The Upper Quarter

270 reviews

1000 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

About

The Upper Quarter is a Bar located at 1000 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112. It has received 270 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday1PM-3AM
Tuesday1PM-3AM
Wednesday12PM-3AM
Thursday12PM-3AM
Friday5PM-3AM
Saturday1PM-3AM
Sunday1PM-3AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of The Upper Quarter: 1000 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

  • The Upper Quarter has 4.7 stars from 270 reviews

  • Bar

  • "Located in the historic French Quarter, this magical environment provides you a piece of New Orleans history"

    "I grew up visiting New Orleans annually staying at the Chateau Orleans right across the street"

    "My Cheers Bar! Every bartender here makes me feel at home Jeff,Phil,Jason and even Sean! They always take care of me like family"

    "Had a great time here last spring"

    "This bar is a must visit during the Saints game"

Reviews

  • Petty Lovicious

Located in the historic French Quarter, this magical environment provides you a piece of New Orleans history. Four generations a female Parfumers have resulted in over 50 fragrances beginning from 1927 by the renown Mrs Hové-King. Upon entering the location you are immediately treated with the beautiful fragrances of the store which of course is the combination of all the incredible perfumes, bath & body, and Home Products that are supplied and Handmade by the parfumeur. Additionally if you are not greeted by the parfumeur herself, you are greeted by the young women whom bare enthusiastic customers as well as employees to the Hové family. The charm of Hové is getting to explore the different fragrances that you will find in two different lines, standard and luxury, where each fragrance has been dipped freshly each morning with their perfume on labeled strips. Each employee has a trick of their own based on their own personal experiences that they love to share with customers on how to enhance and make their experience more unique and personalized. Even better is that you can try on every single fragrance that you desir in order to see just what is going to marry the best with your own personal chemistry. As a longtime customer I would highly recommend Hové to any individual, local or visiting, in order to not only have a memorable experience but to also be able to wear with you a piece of New Orleans history as well as a little piece of an Antiquated and authentic New Orleans family lineage.

  • Erin McKinnon

I grew up visiting New Orleans annually staying at the Chateau Orleans right across the street. Last night with my first visit. Over the last 30 years this place has changed names, to my surprise it turned out to be quite a gem, tucked away just a few blocks away from Bourbon Street. Jay was bartending, he was phenomenal. He possesses The Best of Both Worlds. Easily, the locals favorite bartender with a blend of hospitality for those of us just visiting. The entire place was very clean, the other patrons were very inviting and friendly. There was a great assortment and variety of liquor and beer. As a bartender myself I truly appreciate acquaint local bar with a great atmosphere. My only complaint is that I wish I would have come sooner and stayed longer. Jay was a great change of pace from several other establishments closer to Bourbon Street with snotty bartenders. Love love love

  • Alexandra Sampson

My Cheers Bar! Every bartender here makes me feel at home Jeff,Phil,Jason and even Sean! They always take care of me like family. The atmosphere of the bar really makes you apart of every moment. People you were strangers with when you walked in , you walk out having some sort of memory with. I can not recommend this place enough. I ALWAYS feel safe here. Jeff is also one of he the best cooks I have EVER met. If you do one thing before you kick the bucket in life , GO TO A CRAWFISH BOIL. During the season Jeff makes the best crawfish New Orleans has to offer in the courtyard. This place is also the BEST to relish in a SAINTS game to see them towards victory. Thank you guys for all your hard work - and thanks for running such a kickass bar. But , mostly thanks for making me feel at home.

  • Fredrica Newman-Blount

Had a great time here last spring. Sorry I'm late with my reviews but this is the place to stop Especially when you're looking for some low prices, and a chill atmosphere. Reminded me of bars back home. I felt like a local and was super chill and comfortable. No frills place that gives you a true break from touristy places around the way.We were lucky enough to be there when they were serving crawfish on Sunday and honestly that's the best I ever had. We went back for seconds! I haven't stopped talking about it since we got home. We're heading back to New Orleans in September and I hope that I'm able to catch the crawfish Sunday. Cannot recommend enough.

  • Liuba Svatko

This bar is a must visit during the Saints game. I had an incredible experience with locals. I don't think I had a better welcoming experience in my entire travel life, and I am 41. I wish I had ordered stuffed chicken wings (the women in the bar were enjoying the dish) Taylor - you are a #ROCKSTAR and my favorite bartender in #NOLA. Girl, I admire your upbeat energy and the loving Wi-Fi you spread around! Cheers!!! Your boyfriend is amazing too. Your entire bar felt like a friendly and close family when we were cheering for #Saints #GoSaints #NewOrleans
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Shelby Wye

Please visit here! Meet the greatest bartender around in Phil. We were just tourists but honestly the crowd there just absorbs you like you are their own. We loved the more relaxed attitude. I recommend anybody to go a block to the side of Bourbon to find great bars that also deserve your attention. The Upper Quarter is the creme de la creme of those bars. I think I'll note here that it's important to come in here with a little less Bourbon spirit. Come here to have good conversations, watch some hockey (important for the traveling Canadian) and not to be stupid.

  • Gerianne Cain

I was visiting Nola and went to the UQ with a close friend of mine who lives locally. She raved about it and we had a blast! Small tiny place. The owners, Mary and David could not be nicer! And the patrons are immediately your friends. It’s like your very own “Cheers”! The Shotsky is a must when you go!! And if you are there for a Saints game and they are lucky enough to win, you are in for a treat! Can’t wait to go back!!

  • Dana Mordecai

Super cool, off the beaten path, local bar. Great drink prices, & talented bartenders! We didn’t try the crawfish, but it looked great! Only 2 blocks north of Bourbon, but it was nice to step back from the crazy crowds, and just hang out for a bit. Had a local feel, with interesting customers that made for some fun sipping and people watching! Will definitely be back!

  • Bob Kramer

Just happened to stop by while wandering around, I want this place on my corner at home. Everyone was totally cool. Dave was boiling crawfish, they were the best at a killer price. Food coma was wonderful. Thanks Chappy and everyone for a great place to hold down a bar stool for our 2, way too short days in town. We'll be back, no doubt. Sorry fat fingers, fixed it.

  • Adam Arceneaux

We just happened to stop into this bar for a drink and it was the highlight of the night! Great neighborhood bar with fantastic prices and one of the nicest bartenders / owners you'll ever meet. Dave even gave me some homemade chocolate chip cookies! If you're in the area for a show at the Saenger I highly recommend you stop in here for a drink.

  • Jake Guth

The Upper Quarter is the best Saint's gameday experience in the city! It has all the feelings of an old-school local bar - amazing crowd, touchdown pudding shots, free food and fun bartenders. If you grew up in New Orleans and enjoyed the sensation of a true local bar for gamedays, The Upper Quarter is the place for you

  • Harold Smith

My wife and I got the names mixed up. Ha. We ended our night here last Friday and it was great. After going to a couple recommended bars that weren't so great, we stumbled into here. Great atmosphere and especially great prices. We will definitely be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Cory Myers

I promise you will not find a better hangout bar downtown than here. And watching a Saints game here is unbelievable of course with pudding shots when the saints score. Just go here and you will definitely have a good time.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Liuba Svatko

I had the best night in 22 I was in town. I watched Saints game with locals. Goals!!! I will be back one day when Taylor is bartending!!! My favorite drink was Rum, lime and more lime. Lol.
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Amanda Allred

Great after work spot for beers and cocktails. If you're lucky, you might even get to hang out in the little courtyard out back. They also host responsible vendors licensing classes for service industry personnel at times. Check with bar directly for times and dates.

  • Alex Koenigsberg

Visiting from Colorado and felt like family! I wish we had a place like this back home to watch the saints. Big celebrations every TD with a bunch of support friendly fans. The owners were fantastic and the sweetest people, we're coming back next time we're in town!

  • Niel Barber

1st visit,have walked by it PLENTY of times! Wife,& I were seeking somewhere to watch LSU VS Bama FB Game,heard loud cheering! Found a seat at a table,got drinks,watched the game. Place is small,but cozy! Lot of Local Memorabilia inside,would return

  • Marilyn Baumer

First time here wasn't terrible, but I watched the barman enter 20$ when I handed him my card for a single beer. Still waiting on the bank statement to see if he really did give himself a 100%+ tip. However the back patio was perfect for a

  • Scott Peters

We were recommended to come here. We were even given the name Dave. When we walked in, “Dave’s not here” & “we don’t serve food, we don’t even have a kitchen.” The guy behind the bar was actually quite a jerk…. Too many other places to go….

  • Ciara Hayes

Every visitor to new orleans should come here and see a real New Orleans bar... Great staff and great drinks and when they feel like it great food
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Maria B

Decent selection of liquor and beer. Nice, quaint hole-in-the-wall establishment. Very neighborly, though the second bartender encounter was a bit aloof. Perfect distance from theaters/venues on Canal for pregaming.

  • Lucas Rifkin

Great little bar with this and prices right on the edge of the quarter that is not typical of the French quarter or bourbon street but more like a neighborhood bar. Prices are reasonable and it's not over-the-top.

  • Mary Anderson

The Upper Quarter Bar is our favorite bar in NOLA! It has a friendly neighborhood community feel, knowledgeable and personable staff, fantastic cocktails, and great events that make you want to keep going back.

  • Michael Peterson

Great environment, excellent bartender and prices. Worth taking a few steps extra for;-) do not worry about the employees only sign on the push door, it leads to a great little courtyard to drink and smoke in!

  • Alyssa Avitia

Stopped in and it was so much fun! A very cute bar and everyone was so friendly! On vacation from Chicago so so loved the Malort sign, I’m definitely recommending as a place to go, thank you for a great time

  • Rhys Gunther

Great small off Bourbon Street bar with a vibrant atmosphere mixed with dim lighting. I really enjoyed having drinks in this cozy spot. Seemed to be filled with a good mix of locals and chill tourists.

  • Christopher Erdie

Jason was our bartender and he was both polite and knowledgeable. Their prices are way better than anything near bourbon street and the regulars were fun. Swing by if you're cool and know how to drink

  • Mark Miller

Loved this funky little hole in the wall off the main drag. Cool vibe, nice drinks, decent service. A welcome reprieve from the smelly chaos a couple blocks away, but plenty of energy of its own.

  • David McMaster

Awesome spot - felt like home. Incredibly friendly staff and regulars. Cold beer and full bar at near half what you’d expect to pay in The Quarter. Caught them on a crawfish day - a true bonus.

  • Nicholas Riggins

Ice cold beer (that isn't over priced) off the disaster known as bourbon st. You know, if you're here for 2 weeks, 40 years old (like me) and can't handle the bourbon madness every night.

  • T.J. Stranova

The BEST local's bar in the French Quarter (and really all of New Orleans). Visitors are treated like family too! Great drinks, great bartenders, great people, great atmosphere!!!!

  • BetoPFan

Wonderful neighborhood bar. No better place to watch the Saints play Monday night football. Had a blast with friendly people.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Gene Curtis

We were staying the weekend across the street, and had to check it out. Jason the bartender was great! Drinks and atmosphere were very nice. Had my first peanut butter shot.

  • David Duvall

Nice quaint little locals bar where you would expect a lot of tourist but seems to attract more service industry workers. Can't wait for their crawfish boils to come back!

  • Leah Mellin

The best bar in the French Quarter. Everybody involved from the owners to the bartenders are great people always nice and helpful. As a local I will always hang out there

  • Mark Clark

The best of Burgundy St. The Upper Quarter bar is my #1 neighborhood bar in the French Quarter. Don't miss gameday and pudding shots on every touchdown. See you there!

  • Sunshine Dickson

They had crawfish for sale in the back and it was great. One bar tender didn't make the drinks right but the night before they had one that made them great.

  • Steve Drone

Always a blast. The staff are awesome and make a great drink, we love everything about the Upper Quarter especially crawfish boils when they are in season.

  • Dan Collins

Love this joint! We stop in every time we are in town. Great people, boils and for Saints games!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mirta Konj

OMG this is a very nice, quet family place. I loved the way staff treated us, they even let us put our bicycles inside. Highly recommend! …

  • Marie Taylor

Their French quarter fest crawfish boil was amazing! Nice place when you need a drink out if the fray. You can sit, relax and meet some locals.

  • Benjamin Botelho

Incredible little locals spot that I somehow stumbled upon. Cheap beer. Tasty looking crawfish. Somehow insulated from the hustle and bustle.

  • Carolynn L

I dont know how to feel about my neighbors...but 5 stars sounds about right. Love you guys!!! This is the BEST bar hands down in the Quarter!

  • Will Matthews

Nice hole in the wall pub. Nice friendly place to get you day drinking started. Their beer lines could use a little cleaning though.

  • Jack Green

As far as greyhound stations go it's as good as one can get. Quite clean in comparison, no wandering crackheads, didn't get mugged.

  • Juliette Dupleix

The bars tenders are AWESOME and super friendly! The owners are the BEST! Support this bar theu are locally owned and operated.

  • Bob Hananford

A great "locals bar" or a place for tourists to stop in to get away from the Bourbon St hustle. Great prices and bartenders.

  • Tim Cunningham

If you wander off Bourbon street this is a good place to land. Good drinks and friendly bartender. Good neighborhood bar.

  • Amy Jo Jones

Met their awesome bartender, Philip, who bought us drinks while his bar was closed for Hardrock exploration …

  • Mimi M

I love this spot. Bartenders are always so nice, even if the guest is not. Jeff, Diane, Jay and Shawn are the best!!

  • Gregg Guimbellot

Def falls in the dive bar catagory. Great lil bar to disappear into if you want to avoid the bs of bourbon st.

  • Theresa J. Gaser

Love this place!!! If you are looking for a great place to watch a game and feel like a local…this is it!!

  • Matthew R

One of the seasonal bars in the quarter I frequent during crawfish season. Great spot and great crawfish.

  • Sara Vin

Great bartenders. Cool, chill place great pop ups!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Antonio Ferrari

wonderful bar in the french quarter, Saints fan unite during football season to root on their team...

  • Amy Stiles

Best locals bar in the quarter. Jeff, Marie, and Sean are the best! Saints games are the best here!

  • A

Great bar for both locals and tourists! Highly recommended!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Krissy Landes

This cute little neighborhood bar is perfect. A few blocks from Burbon ... its quiet and friendly.

  • Jennifer Fernandez

Great! And I mean great classic dive bar with awesome prices & awesome bartenders, thanks y'all

  • Charlie Ho

Strong, cheap drinks. Lots of service industry people chill here before and after their shifts.

  • L.J. Z., III

It's in the upper half of the quarter. If you pass the gun in BurGUNdy you've gone too far.

  • John Maske

Great selection and pricing. Quaint little bar away from the shenanigans of Bourbon Street.

  • Rita Posselt

BEST bar in the Quarter! Like a family. Wonderful owners and bartenders. Love this place!!

  • Scott Cutter

Very nice and welcoming place. Even though it is a "local" bar, they made me feel at home.

  • Michael McGinnis

I don't like the quaternary too much.. over priced drinks and a no smoking ban in bars

  • Freman Girdler

Sweet dive bar complete with pirates, drag queens, happy drunks and a great bartender.

  • Eric Thornburgh

Great afternoon spot. Bartenders are a wealth of knowledge about the French Quarter.

  • kristopher rodriguez

Super friendly bar! Recommend to anyone looking for a quiet place to get a drink!

  • Cionne Murray

Afterwork chill spot for drinks and blowing steam, and chilling with Phil …

  • Reginald zion Janes

Nice place for drinks with love ones also Saints nation so zone in and enjoy.

  • Jeffery Utter

Friendly bartender good cocktails. Much better experience than bourbon street

  • Father & Son Adventure Discovery Rides

Great place to sit and enjoy a drink. Very reasonable prices in the quarter.

  • Gary Casanova

Great place.. Home felling.. Bartenders are just the greatest …

  • scotty royal

The owners and staff went above and beyond for a family event we had there.

  • Melanie Parker

Our favorite bar in the city! Some of the best people you will ever meet!

  • Samantha Rodriguez

Amazing and have turned this Jersey girl into a partial Saints fan now!

  • Craig Green

Amazing place to get a drink after work or whenever you want to chill.

  • Ruaraidh MacPherson

Always a blast. Jason the bartender serves a mean bottle of Highlife.

  • Andrew Nguyen

Super chill and relax environment. Great crawfish boil and cold beer

  • E B

Bartender charged us more than advertised; restrooms not signposted.

  • Chelsea Gay

Go here instead of bourbon street! Well worth the cost and service!

  • Ryan Adams

Nice place for a drink and good AC. Not too loud. Not too crowded.

  • Dawn Rester

The nicest people, the coldest beer and the best crawfish in town!

  • Maverick Farr

They’ve always been good to us here. Fair prices and good company.

  • Josh Gunn

Friendly bar and good staff. Prices reasonable for French Quarter

  • Mike Boardley

THEY DON’T SERVE FOOD HERE. Don’t be fooled by the food photos.

  • Danielle Lloyd

A great place to stop and hang out! The people are so friendly.

  • Jon Garmon

Great local bar. All the locals hang out here. Great service.

  • Olan Griffiths

Great hole-in-the-wall. 5/5 Would get day drunk in again.

  • Leah Mellin

The best bar in the city, always have a great time there

  • Lea Blackburn

I love these hometown guys! Great drinks..great price!!

  • Jamarcus Carroll

Thursday night seafood is a experience you won't forget

  • Jason Pugh

Great service and drinks with a fun jukebox atmosphere.

  • Melanie Martin

Phil is awesome!!! Good drinks, laid back atmosphere!

  • Darrynika Brown

Their crawfish was very tasty and was I great price.

  • Christina Hernandez

Cute little dive bar with great service and prices

  • Luke Vincent

Owner is super nice. Awesome Crawfish on Thursday!

  • Misty Fujinaga

Outstanding SMALL bar..No wait.. …

  • Amandalynn Picolo

Great little bar with cool little food pop ups

  • Kevin Green

Great bartenders. Service industry friendly

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