The Chart Room

BestBloodyMaryEverAnd it's a cool little bar, but it's always very crowded That's OK though

When you're done having a drink at the oldest bar in the country, and done having a drink at the rotating bar, and done having the official drink of the city, and done drinking where famous people once drank, there's still a good chance your wallet will be lighter than your head, having drunk atmosphere instead of spirits. I think the one vodka cranberry at Chart Room had more alcohol than the others combined. She gave me the kind of pour reserved for people who live around the corner. Cheap strong drinks in an unpretentious place full of colorful locals.Besides, enough of these and you'll think you're at the Carousel.

The Chart Room is a cool place to visit that isn't quite as touristy, it's akin to a dive bar where I'm from. The place has a lot of character. The staff was very nice, and you will find reasonably priced drinks. Definitely worth a quick stop in for a drink. They even have a few slot machines if you are feeling lucky.NOTE: cash only.

This place is the epitome of a dive bar. And it is so friendly and so open. You walk in and feel at home as soon as you come through the door. Pull up to the bar enjoy the ambience, and very unique fixtures. This place has been to hell and back you can tell by the walls in the ceiling but it has not lost it's charisma. We didn't eat here because I don't think that they have food. But then again I didn't look. If you are on a walking tour and you happen to go by this place stop in grab a shot, come back later for a beer to seat.

Its one of the best bars I've ever been to, and I am on the road a good bit. I didn't want to leave. The cast of characters is unprecedented, the locals and bartenders are friendly, prices are reasonable, you can gamble, sit in the street for top tier people watching - its got everything. Like one of the locals put it "this place has its own gravitational pull".

My husband and I stumbled on this dive bar on a corner in the French quarter as it was right near our hotel. Drink prices were pretty reasonable (for the city) and the bartender was friendly. They only take cash but there is an atm). It's a small place with some outdoor seating. Honestly, it was pretty packed most nights.

Where the drinks are strong and the staff rocks! We ducked in here after being caught in a rain storm. It is a tiny place, but the bar is well stocked and the bartenders are great. Cash only but there is an ATM on site.

If you're looking for a place for the local store and hang out, this is the bar. Every time we come to New Orleans and it's quite often this is where we go and hang out.

Smells like stale beer. Someone was smoking inside, Ugg! Good Irish Coffees, though! And good conversations.

5-star Dive par! This place screams character and is clearly a locals' hangout, which is why I was not surprised to hear it was cash only. No worries, they have an ATM in the back near the casino games. The drinks are strong, but the quality didn't knock me off my feet, so other than the unique ambiance, it's just another bar. It does come with entertainment however, watching the locals chill and the out of towners walk on eggshells was a bit fun. It seems good for one drink, although the staff aren't raising the charm flag, the prices are very reasonable.Cheers!