The 10 Best Bars in Louisiana — 2026

We compared all 1441 bars in Louisiana on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Red Barn PubMandeville Dive bar

Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 1am-5pm

(985) 626-5901 Website View listing

#2 · Cy's BarChalmette Dive bar

Mon-Thu 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-2am, Sun 9am-11pm

(504) 279-9562 Website View listing

#3 · The GoatNew Orleans Dive bar

Wed-Thu 9pm-3am, Fri-Sat 9pm-4am, Sun 9pm-3am

(504) 252-4747 Website View listing

#4 · Dodge's Ice HouseCankton

Mon-Thu 12pm-2am, Fri 11am-2am, Sat-Sun 10am-2am

(337) 668-4464 Website View listing

#5 · CENTRAL Pizza + Bar BroussardBroussard

Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11am-11pm

(337) 252-0952 Website View listing

#6 · Willie's Restaurant & BarBaton Rouge Happy hour

Mon 11am-9pm, Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm

(225) 372-2526 Website View listing

#7 · Lamplighter LoungeMetairie Lounge

(504) 832-9909 Website View listing

#8 · Pogie's Pour HouseCarencro

(337) 886-6295 Website View listing

#9 · Jefferson LoungeBaton Rouge Lounge

(225) 291-6773 Website View listing

#10 · Davenport LoungeNew Orleans Lounge

(504) 670-2828 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.