These restrictions will likely evolve with the times, so be sure to research the city’s latest regulations and keep an eye on your preferred watering hole’s social media for updates.Īs for the bars themselves, New Orleans’ cup runneth over with quality options. As of now, masks and social distancing are still highly encouraged all over the city, with many establishments also requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in a valiant effort to protect both those sipping and serving. The bars listed here were proactive in their approaches to the pandemic, ensuring their greatness for years to come. With busy bars and booked Airbnbs, the Crescent City is finally catching up to its fast and furious lifestyle-aka 24-hour turns are back on Bourbon Street, y’all. After the 54-day stretch of revelry from January’s Twelfth Night to March’s Fat Tuesday, New Orleans has settled into its newer normal. Business is back in the Big Easy and it feels so good.