Sports bars in New Orleans
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. New Orleans has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Mid City Yacht Club, Markey's Bar, Daiquiris & Company, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in New Orleans
We indexed 40 sports bars in New Orleans. The scene leans Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Pub and Burger Joint. You'll find them in Metairie, Marrero, Terrytown. Mid City Yacht Club (Sports Bar) on 440 S Saint Patrick St. Markey's Bar (Sports Bar, Pub) on 640 Louisa St. Daiquiris & Company (Sports Bar, Café) on 6301 Elysian Fields Ave (at Mexico St. (near UNO)).
Sports bars in New Orleans
Mid City Yacht Club
A sports bar 4.6 km from central New Orleans.
Markey's Bar
A pub spot 3.0 km from central New Orleans.
Daiquiris & Company
A café spot 8.1 km from central New Orleans.
Bullet's Sports Bar
A sports bar 3.5 km from central New Orleans.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
A burger joint spot 0.3 km from central New Orleans.
Beachcorner Bar & Grill
A sports bar 4.8 km from central New Orleans.
Vinnie's Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 9.0 km from central New Orleans.
Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 11.1 km from central New Orleans.
The Tavern on Citrus
A sports bar 12.2 km from central New Orleans.
Sportsman Corner Bar & Daiquiris
A sports bar 2.2 km from central New Orleans.
Daiquiri Stop
A sports bar 12.9 km from central New Orleans.
The Tavern on Vets
A sports bar 17.0 km from central New Orleans.
Hurricanes Sports Bar and Grill
A music venue and karaoke bar spot 8.6 km from central New Orleans.
Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar
A pub spot 6.1 km from central New Orleans.
The Bayou Burger & Sports Company
A burger joint spot 0.8 km from central New Orleans.
How to pick a sports bar in New Orleans
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in New Orleans?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in New Orleans show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in New Orleans family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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