View Full Version : Any good bars walking distance to Superdome?
Festaholic
12-05-2007, 09:36 AM
A group of us are looking for a place to meet up before the N.O. Bowl and I was wondering if there are any good sports (or other) bars within walking distance of the Superdome. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
BigDag
12-05-2007, 09:55 AM
A group of us are looking for a place to meet up before the N.O. Bowl and I was wondering if there are any good sports (or other) bars within walking distance of the Superdome. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
I like Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar, Girod at Tchoupitoulas. It's about a 3/4 mile from the Dome. Great bloody marys, hot bartenders & servers.
Frosty
12-05-2007, 10:24 AM
A group of us are looking for a place to meet up before the N.O. Bowl and I was wondering if there are any good sports (or other) bars within walking distance of the Superdome. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
There are a couple of places the other side of Canal Street on a street called Bourbon.
Festaholic
12-05-2007, 10:31 AM
There are a couple of places the other side of Canal Street on a street called Bourbon.
What is this Bourbon St. you speak of? :p
I've been to retired Surfers on Tchoupitoulas but that may be a little far for walking. Anything in the more immediate area? I know it's not really a "barrish" area but I am hoping a local might know somthing within a short walk. Thanks
I like Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar, Girod at Tchoupitoulas. It's about a 3/4 mile from the Dome. Great bloody marys, hot bartenders & servers.YYR! we ate & drank there before the Saints game during festgiving weekend. I had a damn good breakfast.
vegas
12-05-2007, 10:53 AM
I like Ditcharos aka "The Ditch" at Carondelet & Girod pre-game, esp, for a boozy brunch
995webmaster
12-05-2007, 11:37 AM
I like Ditcharos aka "The Ditch" at Carondelet & Girod pre-game, esp, for a boozy brunch
Yes, that's a good recommendation. I would also recommend the Circle Bar on Lee Circle--it opens at 4 and your game is at 7. There's also a bar in the Hotel Le Cirque (also on Lee Circle), but I haven't been in there in a long time...
chicagomike
12-05-2007, 12:15 PM
Slightly off topic but if you are looking to watch your favorite NFL team while in the French Quarter, I suggest Ryans in the 300 block of Decatur. They have the NFL package and show every active game on numerous tv's. I have liked this bar since the first time I went in there in 1993. A real good mix of locals and tourists.
freebo
12-05-2007, 12:48 PM
Handsome Willy's
218 S. Robertson
(504) 525-0377
5 Blocks from the Dome
Home of the NOLAFugees...
Word!
Festaholic
12-05-2007, 02:32 PM
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. It looks like Handsome Willy's will fit the bill perfectly. Judging by the photos on their site it is a pre and or post Saints game spot close to the dome. Perfect!
windowman
12-05-2007, 11:09 PM
It's on the upscale side, but LePavillon Hotel at 833 Poydras has a really nice bar and serves a decent buffet lunch.
www.lepavillon.com
ibjamn
12-06-2007, 08:31 AM
It's on the upscale side, but LePavillon Hotel at 833 Poydras has a really nice bar and serves a decent buffet lunch.
www.lepavillon.com (http://www.lepavillon.com)
I haven't been to the bar, but the buffet rocks!!
Amyloves...
12-06-2007, 09:01 AM
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. It looks like Handsome Willy's will fit the bill perfectly. Judging by the photos on their site it is a pre and or post Saints game spot close to the dome. Perfect!
That's where I would have recommended even though I've never managed to get over there! Hear it's a good pre-game hangout.
jailbait vagrant
12-06-2007, 09:29 AM
I assume the answer is no but has the Hyatt by the SuperDome re-opened yet? or will it ever?
there was a great and impressive sports bar in there called High Tops. I wandered in there when staying there one Halloween for Widespread and had to take a second to imagine how awesome it would be in there for the sugar bowl/super bowl/final four/etc.
BigDag
12-06-2007, 10:30 AM
I assume the answer is no but has the Hyatt by the SuperDome re-opened yet? or will it ever?
there was a great and impressive sports bar in there called High Tops. I wandered in there when staying there one Halloween for Widespread and had to take a second to imagine how awesome it would be in there for the sugar bowl/super bowl/final four/etc.
Yeah, I miss the Hyatt as a place to stay. Hy Tops was a convenient place to have a beer. After the storm, they announced a partnership to redevelop that general area into a jazz park, but nothing ever came of it. I don't know if those plans are still on the table or not. I think I read somewhere that the Hyatt had been sold; I don't know its future.