The Friendly Bar

📍 Gay bars in New Orleans

7.4

The Friendly Bar, nestled in New Orleans, is a classic dive bar that embodies the spirit of a local haunt. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, this bar is a place where everyone seems to know each other, yet visitors are greeted with open arms. The service is notable, with a bartender who ensures every patron feels at home.

Step inside and you'll be greeted by the comforting scent of a well-loved bar, a mix of history and good times. While the focus is on drinks rather than food, the reasonable prices and chill vibes make it an ideal spot for a few beers or cocktails. Locals and tourists alike mingle, creating a genuinely friendly environment enhanced by amenities like darts and a pool table.

Features and services of The Friendly Bar

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sport

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

The Friendly Bar is in position 5 out of 20 in gay bars in New Orleans

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

The Friendly Bar has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 308 reviews on Google

leslie landauer

This is my favorite bar. We happened upon it while walking around. It is the most local bar you could ever ask for. The bartender was amazing! The people all know each other and are welcoming to visitors!

leslie landauer ☆ 5/5
Martin G

The moment you walk into The Friendly Bar, you're hit with that comforting, familiar scent of an old-school dive bar – a mix of stale beer, well-worn wood, and good times. This isn't some trendy new spot trying to be something it's not; The Frienly bar is the real deal, and that's precisely its charm.

Martin G ☆ 5/5
Louis and Elaine

The Friendly Bar is a really great New Orleans dive bar, with great service and good drinks. I do not believe they serve any food other than chips and such but it is a great spot to have a few beers or cocktails. The staff is very friendly and the drinks are very reasonable. More locals and repeat customers but there are also a fair amount of tourists as well. Truly a friendly bar.

Louis and Elaine ☆ 5/5
Cass Cole

They weren't kidding, this sure is a friendly bar. Vibes are super chill and everyone is nice on either side of the bar. 10/10, would wait for an Uber outside at 3am here again

Cass Cole ☆ 5/5
GingerShelley Wells

Chris, the bartender, goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. My dog and I love the place and will be back!

GingerShelley Wells ☆ 5/5
Jenn Duhe

It’s not called friendly bar for nothing! People are friendly here. Damn cheap drinks and they have darts and a pool table.

Jenn Duhe ☆ 5/5
David Dieguez

Found it by accident and came back a few times after that. Real nice atmosphere and service. It is really a friendly place 🙂

David Dieguez ☆ 5/5
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Information about The Friendly Bar

Address

The Friendly Bar is located at 2301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117, United States

Phone

The phone number of The Friendly Bar is +1 504-943-8929

Website

The website of The Friendly Bar is: instagram.com/thefriendlybar

Business Hours

Monday: 12:00–02:00
Tuesday: 12:00–02:00
Wednesday: 12:00–02:00
Thursday: 12:00–02:00
Friday: 11:00–02:00
Saturday: 11:00–02:00
Sunday: 11:00–02:00

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