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    Tragos Amargos, Bar in New Orleans
    Bar

    Tragos Amargos

    Central Business District, New Orleans

    Bar in New Orleans, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    Tragos Amargos is worth booking for a moody CBD cocktail night, especially if vinyl, red lighting, tequila, mezcal, and a hidden-entry lounge feel sound like the point. It is better for dates, late-night drinks, and small groups than for outdoor seating, children, sports, or wine-focused drinking.

    About Tragos Amargos

    Tragos Amargos is a New Orleans venue with a price level of $40 per person and a smart casual dress code. Those are the core planning anchors in this profile: they help you frame spend and how polished to dress without overpromising the experience.

    Practical read: consider Tragos Amargos when you are comfortable with a $40-per-person outing in New Orleans and want to dress smart casual.

    A New Orleans option with a $40-per-person baseline

    The most reliable planning detail for Tragos Amargos is the budget: $40 per person. That makes it useful for comparing with other options in New Orleans, especially when deciding how much of the evening’s spend to dedicate to one stop. In a city where an outing can vary widely, a per-person baseline sets expectations before you build the night around it.

    Use that $40 figure as a planning reference, not a complete prediction of the final bill. It can help you decide whether Tragos Amargos fits a casual night out, a deliberate date plan, or a stop before or after another reservation, but extras, ordering style, and the shape of the visit can all affect the total.

    Smart casual is the dress code, so do not treat it as a casual drop-in if appearance matters. Aim for neat, intentional clothing suited to a night out in New Orleans rather than something overly relaxed. If you are unsure how strictly the dress code is applied, especially for a special occasion or group plan, check ahead instead of guessing at the door.

    What to confirm before you go

    Do not assume a particular cuisine, signature drink style, tasting format, wine list, non-alcoholic program, takeout option, delivery option, lunch service, happy hour, or late-night setup from this profile alone.

    Tragos Amargos is easiest to evaluate if your first priorities are location, approximate spend, and dress expectations. It is less definitive if you need a specific craving, drinking style, or dining format.

    Dress: smart casual. Budget: around $40 per person. For broader planning around the city, use Pearl’s New Orleans bars guide, New Orleans restaurants guide, and New Orleans hotels guide.

    Bottom line: Tragos Amargos is best evaluated on the basics available here: New Orleans, $40 per person, and smart casual dress.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 5–11 PM · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    930 Poydras St Ste 100b, New Orleans, LA 70112
    Website
    taqueriascarnalito.com/tragos-amargos
    Phone
    (877) 665-2554

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    An intimate, moody, design-forward listening bar with red lighting, vinyl focus, and a hidden-entry speakeasy feel.

    Tags

    Vibe

    IntimateTrendySophisticated

    Best For

    Date NightLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    SpeakeasyDesign DestinationStandalone

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair AccessibleAccessible RestroomStep Free Entrance

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Speakeasy
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Vinyl / Live Dj Listening Bar Programming
    Live Music
    Yes
    Spirits Focus
    Mezcal, Tequila

    Signature Pours

    • elevated cocktails
    • mezcal-forward cocktails
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    930 Poydras St Ste 100b, New Orleans, LA 70112

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    5–11 PM
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    5–11 PM
    Thursday
    5–11 PM
    Friday
    5 PM–1 AM
    Saturday
    5 PM–1 AM
    Sunday
    5–11 PM

    Location

    930 Poydras St Ste 100b, New Orleans, LA 70112 · Directions

    (877) 665-2554

    taqueriascarnalito.com/tragos-amargos

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the crowd like at Tragos Amargos?

    Tragos Amargos is in New Orleans, has a smart casual dress code, and costs about $40 per person.

    Is Tragos Amargos good for a date?

    It may work for a date if the $40-per-person price point and smart casual dress code fit your plans.

    Is Tragos Amargos worth the prices?

    That depends on what you want from the visit and whether the confirmed $40-per-person price point fits your plans.