New Orleans reigns as America's cocktail capital, making it the perfect city for exceptional happy hour experiences. From the birthplace of the Sazerac in the French Quarter to today's innovative mixology scene, the city's drinking culture runs deep.

Whether you're unwinding after work or exploring during vacation, New Orleans happy hours offer unbeatable deals on world-class cocktails and elevated bar food. Our picks below showcase the best spots where premium drinks, creative menus, and authentic New Orleans atmosphere converge at prices that won't drain your wallet.

Broussard's

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Broussard’s Courtyard Dining
Justen Williams
Broussard’s Courtyard Dining

Broussard's is known for their courtyard brunches, but their happy hour is a home run, too! Available at their Empire Bar and courtyard, their happy hour is offered Monday and Thursday through Sunday from 3-6 p.m. You can enjoy $7 Broussard's and New Orleans classics like the Pimm's Cup, Hurricane, or their French 76! Select beers and wines are just $4.50 and $6, along with an assortment of small plates like their famous Louisiana blue crab cake, all for under $25. Save your spot this week by making a reservation today!

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Muriel's Jackson Square

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Muriel's Jackson Square
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Muriel's Jackson Square

If you're hoping for a happy hour with a view, look no further than Muriel’s! Nestled in the heart of Jackson Square and New Orleans’ French Quarter, Muriel’s is just as beautiful inside as it is outside. It's not uncommon to hear the sounds of live brass bands or spot horse-drawn carriages passing by. It's a truly magical spot! Muriel's happy hour is offered Monday-Friday from 3-5 p.m., featuring $6 well drinks, $6 wine specials, and $6 sangrias! If you're lucky enough, you may even have a chance encounter with another type of spirit – namely the supernatural kind that haunts the séance room.

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Fives Bar

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Columns Martini - Fives Bar
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The Columns Martini - Fives Bar

In the heart of the French Quarter, along the Pontalba building in Jackson Square, you will find Fives, a raw bar with a lot of charm and an overflowing selection of delicious raw seafood. Not only are they shucking delectable oysters, but they also have a phenomenal cocktail program. For happy hour, from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, you can sip on $10 cocktails like the Mexican Firing Squad or Sidecar, enjoy an $8 glass of wine, or have a $5 beer. You can also get a taste of the raw bar with the chef’s selection of a half or full dozen oysters.

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Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails

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Kingfish is known as a French Quarter destination for quality craft cocktails, and you can get their cocktails for a steal from 2-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Their happy hour menu includes $5 draft beers, $5 select wines, and specialty cocktails all under $10. You can also find bites like crispy Brussels sprouts, pork cracklins, and Louisiana crawfish bread for $10 each.

Cure

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Cure
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Cure

Located on laid-back Freret Street, Cure is the perfect location for a casual happy hour, where you can enjoy $8 classic cocktails like the daiquiri or espresso martinis, $8 beer and shot combos, and $8 house wine. Find these specials from 3-6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and then the rest of the week (Sunday-Thursday) from 4-6 p.m. with a late-night happy hour encore from 9:30 p.m. until closing time.

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The Vintage

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The Vintage
Justen Williams
The Vintage

Best known for their signature bubbles and beignets combo, The Vintage offers happy hour every day from 8-11 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Their sips include craft cocktails, house bubbles, and red and white wines. Top it off with bites like wings, garlic herb bites, truffle parmesan fries, and an order of beignet bites.

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Superior Seafood

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Superior Seafood
Justen Williams
Superior Seafood

A staple along the historic St. Charles Avenue, Superior Seafood is known for two things: their namesake seafood selection and their award-winning happy hour! So naturally when rounding up our favorites, Superior made the cut. Drop in daily between 4-6:30 p.m. for $5 beer and $6 house wine by the glass, half off house wine by the bottle, their famous frozen cocktails upgraded to large for the price of a small, and a half dozen of raw oysters for $7.50 or full dozen for $15!

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Beggars Banquet

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This old soda shop turned foodie haven, Beggars Banquet hosts happy hour Wednesday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at their bar. Featuring $9 cocktails like the Spicy Boi and Old Fashioned, and $7 house red and white wines. Pair this little treat with a range of snacks for $9 like their Sriracha Cauliflower, Fried Green Tomatoes, or Crispy Firecracker Calamari!

Mister Mao

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Mister Mao (Interior) - New Orleans
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Mister Mao

Come as you are to Mister Mao, a quirky, eclectic, and unapologetically inauthentic tropical roadhouse, serving up global flavors through small plates. This stop has quickly won the hearts of many since it opened, and what makes it even more tempting is their happy hour, available Thursday through Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. with rotating items to select from.

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Baru Bistro & Tapas

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Baru Bistro & Tapas

Baru, a long-standing funky Latin-Caribbean gem on Magazine Street, serves up a $9 menu Monday through Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. featuring flavorful grilled corn and addictive Cubano sliders. Pair your bites with signature margaritas, refreshing sangria, or explore their wine selection of bright vinho verde and bold garnacha varieties.

The Husky

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The Husky

The Husky, Freret Street’s Gatsby-inspired mountain-lodge-esque steakhouse, does a daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Score their double patty burger with fries and an Old Fashioned for just $20, or sip on $9 martinis and classic cocktails alongside select wines.

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Hotel Henrietta

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Lobby Bar - Hotel Henrietta
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Hotel Henrietta - Lobby Bar and Coffee Shop

Hotel Henrietta, Sandstone’s 40-room boutique hotel in Uptown New Orleans, has launched a delightful happy hour in their lobby lounge from 3 - 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday! Guests can sip on $9 cocktails like the Clarified Milk Punch and the Elixir of Life, or choose from their wine offerings such as the Canita Casteggio or Prisma, priced at just $8. It's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a sophisticated drink in a charming setting.

Morrow’s

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Morrow’s
Rebecca Todd
Morrow’s

This Marigny-based hotspot is best known for its Korean-soul food fusion cuisine and chic Sunday brunch. But on weekdays, Morrow’s happy hour steals the show. From the 4-7 p.m. on Monday - Friday, take advantage of $3 beers, $5 shots, wines, and select cocktails, $7 frozen drinks, and  50% off of a fine selection of house-made appetizers. The house is usually bustling with the sounds of 90s R&B.

Anna's

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Head on over to Anna’s, a double-decker bar tucked away in the charming Marigny neighborhood. It's the prime location to be if you are celebrating Mardi Gras day in the area and looking to dance in the street. However, it's not all about the festivities—they also offer happy hour deals from 4-6 p.m. daily with $8 house cocktails like the Chilcano and Tequila Daisy.

Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro

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Good Catch is a delicious Thai restaurant that takes the cake on seafood-forward dishes, where the flavor palettes and inquisitive innovation even find their way into the cocktail menu. With a flavor-filled experience not to be missed, you shouldn't pass up exploring their happy hour, available every day of the week, including weekends, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Central Business District. Enjoy $4 beers, $7 wines, and $7-10 cocktails like the fresh frozen mojito or their divine Golden Bee cocktail. But why stop there? You can also treat yourself to a Happy Snack, from edamame to fried pot stickers, chicken satay to Papaya Salad. A personal favorite of ours is the Tok Moo, which draws inspiration from Northeast Thailand. This simple pork shoulder salad is a bit spicy, with fresh herbs and tangy lime juice.

Plates Restaurant and Bar

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Plates Restaurant & Bar - New Orleans
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Plates Restaurant & Bar

Located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, Plates is a flavor-packed experience for both dining and drinks. They feature a happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. Enjoy $8 house wine selections, $8 cocktails like the Barca 75, and $6 draft beers. But you definitely do not want to skip out on the snacks like the Viet-Cajun Butter Crispy Wings for $12 or the $7 patatas bravas.