a must-visit.

Live music describes New Orleans in a nutshellTipitinas is its institution. Though you could close your eyes and point to find a live music join on Frenchmen Street, this is one of the best places to go for music and drinks in the whole city. Plan to come when a local brass band is playingits an experience youll never forget.

As fun as it is to explore New Orleans and find your favorite new drinking spot, make sure youre doing so responsibly. Never drink and drive, and always understand how alcohol affects your body. Even if youre walking, alcohol affects your mood, so play it safe and know your limits. Happyand safesipping!

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