1. Smoothie King Center
8.2
1501 Dave Dixon Dr., New Orleans, LA
Basketball Stadium · Central Business District · 84 tips and reviews
HISTORY: The arena is home to the Hornets, Tulane NCAA basketball, & the Sugar Bowl Basketball Classic. In the days after Hurricane Katrina, the arena played a pivotal role after the Dome suffered damages.
AT&T: Come by the AT&T Fan Zone at Bracket Town on Monday April 2nd for a chance to get an autograph from basketball legends Jay Williams, David Robinson, & John Havlicek.
Kiet Ly: We're going to watch the Pelicans basketball game, WWE, or more inside. I don't have enough money to get a ticket. I didn't watch them.
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Lears Fool: Meat pies, raw oysters, and shrimp poboy: Saints Football Trinity. One of the best sports bars on the planet.
Ryan Eugene: Best sports bar in New Orleans. If you're not a sports fan but looking to see what Saints fandom looks like, head down the St. Charles Street carline to Cooter Browns. Enough TVs to show every game.
Angela Furst: Concierge gave me a free drink card for sports bar across the street, Walk-On's.
AT&T: Come by the AT&T Fan Zone at Bracket Town at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Mon, April 2, for a chance to get an autograph from basketball legends Jay Williams, David Robinson, & John Havlicek!
Matthew Coll: Awesome amenities, good food, good place for events and banquets. Nice sports bar and good restaurants. Nice pool.
7. The Old Absinthe House
7.7
240 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews
AT&T: Come by the AT&T Fan Zone at Bracket Town at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Mon, April 2, for a chance to get an autograph from basketball legends Jay Williams, David Robinson, & John Havlicek!
Leonard Crist: Kind of boring. A shitty domestic bottle was 6 dollars. The vibe isn't even that interesting. Business cards and football make sense for a sports bar, not a place that specializes in absinthe.
Monica M: Cozy fireplace for cool nights. Otherwise the place is a divey sports bar.
AT&T: Come by the AT&T Fan Zone at Bracket Town at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Mon, April 2, for a chance to get an autograph from basketball legends Jay Williams, David Robinson, & John Havlicek!
Christopher Piazza: Very different from HOB Orlando but in a good way. There's a great atmosphere and the venue always has something going on!
Ellen DeGeneres: I heard my friend Barbara Menendez's band play here. They're called "The Help" and they are amazing.
12. Jackson Square
9.3
745 Decatur St (btwn St. Peter St & St. Ann St), New Orleans, LA
Plaza · French Quarter - CBD · 211 tips and reviews
AT&T: Come by the AT&T Fan Zone at Bracket Town at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Mon, April 2, for a chance to get an autograph from basketball legends Jay Williams, David Robinson, & John Havlicek!
Brittany Conner: One of the most beautiful squares I’ve ever seen. Amazing views, great vibes, perfect spot for photographers! Also a favorite spot for local artists to showcase their talent (set up on the sidewalks).
HISTORY: After the Battle of New Orleans in 1814 the square was renamed Jackson Square after General Andrew Jackson. Jackson Square has been featured in movies, including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
AT&T: Come by the AT&T Fan Zone at Bracket Town at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Mon, April 2, for a chance to get an autograph from basketball legends Jay Williams, David Robinson, & John Havlicek!
Allen Duhe: Get a river-view room - incredible views of the Mississippi. It's relaxing to sit in your room and watch the traffic on the river after a day of sightseeing or shopping
Travel Channel: Adam Richman from Travel Channel's Best Sandwich in America stayed here with his crew while filming.