Cure

"This Freret Street trailblazer has been at the forefront of New Orleans’s new school of craft cocktail bars since opening in a beautifully renovated former fire station in 2009. A good spot for those placing a premium on ambiance, Cure still turns out some of the most innovative drinks in town. No wonder it earned the James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program in 2018." - Eater Staff, Beth D'Addono

"Find happy hour here on Sunday-Thursday from 4-06 p.m. and 9:30 to close; plus from 3-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. That means a bunch of $8 drinks (champagne cocktails, sherry and coke, etc.), plus $8 wines and beer/shot combos." - Missy Frederick

"New Orleans’s original standout cocktail bar rolls out a cold-weather menu every winter, featuring intricate seasonal drinks that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are delicious. Among them this year is a Delta Eggnog, Grasshopper Blanco, and one hot drink, the Sorel Toddy. It’s made with Sorel hibiscus liqueur, Don Q 7yr Rum, demerara, and lime." - Clair Lorell

"Cure opened in 2009 before the town became overrun with fancy places serving cocktails with lots of ingredients and elaborate garnishes. It’s a must-visit for anyone who wants to enjoy fabulous drinks, outstanding food, and top-notch service. The seasonal menu is a fun way to try spins on classic cocktails, like the tomatillo sour that they call I’m So Green, while the reserve menu gives you the chance to try small batch and limited-release spirits without having to buy the whole bottle. Beyond cocktails, the food is good enough to stand alone—if you won’t take our word for it, somebody thought it was worthwhile to publish a cookbook of Cure’s recipes. Go for the simple yet sensational deviled eggs, pimento cheese, house pickles, and burrata." - Megan Braden-Perry

"This Freret Street trailblazer has been at the forefront of New Orleans’s new school of craft cocktail bars since opening in a beautifully renovated former fire station in 2009. A good spot for those placing a premium on ambiance, it still turns out some of the most innovative drinks in town. Cure also does a great classic cocktail happy hour." - Eater Staff