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.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in New Orleans
01 · New Orleans
Pontchartrain Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · 1920s
On top of the Pontchartrain Hotel. 1920s-themed rooftop with French Quarter views.
Order: A French 75 with the Quarter view
02 · New Orleans
NOPSI Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of the NOPSI Hotel. Pool deck with sweeping downtown NOLA views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
03 · New Orleans
Four Seasons
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34th floor · Highest in NOLA
On the 34th floor of the Four Seasons. The highest rooftop in New Orleans.
Order: A martini with the river view
04 · New Orleans
Ace Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of Ace Hotel New Orleans. Casual rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A French 75 at sunset
05 · New Orleans
Troubadour Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
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
Maison de la Luz
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
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
CBD
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Casino rooftop · Casual
On top of the Horseshoe Casino. Casual rooftop with sweeping NOLA views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
08 · New Orleans
CBD
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of The Jung Hotel. Pool deck with downtown NOLA views.
Order: A frozen drink at the pool
09 · New Orleans
Pontchartrain
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Hotel restaurant · Historic
At the Pontchartrain Hotel. Historic restaurant-and-bar with rooftop section.
Order: A vintage cocktail in the historic room
10 · New Orleans
Roosevelt Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
Sister rooftop at the Roosevelt Hotel. Pool deck with sweeping CBD views.
Order: A Sazerac at the pool
More NOLA rooftopsThe full NOLA rooftop-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How NOLA uses altitude
Hot Tin and Above the Grid are essential. Most peak between 5 and 8 PM.
