24 Best Bars in New Orleans

"The line between dive bar and cocktail bar isn’t an easy one to navigate, but this cozy Rampart Street joint manages it with aplomb. It's a simple, square room with a central bar so that everyone can see each other, high ceilings, traditional wooden décor and a wealth of booze on the walls. The big draw is the menu of happy hour cocktails for $5 during the week. The cheapest Aviations and Old Fashioneds in town, and made well. When you find yourself staying into the night, you can meander through an extensive list of local classics such as sazeracs and juleps." - Paul Oswell, Andrew Parks