Chart Room - Bar in New Orleans - 300 Chartres St, USA

If I were forced to name the one quintessential New Orleans dive bar, the Chart Room would have to be at the top. Great and very friendly service, liberal pours and a great grungy atmosphere. This place has it all. This is a cash only bar, but with an ATM in house. A primarily locals bar that anyone should fit right in to. Most people love it and if you get the concept chances are you will too.

Old-school ambience offering a respite from the Bourbon Street throngs. Bring cash and enjoy a break with no nonsense.

Hotel Al RIP 6/1/2023. Hotel Al, worked at the Hotel Monteleone for nearly 65 years. Update 4/22/22 - French Quarter Festival Weekend Update 2/25/2022 – NOLA Mardi Gras 2022 – As always, we hit the Chart Room Bar, The Carousel Bar, and Pat O’ Brien’s when visiting New Orleans. Best dive bar in the french quarter! The Juke box has a great selection of music. A friendly COV warning. - 1/6/22 was the beginning of the 2022 NOLA Mardi Gras. The Joan of Arc parade is always a masterpiece. The 2022 procession was led by — what else? — Medieval Plague Doctors. The Joan of Arc parade was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 7 p.m., French Quarter. A friendly warning: My wife and I are fully vaccinated and tested positive on 1/10/22. We had very mild symptoms. The symptoms were a common cold, such as cough, fever, and headache. There was no need for Hospitalization or Doctor Visit. Medicine: Over the counter Mucinex DM and Doctor’s prescription: Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray. Stay Safe!

Hotel Al RIP 6/1/2023. Hotel Al, worked at the Hotel Monteleone for nearly 65 years. Update 8/11/22 – Red Dress Run Weekend - – As always, we hit the Chart Room Bar, The Carousel Bar, Monkey Board Rooftop Bar (17th floor), Mambo’s Rooftop Bar, Tropical Isle Balcony, and Pat O’ Brien’s Courtyard. 7/10/2022 - Running with the bulls NOLA festival weekend

Been drinking the $2 Draft Highlife and the ice cold Heineken here since 1998! Always good drinks and best prices too. Love the New Orleans music on the old jukebox! Lots of Quarter locals in the day and service industry peeps late at night. Friendly bartenders too! Thanks for letting me hang out y'all.

Love this dive. 40+ year bartender on vacation in Nola. Bonus..Guess my name

5-star Dive par! This place screams character and is clearly a locals' hangout, which is why I was not surprised to hear it was cash only. No worries, they have an ATM in the back near the casino games. The drinks are strong, but the quality didn't knock me off my feet, so other than the unique ambiance, it's just another bar. It does come with entertainment however, watching the locals chill and the out of towners walk on eggshells was a bit fun. It seems good for one drink, although the staff aren't raising the charm flag, the prices are very reasonable. Cheers!

I was told this place was where the locals hang out and I can see why. Great spot right on the corner. Bartenders were very friendly and attentive. It’s cash only, but they have an ATM right in the bar for you.