Sometimes a bar is great because of the bar itself, regardless of personnel, I find this to be the case most of the time. However, at 45 Tchoup, while the bar itself is great, the owners and bartenders are really what makes this place special. They bring so much energy, are so friendly, and clearly love what they do! If you're a Red Sox fan, this is your place. They have NESN and play all of the Sox games. The energy Debbie brings during games is what makes the atmosphere so awesome (note; I've only been here during Sox games). read more

Selectively strict about basic courtesy. My wife stepped in for five minutes to get out of the rain and was told she'd need to buy a cranberry juice. Meanwhile the place has a well-known reputation as the go-to spot for relaxed ID checking, which says something about how tightly things are actually run here. Hopefully will be up for license review soon. read more

This is CUTE PLACE... You guys will love it. There was no good there. My only problem was (which worked out) was there was only one bartender and the bar was crowded. read more

Great service very chill spot old school, New Orleans spot parking can be kind of crazy read more

45 Tchoup - Hot machines - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Exactly what you want in a dark drive bar with little light. It's the type of place you never know what time it is, in the best way. Only giving 4 stars because there's no kitchen. read more

45 Tchoup - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had seen this place while shopping across the street. Red Sox banner, looks small from the outside. Walked in and it took a sec for my eyes to adjust. It's pretty dark in here. Couple of other patrons on one end of the bar, tvs on sports. I was greeted by a cheery, funny lady behind the bar, very friendly. She mentioned how dark it was in the bar, and the beer was as cold as it was dark in here. The beer IS cold, decent price. There is Red Sox memorabilia all around, and coincidentally, a Red Sox game on tv. The bartender had a big jar on the bar with peppers in it, said it was filled with vodka, for bloody marys on Sunday before the Saints game. Pretty cool. Bathroom is decent, couple of tables and a back room Its ok. read more

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Before Tucks parade, the Elvis hangout. Starts at 8:30 AM. Always a blast and friendly bar tenders. read more

45 Tchoup - The Elvis hangout before the Krewe of Tucks Parade! - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

There are bars you can still smoke in?! Yuck. Sorry smokers (I used to be one so I get it) but yuck. The stink of smoke in my hair woke me up in the middle of the night after stopping in here and was so bad I had to get up to wash it before I could get back to sleep. That's not good. Definitely a dive, this bar is very dim and smokey. The bartender was friendly and came to take my order as soon as I walked up to the bar. The bloody mary I ordered wasn't that great or strong, though. That's not good either. read more

This is a solid neighborhood bar that is spacious and has MLB season pass (if that's important to you). I would hang out here alot except y'know the smoking. The liquor is well priced, the bartenders are on point, the clientele is diverse and welcoming. But dang do they smoke. I've heard their trivia night is outstanding. And just as a note about the women's restrooms, they are spacious (not palatial) but you don't feel trapped and feature my all time dive bar favorite...plywood stalls. Love some industrious carpentry. PLUS they have old high school prom pictures to make you laugh. OK I just changed my review rating from 3 (because of the smoke) to 4 (because of the prom pictures). Sometimes it's the little things... read more

45 Tchoup is a smokey dive bar. Years ago I wouldn't have minded the smokiness. Hell, dive bars are supposed to be smokey, right? The problem with the level of smoke is that the next day my clothes and hair reek, plus my lungs don't want to function to their full capacity. Now that that is out of the way, 45 Tchoup is a pretty cool place. There was a pretty good beer selection including several St. Arnold's beers. While not local, I occasionally like to support Texas brewers and this bar gave me that opportunity. The bar was nice and dark with a low ceiling. These two features added to the ambiance and made me feel better about drinking beer while it was still technically the daytime. I would probably come back to 45 Tchoup if I were in the area, but if it was crowded, I would probably pass due to the level of smoke. read more

45 Tchop was highly recommended to me by a dear friend who spent a lot of time here in her twenties. She's a picky little princess much like myself (albeit a bit more than I). But we both also appreciate the appeal and atmosphere of a good dive bar. Really could become my go-to neighborhood bar. My only complaint is the smoke. It's so small and poorly ventilated that my eyes were killing me from all of the smoke. And I got home stinking like an ashtray. It's dark and divey with a mixed crowd. The prices were unbelievable! The bartender was awesome. Even as crowded as it was, I never once had to wait more than a minute or two for him to grab my order. read more

Cozy cool fun bar. Its barely a dive tho. Categorized as a dive is what brought me in, dealing with the bartenders is what keeps me coming back. Now that its non smoking, its a 1000 times better. There is plenty or spots to talk and get deep into conversation besides the bar. Tables and booths way in the back lets you get all kissy face. During the winter months its nice and comfy back there. Its a Red Sox bar if that matters to you. Im not a raving sports fanatic but the background noise is comforting. The nightly visit of a food truck, my apologies on not knowing which one it is, is a sure thing too. Its the truck that sells the fried avocado slices. MMMM! There is a very nice selection of draught and bottled beer here too. Its constantly changing. Parking can be a bit of a hassle if you gotta park on the "inside" of the adjacent neighborhood. Not well lit and sometimes sketchy. Walking across Tchoupitoulas with a buzz isnt not easy feat either but this place is definitely worth it. Good prices and awesome staff is where its at for this funky hole in the wall. read more

45 Tchoup - Lotsa beautiful women here - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Has all the aspects that you would like to see / expect of a dive bar... Smoking. TVs playing sports. Pool tables, and other games... Good music bumping on juke bock. Very friendly, quick / prompt service from bartenders. And something which came of a surprise: Cheap, Cheap drinks! For the good stuff too! Oh yeah, big time... Oh yeah. read more

I'm no Red Sox fan...but this is a great place!! The owner Debbie is AMAZING...I didn't even know she was the owner until the end of my visit lol. She's so funny and down to earth...and she LOVES her Red Sox. Reasonable drink prices. No food tho, sometimes they have pop ups. Good beer choices...even had some beers I enjoy in the Dominican Republic. Check it out. Not touristy which is great for us locals. read more

Came here a few months back because I've always noticed the Boston Red Sox flag hanging outside of it and I'm a big big big big fan, so I had to try it out. I was overwhelmed by the amount of Red Sox gear in here. I felt at home! The staff was excellent and the pricing was right on par with other dive bars in the area. Debbie was amazing to my wife and I even tho my wife is a Yankee fan (SMDH). The beer selection was typical but we did have a Dominican beer that was really good. I'll be going back soon with my friends that are die hard Red Sox fans as well so they can experience the greatness that is 45 Tchoup! read more

The jukebox at Tchoup 45 could have been stocked by my grandmother, specifically for those nights when she had a couple too many Brandy Alexanders and started flirting with the busboy, had my grandmother been a whiskey drinker who hung out at country-themed drag bars in Norman, OK. It is, in other words, the greatest jukebox in the history of public houses. On my last visit there were 9,987 credits on that baby just waiting to get spent. Darts? Check. Evan Williams and a pint for $4? Got it. Hedwig and the Angry Inch soundtrack right next to Rebirth and Hank, Jr. on the box? Were you not paying attention earlier? As Christine D. noted, it is also wildly smoky. Impossibly smoky. So smoky that, the next day and possibly for many days after (depending on how many fresh loofahs you own), you will smell like one of those creepy old people who chain smoke Merits with their cat and rheumy-eyed Jack Russell in their sketchy condo for decades on end. But no one ever said that entry to Jukebox Valhalla came without its cost. read more

Great dive bar. Wonderful bartender and lots of fun decor to have conversations about. Right on Tchoup, close to Magazine St so you've got plenty to do all around you. Not to forget, the delicious pop up food business SWILLIE POP cooking fresh and hot sandwiches for you to grub on! read more

45 Tchoup - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Yes this place has cheap booze. I used to go here because one of my friends considered this place his favorite hangout. The way he hyped this place up I thought it would have been way better. If you are not a smoker this will bother you like crazy, Lots of people smoke here. Back when I hung out here I used to smoke so I guess it was no big deal. I think if I went back I probably wouldn't be able to handle it anymore. This place does get super crowded but it is still fun. In short this place is good but overcrowded and smoky. Still it is way better than Ms. Maes! read more

While I want to love 45 Tchoup because it's a Red Sox bar (WOOT!) with a good vibe and darts...the smoke in there is (in my opinion) the worst in the city. I can't breathe and I leave feeling nauseous. I've gone back a few times hoping that I can stand it but ... I can't. I think that if it wasn't for the smoke I would be there at least a few times a week during SOX season. read more

45 Tchoup - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

45 Tchoup, pronounced "CHOP", is a great place to be before or after any event at Tipitina's. It seems to be ripping and rolling around 2am. Drinks are cheap...like, stupid cheap..and I like the crowd here a lot. It's a way better alternative than Miss Mae's and Snake and Jake's. I feel safe here. I never feel like I'm going to puke from the stench of body odor or get robbed. These things are important things to consider on a late night drinking binge. read more

If you like to mix alcohol with your coffee I have two words for you... Triple Jitter. Drop what you're doing right now and go order one. I could drink the Van Gogh espresso vodka that they use in that drink straight! Oh wait... I do... well on the rocks ha! I also could have sworn I had written a review for this place already but maybe I started and had just had one too many of the aforementioned drinks *scratches head* oh well moving right along! The bartenders here are the best, so helpful. I would have never discovered my new favorite vodka without them! They have darts, an excellent beer selection, and free food during saints games! It also doesn't hurt that Taceaux Loceaux and WhoBurger seem to pop up here quite often. I guess I could see why the smoke would bother people but I have never really been there during peak hours I suppose. It's definitely a fun little haunt for me. read more

Typical dive bar with a good beer selection. This is a great place to watch a game, but be warned: the ceilings are low and the place gets really smoky. It's a neighborhood place and the patrons are friendly and nice. The staff is pretty awesome, too. read more

After starting the night, er, late afternoon off in a classy fashion, my friends and I decided we needed a slighty grungier place to continue our escapades. After a quick search of happy hour specials, we found ourselves at 45 Tchoup. We sauntered into the dimly lit bar and sat ourselves down to grab drinks and take in the scenery. Our bartender, Shanon "Deuce," was a friendly lady who filled us in on the daily specials(try the $3.50 bluberry gin martini) and the place's history. While nursing our drinks, pulled pork tacos and homemade slaw magically appreaded behind us. SO GREAT. Apparently, one of the bartenders brings food on Tuesdays for bar patrons. Delicious free food, always a plus in my book. Good, nicey priced, also a plus. While the bar is out of the way for me, I'll be sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area. Gracias, 45 Tchoup! read more

This dive joint is the basement/ground level of a house right across from Rouse's on Tchop. This place sometimes has music and often has other events going on. It is a relatively generous space and has a decent sized bar. This place will often get crowded during a big show at Tipitina's when folks will walk back forth between here and there and then hang out here after the Tip's show. This generally seems to be a cool bar except for the times when it gets too smokey and I'm not a fan of smoke or dumb ass smokers that always seem to accidentally bump into you and burn you with their cigarettes. This place seems to almost always be open so I'm not even sure what there hours are if they aren't 24/7. read more

I have been meaning to write up 45 Tchoup for some time, as this is one of the best neighborhood bars in the Uptown area. The staff here are all super nice, drinks are reasonably priced, the music is consistently great, and the patrons are friendly to boot. If my life had turned out differently, I would gladly be planted at the bar every damn night. Unfortunately, due to some so-called "success" and "luck" in life I cannot go to the bar and get hammered every damn night, which suggests I need to rethink "success" and "luck." Special note: they are now holding a quiz night every Monday at around 9pm. I have gone a few times and can attest that they do it right--funny categories, sweet prizes, and hands-down the best music round I have ever seen, and I have quizzed it up world wide. Bert, the bartender who does the music questions, is a mad genius. read more

I came here with the promise of darts. So last weekend a promised face off against the dart master of my boys turned into the scavenger hunt of the year. We started off the night at shamrock to be turned away by our dislike of paying cover for a band we didn't know and the bass lines coming out the door made an otherwise sure... let's do it moment turn into me running headlong down those green stairs towards freedom and the words "it's new orleans.... there's got to be plenty of places to play." So we began. We contemplated mick's but realized we weren't sure if they had any darts. Drink one and out the door. Went to milan and in the midst of my confusion about when was that party that brought me down here realized the hipsters crowding the front weren't going anywhere we had a few tasty cocktails, grabbed a sixer to go and headed to 45 tchoup. This was the first time i'd ever walked in that door and I have to say it was a great surprise. It wasn't overly crowded and I was able to order my whiskey and coke within just a few clicks of bellying up to the bar. It was a good drink, strong and she didn't put diet in the glass (which turns out is still a huge problem the first time I order a whiskey and coke at almost any bar round here). And she very quickly took care of the guys too. To our disapointment they were down from the promised 2 dart boards to one that was already taken. We settled in and chilled out for a bit drinking up the great neighborhood bar atmosphere and the clean space. We went to check out the foozeball table to discover that it had been removed in favor of a poker table. Sad moment, but hey... i'd play some serious poker back there given a chance. During a rogue girl moment/ escape from the sports talk I was suddenly surrounded by i headed to the ladies room. Which was great. Hilarious with the prom pics up everywhere. I spent a very entertained extra 10 minutes in their oggling some bad prom dresses and even worse auquanet situations. We managed to ringer the dart board away from the guys playing for a game and I did enjoy how even though the bar got even more crowded as tips let out that it still felt cozy and warm over there. So our challenge turned into one drunken game but was well worth it to discover this little jewel way over on the other side of town. My advice is go in if you find yourself over there. No matter how packed the bar my drinks and tab came in a timely manner with a smile and a friendly joke. The seats aren't thousands in capacity or anything, but it's still roomy enough for a night out with friends. And from what the guys said the tap selection was pretty decent. And note to yourself if you're looking for a place to play darts in this town: Buy your own darts and bring them with you wherever you go. read more

My favorite bar in New Orleans, hands down. Signed, someone who sits on a lot of bar stools. read more

45 Tchoup - Love their St Joseph altar every year! - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

On the list of favorite dives where everybody knows your name. 45 Tchoup attracts new recruits on the daily though so different faces mix with the familiar. The drink prices are amazing and the bartenders don't hesitate to discount or comp when needs be. Love the bartenders - Deb is a saint. Juke box, hysterical bathroom, free darts, gambling machines and a back area for a bit of quiet. Went to a benefit crawfish boil recently - that's where the photo came from. read more

45 Tchoup - Crawfish & Beer - Pubs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I just visited 45 Tchoup after having lived here for 3 years. I really regret not stopping by earlier! While this place sort of reminds me of sports bar meets dive bar - it really is a pretty comfortable atmosphere and a good place to grab a few drinks. The prices are very fair - $2 high life all the time, 2.50 mexican beer night on Tuesdays and drafts range $3-5. Overall, its one of those places where if you drink cheap, you'll be tipsy to make your $10 credit card minimum! The one downside is that the place is VERY smokey - the only portal to the outside world appears to be the front door, so not a lot of air circulation going on in here. read more

Bert serving drinks at the bar. Very heavy poor which is to be expected at any nola staple "dive bar". The owners are Red Sox fans which means this bar must be a great place coming from a Yankees fan. Great place for football Sundays and any sport game for that matter read more

One of the better dive bars around. Killer jukebox. Cool staff. Decent beer choices. Darts. Trivia. Pool. Boom. Go there. One downside: bit of a sausage fest read more

Great low key neighborhood bar. Wouldn't call it a sports bar, but they show huge Red Sox / Cubslove. Used to have an awsome trivia night...hopefully someone will step up to fill those shoes again. Easy, safe parking available at Rouses across the street. Such a trip to go in there and think about it being the Shilo... read more

Definitely a dive bar... pretty smoky and not the cleanest, but the drinks are cheap, and their happy hour goes m-f 2-8, which is pretty good. However, my friend did order an abita amber on tap, and after a few sips she realized her beer tasted/smelled kind of rusty. Upon having the rest of us take a sniff of her drink, we realized it smelled like an old dirty sponge, AKA mildew and rust... really gross. Luckily when she asked for a replacement beer the bartender didn't put up a stink, but it kind of grossed the rest of us out. read more

Even though theres nothing ostensibly stand-out about 45, I spend quite a bit of time here. This is definitely a "Cheers" bar, where everybody knows your name. If you can make out their face through the haze of cigarette smoke, that is. Personally, the smoke doesn't bother me, though i have plenty of friends who refuse to go here for that reason. I just love the laid back, dive-y vibe. On game days, theres always a spread of food to help yourself to, which is such a nice tradition that you rarely see in bars now. During baseball season, well, I hope you're a Red Sox fan. If not, keep your allegiances quiet, lol. And theres often a food truck parked out front. Yum! A great pre or post show stop if you're seeing music at Tipitinas, which is just down the street. read more

nice local dive bar for enjoying a Sunday Saints football game with all the locals...prices are really good for beers and mixed drinks....these guys will also provide free buffet foods during a football game. i love seeing a bar full of young and old folks mixing.....this is what makes NOLA great.... read more

Red Sox Nation, New Orleans Chapter #1! Good times, through the tough times and thrillers. LET'S GEAUX RED SOX!!!

I don't know if I just had a bad night here, but I doubt I'll be back. It was very dead and very smoky, I usually don't have a huge problem with smoking, but I felt like I was hanging out in an ash tray here. The one good thing is that they have cheap drinks and darts! But that still wont get me back. Sorry. read more

First time here, went after work with my staff, looks like a great place to throw some darts. Bartender had a great attitude and the bar was well stocked read more

This bar is excellent. They don't serve food but it makes up for that in every aspect of being a bar. They also have food trucks on busy nights so there are some great food options here from time to time. Bartenders are always friendly and quick to pour. They have a dart board, juke box and a poker table in the back. This is one of my favorite local bars read more

The best. Fun staff and great hidden area. Nice clients. And check out dick and Jenny's next door.