Henry's Uptown Bar

I had a great time at this bar. The drinks were well-made, reasonably priced, and had plenty of variety to choose from. The staff were friendly and quick, even when it got busy. The atmosphere was relaxed with good music, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends. I’d definitely come back for another night out !

Great neighborhood dive bar that's a good spot for a few drinks. They have a full stocked bar and a food pop up most nights. It gets busy on weekend nights - it can get tougher to get a drink with only 1 to 2 bartenders some nights.

Definitely a disappointing experience. My siblings were visiting me from out of town. I decided to bring them here. Typically, when you walk into any establishment you receive a warm welcome. Unfortunately at Henry’s you are met with screaming, insults, passive aggressive comments from a short male bartender. I would be cautious if you want to bring family or friend to this place. The service is poor, and the staff needs to be fired.

I've never been more appalled by a bartender and the lack of service provided. I came in with a large group and a bartender in an LSU shirt with glasses yelled at the group regarding having IDs out. When we gave him our IDs he proceeds to make passive aggressive comments about how we should know better to to have our IDs out in any bar. Almost immediately after checking our ID he says " are you going to order anything or just sit at a bar without a drink". I was so appalled by this because I had not even gotten a chance to see a drink menu, what's on tap, or even had a proper introduction to this bartender. He proceeded to talk to other patrons about how we were "weird" because we had not ordered a drink (mind you we had not even looked at the menu). Me and my group of 7 customers left and gladly spent our money at another establishment. If you are looking for a high-class establishment, I would not recommend coming here. Down the street there's an amazing bar called Le Bon Temps Roule that had amazing service. I recommend going there instead.

I visited this establishment tonight (around 10) and the bartender (with the LSU polo and hat) is so incredibly rude and nasty. A huge group (of 15) walked in before us and he had no issues with them. When we walked to the bar, he did not greet us, and yelled at us to get our IDs out. We were a bit confused because he didn't ask the huge group for any of there IDs. Then he made a passive aggressive comment about us being confused because "when you go to the bar, you obviously show your ID". Then shortly after checking our identification, he said "are you going to order something or you're just coming to a bar and not going to drink". Then he left and started talking bad about us to multiple, different customers at the bar. Saying that "we're so weird", etc... Nevertheless, it is clear that you do not care about your customer service because there are other poor reviews from 2 years ago. That being said, my BIPOC friends please save your coins and go elsewhere.

If you enjoy shitty drinks and racism, this is your bar. Bar tender was immediately dismissive as my group of friends walked inside. And then proceeded to speak negatively about us in front of our face and other patrons. 0/10 would not recommend.

Cash only bar that gets very popular for football games. They are now serving food here via popups and have some decent bar grub burgers and related victuals Thankfully they have gone non-smoking and that has certainly improved my experience of this old joint. For such an old school place they have maintained it very well so it doesn't have the typical grungy grime that most old dives do in NOLA. Used to be a generally nice spot to grab a cheaper drink in a classic NOLA bar but now the cheapest beers are $5... So $120 for a case of beer that you can get in the grocery for under $20 usually so like a 500% markup! This is yet another of the bars that, claims the notoriety of having had Lee Harvey Oswald as a frequent customer.

Great local neighborhood bar that has food Pop ups. Welcoming staff and great regulars.

Great neighborhood dive bar with indoor and outdoor seating. If you live in the area, this is the place to go to. They have a full stocked bar and a food pop most nights. It gets very crowded on weekend evenings.

Used to be a cash only bar and now does credit cards. It can get very popular for football games. They are now serving food here via popups and have some decent bar grub burgers and related victuals at popups. Thankfully they have gone non-smoking and that has certainly improved my experience of this old joint. For such an old school place they have maintained it very well so it doesn't have the typical grungy grime that most old dives do in NOLA. Used to be a generally nice spot to grab a cheaper drink in a classic NOLA bar but now the cheapest beers are $5... So $120 for a case of beer that you can get in the grocery for under $20 usually so like a 500% markup! This is yet another of the bars that, claims the notoriety of having had Lee Harvey Oswald as a frequent customer. Watch out as FU Lonnie is often found in this area and that takes a lot of Tito's.

Didn't have food, popped in for a drink during Saturday college football. Fun crowd to watch a game with.

The place said on the yelp it had food. They didn't have anything. Place was crowded in the front but 0 people in the back room. Bartender wasn't very friendly. Short with his answers and just seemed over it. Lots of people asking about food which I could see being annoying. We had one beer and found somewhere wayyyy better!!

a great place for karaoke and cheap drinks. lots of songs to choose - from 00s pop to 80s indie??? and Chappell roan). karaoke dj puts the decent in half decent (since that's what his company goes by) when he's in a good mood. always a fun time. the bartenders sing well. the dj is also ok when he's not hoarding the mic and cutting people off mid-song. someone did once yell "the dj is mediocre!" and the dj took it like a champ. fun crowd.

I've never been more appalled with a bartender and lack of service. I came in with a large group and a bartender in an LSU shirt with glasses yelled at the group regarding having IDs out. When we gave him our IDs he proceeds to make passive aggressive comments about how we should know better to to have our IDs out in any bar. Almost immediately after checking our ID he says " are you going to order anything or just sit at a bar without a drink". I was so appalled by this because I had not even gotten a chance to see a drink menu, what's on tap, or even had a proper introduction to this bartender. He proceeded to talk to other patrons about how we were "weird" because we had not ordered a drink (mind you we had not even looked at the menu). Me and my group of 7 customers left and gladly spent our money at another establishment. If you are looking for a high-class establishment, I would not recommend coming here. Down the street there's an amazing bar called Le Bon Temps Roule that had amazing service. I recommend going there instead.

Bartender was very rude!! I walked in and asked if I could start a tab not realizing it was cash only and the bartender starts pointing to all the cash only signs and said and i quote, cash only, cash only, cash only , cash only about six times. Then he asked the customer next to me if he could help him. I will never go to Henry's on magazine st in New Orleans again!! It used to be a great place to go but not anymore!!

Very average uptown neighborhood dive bar. Sure you can get a cold beer served by a bartender with attitude, but in spite of what earlier reviewers or the note from the owner on their Yelp page says (see screenshot below), they do NOT have "poor boys, gourmet burgers, chicken sandwiches" or food of any kind, unless there happens to be a pop up on the sidewalk. Even their website touts the amazing food, but don't you dare ask the bartender for a food menu. Trust me! Too many amazing bars in New Orleans to put up with mediocrity.

Solid spot on Magazine to pop in for a reasonably priced drink or beer. They have a juke box and some outdoor seating, and lately they have some pretty great food pop ups, too. Restrooms are always clean (a huge plus). And they put out candy - the good stuff- for bar snacks! I know they have karaoke at night, but I always seem to end up here in the daytime.

Great neighborhood bar that currently has one of the best chefs in the city running the kitchen. We had the burger which is char-grilled and excellent as well as the bang bang shrimp which is actually better than the original at Bone Fish Grill. Too bad no parades this year because this would be a great place to watch the start of parades.

Great neighborhood bar with amazing bartenders. Icy cold beer and Twisted tea. Could not ask for more.

My friends and I have been visiting New Orleans annually for 30+ years. We love it so much. This year we opted to stay in the Uptown area along Magazine Street, and we looked forward to exploring the neighborhood and trying new places. Henry's Uptown Bar looked like a classic old-man bar that could become our local favorite as our seven friends arrived one by one. On our first afternoon we stopped in to ask if they served food. The bartender was brusque and said no, only tapas on certain days. We thanked him and went on in search of some lunch. We had just flown in. Later we returned with another of our friends and we ordered margaritas to celebrate our first day back in New Orleans. Our friend said, "let's get a pitcher!" The bartender, Bill, looked appalled at us and hissed in an arrogant, petulant voice, "I am NOT a Mexican restaurant!" From then on he was 100% rude, and for no other reason than his own pomposity. He ignored us and sat down low behind the bar, watching a Yankees game on one of the big TVs. Forget about this place. We thought it might become our nightly spot for a couple of weeks, but after that experience we never went back. And never will. Bill is the worst bartender we've ever met in our lives. What a creep, and what a disgrace to the traditional gracious hospitality of the great city of New Orleans.

Great karaoke, Rick's the best! Great atmosphere and music selection too. Definitely recommend!

Solid bar on magazine where you can not only get super cheap drinks but relax and catch up with friends. Whenever I'm walking down magazine or heading to my friends place, I'm always swinging in here for a drink. Beer selection is great but it's a full bar of course. Great neighborhood bar that's walking distance from my place.

Great bar, full of character and characters!! Bartender Jordan is an ace! Very warm and welcoming.

Bills a great bartender! Love the service and love the place. Great vibes, great times, great service!

Bill is a phenomenal bar tender! He always takes care of his patrons and he actually makes bomb ass margaritas if asked for! But his bourbon drinks are BOMB!

The best old fashioned I've ever had not made at home. Good atmosphere with friendly staff. One of my favorite places in Nola.

Henry's is my go-to bar, and my favorite of all time. Cozy vibes, amazing bartenders (Joe, Jordan, and Bill don't miss) and affordable drinks. As a bonus, there are food pop-ups that come occasionally, clean bathrooms, trivia on Wednesdays, and karaoke on Fridays. As a bonus to the bonus, they're open for Mardi Gras parades and the perfect spot to hang. There's a reason I spend so much time here.

Great place to hang out with friends. Friendly staff. Great fir Saints games and other sporting events

Nice neighborhood place. I've been here several times. CASH ONLY! They have an ATM. They have a Sangria special, but it's mostly a shot and beer place. Domestic bottles are 2 bucks opening till 7pm for happy hour, then goes up to $2.50. Great price for nola. Small place, couple of tables. Outside tables. Game room in back, carry out food adjoining. (Big Cheesy) WARNING!! Men's room is tiny.. my shoulders almost touch the walls. There is a sink to wash your hands when you come out of the washroom and walk behind the bar. But, seeing as how it's been open in the same spot since 1900, understandable. Also, the same family has owned it since then (4 generations)!! When I want to watch some sports, have some beers, shoot the shit with neighborhood folks, I come here. I havent seen too many tourists in here, even though it's on Magazine. Bartenders are friendly, it's clean. Can't go wrong. Street parking.

It may have taken me a few visits, but I would now classify myself as a fan of Henry's. In the world of dive bars, it may not be the diveyest, but it should be put into your rotation. I am a big fan of the dive genre of bar. Something about the cheap prices, friendly bartenders and no pretentious attitude. Henry's fits that bill nicely, but it may be too classy to be a five star dive. My first visit to Henry's was a little confusing. Apparently they are not open 24 hours, and I arrived around closing time. Because of that, I wasn't able to get the full experience. When I came back earlier a different day, I was able to understand why it is so popular. The bartender (Erica maybe?) was very friendly. She really did a great job of making me feel welcome. I sat in the main bar area, but there were also several tables where one could sit with a group. I noticed they serve food which I didn't try, but is a great idea for a dive bar. If you're in the uptown area and want a friendly, neighborhood bar, give Henry's a try.

Henry's. Oh Henry's. I may be biased because this bar is so close to my house, but I moved here pretty recently and this bar was exactly what I had in mind when I imagined living on the bar-laden Magazine St. Within about 10 minutes of walking in I had met the hilarious bartender, who yelled at the owner to stop whatever he was doing to come over and meet me. Then the owner started telling me the history of the bar, how his great-grandfather opened it up in 1900 and part of the actual bar that we were sitting at was from that time. Then they started telling me how much fun this place was on Mardi Gras and the bartender bought me a drink. It was like a huge family - everyone knew everyone else and they were very welcoming to a newcomer like myself. They have a few TV's inside and always show Saints and LSU games. It is smoking but it wasn't too bad when I was there (on an early Thursday night). There are a few tables to sit outside and they only take cash but there is an ATM inside. The jukebox was playing old Hank Williams Jr and Johnny Cash. The clientele included 20-somethings to 60-somethings. They do serve food and the hot wings and quesadillas are delicious; they claim they have great burgers but I haven't tried one yet. It's a true dive bar but not in that hipster-y, 'I go here because it's a dive bar' sense. The staff and patrons are friendly and welcoming and aren't trying to prove anything because they don't need to. I'll definitely be a regular here.

Beat Vegas bomb I've ever had .....such a cool place and cool vibe .....cool staff and the best bartender !!!

Henry's is very much a neighborhood bar and a pretty cool one at that. I joined some new friends there for happy hour on Friday and everyone seemed to know each other, and even the neighborhood dogs were welcome inside. The happy hour prices were cheap, and even when happy hour ended, I still found the prices to be more than reasonable. It reminded me of the bars I used to frequent in college - minus the college kid crowd. I really appreciated that it is a smoke free bar and enjoyed the tunes flowing from the jukebox. I'd definitely come back. With the parades about to start up, it especially seems like a really good place to hang out pre-parade too.

HENRY'S UPTOWN IS WHO-DAT NATION! Don't know how much the drinks cost. Don't remember how the food tastes. Frankly, I don't care. I'll gladly fork over half my paycheck to this all American freedom bar.

The sad thing about this place is that it doesn't have a music license Therefore it is pretty boring

I wanted to add my take on this place. If your catching a parade on Magazine, there is NO BETTER place to see it than at or near this bar. First of all, the prices are good, they have some draft and alot of the bottled favorites so I dont have to always worry about packing an ice chest or worry about running out of beer if I do bring one. Just a quick walk here and that problem is solved. No. 2 is about no. 1. For the parades, they are nice enough to put a few port o lets outside! Fantastic. This is not a common sight for New Orleans parades anymore. I think they encourage peeing yourself or getting caught by cops going wee wee by a car. There is a DJ outside that will strike up a line dance on occasion. On a non carnival time of year, this is still a cool place to visit, though there isnt another bar reasonably close by like to take the walk, so it is a little out of the way. I havent tried the food yet but does smell good when I pass by.

Worst seevice ever! Bartender left me waiting for 10 minutes. Then came back and ignored me again! Now she is making a drink for another customer, while I continue to wait.

Henry's is one of my favorite neighborhood bars to watch a game. Lots of regulars and cash only bar as a few other reviews indicated. There are very few places in New Orleans where you can get a beer for $2.50. The bartenders have always been friendly and like to make conversation. Gourmet grill cheese's are just steps away in the same building at the Big Cheesy, which are also recommended. Many of the Yelp pictures for Henry's have food but from my understanding they shut their kitchen down a few years back. An additional bonus is being just a few blocks from Le Bon Temps for some live music. Enjoy.

"If you lived at Henry's, you'd be home by now." This quote that decorates the wall at this old local uptown tavern describes the atmosphere at Henry's on any given night. The folks who frequent the bar do seem to live there, with ages ranging from 21-92 years old. It's not uncommon for the multi-genarational patrons to be intermingled among the bar stools, ranting about whatever sports game is on at the time. I love this place for their ridiculously cheap drinks (Due to recession, beers went up from $1.75 to $2) and the local vibe. Come by for the LSU v Tulane wheelbarrow race where the football game's losing team fans push the winners around the block via a well decorated wheelbarrows (the Tulane fans have some sore backs...). My favorite dialogue I overheard while there was between a woman in her twenties and an 80 yr old man: -woman, "Charlie, i need to bring you back to the old folks home before curfew, we have to go right now." -old man, "Don't get me wrong pretty lady, I'd love to go home with you, but we ain't leavin just yet." Gotta love this city.

Great uptown bar. Went in to catch the OKC GSW game 7 and wasn't disappointed. The atm was out of cash so we unfortunately didn't get any drinks but they were still hospitable enough to let us hang out and catch the game. Yes just a heads up cash only!

This is a really cool bar, even if it is a little out of the way. First of all, I don't know if I would refer to this bar as a "dive" bar. To me, a dive bar is a different animal entirely, but maybe that's just me. This is a nice little neighborhood bar full of friendly people and personable staff. When I first stopped in here, I was surprised to see how big it is on the inside. It's pretty roomy with plenty of tables and chairs and I can see it being a really good place to watch the game.

Visiting Henry's was a highlight of my trip to New Orleans in 2012. A friend and I stopped in while strolling down Magazine and we had such an awesome time. This is an old-school neighborhood bar with friendly bar tenders, regulars, and--perhaps most importantly--cheap drinks! I don't think we paid less for beer anywhere else in the city. For a touristy city like New Orleans, Henry's is about as off the beaten path as you can get. We sat at the bar with a few NOPD cops, a local businessman, and the bar tender was a life-long resident of the area. I've never had a friendlier bar tender in my life and we learned so much about New Orleans from him. When our older cab driver picked us up to take us back to the French Quarter, he talked about how he would go there as a kid in the 1960s. Henry's is a treasure and I hope it's still around in my old age.

Great neighborhood bar! Great bartender! Drinks are cheap which is always a good thing. They have indoor/outdoor seating slog magazine street so who could complain.

Oh my, where to start. Was walking down the street and happened upon this bar with my significant other and figured why not try it. Walked in and a couple people were scattered throughout the bar but no employee to be found. A few minutes pass a younger girl came to attend but didnt seem to care much. We ordered a whiskey sour and a whiskey and coke both singles let me mind you and it came out to almost 22.00 and they were super small. The whiskey sour had so much sour mix in it I felt like I was I got smacked the mouth with the flavor and like a minuscule pebble drop of whiskey in it. Had to order a whole nother $6.00 shot of whiskey to finish it. The vibe was so weird in the bar, no music, nobody seemed to care and it was so dull in there, wow. Will probably never return.

Went there early on a Saturday morning to watch Indiana win a NIT game. Not a big place and in the process of changing food handlers. 3 TVs 4 tables and stools at the bar. Great history of the place, owner was super proud and friendly. Sent us down the street to get some of the best sandwiches in the neighborhood. Brought them back and continued to enjoy the bar. Great people, great place and great prices. Totally enjoyed our time there.

Henry's is a classic New Orleans bar owned by the same family since 1900. It has cheap beer, a great juke box, clever signs out front, and a cast of New Orleans characters. It is also home to the Tulane-LSU Wheelbarrow race, the Tulane football post-game show, free BBQ for Saints games, and occasional karaoke. Celebrities even pop in from time to time (Eli Manning, Dr. John, Tim Robbins have all had a few drinks at Henry's, as have local notables Chris Rose, Arnie Fielkow, Angus Lind, and Ronnie Virgets).

We went here for new year's because most other bars were 1) expensive ($40 cover? no thanks), 2) dead, or 3) "uppity." This place not only had the perfect crowd size and mix, but the staff were efficient, friendly, and were pouring STRONG. I swear my crown and coke was more than 50:50. Loved the LSU decorations. I plan on coming back.

Had a beer here when in town recently. Was there mid afternoon and the place was empty: Young bartender was surly, which killed the vibe for me. Have been here many times in the past and always enjoyed. I left after one beer. Time to take $ elsewhere.

Henry's- home of the heavy handed pour. Love this bar: cheap drinks, plastic cups, indoor and outdoor seating and great eclectic Uptown crowd.

We hit this place on our recent trip to NOLA. It's an old-school neighborhood bar with the typical characters. Drink prices are reasonable; we didn't have any food but we will next time. Make sure to introduce yourself to Henry and ask him about the time Lee Harvey Oswald got tossed from the place. Lots of local history.

Happened to be walking down Magazine one Friday and popped in for a beer. There was an interesting group drinking outside. Seemed like a fun place.

The Grill at Henry's serves gourmet burgers and other bar fare that is super legit. Tim, the purveyor obviously takes his menu as serious as an artist and it shows in the product. The burgers are outrageous but do not forget the chili cheese fries or Po'Boys made on Leitenheimer bread, NOLA perfection. This is my new game time headquarters.

After a few glasses of wine at dinner elsewhere, I got the courage to go inside by myself. I've been wanting to check it out since I moved across the street a few weeks ago, but a female going into a bar alone can be uncomfortable. I usually can hear the crowd across the street, but last night was not busy at 10 pm. That was good for me though. The few ppl that were there were middle aged men and seemed accepting of my presence in a respectful way. The bartender was very nice. I would not consider this a dive bar, too clean for that. I'm hoping to make this a venue I can frequent comfortably. Oh, cash only with ATM inside.

They don't take credit cards so make sure you have cash so you don't get ripped off by their ATM.

Check out the new Grill at Henry's. The food is great and the people are friendly. The old grill is gone and the new has a new Menu. The poor-boys are some of the best you will find. Right now they are only serving food in the evening but will start opening for lunch soon. Come in and have some great food and then if you want a drink before you go. Also enjoy the items on the menu while you watch your favorite football game. Great place to eat.

Great, laid-back, cash-only neighborhood bar. Friendly bartenders, plenty of televisions for gameday, and really inexpensive drinks. It's the closest bar to my brother's new apartment, so we hung out for a while on a Sunday afternoon. It's very easy to see why it's popular with all its neighbors. Definitely appreciate that it's non-smoking, too.

My favorite corner bar in the city! Great atmosphere, all ages, classic jukebox and most importantly smoke free!!! My boyfriend and I go all the time. Oh and their roast beef po'boy is fantastic!