Fun Sports Bars To Visit In New Orleans

Watching any sports match at a bar is a unique experience in itself – however, doing so in New Orleans is (to borrow an Obama line) “a whole ‘nother level of cool.” Whether it’s because the Big Easy houses some of the world’s most loyal fans, or that the city loves to toast to any potentially memorable sports celebration, NOLA sets the bar when it comes to getting together to root for a team. So if your favourite team has a game during your NOLA vacation, here are seven fun spots where you can catch the match.

1. American Sports Saloon

Bar, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

Hailed as one of the French Quarter’s best sports bars, American Sports Saloon first opened its doors in the late 1890s. This Decatur Street tavern, which houses the largest second floor public balcony in the Quarter, serves typical sports bar food, on tap and bottled brews, and specialty cocktails from Sunday through Thursday starting at 11 am, and at nine in the morning on Fridays and Saturdays. Because they’re subscribed to every sports package (NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice, MLB Extra Innings, to name a few), the American Sports Saloon, whose views overlook the historic French Market, Gov. Nicholls and Decatur Street, is the go-to spot for those looking to catch the game near all of the city’s main attractions.