the bartender ripped my real id and then told me there "was nothing they could do" because they were trying to see if it was fake. they could have scanned it, they didn't have to rip my id. no reimbursement or any help for the personal property they destroyed. she refused to get me a manager or any kind of number. the attitude and disrespect was loud. might i add i fly back home tomorrow after being here for my 21st birthday. read more

By far best atmosphere for people that just want to relax and drink. It's a dive bar, it's not a cocktail bar, it's not a club, it's an excellent place to drink and not be bothered by dip shits such as the people giving bad reviews! 10/10 read more

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Absolute total shithole.... I love it!! Best bloody Mary's from the infused container. read more

The Alibi - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The Alibi is a great dive if you want to get out of the Bourbon St mayhem for a bit. We wandered in for a drink and stayed for a few. Tiffany, our bartender, was great! Good drink pours and a very good bottled beer selection. Nice big screen TV (w/sports on) and a good sound system for their internet jukebox. We stopped by the following night and it was busier but still found a spot at the bar and service was again good. Can't vouch for the food but there were some people doing take outs.... The only bummer was that they were out of their bloody mary mix.. read more

This place is a dive, but a is the best place to a decent price on cocktails I have found in NOLA. Nice TV's for watching the game. Great bartender "Hillary" is sweetheart and pours a nice drink. Don't get the bloody mary's read more

We primarily stopped here and loved it because of the name. Yes, we are Shameless fans. And this might be as close to The Alibi Room that we'll ever get. It's divey, it's a tad seedy, it's the drinking alibi you've been looking for. Decent beer offerings. Friendly enough bartenders. Not too crowded, not too empty. Not too dirty, not too clean. There's really not much to complain about. If you like dive bars, be sure to check this place out. read more

Locals bar we always end our shift at. The female owner has an attitude and I hear is easily offended so I'm not sure what that's about. Guy bought a round of shots for the bar a few times..I mean yelled it out .. and after the 1st time, kept skipping myself and 2 other dark skinned gfs. He had to keep directly telling her to give us some. Not great business. But when she isn't there, it's great otherwise! I've had the crawfish bites (yummm), mozzarella sticks (meh) and garden veggie wrap (yummm). read more

Be careful at this place. Last night our wallets were stolen. People like to distract you while they lighten your pockets. While it is New Orleans steer clear. read more

6$ cheap booze shots in plastic cups. No glass of course. Bad attitude service. Dirty, old, smelly. Deep bottom if dive bars. Not recommended. Suggest to avoid. read more

Locals bar just off main drag, food is excellent and cheap prices. Not highly frequented by convention goers either. Great spot. read more

Wow what an effing dump. I mean it is only a block off Bourbon but they could stand to work on a few things. 1) $7.50 for a 12oz Bloody Mary that has not even any olives or bitters? Boo. 2) Jell-O shots were advertised in three places and they were out. It was a Monday night, but still, just wipe the notice and off and don't tease. Also Jell-O shots take about 5 minutes to make, 1-2 hours to cool so it's not super complicated. Your staff is probably just lazy 3) bartendrix could not give AF after I stood there a few minutes because she had her face and nose consistently in her phone. Which is what I do in bars sometimes, no biggie, but I don't go around expecting a tip for it 4) spilled drinks and crap all over the video poker area, and it looked like it had been there for a couple of days read more

The service was ok seeing that it's self serving; the food was microwave so it wasn't evenly heated; the wings was vinegar tasting so it was good at all Positive points music was good and the location is good Drinks taste more mixture than alcohol, it was like cough medicine I will not return bad water down gumbo was the straw that broke the back and the supersize roaches outside was a sign from GOD but we didn't heed the warning read more

Stopped in for a glass of wine on the way back from the street band I just watched. Nice place, football game on the large screen TV... friendly people..... read more

The Alibi - Plenty of drink options here... - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Walked into this establishment because we got tired of waiting in line at Hard Rock Cafe which is just up the block. I had spotted the menu as we passed it, after 15 minutes in line I suggested we try here instead. Damn WISE decision. My burger was amazing!! Just what the dr ordered after 7 days of experimenting with the local Creole / Cajun foods. Don't over look this place! read more

Great dive bar. The bartender did a really good job considering she was the only person working there the time we were there...and she had pierced nips! read more

The Alibi - Lot o dive bar. - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great little dive bar. We were staying right upstairs and this place was perfect. Drinks were good, bar tender was friendly and bar wasn't super crowded or loud. For sure check this place out. read more

I read a review saying that this is the sort of place Tom Waits would love and I was sold on checking it out. Sadly the place was not at all what I would think of when conjuring up images of the mans NOLA watering holes. Is it a low key bar for the area? Yes. Unfortunately I think it has more to do with the fact that there is not a lot to draw someone to the place than anything else. The lighting relied a bit too much on florescent beer signs, the jukebox on the mood of the current crowd and the beer, while plentiful in bottled selections, didn't offer anything I haven't seen before and the prices were average. I suppose if you are looking for a mellow place in the crazy of the Bourbon street vicinity, somewhere more industry than tourist, this will do.... but I would recommend somewhere with a bit more character like the Chart Room if that is what you are looking for. read more

Considering the great impression the owner made on my two friends, and the awesome food, it's very unfortunate that the staff lacks respect for the customer. First, as people ranging from 25-30, we had an issue where we had to show our IDs just to eat, and couldn't sit in at a table without them so we were forced to take them to go. A little strange considering none of us wanted to order alcohol or sit at the bar. There were no smiles or greetings from the start But where we really had an issue was when our order came out wrong. The brunette bartender gave so much attitude off the bat. I've never experienced anything like it when really we just wanted our order right considering we chose this as our last meal in New Orleans. "I don't know what you expect me to do about this", and turns away from us. "You know what, you're wrong. That's not what you ordered, I remember. I guess I'll take the blame for you and get you new food. And also after dealing with this bullshit about the ID's, you guys need to leave once you get your food." She caused a whole scene on her own and totally changed the vibe in the bar. How could she act that way in front of other customers? Everyone stopped and watched it all. Her tone is just so condescending, when with every other word she's aggressively tapping the table with a bottle opener. She talked to us like children. But don't fret, she can also be a great host.. When her friends come in and she takes shots with them. I don't care how good the food is, we will not be returning. It's hard enough knowing she probably spit in our food, it wouldn't be shocking coming from her. She has no class and should not be working with people, it's a shame we tipped her before all of this. read more

Doesn't matter the time of the day the alibi will always be open and ready to serve food .. what more can I say ?!

Ok this place is everything you love about new orleans it is dive-y, it is dark, and it's a hole in the wall bar. I have been here twice first time pre yelp and once after. So the first time got a burger very good burger. This time I got the nachos very good size for lunch. But, this is not what the review is about the review is however about the most amazing and I repeat the most amazing BBQ shrimp po boy...... My friend got. This thing was big beautiful and you are going to love it. It's spicy it's made on French bread and it is just amazing. The bartender was so super friendly and by the end of the meal we knew all about parking in the quarter and all the other stuff about her. Which I love about the south. read more

If you're looking for cat fights from enraged drunken strippers fighting over their tips, in a dark boozy environment with a KILLER jukebox - then I suggest dropping by The Alibi at 3am on any given night. And then never leaving. Highly recommended. read more

While we were in NOLA, this became our to go bar even tho its dirty shitty hole. Bartenders had plenty of tude and drinks aren't that cheap. I like gambling so the poker machines were fun for me while bf watched the games on the big screen. Music is loud, people are louder. Apparently they have a rat problem but we didn't see any. I would not eat there in a million years!! read more

Great bar, great bartender (Ashley)!!!! Food looks good but I didn't eat. I would definitely poop here again.

Ate here and went to use the restroom. On the way to the back of the restaurant, multiple mice ran out of the kitchen entrance and under the back door. I am absolutely disgusted. read more

Jack at the bar is a stone cold fox. Metal and hip hop wins everytime. I found a full pack of cigarettes on the floor. Heaven.

The kind of place Tom Waits would love. A bar that only closes 1 hour a year for cleaning - whether it needs it or not. They removed the locks from the doors years ago and threw them away, This is a service bar, catering to bartenders,waiters/waitresses and off duty strippers among others. As such you are very unlikely to have to deal with obnoxious drunken tourists and everyone is very cool and friendly - for those who aren't - well, even the cook is armed. Full bar, 150 plus brands of beer, and outstanding bar food that not only is cheap but can be delivered, all 24 hours of the day.Where else can you get really good,cheap food at 5 AM? Unofficial bar of Tales of The Cocktail when it is happening (July 8th-12th this year) you can find the crowd there. One of the coolest bars in New Orleans and one of the least known - not a tourist trap or full of loud idiots, just a cool place to relax and enjoy. read more

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It's dark, dingy, and smells strongly of urine in one of the back corners; but their spicy sausage poboy and fries are the saving grace of this dive bar. Great selection of beer. Good for a late night bite when everywhere else is closed, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here and this wouldn't be my first choice. read more

I was craving a hamburger and Bloody Mary after all the fish and hurricanes and Alibi hit the spot! Both were very good! It's definitely a dive bar off the typical Bourbon St scene but worth it for sure! read more

The Alibi - Great Bloody Mary! - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

One of my favorites in the quarter. Great dive bar. I feel like I used to live here. I worked around the corner and this was my go to spot for an after work wind down beverage. Then a while back there was a massive firing/quitting of many of the friggin amazing/awesome/rad/incredible, insert any other adjective that describes a general quality of bad assness, bartenders. Since then the place just doesn't feel the same. Don't get me wrong I still like it but now I am more inclined to go elsewhere. The bartenders now are nice and all but it seems as though they are less willing to go out of their way to get to know you and what you like to drink. The prices and sizes seem to be a little more on the stingy side. On the other hand this is a great place for drunk food and the beer selecion might be one of the best in the quarter (mostly bottles). The cheese fries are insane. you can literally feel your arteries clog while you eat them. Burger is pretty decent as well and the meat pies are doughy,meaty spicy little nuggets that will cure any spins you might have from bourbon street insanity while slighty giving you a spicy jab to the stomach. Good stuff. Good dive, it is literally a dive not a hipster non-swanky bar, that I still love and frequent but miss some of the magic from yesteryear. read more

I eat here very often. It's a bar with good food. It's one of the few places that opens late and serves good food. The bill came out to be $27 last night. Here's what I had last night. Gumbo- Don't ever order gumbo here. It's garbage. The rue was as thin as water. I pointed it out to the waiter and he agreed. Since I already paid for the food, they gave me a beer to make up for it. Shrimp Poboy ($11)- It was very good. The shrimp was well fried and good portions. Chili Cheese Fries- Great seasoned fries with a lot of cheese. I usually come eat here after a long night of drinking in the quarters. I would come back here again. read more

Great spot for drinks and food, just steps from all the action on Bourbon. Great mix of locals and tourists, friendly bartenders, jukebox....and it never closes. read more

Great dive bar always open and welcoming. Dark spot with good food and cold beer. Bottled beer selections include my favorite: Labatts Blue. And the Bloody Marys are delicious. read more

Gets the 5 stars in the "dive bar with later. Ugh this food category". Super friendly mother/daughter team keep the "industry" folk happy with after-shift hospitality for bartenders, hotel staffers - but surrounded by hotels, it's perfect for guests who want a laid-back locals experience. A Miller Lite here is $4.25. At the uber touristy Absinthe House, the same beer is $6 - unless it's a special event like the Sugar Bowl, when that place raises the price to $7. So Alibi may not have the fireplace that Absinthe has - but the service is more genuine at better prices. Food is said to be solid, and it is somewhat hard to find good food at 3-4 AM - so huge kudos for that. read more

The Alibi - Non-pretentious, authentic NOLA character. - Dive Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great lil hole in the wall bar off bourbon. Everytime I go to nola, I always meet up with my friend here. The bartenders are great and treat regulars right. Drinks are made strong and prices are cheaper than bourbon street prices. The food is great too. The chili cheese fries are life savers for the times you feel like you're getting a lil too drunk too soon. I love coming to this bar! read more

I know this place is listed in the "Dive" bars category, so I will give it an extra star. It definitely lives up to this category. Great place if you like smoky bars with very little choice of draft beer and have to go to the bar to order. Menu is standard for a bar in NOLA, but did not see anyone eating while there. read more

I came in around 4-5 AM and a good number of people were in here. I ordered a sandwich (sauced shrimp I think) and ate it, it's not cheap by any mean. I did love the cigarette smell as lots of people were smoking. A true bar should be smoky, dark, suffocating, sleazy & full of drunks. I wish the bars in CA would allow smoking and open all day too. We still have a lot of catching up to do to be more like Europe. read more

Pretty sure my friends and I visited this place every night during our stay in NOLA. Just off the beaten path and more reasonably priced than places on Bourbon Street. Bartenders and patrons are all very friendly. I recommend the jello shots. They're fun to do with friends! read more

Make sure if you're visiting New Orleans to swing by the Alibi after your favorite strip club kicks you out stumbling on the street. There are few places where the bar food is this good and the atmosphere is this friendly. If you're in town for more than a couple nights, spend a little time each night here going around the world geographically or alphabetically using the wide selection of beers they have here. read more

No frills bar. We hopped in here hoping to avoid a large crowd, since it was a little off the beaten path. However, it was pretty packed on a Sunday night. Very lively crowd. We only had one round of drinks here, but the service was fast for being as busy as it was. read more

A great dive bar! Ashley was awesome and very friendly! She gave me some great places to go. I had the sampler to hold me over until dinner. The meat pie were hot and delicious! If you are trying to take a break from the norm on stripe I would highly suggest this place! read more