just had the best relaxing drink at Harry's. very clean very local nice vibe. quiet not crazy and all around a great dive. happy it was monday - free red beans and rice YUM! read more

Every time my husband and I come to New Orleans, we make it a point of coming here for a drink or two. We call it The Dog Bar because every time we are there, one or two of the locals have their dogs there. Chewie, doing his best impression of Eminem in 9 Mile wearing a hoodie was there the first time. The last time we were there (June 2009) it was two beautiful huskies. The prices for beer (draft and bottle) are amazingly affordable. Harry's is exactly as Zachary said "a quiet little neighborhood bar in the French Quarter". Lots of the French Quarter tour guides bring their tours in but they are usually in and out and it is good for business. The only complaint I have about Harry's is that every time I've been there I've been passed over for up to 15 minutes while the bartender(s) have waited on numerous locals and regulars before me and then turned their back on me to clean the back counter, etc. I guess you need to build a relationship with them before getting the service of a regular. read more

Harry's Corner - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Good old fashioned joint, good for tourists and locals. Authentic atmosphere, kinda divey. Had a decent time here. read more

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This place is grade-A badass. Cash only. No bullshit. Great bar staff. No frills. All sorts of a good time. The beers are cold and cheap and what else could you ask for? A must stop off the main crazy bourbon strip. So good. So much fun. Make it happen. Order two beers at a time...trust me. It gets going and that's a good thing. You will thank yourself for at least stopping in and checking it out. Solid spot. One of my favorites. read more

I heard it's a great spot if you're a local, but if you're not they're just so mean here. I was so excited to visit here but was treated with curt and unfriendly treatment. There are so many bars in New Orleans where they're happy to have you and welcome you. This is not one of them. read more

$3 beers and fast service, you can't go wrong. Restrooms are clean. Jukebox has much old music but it fits the vibe of the bar. read more

Harry's Corner - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm rating this one star because I don't really have a choice. The old lady that works as the bartender during the day, SUPER rude. Don't even try to go in there if you don't already know what you wanna drink before you step in. Repeatedly reminded me, before I even sat down, that I HAD to have a drink when I had told her more than once that I was thinking about what I wanted, she was so annoyed that I didn't know she said she needed a drink. Easily the worst bartender I've ever encountered in New Orleans. read more

Stopped in during a quiet time (daytime lol) for a quick beer. Cash only but they have an ATM right inside by the gaming stations. Friendly bartender and seemed to be a couple of locals stopping in too. Also, by the door there was a couple of crockpots of free food. That day, it was bean chili and rice! read more

I'm gonna give this a 4 star but we've been coming here for years and we have lost all our old connections. Still a great New Orleans hang but I do miss the old school music on the jukebox. No Neville's , Meters, Louis. read more

It's ok. First drink is good - after that - it's a bust. They obviously support law enforcement by all the patches. It's worth a stop read more

Harry's Corner is a great little corner bar in the French Quarter. It is a favorite place to stop in, get a drink, and 'use the facilities' while stomping around the quarter. They are reasonably priced. I love the big windows which are perfect for people watching while enjoying an adult beverage. read more

4 years since the only other review for this place, and the bar hasn't changed since then, nor will it in the next 40. Quiet street but close to Jaclson Square. 2 dollar Pabst if that's your bag (luckily it's mine) and fair prices all around for everything else. A 30 plus local crowd on New Orleanians who enjoy quietly cutting loose. A good jukebox, everything from old R&B to country for your early and late swinging needs and often Uncle Lionel esconced in the corner... what more do you need...Like Zachary says, nothing out of the ordinary for the French Quarter, but that makes it pretty much out of the ordinary... I have to think at least a few of the 111 yelpers that reviewed Lafittes might enjoy bellying up to the bar with a varied mix of friendly French Quarter bartenders. It ain't glamor or fashion, but it needn't be. read more

Harry's is where you will find us die hard folks that live in the French Quarter. If you would like to be entertained (free of charge) by the locals then Harry's is for you. You will never....never know who you will find at Harry's. Good drinks, great juke box and a must if you want to see how the locals do it. read more

I came here for Thanksgiving cause I'm a sad dad asshole. I really appreciate this place though, I like the way the bar is set up, and I like that there is this old local thing happening that I'm just not even aware of cause I'm not old enough to understand. It's like if my parents were to throw a party except without all the jewish neutroticism that follows any type of party that I grew up with. Sigh. The drinks are reasonably priced (definitely for the Quarter) and it just has such a casual ring to it. The only trouble with this bar is that according to the bartender that the schedule always changes for them, meaning that if you have like a "I LOVE THIS BARTENDER SHE'S MY FAVE" Chances are you won't be able to catch them on the shift that you thought they'd be on. The manager/owner? Likes to keep all the bartenders on their toes, which is good for business, but when I connect with a bartender, I just wanna see them cause I'm a codependent asshole! So, I guess that's my only complaint- Cause I'm that creature of habit that wants to come in on YOUR day that you have and not on some shlomo's shift that I have no connection with. And yeah, I guess it's nice to branch out to another bartender but like... who cares? Great place overall read more

Blonde older bartender was extremely rude, took her own tip out of my change without asking and put no alcohol in the drink 10/10 don't recommend read more

Well, the location is great. I love sitting around their makeshift fire hydrant table! The decor is basically non existant, the service is efficient but quiet. Some of the clientele were pretty obnoxious, which always makes me leave after a drink or 2. I don't really like having some drunk interrupting me to tell me about whateverthehell when I'm trying to enjoy my evening. The drinks are pretty cheap. I slightly recall that they charge for sodas, which kinda bugs me. If I'm buying a $7 shot, why can't I get a coke back without being charged for it? I'll go back, especially if I have tourist friends in town, but it won't be in my regular rotation. read more

Lisa is a AWESOME bartender!! Cash only bar. Great drinks, good prices, & a great atmosphere. Has a local/dive bar feel. Hipster free zone! Huge plus its only a block away from my hotel. read more

I notice that Harry's does not have full 5STARS. Guys it's the perfect LOCALS corner bar. read more

Harry's Corner - Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped by for a beer, free rice and beans on Monday . Outstanding great place not a tourist trap

My daughter and I stopped there for a drink and the lady was rude and complained the whole time we were there about working there. Atmosphere was cool but the service brought the experience down. read more

This was the perfect little dive to wander into in the French Quarter. Don't get me wrong, it is A-OK like the 3 stars say, but the drinks weren't cheap and the staff was so/so. Pluses: Good jukebox Lots of locals People brought their dogs and let me pet them Minuses: Price Decor Honestly, though, I'd be willing to give it another star just for not being like the myriad touristy bars in the French Quarter, but you can decide for yourself! read more

A Relaxed Cash only dive In the Quarter That avoids most of the neighboring storm. read more

I was happy to see Harry's busy when we went down to the Quarter Saturday afternoon. We were celebrating our anniversary and decided to to keep local and walk around to the places we went when we dated. I have enjoyed slipping into Harry's in the past to escape weather or crowds, but sadly it has changed. Not only were our drinks in the smaller cups, they were filled with ice- more ice than drink. My well vodka and cranberry was $11.00? My husbands single jack and coke was made the same way, also $11.00? We might not be daily regulars, but we will not be going back. I suggest you do not encourage local bars to rip off tourist, because that was what this female bartender thought we were. It was a special day and I didn't want to make a fuss, but I won't recommend Harry's like I use to. I don't approve of places that have "tourist" prices. I wish we had the male bartender, but he was engrossed in happy conversation. Shame on you Harry's. read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place. Hubby surprised me with a last minute trip back home (my first time back in five years) this past Easter weekend... of course we ended up here. I've nothing witty to say, nor anything helpful, really, but just wanted to give 'em public a thumbs up for just being there! Granted, it's cash only, which I'm totally okay with for the reason, so head's up... but again, it was nice to just walk in, not have to deal with tourists (except for the haunted tour that uses it as a pit stop halfway through), and actually see a few familiar faces that I hadn't seen in years. It was nice to smoke indoors. Random things seen/heard in a 45 minute span: Tour group coming through, almost everyone dressed as pirates. I thought we were being attacked. Someone saying to old friend, "Your dog is my best friend." "Apologize. Now. We do not cuss in the presence of ladies." You know, normal stuff. Okay, back to work now. read more

I was refused a water. I was told to either buy another drink or I wouldn't be served by a snappy bartender. Will not be coming back.

Grumpy old hag. Rolled her eyes when we asked for water. Didn't take the rest of our drink orders. Never brought water and started serving other customers. read more

Cash only!!!! Small dive bar still in the Quarter, but not part of the chaos - which is nice. Cheap drinks and lots of seating - it's a great place to stop in for a break, use the restroom and re-fuel after a day (or night) of partying. read more

Literally some bar on the corner that serves typical bar drinks for cash only. We went here during a Ghost Walking Tour (which I didn't really enjoy and don't recommend--tourist trap). This is a bar you stop at when you're on the way somewhere and randomly stumble into to keep your high on. Otherwise, this is not a place you go out of your way for. read more

Walked in here because it was raining and I tell you what.. I love me a good dive bar, and beers are only $3, coming from Chicago where a dilly dilly/bud light in case you don't have cable.... is $6+ this is like making money. No food here but drinks are cold and shots are flowing read more

Funky dive, which was great. The bartender was a jerk. Lots of tour guides drop into this place & all they did was really put down the tourists. I drank 50% of my wine (I was playing video poker)...I brought it back to the bartender & said there is a bug in my drink AND it is my birthday. He didn't care. Charged me for that wine. Not 60 seconds later my BF knocks my wine on the floor while crossing his legs (his foot hit the wine glass). We both bent down & said we were sorry & started to pick up our mess & he just SCREAMED at us to stop. We continued playing poker, I thought for sure he would replace my wine. Nope. We tried to cash out at video poker & both bartenders were pretty rude about helping us. read more

I had zero intentions of stopping in this place, but the gentleman reading his paper at the fire hydrant/table stopped me to discuss how adorable my dog is (this happens regularly I must admit). Then the bartender starting luring Duncan in with treats while the vodka starting luring me. I had a drink while my dog napped on the floor and got at least 5 treats out of the deal. The bartender, dressed in a purple LSU shirt, red bandanna around his neck, red Chucks and red Sally Jesse Raphael style glasses entertained everyone with his sarcasm, but even asked if there was anything in my shopping bags I would like to put in the frig while I had my drink (so sweet!). I stayed and watch the NBA game discussing basketball with the Celtics fan sitting next to me. Everyone was so friendly, I seriously talked to almost every person in there! The place was a riot, honestly I would've stayed for hours if I didnt have to walk all the way home! On the way out the bartender asked me if I was returning for their crawfish boil on Saturdays during Jazz Fest, I told him that I couldnt make it the first Saturday, but I would try to come in Friday later, he cuts me off with "Hey, I'm not taking damn notes, we'll see you next time" ahahahahah! I will SO return here! It was a blast! Just please note it is cash only and although all the doors and windows were open it was a bit on the smokey side, luckily smoke rises and Duncan was laying on the floor, otherwise I dont think I wouldve felt comfortable with him breathing in the air. read more

Harry's is a great FQ bar. Drinks are reasonably priced and well poured (not weak). I am always treated well by the staff and and have plenty of folks to chat with. Love ya Harry's! read more

Just a bar. Employees give off a little too much attitude for no reason. Reasonable prices. I don't think I'd ever make it a destination. Maybe a pit-stop. read more

Would not recommend. Drunk employee got an attitude when we moved a barstool from our table. The barstool was broken but we didn't say anything just moved it. He started talking about us and cussing to others. He had an awful attitude and shouldn't be working there. We finished our beer and left. read more

In 1994, the morning before I quit my commercial management career, I went here with the barmaid from Molly's at the Market and danced on the bar. Lucy, who now manages this place but then operated the kitchen at Molly's with her boyfriend Mark, is one of the first Quarterites I met in my first year of frequenting French Quarter bars. Uncle Lionel, a brass band drummer who reached his 80th birthday this year, sometimes drinks here at a table by one of the windows opening to Chartres Street. Dick Malanowski, a painter who studied at a Boston art school before I-90 separated the South End from the Back Bay, often drinks at the bar. So you can learn a lot of recent New Orleans history at this corner a block from St. Louis Cathedral. "Why do they use mules instead of horses to pull carriages here?" a tourist once asked me at Molly's. "The heat," said Uncle Lionel, without another word. read more

Harry's is another quiet little neighborhood bar in the French Quarter. Have a drink, relax. Nothing special, really, but that's not such a bad thing sometimes. Cleaner than some of its close-by compatriots. Nice staff. read more

Very unfriendly staff. Didn't treat us very well. The bartender lady rolled her eyes at me she was more worried about her crocheting then us. Drinks are cheaper tho. Just get the drinks to go and get out of there. Don't feel welcome. Was just a quick stop and got out. They only take cash. read more

Love this bar, it's a cool mix of locals and tourists that is somewhat off the beaten path in the French Quarter. We stumbled upon this gem a year ago when we were there and were happy to return. The drinks are good and strong, the bartenders are friendly and quite conversational, and the prices are cheap. What else can you ask for? This is definitely a good place to take refuge from the heat and this has become a place that we stop at everytime we are in the area. read more

Cash only bar! There's an ATM In there though. The bar didn't feel inviting inside. It was dark even though we went during the day. The drinks are really cheap so that's the good part. I ordered a beer and asked for a side of water. The bartender asked if I wanted bottled water in a rude way. I said no I just wanted it in a cup. And she seemed annoyed... Not sure why, since I bought 2 drinks. read more

I used to go here all the time a couple years back when I lived next door, a great neighborhood bar. I still go from time to time, but it's off my beaten track. The drinks are well made and the company is great. There was a bartender there for many years who passed away a couple years back, his name was Freak. He was Harrys Corner and the bar although very good is just not the same without him. read more