Old Point Bar sits right on the levee in historic Algiers Point, just a short and scenic ferry ride across the Mississippi River from the French Quarter. One of New Orleans' oldest bars, the Old Point has built a devoted following among locals and visitors alike, its walls lined with photographs and memorabilia documenting decades of history and notable visitors.
Live music plays nearly every night at the Old Point, and the bar's long-running open mic every Wednesday draws high-caliber gigging musicians who come as much for the camaraderie as the stage time.
Whether you're settling in for a beer and a game of pool or catching a Wednesday night open mic, the Old Point remains a genuine, unhurried escape from the more tourist-heavy side of the river.