Metairie can seem like a world away to some New Orleanians, but it's just a couple of minutes in the car to get there. When you get there, you can find some of the best restaurants, stores, and bars in the GNO area. Since the early 1700s, people have migrated from New Orleans over to Jefferson Parish, especially those who wanted to do some gambling. More recently, many amazing new businesses have opened that draw a crowd from New Orleans proper.
Metairie is home to so many colorful bars that attract hungry
lunch crowds, friendly after-work regulars, and high-energy late-night
partyers. If you haven't checked out these Metairie bars lately, maybe it's
time to cross the parish line.
The Best Bars Metairie Has To Offer
1. Martine's Lounge
2347 Metairie Rd., (504) 831-8637
facebook.com/martineslounge
Looking to become a regular? Martine's Lounge is friendly, fun, and a great place to go for frequent games of trivia and karaoke. While they previously allowed smoking inside, renovations changed the smoking seating to outside only. This change has made the bar even more welcoming to everyone, including dogs.
Martine's is known for their specialty frozen drinks like their refreshing Frose or their rich frozen Irish Coffee. They're always adding new cocktails to their menu, so visit often for unique drinks made by their bartenders.
2. Swamp Room
5400 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 888-5242
theswamproom.com
The Swamp Room is a classic late-night tavern with delicious food and a great atmosphere. Whether you're there to catch up with some friends or catch a game, The Swamp Room will provide you with quality service, meals, and drinks.
Around the restaurant, there are multiple different seating options for every kind of patron and multiple pool tables to enjoy. Their fully stocked bar and talented bartenders will make sure you get exactly the drink you want. The Swamp Room is well-loved by locals for a good reason.
3. Shenanigans Kitchen and Cocktails
4612 Quincy St., (504) 605-3299
shenanigans504.com
Shenanigans is an upscale bar and live music venue with darts, gaming, pool tables, and HD TVs so you can enjoy watching sports in style. With frequent watch parties, live performances, and karaoke nights, there's always a reason to go to Shenanigans.
Open seven days a week, this bar has any of the drinks you could ask for. During select football games, Shenanigans proudly serves $14 beer buckets. The drink deals and their frequent fun events make Shenanigans the place to be.
4. Winston's Pub & Patio
531 Metairie Rd., (504) 831-8705
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Winston's on Metairie Road was once a cigar-centric bar, but they've since gone smoke-free. Winston's still looks like an old-school pub with a dark wood interior, comfy leather couches, and black-and-white photos of Old Metairie on the walls.
In addition to local beer on tap, lovely craft cocktails, and high-end spirits on the menu, Winston's serves some of the best bar food you'll ever taste. Try the fish and chips with waffle fries or get some steaming hot meat pies for an authentic pub experience.
5. Hurricanes Sports Bar
1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 833-0050
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Sports are always on the many TVs at Hurricanes, but that's not all this big bar is known for. You can catch a live band on most weekend nights. Follow Hurricanes' Facebook page to see who is coming up next, though it will certainly be a great show no matter who is performing.
If you want to be the one in the spotlight, you are welcome to come to karaoke night. Rock fans of every kind will not be disappointed by the lineup at Hurricanes.
6. Lamp Lighter Lounge
908 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 832-9909
The Lamp Lighter Lounge is one of the few 24-hour bars left in the entire New Orleans metro area. You can get a cheap drink, play video poker, or get some grub around the clock. The burgers are the most popular menu item but you can't go wrong with any of their classic bar food.
The regular customers like to play a game of pool or chess to pass the time here but good conversation is also known to happen here. Though the bar is always open, the Lamp Lighter still does a happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
7. Babylon Sports Bar
2917 Harvard Ave., (504) 324-9961
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Babylon is known more for its regular rock and metal concerts taking place right on the bar floor rather than showing sports, but you will always see the Saints game on during the season. Though this bar is quite small, fans of the bands will pack the house, leaving just a little room for the band. It's a great way to feel like you are a part of the show.
You can take to the stage yourself for during their karaoke nights. If you do want to catch a show here, you might want to bring some earplugs. You'll be in the middle of the action!
8. Sidelines Bar & Grill
1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 831-4002
sidelinesbarandgrill.net
Sidelines is a great local hangout with delicious food and great entertainment, whether it's a live band or the latest game. Open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, this bar takes everything you love about a restaurant and puts it into a casual bar setting.
The daily lunch specials are some of the best priced in the city. Make sure to try their burger, shrimp po-boy, boiled crawfish, and more tasty plates. Don't worry if you can't make it to their lunch specials because the kitchen stays open until they close.
9. Vinnie's
Caddyshack Bar & Grill
3217 Ridgelake Dr., (504) 827-1540
vinniesbarandgrill.com
Vinnie's Caddyshack is as popular for its great food as it is for its extensive spirit offerings. Steak night and rib night are always packed with regulars but every night of the week will have something great on the menu. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for deals on your drinks to go along with your meal.
In addition to playing every Saints and LSU Tigers game, Vinnie's Caddyshack has been known to show high-profile MMA fights. Keep up with their social media to see what's on tap at the Caddyshack.
10. Whiskey Cowboy Saloon
1300 N. Causeway Blvd., (504) 834-6474
whiskeycowboysaloon.com
Whiskey Cowboy Saloon is a restaurant, bar, and music venue all rolled into a friendly environment. Their food is well-reviewed and definitely goes beyond basic bar food with occasional lobster and steak nights.
Stop by the Whiskey Cowboy Saloon for amazing food, great drinks, and country music playing all night long. Check their website for an ever-growing list of exciting events hosted at this bar.
The Best Bars in Metairie
They may not be glamorous and they may not be glitzy, but these Metairie bars are excellent to visit when you want to have a good drink with your old friends or get into some bar games like darts and pool. It's all about cold beer, sports, and fast hot meals here. And the parking is typically much easier than anywhere in the city.
