Hot Tin

The rooftop bar of the Pontchartrain Hotel in the Garden District — and one of the best views in the city, with the cocktail program solid but the setting unquestionably the star. Order something classic and let the cityscape do the work, ideally at sunset or on a clear night when the skyline is sharpest. Reservations help. It is the rare Garden District vantage that gets you up high above the low-rise sprawl, a polished perch for taking in New Orleans from an angle the street level never offers. Come for the view first; the drinks are there to extend the stay.