Can be very busy for good reason. Try off-hours or considering sitting at the bar to avoid the crowds.
3 Locations on Bourbon Street. Home of the HandGranade, which is a New Orleans must if even once.
Hello Travelers!
So you have gotten to the Big Easy and didn’t end up scoring a ticket to see the game, well fret not because there are plenty of worthy sports bars where you can soak in the spirit of sportsmanship. Hey, the Super Dome is awesome but at these well selected pubs the food and drinks are cheaper, you don’t have to fight -as much- for the toilet and being in NOLA you will still be right in the middle of the action. However, New Orleanians take their sports pretty seriously so rooting against the home team can be awkward but that good ol’ Southern hospitality usually prevails.
1. The Ryan: 241 Decatur St. New Orleans 504.523.3500
Not the biggest place in NOLA but what it does not have in size it makes up for in atmosphere. A solid pub that is popular with the locals and the few tourists that find this place will appreciate the friendly vibe. You can get a pint of Guinness for $4.50 or choose from the wide selection of other beers on tap, of course along with the fully stocked bar.
2. Molly’s at the Market: 1107 Decatur St. New Orleans 504.525.5169
On a nice day (temperate and dry that is) this Irish pub is hard to beat. It has a great indoor / outdoor thing going without having any outdoor seating; we liked the open and airy atmosphere. Drink prices are low: pint of Guinness $4.50, premium beer bottles $3.50 and the house special Frozen Irish Coffee $4.50.
3. Tropical Isle: 600 Bourbon St. New Orleans 504.529.1728
Complete with its tropical decor, good munchies, numerous flat screens, reasonable drink prices- for Bourbon Street that is- this Tropical Isle is sure to be brimming with both home and visitors’ team spirit. Papa Joe’s, which is located in the 600 Bourbon location, serves up good cheap food such as burgers, nachos and wings. If you are still in college and want to mingle with your rival school then don’t skip the Tropical Isle. There are a bunch of Tropical Isles on and near Bourbon, which should all be decent but look for the one at 600 Bourbon which has “Papa Joe’s” and thus the food.
4. MRB: 515 Saint Phillip St. New Orleans 504.561.6339
MRB stands for Mississippi River Bottom, however nothing about this bar is like the gunk that lines the Old Man River. Located near Jackson Square this pub offers a large space, plenty of tv screens, a pool table, darts and inexpensive food and drinks.
5. Ugly Dog Saloon and BBQ : 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd. 504.569.8459
Well worn local bar that serves up BBQ and cheap drinks. Nothing on the menu gets over $10 and drink prices are among the lowest that we found (20% below average). Plates of spare ribs are $8.75, premium beers $3.25 / $3.50 and mixed drinks cost a whopping $2.75 for well and $3.25 for call. The Ugly Dog Saloon is located in the Warehouse District so it is out of the way from all the chaos of the French Quarter, which makes this place so appealing to the regulars. However, with this said if you are looking for a local experience then this is your place.
6. Acme Oyster House: 724 Iberville St. New Orleans 504.522.5973
This NOLA classic is mainly a restaurant, which insure that plenty of good food will be available, but it has a pretty lively bar. Don’t count on getting a seat if you get there on time but it may be well worth it to stake out a spot as this is sure to be a hot spot on game day.
Happy Travels and enjoy the game!
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