R Bar & Royal Street Inn

"Within shouting distance of both Frenchmen Street and the French Quarter, the classic corner R Bar sees its fair share of locals and tourists. With dim lights, a pool table, and reasonably priced drinks — including a shot and haircut combo — this is one of the city’s friendliest dive bar experiences." - Eater Staff, Beth D'Addono

"Within shouting distance of both Frenchmen Street and the French Quarter, the classic corner R Bar sees its fair share of both locals and tourists. With dim lights, a pool table, and reasonably priced drinks — including a shot and haircut combo — this might be the most gratifying New Orleans dive bar experience." - Eater Staff

"The classic R Bar offers a dimly lit respite from Frenchmen Street crowds, reasonable prices, pool tables, and locals drinking boilermakers. It also serves at least two amazing frozen drinks at a time — the frozen pineapple mojito is a staple, but the frozen agave gardens is next level, made with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, cucumber juice, lemon Juice, jalapeno juice, and agave syrup." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"R Bar, located in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, saw a surge in business activity over the past two weekends, serving as a popular gathering spot for Mardi Gras revelers. The bar’s general manager, Adam Boltuch, praised the vibrant atmosphere and energy comparable to pre-pandemic years." - Clair Lorell