New Orleans/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 03, 2020
The 5 best lounges in New OrleansArnaud's French 75 Bar. | Photo: Sally C./Yelp

Looking to check out the best lounges near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top lounges in New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for lounges.

December is the top month of the year for consumer spending at bars and lounges across the New Orleans area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and email automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at New Orleans-area bars and lounges surged to $43 for the metro area in December of last year, 15% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Arnaud's French 75 Bar

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First on the list is Arnaud's French 75 Bar. Located at 813 Rue Bienville in the French Quarter, the lounge, French and Cajun/Creole spot is the highest-rated lounge in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 438 reviews on Yelp.

2. Twelve Mile Limit

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Next up is Mid-City's Twelve Mile Limit, situated at 500 S. Telemachus St. With 4.5 stars out of 143 reviews on Yelp, the lounge, cocktail bar, breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Rusty Nail

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Lower Garden District's The Rusty Nail, located at 1100 Constance St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the sports bar, whiskey bar and lounge 4.5 stars out of 198 reviews.

4. Fountain Lounge

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Fountain Lounge, a lounge, breakfast and brunch spot that offers seafood and more in Central Business District, is another go-to, with 3.5 stars out of 114 Yelp reviews. Head over to 130 Roosevelt Way to see for yourself.

5. Sazerac Bar

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Finally, there's Sazerac Bar, a Central Business District favorite with four stars out of 458 reviews. Stop by 130 Roosevelt Way to hit up the lounge and cocktail bar next time you're in the mood.


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