These Are the Best Hotel Bars in New Orleans
There's something romantic about a hotel bar, harkening back to an old Humphrey Bogart movie, with the perfect martini, piano music, and a wizened barkeep. In a city chock full of charm, decadence, and—lets face it—drinking, these hotel bars will sweep you off of your feet with entertainment, atmosphere, and knowledge of the craft. These are the best hotel bars in New Orleans.
Ace Hotel New Orleans
Why it made the list
This lobby bar has two personalities: during an event at Three Keys, the ACE's one-roomed music venue, it's a place to pick up a beer and snifter of small batch bourbon among the crowd between sets. At happy hour, late night, or earlier in the week, it’s where you'll meet up with friends while you sip a negroni, lounge on the velvet and leather green parlor furniture, marvel at the eclectic art, read a coffee table book, and be bothered by no one.
Catahoula Hotel
Why it made the list
Pisco Bar at the Catahoula Hotel is downright lovely. This small black-and-white tiled bar, with a piano, brick courtyard and vintage wooden bar top charms the heck out of even the pickiest bar enthusiasts. The bar menu focuses on the Peruvian spirit Pisco, and the enthusiastic staff responsible for the creative drinks list are happy to school you on the merits of the spirit or pour you a perfect classic concoction instead.
Pontchartrain Hotel
Why it made the list
At Hot Tin, the rooftop bar with a galvanized tin ceiling, grab a Moscow Mule and settle into a distressed leather booth to ogle at the Tennessee Williams and 1940s memorabilia, or fight a wedding party or two for a spot on the balcony, overlooking the Mississippi river and spectacular views of the city.
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