A New Orleans rooftop bar with the French Quarter visible below
NOLA Rooftop Guide

The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in New Orleans 2026

JH
James Harlow
6 min read

New Orleans's rooftop scene is small — the height limits in the French Quarter prevent most options. The 10 below show what's worth visiting.

The 10 best rooftop bars in New Orleans

01 · New Orleans
Hot Tin

On top of the Pontchartrain Hotel. 1920s-themed rooftop with French Quarter views.

Order: A French 75 with the Quarter view

02 · New Orleans
Above the Grid

On top of the NOPSI Hotel. Pool deck with sweeping downtown NOLA views.

Order: A signature cocktail at sunset

03 · New Orleans
Vue Orleans

On the 34th floor of the Four Seasons. The highest rooftop in New Orleans.

Order: A martini with the river view

04 · New Orleans
Alto

On top of Ace Hotel New Orleans. Casual rooftop with strong cocktail program.

Order: A French 75 at sunset

05 · New Orleans
Monkey Board

On top of the Troubadour Hotel. Modern rooftop with French Quarter views.

Order: A signature cocktail with the panorama

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06 · New Orleans
The Rooftop at Bar Marilou

On top of Maison de la Luz. Polished rooftop bar attached to one of NOLA's best cocktail rooms.

Order: A signature cocktail at sunset

07 · New Orleans
Horseshoe Casino Rooftop

On top of the Horseshoe Casino. Casual rooftop with sweeping NOLA views.

Order: A casual cocktail at sunset

08 · New Orleans
The Rooftop at The Jung

On top of The Jung Hotel. Pool deck with downtown NOLA views.

Order: A frozen drink at the pool

09 · New Orleans
The Caribbean Room

At the Pontchartrain Hotel. Historic restaurant-and-bar with rooftop section.

Order: A vintage cocktail in the historic room

10 · New Orleans
Sazerac Bar Rooftop

Sister rooftop at the Roosevelt Hotel. Pool deck with sweeping CBD views.

Order: A Sazerac at the pool

How NOLA uses altitude

Hot Tin and Above the Grid are essential. Most peak between 5 and 8 PM.

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