New Orleans is already drinking-friendly, but happy hour adds extra value. Skip Bourbon Street and find real deals in the Garden District, Magazine Street, and beyond. Many spots run 4-7pm with extended hours.
Classic NOLA Happy Hours
Cure
Freret Street | 5-7pm
Craft cocktail pioneer. One of America's best bars with happy hour pricing.
Peychaud's
French Quarter | 4-7pm
Named for the bitters. Historic space, excellent classic cocktails.
Bar Tonique
French Quarter | 5-7pm
Serious cocktails in a dive bar setting. Local favorite.
Oyster & Food Happy Hours
Superior Seafood
Magazine Street | 3-6pm
50-cent oysters during happy hour. Great raw bar, local crowd.
Seaworthy
CBD | 4-6pm
Oyster bar from the Ace Hotel. $1 oysters, craft cocktails.
Cochon
Warehouse District | 4:30-6pm
Cajun restaurant with bar specials. Great boudin and small plates.
Bacchanal Wine
Bywater | 4-6pm
Wine shop with backyard. Discounted bottles, live music, perfect NOLA vibe.
NOLA Happy Hour Tips
- Skip Bourbon Street: Tourist prices, weak drinks. Go literally anywhere else.
- Magazine Street: Great concentration of bars and restaurants.
- To-go cups are legal: Get your drink in plastic and walk to the next spot.
- Sazerac is king: Try the city's signature cocktail at every stop.