1123 Decatur St. (French Quarter) 504.523.7177. 7 days: 24hrs. Cash only. It would seem that the best "dive bars" recreate the world of a toddler -- a world where one can do no wrong as long as one doesn't puke or hit. Crying is okay, yelling is tolerated and almost every action turns into something hilarious, unpredictable, timeless. And it's like this at The Abbey. The bartenders are tolerant. The jukebox is excellent. A mix of service workers, punk and post-punks mix with tourists in the small, dark space. Dusty stained glass hanging over large wooden booths remind drinkers that in New Orleans even the most fucked up bars have a touch of aristocracy. ATM. Video Poker.
