The Best Drinks Date Spots in New Orleans
Choose a neighborhood table, a café or an outdoor plan that leaves space for conversation. The New Orleans walking selection ranges from central parks to an urban wildlife refuge, so check the journey before heading out.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Bar Tonique, Fives, High Grace NOLA, The Will & The Way and 21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Bar Tonique
A Rampart Street cocktail bar. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Fives
A Jackson Square bar with a published drinks menu. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
High Grace NOLA
A local dive bar with a cocktail offering. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
The Will & The Way
A bar with a courtyard and a food menu. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane
A Prohibition-themed bar on Iberville Street. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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