Redd's Uptilly Tavern - New Orleans

Fun little neighborhood joint. They have a working cigarette machine, what a blast from the past. Drinks are fairly priced. Service is always friendly. A...

I walk by this place all the time on my way to get food or when walking the dog, but I finally had a chance to go in. What an amazing neighborhood joint!...

I visited this bar, ordered several drinks, and also left a tip. Afterwards, I crossed the street to another bar, but soon returned to Redd's to...

G-E-O-R-G-I-A! GOOOOOO DAWGS! That pretty much sums up this place. During college football season, you can simply call it the Dawg House, as it attracts a lively crowd of UGA fans from New Orleans. Beyond that, it's a laid-back venue with plenty of TVs both inside and on the back patio. The drink specials here are always great, and while they don’t serve food, there are plenty of nearby eateries that are happy for you to bring in your takeout. They offer all the sports channels you can think of, so whatever game you want to watch, they’re likely to accommodate you.

Redd's is a brand new bar occupying the space that was once Bruno's and was more recently Rocco's. Redd's is significantly different from Rocco's. In fact, when I walked into Redd's for the first time a couple days after they opened, I had to check and make sure I was in the right place. The bar looked the same, but the crowd averaged probably 30 years older than when it was Rocco's. That wasn't a bad thing as the bar had a noticeably more calm atmosphere. I didn't see one drunk passed out at a table, nor did I see any overly intoxicated guys hitting on a girl barely old enough to drink. What I did see were adults standing around enjoying their drinks. Redd's had a reasonably good selection of beer, including Mickey's. I found the prices to be somewhat higher than I expected, but my guess is they want the older, more affluent crowd. The staff were very friendly, and service was prompt. I just wish that I could one day walk into this location and feel like I fit in. I really like the space, but I am either way too old, or way too young. Either way, I am sure I will be back.