Checkpoint Charlies

501 Esplanade Ave, 70116-2016 - New Orleans
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72/100
1266 recommendations

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72/100
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1,266 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
10 reviews
Google
4.3/5
906 reviews
Foursquare
3.5/5
99 reviews
Facebook
3.0/5
232 reviews
Zomato
3.4/5
12 reviews
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🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Live music 61 Clothes 46 Laundry 42 Band 40 Entertainment 36 Pool table 21 Tourists 11 Quarter 10

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 504-281-4847
📍 Address: 501 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed
Monday1 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday2 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday3 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday4 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday5 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday6 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Google Reviews (10)

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Eric Walton

a week ago
★★★★★ 5/5
While not cold-war Berlin, this place certainly designates leaving one sector and entering another. If it Twilight Zone had an amusement park, you'd pass through the doors of checkpoints to get in line. After living in this neighborhood for 20 years, I can tell you that it is always interesting at checkpoints. Also I do believe that this is this place where the song, Your erection is not my problem" debuted sometime in mid-December 2023. One famous critic said about that song, "I find it difficult but not impossible..."
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Tanner R. Wisdom

3 weeks ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Laundry and home bums. Who could ask for more. Fix the pinball machine please. And more local music!
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Siddharth Mangalik

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Had a wonderful time, could not recommend a visit more, tip your bartender
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Alejo R

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
The service at Check Point Charlie was top-notch. The bartenders were not only skilled but also passionate about their craft, engaging guests with stories behind the drinks and ensuring each creation was not just a beverage but an experience.
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Bob Schneida

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
One of those Nola bars you have to experience. Awesome bartender. Bar characters straight out of Confederacy of Dunces. A very entertaining place.
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Roy Lawrence

4 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
A raised game room that can look down to a sunken barroom. Very spacious. Ran into one guy who grew up 45 minutes from me in Upstate New York, then two girls from Romania. You never know where friendly chi chat can head. Ordered some wings to tie us over and they were cooked crisp like we asked. Not real busy, but a good time.
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Cameron Willinger

4 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
This is a staple in New Orleans bar scene. I wish that the place was ran a bit different. And I'm not saying that I know better, I just remember checkpoints being a safe haven for travelers and musicians and tourists all the same, no matter what, and I honestly have to say that sometimes, it doesn't feel like that anymore
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Daniel Kleinert

5 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Didn't eat during this trip. This is a dive bar with interesting characters. Knowledge and friendly bat tender.
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Kimberly Awesome

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Definitely a must-see, must-stop, must- drink, must-experience destination while visiting NOLA. Situated on the cusp of French Quarter & The Marigny, this venue exudes the epitome of friendly & welcoming vibe you wish for from the locals. Ice cold beer with a nice draught selection, & cocktails. Clean restrooms. & a laundromat, to boot! Our server was super friendly, even offered us a shot of a new product they were trying out! Our tender had a fabulous guitar & playing some cool tunes! Will recommend to everyone & definitely plan to visit every time I am in the area!
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Caterina Camastra

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
A fabulous bar. Local crowd, tourists are scared by the loiterers outside, lol. I don't know about the food, we did not eat, but drinks are cheap and the bartender came straight out of a movie. If you're lucky and he likes you, he might even get his guitar and improvise a blues.
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