Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

1. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

8.6
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 378 tips and reviews

Lisa P.Lisa Perrone: Great atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Gloomy. Dark. Perfect. It's like stepping back in time when the Nachez Trace ended here and rafts filled the streets. Read more.

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: The oldest continually occupied bar in the U.S., this place was once, according to legend, owned by the pirate Jean Lafitte. The tiny open air bar on Bourbon Street pours them cheap and fast. Read more.

Handsome Willy's Bar and Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

2. Handsome Willy's Bar and Lounge

8.6
218 S Robertson St (Tulane Ave & canal), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Central Business District · 28 tips and reviews

Nicole J.Nicole Jackson: If you want to feel good fast, go for some Handsome Juice (~$3) #ftw

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Come to Handsome Willy's for Funk & Crunk Fridays where the bar's catering service offers free food from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

M M.M Mkhana: Catch Who Dat games here - both home and away games!

Parasol's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

3. Parasol's

8.4
2533 Constance St (at 3rd St.), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Irish Channel · 51 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Sackley: Roast Beef Po'boy and Firercrack shrimp, are the best ever!

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: A standout shrimp po-boy...firecracker shrimp are coated with butter, hot sauce and garlic. Read more.

Michael G.Michael Galpert: fried pickles aren't on the menu but you can order them if that's your thing

Anna's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

4. Anna's

8.2
2601 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Marigny · 5 tips and reviews

JrgtsJrgts: Great local corner bar that is very welcome to out of town visitors. Make sure to take in the view from the second floor bar and balcony.

Ilan R.Ilan Rosner: Wide selection of draft beer good cocktails very cosy atmosphere

Brandi B.Brandi Bruce: Kept the dive atmosphere so I’m down!

R Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

5. R Bar

8.0
1431 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Marigny · 36 tips and reviews

Glenn S.Glenn Sergeánt: Best bar in town, a must stop in for everyone!

Kim H.Kim Hoedeman: It's the kinda bar you wish you'd have in your own town..friendly, cool & always good vibes <3

Stephanie S.Stephanie Sanders: Monday nights: haircut and a shot for $10. Not even lyin'! Also, cute dogs everywhere!!

Henry's Uptown Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

6. Henry's Uptown Bar

8.1
5101 Magazine St (Soniat), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Uptown · 22 tips and reviews

The Grill A.The Grill At Henry's: homemade 8oz burgers, juicy chicken sandwiches, and unbelievable chicken wings!

Joseph H.Joseph Henican: Make sure to tip your bartenders, especially Daren and Timmy!

Kylie J.Kylie Jay: Great dive bar

Evangeline Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

7. Evangeline Lounge

7.9
4501 Toulouse St (at N Murat), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · City Park · 7 tips and reviews

Brandi B.Brandi Bruce: Good service, cold drinks and a nice dive vibe

ChrisChris: Good service, good drinks.

Jennifer P.Jennifer Pomrenke: Where the locals play!

Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

8. Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge

7.7
7612 Oak St (at Hillary St.), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · East Carrollton · 45 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: My favorite dive bar in the whole world. So much bigger than it looks on the outside. The thing to get here is Schlitz in a can.

Austin T.Austin T: Buy a schlitz. You are too wasted for anything any more expensive at this time of night anyway

KnudKnud: If you want a quiet place to sit and drink yourself into oblivion, get here early! This place is busiest from 2AM to 7AM

Molly's at the Market is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

9. Molly's at the Market

7.7
1107 Decatur St (btwn Ursulines Ave & Governor Nicholls St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 98 tips and reviews

Michelle A.Michelle Anderson: Try the Pimm's Cup - they have a very refreshing version

Dennis S.Dennis Scarna: Pet the cat

Blake W.Blake Williams: I believe they have a cat. Pretty cool cat. It may bite ya.

Chart Room is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

10. Chart Room

7.7
300 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 75 tips and reviews

SpikeSpike: A favorite place for the younger crowd. Cheap drinks and good times at the Chart Room.

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. With its super-cheap beers, even cheaper shots, it's an oasis of sanity in the French Quarter. Read more.

ECavaECava: This place is the shit.

The Old Absinthe House is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

11. The Old Absinthe House

7.8
240 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews

Kelsey H.Kelsey Huse: I love this place. Great selection of absinthe and a fabulous Sazerac

HISTORYHISTORY: For almost 200 years this bar has been a staple of life in the French Quarter. Visitors can sip their favorite beverages as the sights & sounds of the French Quarter trickle into this comfy tavern.

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Of all the bars lining gaudy Bourbon Street, this may be the only one a local would be caught dead in. Plus, drinks are never wasted, because the law allows you to take them with you wherever you go.

The King Pin Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

12. The King Pin Bar

7.5
1307 Lyons St (at Prytania Street), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Uptown · 18 tips and reviews

Kiley M.Kiley Martin: Great bartenders. Great neighborhood bar!

OffBeat MagazineOffBeat Magazine: Grab s pitcher, play some shuffleboard, pump a few bucks into one of the best jukeboxes in new orleans

Dilbert F.Dilbert Fairwell: This is a fun place to go if you like Rockabilly, but need a bunch of shitty frat guys fucking shit up.

Check Point Charlie is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

13. Check Point Charlie

7.5
501 Esplanade Ave (at Frenchmen St.), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Marigny · 26 tips and reviews

SS: Authentic dive. Jazz and spicy Bloody Mary.

Amber G.Amber Goff: Graveyards with Angelo!!! Tip big, drink deep!!!

Brandy M.Brandy McDonald: Don't fuck with Heather! ;)

The Abbey is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

14. The Abbey

7.4
1123 Decatur St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Gov. Nicholls St.), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 15 tips and reviews

Jessica P.Jessica Pugliese: One of the best dives in the quarter. No frills, cheap, grimy, a good place to escape tourists and chat w some locals. Cash only.

Cindy S.Cindy Strohl: Joe is the shit!

Bob B.Bob Bowling: A shot of Fireball and a PBR is the answer, I'm not quite sure what the question is.

Apple Barrel Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in New Orleans.

15. Apple Barrel Bar

7.2
609 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Marigny · 36 tips and reviews

cj f.cj fitzgerald: From N: cozy little spot with the cutest, simple meals upstairs.

Wendy B.Wendy Bosma: Best bar on frenchmen...easy

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Great place to drink and contemplate what you're going to eat in Adolfo's