I just love this place! Bartenders that really know what they're doing without being douchey. They make a perfect Moscow Mule, which you would think an easy task, but you wouldn't believe how awful they can be. They don't make their own ginger beer like Bar Tonique (another fav spot), but they use a quality product. Mmmmmmm. So perfect on their wonderful patio. Smokers are welcome on said patio without feeling like they are being banished to the saddest area known to smokedom, but there's plenty of fresh air for the non-smokers to join in the glory of the game on their large outside tv. I almost didn't post this because I love the vibe of the neighborhood locals, but, having seen how well Daniel & the other bartenders handle big crowds, I'm confident that anyone would have a fab time. Lastly, I'm not a scotch drinker, but their selection makes me wish I were. Thus the name... The Rusty Nail. read more

The Rusty Nail - An awesome Moscow Mule. Can you say "refreshing"?!?! - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I'm a big fan of this place because it's not at all what it seems. From the outside you would think its a little neighborhood dive, kinda dark and kinda quiet...and it kinda is (at the smallish interior bar), but much like a mullet, the party is in the back. It's all about the outside courtyard patio. It's huge out there and theres plenty of tables and chairs, outdoor bar, TVs and music. There's always food trucks around to grab a bite to eat, the drink prices are pretty reasonable, the staff is nice, and there's usually a good crowd of primarily young professionals who live in the nearby condos. You can rent out a part of the patio for private parties or apparently rent out the whole dang place because last month my friends booked the entire place for their Monday night wedding, and it was positively charming and beautiful. Looking for a cool place for a private party or to even get hitched, check out the Rusty Nail. ;) read more

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Best local neighborhood bar around. Great drink specials, awesome service. The frozen drinks are some of the best in town. Literally the best place to watch local sports-especially Saints games!! No food, but they often have food trucks. Namely the Asian fusion food truck with is bomb. read more

Cool place. No food but usually a food truck. Enter thru side door to a wide open space. Eight or so 2-stool tables along the outer wall then nothing until the L-shapes bar opposite the entrance. Sparse bar stools (wooden with back support). Worn wooden bar with large flat rail. Round foot rest. Great back bar with shelves holding a large number of liquor bottles. Menus up above. Great cocktails and beer selection. Really cool place that's tougher to get to but worth the walk. read more

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All around great bar. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The outdoor patio has a great ambience. And Tuesday night trivia is always a blast. read more

They have an excellent happy hour fridays from 5-7 (I think) half prices bottles of wine! They have a gorgeous courtyard. Only wish they had a kichen although they usually have food trucks parked outside by 7. Bartenders are always friendly. They have clean bathrooms and tvs everywhere. What more do u need? read more

The Rusty Nail - Half of bottles of wine during hh! - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cutest little spot in the Warehouse District right around the old home of SunRay Grill. You must come when the weather is decent and take advantage of the outside patio. Drinks were amazing...gotta order the Cool Breeze...and the wine selection doesn't disappoint. I'll certainly be back...when the weather stops being so bipolar. read more

The Rusty Nail - Outside patio. Picture does it no justice! - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Definitely a great place to eat and have a few cocktails. The waitress was terrific and the food...fantastic. No TV's, so not a sports bar type place. The only real knock is the atmosphere. It was just kinda loud and you sat very close to other tables. Not a huge deal, just not my thing. read more

Typically have a good time at Rusty Nail. Big bar means there's plenty of opportunity for service. Patio is excellent (as is the Disco Lemonade). Only detractor can be a large, shitty crowd. But that could one any bar in NOLA. Parking can be a challenge, but if you luck out and find a spot, you're in for a fun night. Good food trucks/pizza near by. read more

In town for St. Patrick's Day weekend and it was our first NOLA crawfish experience. The spices were perfect and fresh from the boil. Market prices make it frustrating trying to figure your bill. The previous day, the friend we were with said each styrofoam food container full of crawfish was $8... today they were $15 each. Happy hour was wonderful out on the patio. Drink prices were very reasonable and I can see why so many locals come here for a drink after work. The only thing that I marked it down for was the actual timing of the crawfish boil. They quoted us (when we called) that the crawfish would be ready at 1:00. At 2:30, the first batch came out. I'm not sure if this is a normal thing but do not be in any rush to get your food. read more

The Rusty Nail - Outside on the patio - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Exactally what we were looking for during our visit to Nola. Off the beaten path, a true locals hangout with a great chill outdoor atmosphere. read more

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came here with a big group after a conference from about 8 pm to midnight on a Thursday night - it was a really great environment! the bartender was great and gave a lot of suggestions. They had leftover citrus IPAs from Mardi Gras for $2 that we enjoyed. The prices were very affordable. Also, loved the patio! This place is bigger than it looks! read more

Fair prices, nice inside patio and they also do trivia night that are real fun. Recommend

I Just left the Super Bowl crawfish boil. I really thought it was overpriced. It was 3lbs for $15. Even with the potatoes and corn I don't believe it was 3 pounds at all. The crawfish was good but nothing spectacular for the price. There wasn't enough seating even though there was space for more. The atmosphere was bland. Staff was not welcoming. I was initially excited about this event. I was disappointed but I didn't hate it. I may return for drinks but meh. read more

Oh Rusty Nail. Thanks for being you. I don't know what I would do without my trusty neighborhood bar, besides go home before 2 AM. The vibe of the Rusty Nail is not what you are expecting when you initially happen upon this place. Kinda dark, yes. Behind the warehouse condo, yes. Is this a dive bar? No it most certainly is not a dive, despite some people's allegations. The inside is cozy, the outside has a great patio. Both have excellent vibes. It has great music acts here, along with Opera on Tap when it's in season. Also, I like the food trucks and pop up kitchens that visit often. Drink prices are on par with the area, except the Crispin Cider draft. For some reason it costs $7 here where everywhere else it's $5. Also, like Lindsay A., I love me some Disco Lemonade... sweet disaster awaits...... read more

Fun, chill, clean and friendly. Need I say more. I'm not usually a bar-goer, but this place was really fun. The very long bar can accommodate lots of patrons. There are lots of tables and seating areas. All are clean. Menus are readily available on clip boards on the wall. The bar is super well stocked. On Tuesday nights they host bar trivia which is super enjoyable. I'd come again. read more

The Rusty Nail is my go-to neighborhood bar. The staff is friendly (what's up, Lee!?), the scotch selection is great, and the patio is amazing. It also doesn't hurt that it is walking distance from my apartment... I have taken my parents, coworkers, and out-of-town friends here, and everyone has enjoyed themselves. The patio is key for nice warm NOLA evenings! And, you can bet the televisions are playing the relevant sporting events of the day... The crowd is chill but diverse: I can come in dressed up or down and yet not feel out of place. And a food truck parked outside!?! All in all: solid. Rusty nail, don't ever change. PS- the Movember mustache competition is some of the best fun I have had in New Orleans to date. read more

Really enjoyed this bar!!! They have a great outdoor place plenty of room to hang out with locals and also eat!! They have a hot dog Food truck!! Hot dogs and beer!!! On point!!! I will definitely come back here! Cheers from AZ!! read more

The Rusty Nail has great courtyard, good beer selection, and there is always a good food truck out front ( varies depending on the evening). I've been here with friends and for events and find the service good and friendly; no attitudes here.. I've always had a fun night when I've visited The Rusty Nail. read more

I love the Rusty Nail because it's full of plenty of good and bad decisions...as is the Crescent City in which it resides. Good decision: "Lets go to 'the nail to watch the LSU world series game, lots of seats and great TVs!" Bad decision: Going to a bar after a NOLA wedding mid afternoon. Good decision: "I'll take a vodka tonic and my man friend will have a PBR" Bad decision: "WAIT! You have lemon Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka!?! Two LFSTVs on the rocks....juuuuuust a splash of water" Good decision: "Let's play shuffleboard" Bad decision: (at 5pm) "How about three of those mango shots written on the board!!" Upon sniffing, realized that it was a Mango-MEISTER shot..mostly meister, not much mango...whoops I've made plenty of good and bad decisions at the nail, mostly bad though....which is why I highly recommend this place. Bring your friends, or your dog any time of day! read more

Great downtown bar that straddles the line between dive and classy joint. Recently changed to no smoking indoors, but that's okay because their patio area is one of the nicest in town - spacious, clean and plenty of fans for those hot summer nights. Bar serves strong and affordable beverages from a nice selection by friendly bartenders. Plus, the talented Jen "Motha F*in" Howard may mix a drink or sing a song for you, depending on the day. They still have the Mermaid Lounge sign up in the back of the patio, giving homage to its predecessor. Tip: there is a parking lot reserved for Nail patrons that you can get to behind the bar, off of Calliope. Dog friendly and they have food though I haven't tried it yet. Their support of various nonprofits through guest bartender nights is just the cherry on top! read more

I've been to the Rusty Nail twice since I moved to town and have enjoyed it on both occasions, though my experiences were quite different. My first visit was after White Linen night and the place was PACKED. I spent most of the evening on the patio, which was a lot of fun. I went back again recently on a regular Saturday night and it was much more chill. There were people there, but it wasn't too hard to get a table for three, where I hunkered down to enjoy a few beers with two buddies. There was a guy playing some live music who was pretty good. He took requests, so I had a good time shouting out song suggestions and then shouting along when he played my tunes. The only major complaint about Rusty Nail is that it's a big Bama bar. As an LSU fan, this is not cool. But I guess Bama fans are people too. I guess... read more

Nice little dive to grab a beer and relax. Love the outdoor courtyard and the live music

If you don't live close enough to walk...parking can suck. But that's the warehouse district so expect it! I am definitely a fan of this bar. On game day, yes it's crowded, and yes it may take a bit to get a drink. But, that's ok, it's game day! Great patio in back. Even if it's cold outside, they have plenty of heaters. You can rent out the part all the way to the left. I've been to a few crawfish boils here. The bartenders are friendly and fast. Try the disco lemonade on a hot day and drink your cares away. read more

I really love this place. *Bartenders are really fast and make a great cocktail. *Not overpriced, considering how big the drinks are. *The patio is a great spot to hang out and people watch. *Live music. Bonus: **The restrooms are always clean. ***Your clothes don't smell like smoke when you leave. Street parking, no surprise there. read more

i came here for the first time Saturday for the Cotton Bowl. It was super crowded but luckily they have a patio in the back to help with some of the overflow. They have about 3 high def tvs but one really large big screen tv good for watching sports although i dont think its a sports bar. i really like the look of this place its similar to some of the bars you would find on South Carrollton but its in the Warehouse District a bit far from Canal St and the French Quarter. i recommend taking a cab if you are just visiting and without a car. ive read that they have good food but not this night in my opinion. i had the pork nachos and i felt the porks sweetness did not go well with the nacho cheese. i think the bartenders are pretty cool. One did a shot with me and that was only after i had ordered my 2nd drink which was a Cool Breeze. they have nightly entertainment too this night Kirk Holden was playing. he was cool he played a variety of songs from black crows to matchbox 20. i would definately go back for those who havent been go! read more

I heart David! David is the very laid back and friendly bartender w/ a great attitude, super friendly smile, and those "gorgeous blue eyes." Not sure about the eyes (ha, Vi!!!), but David is soooo friendly and he definitely knows how to serve. Tell him what you want and don't want and let him make you something! Thanks so much for the passion fruit cocktail..it was definitely tart and smooth! My friends and their coworkers from Rock-n-Sake come here on a regular basis and I can see why, this bar is really nice - fantastic wooden floors and the bar is gorgeous! It's not too basic and bare, but definitely not too frou-frou w/ frills! We walked in and there was a number of office workers winding down enjoying their beers. But it seems that a lot of ppl here are just enjoying themselves and relaxing. We settled in and enjoyed ourselves for 2 hrs at the bar - just laughing (oh man the topics!) and rolling the dice. I really like it b/c it's quaint and not too busy and so chill - no need to worry about strangers! Bathroom is cllleeeeaaaannnn! What more can a girl ask for??? read more

We went Monday before Mardi Gras. There was a live band. The drinks were good. They had two women outside cooking thai food. The place is huge. The bathrooms gross. read more

My new favorite bar in New Orleans! Located in a quaint little corner downtown, The Rusty Nail is a hidden gem. The owner is friendly, the bartenders are talented, and the space is beautiful - especially the outdoor courtyard. My favorite drink is the caipirinha, which tasted authentic and delicious. On a hot day, their grasshound on ice is the perfect refresher. If you're a beer person they also have a great selection of craft brews on tap. This place is a "must visit" in the Big Easy! read more

The Rusty Nail - Outdoor courtyard -- beautiful, even on a rainy afternoon - Sports Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nice, clean. Strong & pricey drinks. Large, very nice back patio for the smokers, since they are non-smoking indoors (+). Went there for a non-profit event, which is probably my favorite part of the whole place! NP's can come in and earn $1/drink for alotted hours on a certain day. They allow one of them to serve as a guest bartender, making their 'specialty drink' that they pick out. Pretty sweet! I love places that can support a good NP org! read more

Do not let the exterior of this place turn you off. Yes, it looks a little run down from the outside, but inside, you have a great dive bar with friendly people, good drinks and an awesome patio. We had just finished dining at Cochon and were looking for a place to watch the Capitals Rangers hockey game. We figured finding a bar with hockey on in a football city would be hard, so we Googled and found Rusty Nail. A few blocks walk away from the restaurant and we were there. We peeked inside to ask the bartender if he'd switch on the game, and he did without hesitation. Most TVs at the bar were on the NBA playoffs, but we had our own little nook to the side for hockey. They have a great beer selection, both on tap and in the bottle. I got a Abita Vanilla Double Dog and it was excellent. A great beer to sip through and entire game. It was a bit chilly so we didn't spend a lot of time outside, but the patio area is awesome. Lots of seating and TV and almost like a hidden garden type vibe. I would love to go back in the summer to watch baseball or in the fall for college football. The bartender was awesome. He talked hockey with us and, after the game was over, told us he would be rooting for the Caps the rest of the playoffs. And that won me over. read more

My neighborhood bar... what more can I say? Actually, a bit more. They've got good drinks and decent prices, a large patio for when the weather is nice, and friendly bartenders (one of them helped me out at trivia night, for which I'll be forever grateful). Thursday is trivia night 8pm-11pm. Grab a group of friends or make some upon your arrival. They also have happy hours throughout the week that support local causes. Food trucks like Burgersyaheard and Taceaux Loceaux are often outside, so you can grab something to nosh on while sipping on yo' drink. I also happened to spend a few hours here on the 4th of July, and it was an unexpectedly fun spot to celebrate Independence Day. read more

On our tour of the NOLA neighborhoods with our new friends, L and I were fortunate to find ourselves here for a short while. I felt like I was in a barn; I think I was in a barn, with a mix of honkytonk and jazz music in the background, a cheap beer and a bunch of friends around, Rusty nail is pretty darn cool and the nicest dive bar mimicking place I've been to. I know that's not what it's supposed to give off, as it tries to be of a NOLA saints bar than anything with a chill patio out back, but it's about a bad paint job and a few too many patrons ordered labatt blue away from a dive, but they could totally own that vibe! [I say go for it] Superchill vibe, not crowded at all on a lazy Sunday afternoon [mind you we came offseason of football, so that may be different in the Fall] and definitely a great place to chill. I would love to come again. read more

A little slice of heaven tucked under U.S. 90. Rusty Nail is somehow chill & full of activity all at once. To quote SNL's stefon, "this bar has everything." Easily the best courtyard outside of the French Quarter, frequent food truck visits, trivia, pop-up cooks, Shazam-worthy music playlist, sports showings and way more. I heard they even hosted a wedding recently! Last Spring I called the owner to schedule a private event. He was a super nice and accommodating guy. Very easy to work with. As an LSU fan I avoid Rusty Nail on college football gamedays due to the overflow of Roll Tide fans. But even as I drive by on those Saturdays I feel the draw because it looks like so much fun. I may have to swing by for a game next season. Yea, the parking situation is rough. You may have to park a block or two away and walk, but it's not enough to deter me from this boozy haven. read more

Like one of my fellow elites said this bar is okay. Its tucked way in the back of the warehouse district. They have a nice selection beer and a great patio in the back. Often they have food trucks for grub. If you live in the warehouse district this is your bar but I don't know if I would want to go out of my way to go there. read more

I'll start off with the negative- the place looks fairly creepy from the outside. The main door is blocked and directs you to a small side door which had me a little sketched out as someone not from the area. Once we got inside the space was awesome and the patio was even more notable. An absolutely great outdoor space. My Moscow mule was noticeably missing the trademark copper cup but was solid otherwise and the whole experience was great. read more

Great spot To kick back and watch the game on the outdoor tv! They can make any drink you can think of even a real Pisco sour.

Rusty nail is a great bar to grab a drink or watch a sports game! They have an okay beer selection, a nice variety of other drinks, and a awesome patio! If you go for a popular sports game, make sure you get there early or else you won't get a spot! They usually have lots of screens set up for big games, which is really nice! The staff is relatively friendly and a lot of nights they have food trucks parked outside so you can eat some delicious food with your drinks! Rusty nail is a great bar to go to with a group! I don't usually go out of my way to go to rusty nail (unless its to watch a football game), but with so many events going on in the warehouse district over the summer I always find myself ending up there! Drinks -- 4 stars Service -- 4 stars Patio -- 5 stars Inside atmosphere -- 3 stars read more

Cool, really cool!!!! Had a great time!!!!!! Let the good times roll!!!!! Love my NOLA

Last night was my first time at the rusty nail and I'm sold. Love this place. The outside patio area is great. Well lit and easy to hold a conversation with friends. There are several tables out back for larger groups. My first drink was a disco lemonade. While very tasty, it could have been much stronger lol. They had several specialty drinks and a wide selection of beer available. The best part of this place was the other patrons. It was a nice mix of late 20 something to mid to late 30 somethings. College kids seemed to be few and far between which I couldn't have been happier about. Can't wait to go back!!!! read more

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